Psalms 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and false words: under his tongue are evil purposes and dark thoughts.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
In Context
6He has said in his heart, I will not be moved: through all generations I will never be in trouble.
Cross References
Job 20:12Though evil-doing is sweet in his mouth, and he keeps it secretly under his tongue;
Psalms 7:14\7:13\He has made ready for him the instruments of death; he makes his arrows flames of fire.
Psalms 36:3\36:2\For he takes comfort in the thought that his sin will not be uncovered and hated.
Psalms 50:19You have given your mouth to evil, your tongue to words of deceit.
Psalms 55:21\55:20\He has put out his hand against those who were at peace with him; he has not kept his agreement.
Psalms 59:12\59:11\Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 10:2-12
The Character of the Wicked; The Character of Persecutors. 1 Why standest thou afar off, O Lord ? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. 3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth. 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. 5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far… Read the whole commentary →