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Psalm 140:3

American Standard Version

They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah

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Psalm 140:3 in other translations

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent.
Viper’s poison is under their lips.

Psalm 140:3 · World English Bible

Psalm 140:3 in context

  1. 1Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
  2. 2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
  3. 3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah
  4. 4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
  5. 5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah