8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.


In Context

5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way-side; they have set traps for me. Selah.

6 I have said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: give ear, O Jehovah, to the voice of my supplications.

7 Jehovah, the Lord, is the strength of my salvation: thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

8 Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.

9 As for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

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

Psalm 140:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

140:8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

140:8do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord ; do not let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

140:8Give me not up, O Lord, from my desire to the wicked: they have plotted against me; do not thou forsake me, lest they should triumph.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

140:8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

140:8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

140:8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

140:8Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

140:8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked, His wicked device bring not forth, They are high. Selah.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

140:8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.