Psalms 140:11
“Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
Psalms 140:11 — King James Version
Verse 11 of 13 in Psalms chapter 140 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Psalms 140:11 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
- American Standard Version
- “An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
Psalms 140 — full chapter (King James Version)
Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like a ; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. O GOD the Lord, the strength of my , thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.