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A psalm of David. Rescue me, LORD, from evildoers; protect me from the violent,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/140.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/140.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/140.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/140.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/140.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/140.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the music director. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, LORD, from evil people; Protect me from violent men<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/140.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/140.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/140.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O Yahweh, from evil men; Guard me from violent men<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/140.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; Protect me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/140.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director. A psalm of David. Rescue me, LORD, from evil men. Keep me safe from violent men<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/140.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. Rescue me, LORD, from evil men. Keep me safe from violent men <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/140.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/140.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Rescue me from cruel and violent enemies, LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/140.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/140.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[For the choir leader; a psalm by David.] Rescue me from evil people, O LORD. Keep me safe from violent people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/140.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Save me, LORD, from evildoers; keep me safe from violent people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/140.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/140.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/140.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, rescue me from wicked men! Protect me from violent men, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/140.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] Deliver me, LORD, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/140.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/140.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/140.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. Deliver me, O YHWH, from an evil man, "" Keep me from one of violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/140.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/140.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the overseer, chanting to David: Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man: wilt thou guard me from the man of violences.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/140.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Unto the end, a psalm for David. Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: rescue me from the unjust man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/140.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 139:1>Unto the end. A Psalm of David. <V 139:2>Rescue me, O Lord, from the evil man. Rescue me from the iniquitous leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/140.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the leader. A psalm of David. [2] Deliver me, LORD, from the wicked; preserve me from the violent, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/140.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, O LORD, from evildoers; protect me from those who are violent,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/140.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />DELIVER me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from violent men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/140.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Save me, LORD JEHOVAH, from the evil man, and keep me from evil men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/140.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Leader. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/140.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the end, a Psalm of David. Rescue me, O Lord, from the evil man; deliver me from the unjust man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/140-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17394" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/140.htm">Rescue Me, O LORD, From Evil Men</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: ḥal·lə·ṣê·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen."> Rescue me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">from evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: mê·’ā·ḏām (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5341.htm" title="5341: tin·ṣə·rê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To watch, guard, keep. A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense Or a bad one.">Protect me</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: mê·’îš (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">from men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥă·mā·sîm (N-mp) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">of violence,</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49</a></span><br />who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></span><br />who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalm 64:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1</a></span><br />Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Psalm 109:3</a></span><br />They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></span><br />Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a></span><br />Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16-18</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. / But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;</p><p class="hdg">a.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a></b></br> Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4</a></b></br> Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.</p><p class="hdg">violent man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Psalm 140:4,11</a></b></br> Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></b></br> He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/1-2.htm">Habakkuk 1:2,3</a></b></br> O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! <i>even</i> cry out unto thee <i>of</i> violence, and thou wilt not save! … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/139-24.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/139-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/130-8.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Keepest</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/139-24.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/139-24.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/74-20.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Violent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/140-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/142-6.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/142-7.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Keepest</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-7.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Music</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-7.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/142-6.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Violent</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 140</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">David prays to be delivered from Saul and Doeg</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">He prays against them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/140-12.htm">He comforts himself by confidence in God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/140.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/140.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For the choirmaster.</b><br>This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster, a leader in the musical aspect of temple worship. The role of the choirmaster was significant in ancient Israel, as music was a central part of worship and religious ceremonies. This highlights the communal aspect of the psalm, suggesting it was not only a personal prayer but also a collective plea for divine intervention.<p><b>A Psalm of David.</b><br>David, the second king of Israel, is traditionally credited with writing many of the psalms. His life was marked by numerous conflicts and challenges, including threats from King Saul, battles with surrounding nations, and internal family strife. This context of constant danger and reliance on God for deliverance is reflected in the psalm. David's experiences as a shepherd, warrior, and king provide a rich background for understanding his deep trust in God.<p><b>Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men.</b><br>The plea for rescue suggests a situation of immediate danger or oppression. "Evil men" could refer to those who oppose God's will, engage in wickedness, or threaten the psalmist's life. This cry for help is a common theme in the psalms, reflecting the believer's dependence on God for deliverance from moral and physical threats. The use of "LORD" (Yahweh) emphasizes a personal relationship with God, who is seen as a covenant-keeping protector.<p><b>Protect me from men of violence.</b><br>The request for protection underscores the reality of physical threats and the need for divine intervention. "Men of violence" implies those who use force and aggression to achieve their ends, often in opposition to God's people. This phrase resonates with other biblical passages where God is depicted as a shield and defender (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate protection found in Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from spiritual and physical harm.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David often sought God's protection from his enemies, reflecting his reliance on divine intervention.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/evil_men.htm">Evil Men</a></b><br>Represents those who plot harm and engage in wickedness, often seen as adversaries to the righteous.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/violent_men.htm">Violent Men</a></b><br>Individuals who resort to physical aggression and brutality, posing a threat to peace and safety.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His role as protector and deliverer of His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which David lived, often surrounded by hostile nations and internal strife.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_protection.htm">Dependence on God for Protection</a></b><br>Just as David sought God's help, believers today should rely on God for protection against both physical and spiritual threats.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_evil.htm">Recognition of Evil</a></b><br>Understanding the nature of evil and violence helps believers to discern and avoid such influences in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_weapon.htm">Prayer as a Weapon</a></b><br>Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God's intervention and protection, as demonstrated by David's plea.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trusting in God's control over all situations provides peace and assurance amidst threats and adversities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_righteously_amidst_wickedness.htm">Living Righteously Amidst Wickedness</a></b><br>Believers are called to live righteously and avoid the influence of evil and violent individuals, reflecting God's holiness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_140.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 140</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_psalm_140's_'evil_men'_historical.htm">In Psalm 140:1, can we historically verify the “evil men” mentioned or are they purely metaphorical? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_psalm_140_conflicts_validated.htm">Is there any archeological or historical data to validate the specific conflicts described in Psalm 140, or are these events unsubstantiated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david_truly_the_author_of_psalm_140.htm">If Psalm 140 is attributed to David, is there concrete evidence supporting his authorship, or could it be someone else? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_140_10_show_mercy.htm">How does calling for coals of fire upon evildoers in Psalm 140:10 align with the concept of a merciful God? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/140.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Evil man.--</span>The singular of the object in this verse must not lead us to think the psalm is an expression of personal feeling against one enemy, for it is immediately changed to the plural.<p><span class= "bld">Violent man.--</span>See Margin.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/140.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man</span>. The prayer is not directed against an individual, but against David's enemies generally. They are "evil" or "wicked" men, and especially "men of violence" (see the next clause, and comp. ver. 4). <span class="cmt_word">Preserve me from the violent man</span>; literally, <span class="accented">from the man of violences</span> (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49</a>; <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/140-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For the choirmaster.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rescue me,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַלְּצֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥal·lə·ṣê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָדָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Protect me</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּנְצְרֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(tin·ṣə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5341.htm">Strong's 5341: </a> </span><span class="str2">To watch, guard, keep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from men</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of violence,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמָסִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mā·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 140:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/139-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 139:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 139:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/140-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 140:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 140:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>