Psalms 140:1

(To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 140:1

BSB

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,

AKJV

Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

CPDV

Unto the end. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O Lord, from the evil man. Rescue me from the iniquitous leader.

ERV

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:

NHEB

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, LORD, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;

SMT

To the overseer, chanting to David: Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man: wilt thou guard me from the man of violences.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 140:1

TothechiefMusicianH5329VerbAPsalmH4210Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine DeliverH2502VerbmeOLORDH3068Proper NamefromtheevilH7451 manH120Noun Masculine preserveH5341VerbmefromtheviolentH2555Noun Masculine manH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 140:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 140:1

Summary

Appeal for protection from violent opponents

Event

Crying out for deliverance

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC