Psa 140:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 140:1-13: Ps 140 In this individual lament, the psalmist artistically sketches God’s enemies with all their evil intents. He prays for the Lord’s protection and rescue with confidence in God’s strength and justice. He foresees the evil as being judged by fire (140:9-11 ) and himself as being vindicated and dwelling in the Lord’s presence (140:13 ). Summary for Ps 140:1-3: 140:1-3 The psalmist prays for the Lord to rescue him from wicked people.

aPs 140►

b140:9-11►

c140:13►

d140:1-3►

e140:3►

fProv 23:32►

gIsa 14:29►

hRom 3:13►

‏ Psalms 140:1-3

Summary for Ps 140:1-13: Ps 140 ^a In this individual lament, the psalmist artistically sketches God’s enemies with all their evil intents. He prays for the Lord’s protection and rescue with confidence in God’s strength and justice. He foresees the evil as being judged by fire (140:9-11 ^b) and himself as being vindicated and dwelling in the Lord’s presence (140:13 ^c).
Summary for Ps 140:1-3: 140:1-3 ^d The psalmist prays for the Lord to rescue him from wicked people.
140:3 ^e sting like a snake ... a viper: These creatures depict the wicked as very corrupt people (see Prov 23:32 ^f; Isa 14:29 ^g; Rom 3:13 ^h).