Psalms 140:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.”

Psalms 140:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Psalms 140:8 in 6 Bible Translations

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Psalms 140:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Yahweh, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.”

Psalms 140:8 — World English Bible

Psalms 140:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah”

Psalms 140:8 — American Standard Version

Psalms 140:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked, His wicked device bring not forth, They are high. Selah.”

Psalms 140:8 — Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 140:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“ Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah. ”

Psalms 140:8 — Darby Translation

Psalms 140:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Let not the wicked haue his desire, O Lord: performe not his wicked thought, least they be proude. Selah.”

Psalms 140:8 — Geneva Bible

Psalms 140:8 in Context — Psalms 140

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.

7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

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What Does Psalms 140:8 Mean?

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