Psalms 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
In Context
6He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble.”
Cross References
Job 20:12“Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,
Psalms 7:14Behold, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought out falsehood.
Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
Psalms 50:19“You give your mouth to evil. Your tongue frames deceit.
Psalms 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Psalms 59:12For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies which they utter.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 10:2-12
The Character of the Wicked; The Character of Persecutors. 1 Why standest thou afar off, O Lord ? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. 3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth. 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. 5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far… Read the whole commentary →