Psalms 140:9

“As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.”

"As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them." - Psalms 140:9
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What does Psalms 140:9 mean?

Psalms 140:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them." This verse is part of a broader lament from the psalmist, asking for protection from enemies and deliverance from their…

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The Power of Words: A Reflection on Psalm 140:9

Psalm 140 is a prayer seeking deliverance from enemies and malicious tongues. Within this cry for help, verse 9 stands out as a poignant reminder of how words hold immense power, both to harm and to protect. In the King James Version, Psalm 140:9 reads: "As for the head of those…

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Prayer for Divine Protection and Justice

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for being my refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Lord, I acknowledge Your sovereignty and power over my life and all that surrounds me. In the…

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Psalms 140:9 - "As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them."
Psalms 140:5 - "The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah."
Psalms 119:140 - "Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it."
Psalms 140:2 - "Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war."
Psalms 140:12 - "I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor."
Psalms 140:3 - "They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah."
Psalms 140:1 - "Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;"
Psalms 140:7 - "O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle."
Psalms 140:11 - "Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him."
Psalms 140:6 - "I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD."
Psalms 140:8 - "Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah."
Psalms 140:13 - "Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence."
"O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle." - Psalms 140:7
Psalms 140:10 - "Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again."
"Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah." - Psalms 140:8
"Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it." - Psalms 119:140
"Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war." - Psalms 140:2
"Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it." - Psalms 119:140
Psalms 140:4 - "Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings."
"I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor." - Psalms 140:12
"Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it." - Psalms 119:140
"Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again." - Psalms 140:10
"They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah." - Psalms 140:3
Psalms 107:9
"Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him." - Psalms 140:11
"Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;" - Psalms 140:1
"Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence." - Psalms 140:13
"I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD." - Psalms 140:6
"The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah." - Psalms 140:5