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Psalms 140:9

Psalms chapter 140 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Context

v.8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah

v.9This passage

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

Cross references

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

  • Esther 7:10

    So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.

  • Proverbs 10:6

    Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Matthew 27:25

    And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

  • Psalms 7:16

    His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate.

  • Proverbs 10:11

    The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Psalms 94:23

    And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off.