Psalm 140:2-4

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²who plan evil things in their heart,
and stir up wars continually.
³They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,
and under their lips is the poison of vipers.Selah

⁴Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
preserve me from violent men,
who have planned to trip up my feet.

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