Psalms 141 — parallel

141:1

A Psalm of David. LORD, I have called Thee; make haste unto me; Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto Thee.

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141:2

Let my prayer be set forth as incense before Thee, The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

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141:3

Set a guard, O LORD, to my mouth; Keep watch at the door of my lips.

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141:4

Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To be occupied in deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity; And let me not eat of their dainties.

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141:5

Let the righteous smite me in kindness, and correct me; Oil so choice let not my head refuse; For still is my prayer because of their wickedness.

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141:6

Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words, that they are sweet.

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141:7

As when one cleaveth and breaketh up the earth, Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth.

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141:8

For mine eyes are unto Thee, O GOD the Lord; In Thee have I taken refuge, O pour not out my soul.

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141:9

Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, And from the gins of the workers of iniquity.

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141:10

Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst I withal escape.

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