Psalms 140 — parallel

140:1

A Psalm of David. O Lord, I have cried to thee; hear me: attend to the voice of my supplication, when I cry to thee.

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140:2

Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; the lifting up of my hands [as] an evening sacrifice.

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140:3

Set a watch, O Lord, on my mouth, and a strong door about my lips.

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140:4

Incline not my heart to evil things, to employ pretexts for sins, with men who work iniquity: and let me not unite with their choice ones.

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140:5

The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: for yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures.

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140:6

Their mighty ones have been swallowed up near the rock: they shall hear my words, for they are sweet.

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140:7

As a lump of earth is crushed upon the ground, our bones have been scattered by the [mouth of] the grave.

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140:8

For mine eyes are to thee, O Lord God: I have hoped in thee; take not away my life.

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140:9

Keep me from the snare which they have set for me, and from the stumbling-blocks of them that work iniquity.

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140:10

Sinners shall fall by their own net: I am alone until I shall escape.

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