Psalms 5:9

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 5:9

BSB
For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.
AKJV
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulcher; they flatter with their tongue.
CPDV
For there is no truth in their mouth: their heart is vain.
ERV
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness: their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
NHEB
For there is nothing reliable in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they flatter.
SMT
Not steadfast in his mouth; the midst of them mischiefs; their throat a grave opened; they will be smooth with their tongue,

Commentary for Psalms 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 5:9
Summary
Describing deceitful corruption of the wicked
Event
Characterizing enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament