Psalms 58:7

\58:6\O God, let their teeth be broken in their mouths; let the great teeth of the young lions be pulled out, O Lord.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.

In Context

6\58:5\Who will not be moved by the voice of the wonder-worker, however great are his powers.

8\58:7\Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters; let them be cut off like the grass by the way.

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Cross References

Exodus 15:15The chiefs of Edom were troubled in heart; the strong men of Moab were in the grip of fear: all the people of Canaan became like water.

Joshua 7:5The men of Ai put to death about thirty-six of them, driving them from before the town as far as the stoneworks, and overcoming them on the way down: and the hearts of the people became like water.

Job 4:10Though the noise of the lion and the sounding of his voice, may be loud, the teeth of the young lions are broken.

Psalms 22:14\22:13\I saw their mouths wide open, like lions crying after food.

Psalms 64:7\64:6\Or make discovery of our secret purpose? The design is framed with care; and the inner thought of a man, and his heart, is deep.

Isaiah 13:7For this cause all hands will be feeble, and every heart of man be turned to water;

Matthew Henry on Psalms 58:7-11

Prophetic Imprecations. 6 Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O Lord . 7 Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces. 8 As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun. 9 Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath. 10 The righteous shall… Read the whole commentary →

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