Psalms 140:3 meaning and explanation

They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

Psalms 140:3, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 140 is a prayer of David for rescue from violent enemies. In verse 3 he describes those enemies through their speech: their tongues are sharpened like a snake's, and viper's venom is on their lips.

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