Psalms 140:11

For the backbiter shall not be established vpon the earth: euill shall hunt the cruell man to destruction.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

In Context

10Let coles fal vpon them: let him cast them into the fire, and into the deepe pits, that they rise not.

12I know that the Lord will auenge the afflicted, and iudge the poore.

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Cross References

Psalms 9:16The Lord is knowen by executing iudgement: the wicked is snared in the worke of his owne handes. Higgaion. Selah.

Psalms 34:21But malice shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous, shall perish.

Proverbs 12:13The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.

Proverbs 17:20The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.

Isaiah 3:11Woe be to the wicked, it shalbe euill with him: for the reward of his handes shalbe giuen 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 →

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