Psalm 140:7

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 140:7

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.

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KJV

King James Version

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

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WEB

World English Bible

LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

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ASV

American Standard Version

O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 140

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.

⁷ O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.

⁸ Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah

⁹ May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.

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