Psalm 140:8
King James Version (KJV)
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
In context
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.
Psalm 140:8 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
- WEB World English Bible
- LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
- ASV American Standard Version
- Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked, His wicked device bring not forth, They are high. Selah.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.