Blessing and protection
Psalm 140
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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.
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- Blessings & Christian Protection
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- Blessing, Name of Jesus, Blood of Jesus, Armor of God
Psalm 140 is a lament for protection from violence, traps, and destructive speech.
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The story behind Psalm 140
Protection psalms like Psalm 140 have been used in prayer during persecution, conflict, injustice, and fear of enemies.
The spiritual meaning of Psalm 140
Spiritually, Psalm 140 asks how danger can be brought before God without becoming hatred.
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.
Where readings of Psalm 140 go wrong
A common error is to use Psalm 140 as permission to curse or retaliate against a person.
Sources and editorial method
This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.
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- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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What is Psalm 140?
Psalm 140 is a protection lament asking God for deliverance from violent, deceitful, or malicious people.
Where does Psalm 140 come from?
Protection psalms like Psalm 140 have been used in prayer during persecution, conflict, injustice, and fear of enemies.
What does Psalm 140 mean spiritually?
Spiritually, Psalm 140 asks how danger can be brought before God without becoming hatred.
What does the Bible say about Psalm 140?
Psalm 140 asks the Lord to rescue from evildoers, preserve from violence, and uphold the cause of the afflicted.
What do people get wrong about Psalm 140?
A common error is to use Psalm 140 as permission to curse or retaliate against a person.
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