Psalms 140:8

Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

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Other Translations for Psalms 140:8

BSB
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
AKJV
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
CPDV
O Lord, do not hand me over to the sinner by my desire. They have plotted against me. Do not abandon me, lest they should triumph.
ERV
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah
NHEB
LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked. Do not let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
SMT
Thou wilt not give, O Jehovah, the desires of the unjust one: thou wilt not bring forth his device; they will be lifted up. Silence.

Commentary for Psalms 140:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 140:8
Summary
Requesting prevention of enemy advancement
Event
Petitioning against enemy success
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer