Psalms 58:4

“Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;”

"Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;" - Psalms 58:4
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What does Psalms 58:4 mean?

The Bible verse Psalms 58:4 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear." This verse is found in the book of Psalms, which is a collection of songs and poetry traditionally attributed…

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Silent Serpents: The Dangers of Unheeded Words

In Psalm 58:4, we encounter a sobering reflection on the destructive power of certain words and the nature of those who utter them: "Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear." This verse paints a vivid picture that is…

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A Prayer for Protection and Wisdom Against Malicious Intentions

O Gracious and Almighty Father, I come before You today in humility, acknowledging Your great power and sovereignty over all creation. I lift my heart to You as I meditate on Your Word, particularly the profound truth found in Psalm 58:4, where it is written, "Their poison is…

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Psalms 58:4 - "Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;"
Psalms 58:2 - "Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth."
Psalms 58:5 - "Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely."
Psalms 58:11 - "So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth."
"So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth." - Psalms 58:11
Psalms 58:6 - "Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD."
Psalms 78:58 - "For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images."
Psalms 58:3 - "The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies."
"The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies." - Psalms 58:3
Psalms 58:10 - "The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked."
Psalms 119:58 - "I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word."
Psalms 58:1 - "Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?"
Psalms 58:8 - "As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun."
Psalms 58:9 - "Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath."
"The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked." - Psalms 58:10
"As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun." - Psalms 58:8
"Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely." - Psalms 58:5
Psalms 58:7 - "Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces."
"Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth." - Psalms 58:2
"For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images." - Psalms 78:58
"Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD." - Psalms 58:6
Psalms 114:4 - "The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs."
"For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob." - Psalms 81:4
"For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." - Psalms 73:4
"I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word." - Psalms 119:58
"Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?" - Psalms 58:1
Psalms 104:4 - "Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:"
"Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath." - Psalms 58:9
Psalms 63:4 - "Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name."