Psalms 140:8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.In other versions
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, `lest' they exalt themselves. Selah
ASV
O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.)
BBE
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.
DBY
Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
WEB
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked, His wicked device bring not forth, They are high. Selah.
YLT
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
ENG
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
WBT
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
BSB
In context
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.