Psalms 140:2
Who meditate mischief in their heart, And daily stir up war!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
3They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of the adder is under their lips. [[Pause.]]
Cross References
Psalms 2:1Why do the heathen rage, And the nations meditate a vain thing?
Psalms 36:4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; He persevereth in an evil way; He abhorreth not sin.
Psalms 56:6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they watch my steps, Lying in wait for my life.
Psalms 62:3How long will ye continue to assault a single man? How long will ye all seek to destroy me, Like a bending wall, or a tottering fence?
Psalms 120:7I am for peace; yet, when I speak for it, They are for war.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 140:2-8
Complaints and Petitions. 1 Deliver me, O Lord , from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins… Read the whole commentary →