Salmos 140

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

1Deliver me, O LORD , from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is 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 art 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; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

9As for

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

11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him .

12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

A quem se podem dirigir os necessitados quando os perseguem? Não têm o dinheiro necessário para obter ajuda profissional, possivelmente não são capazes de defender-se. Entretanto, sempre há alguém que está de sua parte: o Senhor estará junto a eles e ao final lhes fará justiça. Isto deve nos consolar a todos. Não importa qual seja a situação, o Senhor está conosco. Mas esta verdade também nos deve fazer um chamado à responsabilidade. Como povo de Deus, temos que defender os direitos dos indefesos.

13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.