Dictionary term
Psalm 140
Direct answer
Psalm 140 is a protection lament asking God for deliverance from violent, deceitful, or malicious people.
Psalm 140 is a lament for protection from violence, traps, and destructive speech.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Also appears in
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Psalm 140 when explaining protection from violence, slander, manipulation, enemies, legal danger, and lament.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Psalm 140 as permission to curse or retaliate against a person.
- Reference category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Related terms
- Blessing, Name of Jesus, Blood of Jesus, Armor of God
The story behind Psalm 140
Protection psalms like Psalm 140 have been used in prayer during persecution, conflict, injustice, and fear of enemies.
Psalm 140 in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Psalm 140 asks how danger can be brought before God without becoming hatred.
The Great Almanac frames Psalm 140 with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Psalm 140 in the Bible
Psalm 140 asks the Lord to rescue from evildoers, preserve from violence, and uphold the cause of the afflicted.
Why Psalm 140 matters
Psalm 140 matters because it gives prayer language for danger without requiring revenge or denial.
Example in a reading: A page can say praying Psalm 140 should accompany wise action, documentation, help, and safety planning when threatened.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Psalm 140 as permission to curse or retaliate against a person.
How Psalm 140 is used in a reading
Use Psalm 140 when explaining protection from violence, slander, manipulation, enemies, legal danger, and lament.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Psalm 140 is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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