Psalms 140

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1 A Psalm of David. O Lord, I have cried to thee; hear me: Attend to the voice of my supplication, when I cry to thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; The lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, on my mouth, And a strong door about my lips. 4 Incline not my heart to evil things, To employ pretexts for sins, With men who work iniquity: And let me not unite with their choice ones. 5 The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: But let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: For yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures. 6 Their mighty ones have been swallowed up near the rock: They shall hear my words, for they are sweet. 7 As a lump of earth is crushed upon the ground, Our bones have been scattered by the mouth of the grave. 8 For mine eyes are to thee, O Lord God: I have hoped in thee; take not away my life. 9 Keep me from the snare which they have set for me, And from the stumbling blocks of them that work iniquity. 10 Sinners shall fall by their own net: I am alone until I shall escape.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: Prayer for Deliverance from Evil

Psalms 140 is a prayer for deliverance from evil people and a declaration of trust in God's righteousness. The psalmist cries out to God for rescue from those who seek to harm him and expresses confidence in God's justice and protection. This chapter teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and seek His deliverance in times of trouble.

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Psalms 140:12 "I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and will execute justice for the needy."

This verse is central to the chapter because it expresses the psalmist's confidence in God's justice and His ability to deliver the afflicted. The psalmist trusts that God will maintain the cause of the righteous and execute justice for those who are needy. This verse highlights God's character as a just and righteous God who cares for the oppressed.

Key Words in Psalms 140

"deliver"

This word highlights God's ability to rescue us from trouble and harm, as seen in Psalms 140:1-3.

"righteousness"

This word emphasizes God's justice and integrity, as seen in Psalms 140:12-13, where the psalmist declares his trust in God's justice.

"wicked"

This word describes the evil people who seek to harm the psalmist, as seen in Psalms 140:1-3 and Psalms 140:8-11.

"trust"

This word highlights the psalmist's confidence in God's sovereignty and ability to deliver him, as seen in Psalms 140:12-13.

Christ in This Chapter

This chapter points to Christ as our ultimate deliverer from evil and our advocate before God. Just as the psalmist cries out to God for rescue, we can cry out to Christ for salvation and deliverance from sin. In (Psalms 140:12), the psalmist declares his trust in God's justice, and this points to Christ, who is our righteousness and our justice. Through Christ, we can have confidence in God's sovereignty and trust in His ability to deliver us from all troubles. (John 1:1 · Hebrews 2:17-18)

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