Joe: Alright, so we've got the Bible expert here to talk about Psalms 140. Let's get into it.
Bible Expert: Sure. The psalm begins with the psalmist praying for deliverance from wicked and violent people. He calls upon the Lord for protection and for his help in stopping the schemes of those who seek to do him harm.
Joe: Whoa! This is intense. So what happens next?
Bible Expert: He then talks of how the Lord is his refuge and his deliverer. He pleads with the Lord to not let the wicked have their way and to keep the righteous from being caught up in the schemes of the wicked.
Joe: I'm getting chills here. What else?
Bible Expert: He then prays that the Lord will give him the strength to stand up against the wicked and to be a shield for the righteous. He concludes by expressing his confidence in the Lord, knowing that the Lord will answer his prayers and protect him from the schemes of the wicked.
Joe: Wow. That's a powerful message. Anything else?
Bible Expert: Yes, Psalm 140 ends with the psalmist praising the Lord for his protection and for his justice. He calls upon the Lord to bless all who seek refuge in him and to protect them from the schemes of the wicked.
Joe: Wow, so the psalmist is essentially asking for the Lord's protection from those who are out to do him harm, and he is confident that his prayers will be answered.
Bible Expert: Exactly. It is a beautiful reminder that the Lord is our refuge and our deliverer, and that he will always protect us from the schemes of the wicked.