Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 140 of Psalms. Psalm 140 asks for protection from violent people who plan to make the psalmist stumble. The language of the tongue as a weapon and hidden traps emphasizes that violence can begin with words and conspiracies. The petitioner trusts that God will defend the cause of the afflicted and needy. The conclusion affirms that the righteous will give thanks and remain in the divine presence.
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Ein Psalm Davids, vorzusingen.
Líbrame, oh Jehová, de hombre malo: Guárdame de hombre violento;
Rescátame, Jehová, del hombre malvado; protégeme del hombre violento,
Au chef des chantres. Psaume de David. Eternel, délivre-moi des hommes méchants! Préserve-moi des hommes violents.
Salmo di Davide dato al capo dei Musici. RISCUOTIMI, o Signore, dall’uomo malvagio; Guardami dall’uomo violento;
LIVRA-ME, ó SENHOR, do homem mau; guarda-me do homem violento,
耶和華啊,求你救我脫離邪惡的人, 保護我脫離殘暴的人!
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