Psalm 141:4 New International Version 4 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil     so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; Evil acts begin with evil desires. It is not enough to ask God to keep you away from temptation and make...

Psalm 141:1-3 New International Version 1 I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me;     hear me when I call to you. 2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;     may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. 3 Set a guard over my mouth, Lord;...

Psalm 140:12 New International Version 12 I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor     and upholds the cause of the needy. The poor can turn to God. The Lord stands by them and brings about justice. This should be a comfort for us all. No matter your...

Psalm 139:21-24 New International Version 21 Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord,     and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? 22 I have nothing but hatred for them;     I count them my enemies. 23 Search me, God, and know my heart;     test me and know my...

Psalm 139:17-20 New International Version 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, God!     How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them,     they would outnumber the grains of sand—     when I awake, I am still with you. 19 If only you, God, would slay the...

Psalm 139:13-15 New International Version 13 For you created my inmost being;     you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;     your works are wonderful,     I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden...

Psalm 139:6-12 New International Version 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,     too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit?     Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;     if I make my bed in the...