What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, You deceitful tongue?

Commentaries

6

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

What shall be given to you? — Margin, “What shall the deceitful tongue give to you;” or, “what shall it profit you?

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

What shall ... ?—Literally, What will he give to you, and what will he add to you, deceitful tongue? where it is better, …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The Psalmist seems at a loss to suggest a fitting punishment. It is the worst of offenses—this detraction, calumny, and slander.

Sharp and c…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

What shall the tongue of deceit give thee? The Prophet aggravates the malice of his enemies by asserting that they were so wickedly inclin…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

What shall be given to you ?F19
&c.] Or, "what shall [it] give to you?" That is, what shall the deceitful…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The psalmist was brought into great distress by a deceitful tongue. May every good man be delivered from lying lips. They forged false charges agai…

Loading related resources...

Scripture Spot Logo
Your trusted companion for deep Scripture study with expert commentaries and spiritual insights.
Stay Connected
Get daily devotionals and study insights delivered to your inbox.

ScriptureSpot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
© 2026 Scripture Spot. All rights reserved.Made for the edification of the Saints (Eph. 4:11-12)