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Psalm 140:3 KJV
Psalms · chapter 140 · verse 3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.Psalm 140:3 · King James Version
Psalm 140:3 in context
1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- sharpenedshânanto pointH8150 →
- tongueslâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- serpentnâchâsha snakeH5175 →
- adders'ʻakshûwban aspH5919 →
- poisonchêmâhheatH2534 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
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