VerseJerome, 5th c. — Homily 50, on Psalm 139 Read all of Psalms 140 →
Psalms 140:2
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“Who have devised iniquities in their heart. He is speaking about the heretics.”
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2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
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1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
— Psalms 140:2 —
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.