Psalms 59:7

7 See what they spew from their mouths— the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, “Who can hear us?”

Psalms 59:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
ESV
7 There they are, bellowing with their mouths with swords in their lips-- for "Who," they think,"will hear us?"
NLT
7 Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths; their words cut like swords. “After all, who can hear us?” they sneer.
MSG
7 Then suddenly they're all at the gate, Snarling invective, drawn daggers in their teeth. They think they'll never get caught.
CSB
7 Look, they spew from their mouths- sharp words from their lips. "For who," [they say,] "will hear?"

Psalms 59:7 In-Context

5 You, LORD God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.
6 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.
7 See what they spew from their mouths— the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, “Who can hear us?”
8 But you laugh at them, LORD; you scoff at all those nations.
9 You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 94:4; Proverbs 10:32; Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 15:2,28
  • 2. S Psalms 55:21; Psalms 57:4
  • 3. S Job 22:13; Psalms 10:11
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