Psalms 59:12

For 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.

World English Bible

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

11Don’t kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield.

13Consume them in wrath. Consume them, and they will be no more. Let them know that God rules in Jacob, to the ends of the earth. Selah.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:2In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.

Psalms 64:7But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.

Psalms 109:17Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn’t delight in blessing, and it was far from him.

Psalms 140:9As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Proverbs 11:6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

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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