“Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.”
Psalms 140:8 (KJV) |
Psalms 140:8
From Psalms 140, in the Book of Psalms (Old Testament).
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6
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
7
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.