Psalm 140:3

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 140:3

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

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KJV

King James Version

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison [is] under their lips. Selah.

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WEB

World English Bible

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.

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ASV

American Standard Version

They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 140

¹ For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,

² who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.

³ They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

⁴ Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

⁵ The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

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