Salmos 140

¹For the leader. A psalm of David. I Deliver me, LORD, from the wicked; preserve me from the violent,

²From those who plan evil in their hearts, who stir up conflicts every day,

³Who sharpen their tongues like serpents, venom of asps upon their lips. Selah

⁴II Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.

⁵The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snares for me by the wayside. Selah

⁶I say to the LORD: You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my prayer.

⁷My revered LORD, my strong helper, my helmet on the day of battle.

⁸LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not let their plots succeed. Selah

⁹Around me they raise their proud heads; may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.

¹⁰May God rain burning coals upon them, cast them into the grave never more to rise.

¹¹III Slanderers will not survive on earth; evil will quickly entrap the violent.

¹²For I know the LORD will secure justice for the needy, their rights for the poor.

¹³Then the just will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.