Psalms 140:10
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Cross References
Genesis 19:24Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
Psalms 7:17I will give thanks unto the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Psalms 18:13The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered his voice; hailstones and coals of fire.
Psalms 55:23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
Psalms 120:4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Proverbs 28:17A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay 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 →