OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 9

Psalms 140:9

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As for the head of those who surround me,

let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

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Psalms 140:9 in context

Psalms 140:6–12

6

I said to the LORD, “You are my God.”

Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.

7

LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation,

you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8

LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked.

Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.

9
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As for the head of those who surround me,

let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10

Let burning coals fall on them.

Let them be thrown into the fire,

into miry pits, from where they never rise.

11

An evil speaker won’t be established on the earth.

Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted,

and justice for the needy.

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