6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
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6 I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
6 I have said to Jehovah, `My God `art' Thou, Hear, Jehovah, the voice of my supplications.'
6 I have said unto Jehovah, Thou art my ùGod: give ear, O Jehovah, to the voice of my supplications.
6 I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
6 I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
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Commentary on Psalms 140 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 140
Ps 140:1-13. The style of this Psalm resembles those of David in the former part of the book, presenting the usual complaint, prayer, and confident hope of relief.
1. evil man—Which of David's enemies is meant is not important.
2-5. This character of the wicked, and the devices planned against the pious, correspond to Ps 10:7; 31:13; 58:4, &c.
3. sharpened … like a serpent—not like a serpent does, but they are thus like a serpent in cunning and venom.
5. snare [and] net—for threatening dangers (compare Ps 38:12; 57:6).
6. (Compare Ps 5:1-12; 16:2).
7. day of battle—literally, "of armor," that is, when using it.
8. (Compare Ps 37:12; 66:7).
lest they exalt themselves—or, they will be exalted if permitted to prosper.
9. Contrasts his head covered by God (Ps 140:7) with theirs, or (as "head" may be used for "persons") with them, covered with the results of their wicked deeds (Ps 7:16).
10. (Compare Ps 11:6; 120:4).
cast into the fire; into deep pits—figures for utter destruction.
11. an evil speaker—or, "slanderer" will not be tolerated (Ps 101:7). The last clause may be translated: "an evil (man) He (God) shall hunt," &c.
12. (Compare Ps 9:4).
13. After all changes, the righteous shall have cause for praise. Such
shall dwell—shall sit securely, under God's protection (Ps 21:6; 41:12).