What does Psalm 140:8 mean?

Psalm 140:8 highlights themes such as wickedness, justice, prayer when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 140:8 today?

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

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

6I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

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

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

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

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Romans 12:19
This verse echoes the principle of not seeking personal revenge, as Paul teaches to leave vengeance to God.