Psalms 59:12

In their sinful speech snare them, O Lord; and may they be trapped in their pride, for the curses and lies that they utter.

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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, let your hosts keep them roaming and wandering.

13In your wrath make a clean end of them, that people, to the ends of the earth, may know that God rules in Jacob. Selah

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Cross References

Psalms 10:2The wicked, in their pride, are pursuing the helpless: let them be caught in the schemes they have plotted.

Psalms 64:7But God with his arrow will shoot them, swiftly shall they be smitten.

Psalms 109:17“May the curses he loved light upon him, may the blessings he loathed be afar.

Psalms 140:9Let them not lift up their heads against me. May the mischief they prate bring themselves to destruction,

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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