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battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/140.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/140.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/140.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head on the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/140.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/140.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/140.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O Yahweh, O Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/140.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/140.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, my Lord, my strong Savior, you shield my head on the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/140.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lord GOD, my strong Savior, You shield my head on the day of battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/140.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/140.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You have the power to save me, and you keep me safe in every battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/140.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/140.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O LORD Almighty, the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/140.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender, you have protected me in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/140.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/140.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/140.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O sovereign LORD, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/140.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/140.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/140.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/140.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O YHWH, my Lord, strength of my salvation, "" You have covered my head in the day of armor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/140.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O Jehovah, my Lord, strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of armour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/140.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O Jehovah my Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou didst cover for my head in the day of weapons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/140.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O Lord, Lord, the strength of my salvation: thou hast overshadowed my head in the day of battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/140.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 139:8>Lord, O Lord, the strength of my salvation: you have overshadowed my head in the day of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/140.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />LORD, my master, my strong deliverer, you cover my head on the day of armed conflict. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/140.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/140.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, my mighty Saviour, thou art the shield of my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/140.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH, my mighty Savior! The shelter of my head in the day of war!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/140.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Who hast screened my head in the day of battle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/140.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/140-7.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=17441" 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">6</span>I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">O GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘ōz (N-msc) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">the strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">of my salvation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5526.htm" title="5526: sak·kō·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- Or sakak; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, protect.">You shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: lə·rō·šî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">my head</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5402.htm" title="5402: nā·šeq (N-ms) -- Equipment, weapons. Or nesheq; from nashaq; military equipment, i.e. arms, or an arsenal.">of battle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. 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="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Psalm 59:9</a></span><br />I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16-17</a></span><br />But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a></span><br />My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a></span><br />He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Psalm 118:14</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a></span><br />My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a></span><br />But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.</p><p class="hdg">the strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1,2,35</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7,8</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him… </p><p class="hdg">thou hast covered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Psalm 144:10</a></b></br> <i>It is he</i> that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">1 Samuel 17:36,37,45-51</a></b></br> Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6,14</a></b></br> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, <i>and</i> brought gifts. 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The use of "O GOD the Lord" reflects a deep reverence and recognition of God's supreme power. In the Hebrew text, "GOD" is often translated from "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, while "Lord" is "Adonai," indicating mastery and ownership. This dual title underscores the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, as well as God's role as the divine protector and ruler. This invocation is consistent with other Psalms where God is called upon as a personal deity who is intimately involved in the lives of His people (e.g., <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1</a>).<p><b>the strength of my salvation</b><br>Here, the psalmist attributes his deliverance and security to God, recognizing Him as the source of salvation. The term "strength" implies not only physical might but also a steadfast and reliable refuge. This reflects the biblical theme of God as a fortress and deliverer, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>. The concept of salvation in the Old Testament often includes deliverance from physical danger, but it also points to spiritual salvation, which is fully realized in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. This phrase foreshadows the ultimate salvation offered through Christ, who is described as the "author of eternal salvation" (<a href="/hebrews/5-9.htm">Hebrews 5:9</a>).<p><b>You shield my head in the day of battle</b><br>The imagery of God as a shield is prevalent throughout the Psalms, symbolizing protection and defense against enemies. The "head" represents the most vulnerable part of the body in battle, indicating comprehensive protection. This metaphor would resonate with the ancient Near Eastern context, where warfare was a common threat, and helmets were crucial for a soldier's survival. The "day of battle" suggests times of intense conflict or trial, both physically and spiritually. This protection is echoed in <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a>, where believers are encouraged to take the "helmet of salvation," linking the Old Testament imagery with the New Testament call to spiritual warfare. The protective role of God here can also be seen as a type of Christ, who provides ultimate protection and victory over sin and death.<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 was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his many psalms of praise, lament, and supplication.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. In this verse, He is acknowledged as the source of strength and protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/day_of_battle.htm">Day of Battle</a></b><br>This phrase symbolizes times of conflict, struggle, or spiritual warfare. It reflects the challenges David faced, both physically and spiritually, during his life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_protector.htm">God as Protector</a></b><br>Recognize that God is our ultimate protector in times of trouble. Just as David trusted God to cover his head in battle, we can trust Him to guard us in our spiritual and physical struggles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_salvation.htm">Strength in Salvation</a></b><br>Understand that our strength comes from the salvation God provides. This salvation is not just a future hope but a present reality that empowers us to face life's battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a></b><br>Be aware of the spiritual battles we face daily. Equip yourself with God's Word and prayer, much like putting on the armor of God, to stand firm against the enemy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Cultivate a habit of dependence on God in every situation. Acknowledge Him as the source of your strength and seek His guidance and protection continually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_thanksgiving.htm">Praise and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Follow David's example by incorporating praise and thanksgiving into your prayers, acknowledging God's past deliverance and trusting Him for future protection.<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/how_to_achieve_eternal_salvation.htm">Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_jesus_a_christian.htm">Can gay individuals enter heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_20_7_vs._god's_battle_commands.htm">Psalm 20:7 - Does this portrayal of military reliance contradict biblical accounts where God commands battle preparations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_97_7_imply_polytheism.htm">Do references to 'all gods' (Psalm 97:7) suggest acknowledgment of multiple deities, contradicting strict monotheism elsewhere in the Bible?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">In the day of battle.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">in the day of arms, i.e., </span>when he was arming for fight. God covered the warrior's head, <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>provided the "helmet of salvation" (<a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm" title="For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.">Isaiah 59:17</a>). (Comp. also <a href="/psalms/60-9.htm" title="Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?">Psalm 60:9</a> : "Strength of my head.") Others, however, follow the LXX. and Authorised Version in understanding by "day of arms" the <span class= "ital">day of battle.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/140.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O God the Lord</span>. In the Hebrew, "Jehovah Adonai" - a comparatively rare address. <span class="cmt_word">The strength of my salvation</span>. The solid strength upon which I ground all my hopes of salvation (comp. <a href="/psalms/89-26.htm">Psalm 89:26</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle</span>. In past combats thou hast protected me, as with a shield (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a>), wherefore I put the greater trust in thee for the future. The "head" is mentioned as one of the chief vital parts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/140-7.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">O GOD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהֹוִ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֭דֹנָי</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the strength</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֣ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘ōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my salvation,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשׁוּעָתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You shield</span><br /><span class="heb">סַכֹּ֥תָה</span> <span class="translit">(sak·kō·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5526.htm">Strong's 5526: </a> </span><span class="str2">To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my head</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝רֹאשִׁ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rō·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of battle.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽשֶׁק׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·šeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5402.htm">Strong's 5402: </a> </span><span class="str2">Military equipment, arms, an arsenal</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 140:7 Yahweh the Lord the strength of my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/140-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 140:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 140:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/140-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 140:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 140:8" /></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>