Psalms 140:5
King James Version
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.”
Context
2Which imagine mischiefs in heart; continually are they gathered together war.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
6I said unto the LORD, Thou my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; they exalt themselves. Selah.