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 Des orgueilleux me tendent un piège et des filets, Ils placent des rets le long du chemin, Ils me dressent des embûches. — Pause.
7 Je dis à l’Éternel: Tu es mon Dieu! Éternel, prête l’oreille à la voix de mes supplications!
8 Éternel, Seigneur, force de mon salut! Tu couvres ma tête au jour du combat.
9 Éternel, n’accomplis pas les désirs du méchant, Ne laisse pas réussir ses projets, de peur qu’il ne s’en glorifie! — Pause.
10 Que sur la tête de ceux qui m’environnent Retombe l’iniquité de leurs lèvres!
What Does Psalms 140:8 Mean?
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