Old Testament · VERSE 9

Psalms 140:9

King James Version

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

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Psalms 140:7

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Psalms 140:8

Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

Psalms 140:9SELECTED VERSE

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

Psalms 140:10

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

Psalms 140:11

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

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