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Ezra Chapter 140

1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the

2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they

3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison

4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from

5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a

6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered

8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief

10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the

11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall

12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted,

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the