Psalms 140:11
(140-12) A slanderer shall not be established in the earth; the violent and evil man shall be hunted with thrust upon thrust.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
12(140-13) I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the poor, and the right of the needy.
Cross References
Psalms 9:16(9-17) The LORD hath made Himself known, He hath executed judgment, the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah
Psalms 34:21(34-22) Evil shall kill the wicked; and they that hate the righteous shall be held guilty.
Proverbs 12:13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
Proverbs 17:20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good; and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into evil.
Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for the work of his hands shall be done to 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 →