Psalms 140:11
Let not an evil speaker be established on the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him .
Webster Bible
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In Context
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 9:16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
Psalms 34:21Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
Proverbs 12:13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just 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 to 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 →