Psalm 140 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Psalm 140 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies To the leader. A Psalm of David. 1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers;     protect me from those who are violent, 2 who plan evil things in their minds     and stir up wars continually. 3 They make their tongue sharp as a snake’s,     and under their lips is the venom of vipers.Selah 4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;     protect me from the violent     who have planned my downfall. 5 The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,     and with cords they have spread a net     along the road they have set snares … Continue reading Psalm 140 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)