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Psalm 140:9 KJV
Psalms · chapter 140 · verse 9 · King James Version
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.Psalm 140:9 · King James Version
Psalm 140:9 in context
7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Key words (Strong's)
- mischiefʻâmâltoilH5999 →
- aboutmêçaba divanH4524 →
- headrôʼshthe head , whether literal or figurativeH7218 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
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