Psalms 140:4

Psalms chapter 140 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

King James Version · 1611

Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

American Standard Version · 1901

Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

v.3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah

v.4This passage

v.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

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 36:11
Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Psalms 55:1
Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.
Psalms 37:32
The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.
Psalms 71:4
Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
Proverbs 18:5
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.
Psalms 17:8
Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings,