Psalms 140:3
The Scripture
(3) They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Psalm 140 is a cry of protest against the wicked and their violent deeds, urging God to protect the righteous and punish the oppressors. The psalmist calls for divine justice and the removal of evil from the earth, emphasizing God's power over human cruelty.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 52:2Psalms 52:3Psalms 57:4Psalms 59:7Psalms 64:3Psalms 64:4Proverbs 12:18Isaiah 59:3Isaiah 59:4Isaiah 59:5Isaiah 59:13Jeremiah 9:3
Related verses (shared words)