Bible verse

Psalm 140:2

who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.

Psalm 140:2 · BSB

Psalm 140:2 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 140.

1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,

2 who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.

3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

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Psalm 140:2 in other translations

KJV

Which imagine mischiefs in [their] heart; continually are they gathered together [for] war.

ASV

Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.

ERV

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually do they gather themselves together for war.

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