>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/140?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0778c::c0778c) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/140.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/140.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/140/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm is attributed to David, who is speaking to God and seeking protection from his enemies, addressing those who may also be suffering from similar threats. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>David is asking God to protect him from bad people who want to hurt him and trap him. He trusts that God will help good people and keep them safe. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>In this psalm, David prays for deliverance from wicked and violent individuals who plot against him with harmful intentions. He petitions God to thwart the plans of these evildoers, while expressing confidence that God will uphold the cause of the afflicted and ensure justice for the poor. David concludes with an assurance that the righteous will be thankful and live in God's presence. > >#Gospel/Protection #Gospel/Righteousness #Gospel/TrustInGod ###### 1 1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; ###### 2 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. ###### 3 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. ###### 4 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 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 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord. ###### 7 7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. ###### 8 8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. ###### 9 9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. ###### 10 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. ###### 11 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. ###### 12 12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. ###### 13 13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.