Psalms 140:11
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 140 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David calling for deliverance from evil and violent men who have sharpened their tongues like serpents and planned evil attacks. The psalmist takes refuge in the Lord as his strong deliverer and trusted shield, confident the Lord …
Other Translations
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
A talkative man is not established in the earth, One of violence--evil hunteth to overflowing.
Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.
Cross References
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own …