Psalm 140:8 - American Standard Version (1901) Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: Further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; further not their wicked plot and device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! Common English Bible LORD, don’t give the wicked what they want! Don’t allow their plans to succeed, or they’ll exalt themselves even more! Catholic Public Domain Version For Lord, O Lord, my eyes look to you. In you, I have hoped. Do not take away my soul. |