Psalm 140:5-11 - Heartlight

⁵The proud hide a snare for me;

the cords of their net are spread along the path,

and lures are set out for me.

⁶I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”

Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

⁷O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation,

You shield my head in the day of battle.

⁸Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked;

do not promote their evil plans,

lest they be exalted.

⁹May the heads of those who surround me

be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.

¹⁰May burning coals fall on them;

may they be thrown into the fire,

into the miry pits, never to rise again.

¹¹May no slanderer be established in the land;

may calamity hunt down the man of violence.

— Psalm 140:5-11

(BSB)

Related Resources from Heartlight

There is 1 resource related to this passage:

The Strong One Who Rescued Me

Illustration of Psalm 140:6-8, 13

Illustration of Psalm 140:6-8, 13 -- I said to the Lord, "You are my God!" Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy! Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle. Lord, do not let evil people have their way. Do not let their evil schemes succeed, or they will become proud. ... Surely the righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence.

Cross References for Psalm 140:5-11

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.