Psalms 140:10

Let burning coals fall on them; let them be cast into the fire; into deep waters, that they rise not up again.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

In Context

9[As for] the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

11Let not the man of [evil] tongue be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the man of violence to [his] ruin.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:24And Jehovah rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from Jehovah out of heaven,

Psalms 7:17I will praise Jehovah according to his righteousness, and will sing forth the name of Jehovah the Most High.

Psalms 18:13And Jehovah thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered his voice: hail and coals of fire.

Psalms 55:23And thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days. But as for me, I will confide in thee.

Psalms 120:4Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with burning coals of broom-wood.

Proverbs 28:17A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 140:9-13

Shame and Confusion of Persecutors. 8 Grant not, O Lord , the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. 9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of… Read the whole commentary →

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