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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 140:10

BSB
May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.
AKJV
Let burning coals fall on them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
CPDV
Burning coals will fall upon them. You will cast them down into the fire, into miseries that they will not be able to withstand.
ERV
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
NHEB
Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
SMT
Burning coals shall be shaken upon them; he shall cast them into fire, into whirlpools; they shall not rise up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 140:10

LetburningcoalsH1513Noun FemininefallH4131VerbuponthemletthembecastH5307VerbintothefireH784Noun FeminineintodeeppitsH4113Noun FemininethattheyrisenotupagainH6965Verb

Commentary for Psalms 140:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 140:10
Summary
Divine destruction of persecutors through fire
Event
Invoking divine judgment against enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer