Psalms 140:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 140
“Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;”Psalms 140:1
What Does Psalms 140:1 Mean?
Psalms 140:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 140, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Psalms 140:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 18:48“He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.”Psalms 71:4“Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.”Psalms 140:4“Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.”Habakkuk 1:2“O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!”Psalms 17:13“Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:”Psalms 140:11“Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”2 Samuel 22:49“And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.”Psalms 43:1“Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.”Psalms 120:2“Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.”Psalms 59:1“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.”Psalms 64:1“Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.”Micah 2:1“Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.”1 Samuel 23:26“And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.”2 Samuel 22:3“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”Psalms 25:19“Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.”Proverbs 12:5“The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.”Hosea 5:2“And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I have been a rebuker of them all.”Acts 25:3“And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.”
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