Psalms 140:8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked;
What it says
David asks the LORD not to grant the desires of the wicked or let their plans succeed.
What it is doing
This verse prays for the frustration of evil purpose.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 2who devise evil in their hearts 3They sharpen their tongues like snakes; 4Guard me, O LORD, 5The proud hide a snare for me; 6I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” 7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, 8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; 9May the heads of those who surround me 10May burning coals fall on them; 11May no slanderer be established in the land; 12I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor 13Surely the righteous will praise Your name;