The Battle Within

Psalm 140:1–13 KJV 1900

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: Preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: Hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord. 7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: Further not his wicked device; Lest they exalt themselves. Selah. 9 As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire; Into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor. 13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Psalm 140:1 KJV 1900

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: Preserve me from the violent man;

John 8:36 KJV 1900

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Psalm 140:2–5 KJV 1900

2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah.

Psalm 140:6–8 KJV 1900

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: Hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord. 7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: Further not his wicked device; Lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

Psalm 140:9–11 KJV 1900

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire; Into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.