Psalms 59:12

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.

Revised Version 1895

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

11Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.

13Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they be no more: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, unto the ends of the earth. Selah

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Cross References

Psalms 10:2In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

Psalms 64:7But God shall shoot at them; with an arrow suddenly shall they be wounded.

Psalms 109:17Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; and he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.

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

Proverbs 11:6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.

Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of 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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