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Psalm 140:8

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Do not grant the wickedo their desires, Lord;

do not let their plans succeed.

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Cross references

  1. oPs 10:2–3; 66:7

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;

do not further their evil plot, or they will be exalted! Selah

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord;

do not let their plans succeed.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked;

do not let them achieve their goals.

Otherwise, they will become proud.

Selah

NLTNew Living Translation

Lord, do not let evil people have their way.

Do not let their evil schemes succeed,

or they will become proud.

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LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Do not grant, O Yahweh, the desires of the wicked.

Do not allow them to attain their plan, lest they be exalted. Selah

KJV 1900King James Version

Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked:

Further not his wicked device;

Lest they exalt themselves. Selah.