Psalms 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
King James Version
In Context
6He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
Cross References
Job 20:12Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
Psalms 7:14Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Psalms 50:19Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
Psalms 55:21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Psalms 59:12For 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.
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 →