Psalms 59:12

[Because of] the sin of their mouth, the word of their lips, let them even be taken in their pride; and because of cursing and lying which they speak.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.

In Context

11Slay them not, lest my people forget; by thy power make them wander, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.

13Make an end in wrath, make an end, that they may be no more; that they may know that God ruleth in Jacob, unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:2The wicked, in his pride, doth hotly pursue the afflicted. They shall be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

Psalms 64:7But God will shoot an arrow at them: suddenly are they wounded;

Psalms 109:17And he loved cursing; so let it come unto him. And he delighted not in blessing; and let it be far from him.

Psalms 140:9[As for] the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Proverbs 11:6The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.

Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 59:9-17

Confidence in God. 8 But thou, O Lord , shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. 12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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