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Psalm 140:11

American Standard Version

An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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Psalm 140:11 in other translations

An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth.
Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Psalm 140:11 · World English Bible

Psalm 140:11 in context

  1. 9As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
  2. 10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
  3. 11An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
  4. 12I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
  5. 13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.