Psalms 140:11
The slanderer shall not be established upon the earth; Evil shall pursue the violent man to destruction.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 9:16Thus it is known that the LORD executeth judgment; The wicked are ensnared in the work of their own hands. [[Stringed instruments. Pause.]]
Psalms 34:21Calamity destroyeth the wicked, And they who hate the righteous suffer for it.
Proverbs 12:13In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
Proverbs 17:20He that is of a deceitful heart shall find no good; And he that turneth about with his tongue shall fall into mischief.
Isaiah 3:11Woe to the wicked, it shall be ill with him, For the work of his hands shall be repaid 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 →