Psalms 140:3

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 140:3

BSB
They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah
AKJV
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
CPDV
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. The venom of asps is under their lips.
ERV
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah
NHEB
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah.
SMT
They sharpened their tongue as a serpent; the poison of asps under their lips. Silence,

Commentary for Psalms 140:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 140:3
Summary
Enemies use deceptive, poisonous speech
Event
Describing enemies' destructive words
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative