Psalms 140:11
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the needy.
Cross References
Psalms 9:16The LORD hath made himself known, he hath executed judgment: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higaion. Selah
Psalms 34:21Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be condemned.
Proverbs 12:13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 17:20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given 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 →