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continually are they gathered together <i>for</i> war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/140.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who plan evil things in <i>their</i> hearts; They continually gather together <i>for</i> war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/140.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who devise evil things in <i>their</i> hearts; They continually stir up wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/140.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who devise evil things in their hearts; They continually stir up wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/140.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who devise evil things in <i>their</i> hearts; They continually stir up wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/140.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who think up evil things in <i>their</i> hearts; They continually stir up wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/140.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They devise evil things in their hearts; They continually [gather together and] stir up wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/140.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who plan evil in their hearts. They stir up wars all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/140.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who plan evil in their hearts. They stir up wars all day long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/140.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/140.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They think up evil plans and always cause trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/140.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually do they gather themselves together for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/140.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They plan evil things in their hearts. They start fights every day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/140.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are always plotting evil, always stirring up quarrels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/140.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/140.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/140.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/140.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/140.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they assembled for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/140.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/140.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who have devised evils in the heart, "" All the day they assemble [for] wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/140.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who have devised evils in the heart, All the day they assemble for wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/140.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who reckoned evils in the heart; all the day they will gather together wars.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/140.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who have devised iniquities in their hearts: all the day long they designed battles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/140.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 139:3>Those who have devised iniquities in their hearts: all day long they constructed conflicts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/140.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From those who plan evil in their hearts, who stir up conflicts every day, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/140.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who plan evil things in their minds and stir up wars continually.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/140.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who devise mischiefs in their heart; continually do they stir up contention.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/140.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For they have conceived evil in their heart and they have provoked disputes all day<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/140.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who devise evil things in their heart; Every day do they stir up wars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/140.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who have devised injustice in their hearts; all the day they prepared war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/140-2.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=17403" 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>For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: ḥā·šə·ḇū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To think, account. ">devise</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘ō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lêḇ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in their hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: yā·ḡū·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">and stir up</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">war</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day long.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah…<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="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6-8</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, / but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Romans 3:13-14</a></span><br />“Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” / “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-35</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3-8</a></span><br />“They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a></span><br />Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Proverbs 10:18</a></span><br />The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalm 64:3-4</a></span><br />who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a></span><br />But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2-4</a></span><br />Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Proverbs 16:27</a></span><br />A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></span><br />His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.</p><p class="hdg">imagine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1,2</a></b></br> Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Psalm 21:11</a></b></br> For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, <i>which</i> they are not able <i>to perform</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Psalm 36:4</a></b></br> He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way <i>that is</i> not good; he abhorreth not evil.</p><p class="hdg">continually</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalm 56:6</a></b></br> They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/120-7.htm">Psalm 120:7</a></b></br> I <i>am for</i> peace: but when I speak, they <i>are</i> for war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">1 Samuel 23:19-24</a></b></br> Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which <i>is</i> on the south of Jeshimon? 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In biblical context, the heart is often seen as the center of thought and intention (<a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>). The devising of evil suggests a deep-seated corruption, reminiscent of the days of Noah when "every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time" (<a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a>). This reflects the fallen nature of humanity and the propensity towards sin without divine intervention. The heart's condition is crucial in Scripture, as it determines one's actions and relationship with God (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>).<p><b>and stir up war all day long</b><br>This phrase indicates continuous and relentless conflict instigated by the wicked. Historically, Israel faced numerous threats from surrounding nations, and this verse can be seen as a reflection of the constant state of warfare and tension. The stirring up of war can also be understood metaphorically, representing spiritual warfare and the ongoing battle between good and evil (<a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>). The phrase "all day long" emphasizes the persistent nature of this conflict, suggesting that the wicked are unceasing in their efforts to disrupt peace. This can be connected to the New Testament's call for believers to be vigilant and prepared for spiritual battles (<a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>).<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 faced adversaries who plotted against him, both during his time as a fugitive and as king.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>These are the individuals or groups who sought to harm David, often through deceit and violence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, frequently facing external threats and internal strife.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate protector and deliverer whom David calls upon for help against his enemies.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/war.htm">War</a></b><br>Represents both literal and metaphorical conflicts stirred by those who devise evil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Believers are called to guard their hearts against devising evil. This involves regular self-examination and seeking God's guidance to align our thoughts with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peacemaking.htm">Peacemaking</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are encouraged to be peacemakers, countering the tendency to stir up conflict by promoting reconciliation and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>Like David, we can trust in God's protection against those who plot evil against us. This trust is built through prayer and reliance on God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Recognize that the battle is not just physical but spiritual. Equip yourself with the armor of God to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a></b><br>Be discerning about the influences in your life. Surround yourself with those who encourage righteousness rather than those who stir up strife.<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_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/bible_miracle_examples.htm">What does the Bible teach about hate?</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/do_psalm_140_9-10_and_matthew_5_44_clash.htm">Do verses like Psalm 140:9-10 contradict the New Testament teaching of loving one's enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">Imagine </span>. . .--Or, <span class= "ital">contrive, plot.</span><p><span class= "bld">Gathered together.--</span>This translation follows the analogy of <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm" title="They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.">Psalm 56:6</a>. Others render, "dwell with wars." But it is preferable to derive from a root meaning <span class= "ital">to incite: </span>"They are continually stirring up wars." It is the situation described in <a href="/psalms/120-7.htm" title="I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.">Psalm 120:7</a> and frequently; Israel would be at peace, but within and without are those ever trying to involve her in troubles.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/140.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Which imagine mischiefs in their heart</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalm 28:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Psalm 36:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Psalm 62:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Continually are they gathered together for war</span>; rather, <span class="accented">continually do they stir up wars</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Psalm 68:30</a>; <a href="/psalms/120-7.htm">Psalm 120:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/140-2.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">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">devise</span><br /><span class="heb">חָשְׁב֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָע֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<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">in their hearts</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּלֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(bə·lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stir up</span><br /><span class="heb">יָג֥וּרוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡū·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility</span><br /><br /><span class="word">war</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day long.</span><br /><span class="heb">י֝֗וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 140:2 Those who devise mischief in their hearts (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 140:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 140:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 140:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 140:3" /></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>