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Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Psalm 140:11

Psalm 140

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,

2 Who plan evil things in their hearts; they continually gather together for war.

3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the poison of asps is under their lips.

4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, Who have purposed to make my steps stumble.

5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set traps for me.

6 I said to the Lord: “You are my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.

7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.

8 Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked scheme, lest they be exalted.

9 “As for the head of those who surround me, let the evil of their lips cover them;

10 Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

11 Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”

12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.