Psalms 140
1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, LORD, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
Al maestro de coro. Salmo de David. Líbrame, Yahvé, del hombre malo; defiéndeme del hombre violento,
2 those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
de esos que en su corazón maquinan cosas perversas, que provocan contiendas cada día;
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. (Selah)
afilan su lengua como la serpiente, tienen veneno de áspid bajo sus labios.
4 LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
Sálvame, Yahvé, de las manos del inicuo, guárdame del impío, de los que intentan hacerme caer.
5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. (Selah)
Los soberbios me esconden lazos, y tienen mallas como red; me colocan trampas junto al camino.
6 I said to the LORD, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.
Yo digo a Yahvé: Tú eres mi Dios; escucha, Yahvé, la voz de mi súplica.
7 LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Señor Yahvé, poderoso auxilio mío, Tú cubres mi cabeza en el día de la batalla.
8 LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. (Selah)
No satisfagas, Yahvé, los deseos del inicuo, ni cumplas sus designios.
9 As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
No levanten cabeza los que me asedian; caiga sobre ellos la malicia de sus lenguas.
10 Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
Lluevan sobre ellos carbones encendidos, precipítalos en abismos, para no levantarse más.
11 An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
El hombre de mala lengua no durará en la tierra; los infortunios caerán de golpe sobre el violento.
12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
Sé que Yahvé tomará la defensa del desvalido, hará justicia a los pobres.
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
Ciertamente los justos celebrarán tu Nombre; los rectos habitarán en tu presencia.
