Bible verse
They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah
Psalm 140:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from 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
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.
KJV
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison [is] under their lips. Selah.
ASV
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah
ERV
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah
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