Psalm 140:8

Psalm 140:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord;

do not let their plans succeed.

8“Do not grant, Lord, the desires of the wicked;

Do not bring about his evil planning, so that they are not exalted. Selah

8Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;

Do not promote his evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah.

8“Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;

Do not further their evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah.

8Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;

do not promote their evil plans,

lest they be exalted.

Selah

8 Lord, don’t give sinners what they want.

Don’t let their plans succeed.