Psalms 59:12

Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our forces?

Brenton Septuagint

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

11Who will lead me into the fortified city? who will guide me as far as Idumea?

13Give us help from trouble: for vain is the deliverance of man.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:2For behold the sinners have bent their bow, they have prepared their arrows for the quiver, to shoot + 10:2 Gr. in dark moon, or little moonlight, q. d. luce malignâ.privily at the upright in heart.

Psalms 64:7who dost + 64:7 Gr. prepare.establish the mountains in thy strength, being girded about with power;

Psalms 140:9Keep me from the snare which they have set for me, and from the stumbling-blocks of them that work iniquity.

Proverbs 11:6The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is ruin 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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