Psalm 140
Theme
Deliver Me, O LORD, from Evil Men
Outline
1-7, David Prays to be Delivered from Saul and Doeg 8-11, He Prays Against Them 12-13, He Comforts Himself by Confidence in God
Key Verse
(140:1) Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men.
Notes
Psalm 140 is structured into five thought units, with the word "selah" marking the first three. David's prayer focuses on deliverance from evil, protection from violence, and confidence in Yahweh's justice and vindication for the afflicted, culminating in a chiastic arrangement.