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For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, Let them be caught in their pride, For the curses and lies which they utter.
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The Gravity of Sinful Speech
Commentators unanimously identify the enemies' words—their slander, curses, and lies—as a significant sin deserving of judgment. The verse treats malicious speech not as a trivial matter, but as a direct overflow of a wicked heart for which the psalmist asks God to bring about justice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the sin of their mouth ... - That is, in belching out words of reproach and malice (Psalms 59:7).
Let…
19th Century
Anglican
For the sin ... —As the text stands, it runs: Sin of their mouth, word of their lips, and they are taken in t…
16th Century
Protestant
The sin of their mouth, the words of their lips. Some interpreters read, for, or, on account of the sin of their mouth, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[For] the sin of their mouth, [and] the words of their lips , &c.] The words may be read as one proposition, "the wo…
It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defense, in whom we will be safe. It is very comforti…
