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Psalms 140:11

Psalms chapter 140 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Context

v.10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

v.11This passage

v.12I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 12:13

    In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

  • Isaiah 3:11

    Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for what his hands have done shall be done unto him.

  • Psalms 7:14

    Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; Yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

  • Psalms 34:21

    Evil shall slay the wicked; And they that hate the righteous shall be condemned.

  • Proverbs 6:17

    Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;

  • Proverbs 13:21

    Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.