Psalms 140:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Psalms 140:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah
Psalms 140:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
Psalms 140:8 (BSB)
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What does Psalms 140:8 say?
Psalms 140:8 in modern King James wording reads: "Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah."
Where is Psalms 140:8 found in the Bible?
Psalms 140:8 is verse 8 of chapter 140 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
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