Psalms 140:5-11

Psalms 140:5-11

[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