Psalms 141
The book of Psalms contains some of the greatest words ever written, sung, and prayed. The psalms are often lyrics of songs for worship. When you read the Psalms, try to imagine the movement of the people at worship in the Temple. Also, remember that the Psalms are poetry. Therefore, they are more to be proclaimed than explained.
Lord, I cry unto thee make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
PSALMS 141:1
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
PSALMS 141:2
Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
PSALMS 141:3
Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity and let me not eat of their dainties.
PSALMS 141:4
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
PSALMS 141:5
When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
PSALMS 141:6
Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
PSALMS 141:7
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
PSALMS 141:8
Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
PSALMS 141:9
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
PSALMS 141:10