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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 140

Wesley's Explanatory NotesWesley's Notes

Verse 3

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. /*Selah*/.

Tongues — Using words as sharp and piercing as the sting of a serpent.

Verse 9

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

Mischief — The mischief which they design against me, shall fall upon themselves.

Verse 10

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

Coals — Divine vengeance, which is compared to coals of fire.

Verse 13

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Dwell — Shall constantly enjoy thy gracious and powerful presence.

Bibliographical Information
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 140". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-140.html. 1765.
 
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