Translations
Modern
Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.
Traditional
Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Literal
…keep me, O YHWH, from the hands of the wicked, from the man of violence guard me—those who have devised to push down my steps.
Latin
Custodi me, Domine, de manu peccatoris, et ab hominibus iniquis eripe me. Qui cogitaverunt supplantare gressus meos:
Original
Hebrew
English
Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.
Notes
The psalmist prays for God's protection (see Psalm 121), asking the Lord to keep him safe from the wicked's many plans.
In this personal lament, the psalmist describes God's enemies and their evil plans. He prays for the Lord's protection and rescue, trusting in God's strength and justice. He predicts that fire will judge the evil (Psalm 140:9–11) and that he will be proven right and live in the Lord's presence (140:13).
In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Malice: General Scriptures Concerning