Chapter 140

A prayer against sinful words, and deceitful flatterers.

1. 1

   A psalm of David.

2. 2

   Let my prayer be directed as incense in thy sight; the lifting up of my hands as evening sacrifice.

3. 3

   Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips.

4. 4

   Incline not my heart to evil words; to make excuses in sins.

5. 5

   The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head.

6. 9

   Keep me from the snare, which they have laid for me, and from the stumbling-blocks of them that work iniquity.

7. 10

   The wicked shall fall in his net: I am alone until I pass.