As for the head of those that compass me about. The "head" of David's enemies is put in contrast with his own "head" (see Psalms 140:7). While God shields and protects his head, theirs has no protection, but the mischief of their own lips which covers them, but with confusion, rather than with defense or safety.
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Psalms 140:9
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