Psalms 140:8 - Exposition

Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked . The "desires of the wicked" are hurtful both to themselves and others. It is in his mercy that God does not grant them. Further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves . So the LXX ; μήποτε ὑψωθῶσιν . Others translate, "Or how they will exalt themselves!" The third stanza here terminates.