Psalm 140:4-5

O LORD, keep me out of the hands of the wicked.

    Protect me from those who are violent,

    for they are plotting against me.

The proud have set a trap to catch me;

    they have stretched out a net;

    they have placed traps all along the way. 

     

O LORD, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me.

Psalm 71:4 

My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, 

    from the clutches of cruel oppressors.  (see all Psalm 71)

Psalm 36:11  

Don't let the proud trample me

    or the wicked push me around.  (see all Psalm 36)

Psalm 27:12  

Do not let me fall into their hands.

    For they accuse me of things I've never done;

    with every breath they threaten me with violence.  (see all Psalm 27)

 

The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way.  

Psalm 35:7  

I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.

    I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.  (see all Psalm 35)

Psalm 57:6  

My enemies have set a trap for me.

    I am weary from distress.

They have dug a deep pit in my path,

    but they themselves have fallen into it.  (see all Psalm 57)

Psalm 69:4  

Those who hate me without cause

    outnumber the hairs on my head.

Many enemies try to destroy me with lies, 

    demanding that I give back what I didn't steal.  (see all Psalm 69)

Psalm 119:110  

The wicked have set traps for me,

    but I will not turn from your commandments.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

Psalm 31:4  

Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,

    for I find protection in you alone.  (see all Psalm 31)

Psalm 38:12  

Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me.

    Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me.

    All day long they plan their treachery.  (see all Psalm 35)

Psalm 54:1-3  

Come with great power, O God, and rescue me!

    Defend me with your might.

Listen to my prayer, O God.

    Pay attention to my plea.

For strangers are attacking me;

    violent people are trying to kill me.

    They care nothing for God.  (see all Psalm 54) 

     

(parentheses are mine)

 

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