Psalms 12:4

Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 12:4

BSB

They say, "With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips-who can be our master?"

AKJV

Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

CPDV

They have said: "We will magnify our tongue; our lips belong to us. What is Lord to us?"

ERV

Who have said, with our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

NHEB

who have said, "With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?"

SMT

Who said, By our tongues we shall prevail; our lips are with us: who is Lord over us?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 12:4

WhohavesaidH559VerbWithourtongueH3956Noun MasculinewillweprevailH1396VerbourlipsH8193Noun FeminineareourownwhoislordH113Noun Masculineoverus

Commentary for Psalms 12:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 12:4

Summary

Boasters claim power over others through words

Event

Wicked ones claim linguistic dominance

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC