Bible verse

Psalm 140:10

May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.

Psalm 140:10 · BSB

Psalm 140:10 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 140.

6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.

8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah

9 May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.

10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.

11 May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.

12 I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.

13 Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.

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Psalm 140:10 in other translations

KJV

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

ASV

Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

ERV

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

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