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Psalm 140:8-10
Jubilee Bible 2000
Psalm 140:8-10
Jubilee Bible 2000
8 ¶ Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked thought lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the perversion 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 not rise up again.
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Psalm 140:8-10
New International Version
Psalm 140:8-10
New International Version
8 Do not grant the wicked(A) their desires, Lord;
do not let their plans succeed.
Psalm 140:8-10
New King James Version
Psalm 140:8-10
New King James Version
8 Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
Do not further his wicked scheme,
(A)Lest they be exalted. Selah
9 “As for the head of those who surround me,
Let the evil of their lips cover them;
10 (B)Let burning coals fall upon them;
Let them be cast into the fire,
Into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Psalm 140:8-10
English Standard Version
Psalm 140:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
do not further their[a] evil plot, or (B)they will be exalted! Selah
9 As for the head of those who surround me,
let (C)the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
10 Let (D)burning coals fall upon them!
Let them be cast into fire,
into miry pits, no more to rise!
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- Psalm 140:8 Hebrew his
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