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Psalm 140:4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 140 · verse 4 · King James Version
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.Psalm 140:4 · King James Version
Psalm 140:4 in context
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
6I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
Key words (Strong's)
- overthrowdâchâhto push downH1760 →
- preservenâtsarto guard, in a good sense or a bad oneH5341 →
- purposedchâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- violentchâmâçviolenceH2555 →
- wickedrâshâʻmorally wrongH7563 →
- handsyâda handH3027 →
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