Psalms 141

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1 Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; Give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; And the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties. 5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: And let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, Which shall not break my head: For yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. 6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, They shall hear my words; for they are sweet. 7 Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, As when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. 9 Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, And the grins of the workers of iniquity. 10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst that I withal escape.

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Theme: Prayer for Protection from Sin and Evil

Psalms 141 is a prayer of David, where he asks God to protect him from the evil that surrounds him and to keep him from sinning. He also asks God to protect him from the wicked and to judge them for their evil deeds. The central message of this chapter is the importance of seeking God's protection and guidance in the face of evil and temptation.

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Psalms 141:4 "Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely."

This verse is central to the chapter because it expresses David's desire for God to judge the wicked and to protect him from their evil deeds. It also highlights David's trust in God's goodness and righteousness, as seen in Psalms 141:8. The key verse is highlighted in verses 4, 8, and 10, which all emphasize God's protection and judgment.

Key Words in Psalms 141

"prayer"

David's prayer is a central theme of the chapter, as he seeks God's protection and guidance in the face of evil and temptation.

"protection"

David asks God to protect him from the wicked and to keep him from sinning, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's protection in times of trouble.

"wicked"

The wicked are those who do evil and seek to harm David, and he asks God to judge them for their deeds.

"righteousness"

David expresses his trust in God's goodness and righteousness, and he asks God to keep him from being caught in the snares of the wicked.

Christ in This Chapter

In Psalms 141, we see a foreshadowing of Christ's teachings on prayer and protection from evil, as seen in John 17:15. Christ's prayer for his disciples' protection from the evil one is similar to David's prayer in Psalms 141. We also see a connection to 2 Thessalonians 3:3, where Paul asks for prayer that he may be protected from wicked and evil men. In Psalms 141:2, David says, "Let my prayer be set before You like incense." This can be seen as a type of Christ's intercession for us, as our great High Priest, who ever lives to make intercession for us. (John 17:15 · 2 Thessalonians 3:3)

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