What does Psalm 140:1 mean?

Psalm 140:1 highlights themes such as deliverance, evil, protection when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 140:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.

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Matthew 6:13
Both verses express a plea for deliverance from evil, reflecting a common theme in prayer.