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Psalm 140:8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 140 · verse 8 · King James Version
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.Psalm 140:8 · King James Version
Psalm 140:8 in context
6I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Key words (Strong's)
- desiresmaʼăvaya desireH3970 →
- furtherpûwqto issueH6329 →
- wickedrâshâʻmorally wrongH7563 →
- devicezâmâma plotH2162 →
- Grantnâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
- exaltrûwmto be high actively, to rise or raiseH7311 →
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