Psalm 140:4-5

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Protect me, Lord,
from the clutches of the wicked.^(A)
Keep me safe from violent men
who plan to make me stumble.^(a)^(B)

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The proud hide a trap with ropes for me;
they spread a net along the path
and set snares for me.^(C)Selah

a. Psalm 140:4: Lit to trip up my steps

A. Psalm 140:4: Psalm 71:4

B. Psalm 140:4: Psalm 36:11

C. Psalm 140:5: Psalm 35:7; Psalm 141:9; Psalm 142:3