Psalms 64:3

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 58:7 : 7 Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters; let them be cut off like the grass by the way.
  • Ps 11:2 : 2 See, the bows of the evil-doers are bent, they make ready their arrows on the cord, so that they may send them secretly against the upright in heart.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 My soul is among lions; I am stretched out among those who are on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongue is a sharp sword.
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
  • Prov 30:14 : 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, their strong teeth like knives, for the destruction of the poor from the earth, and of those who are in need from among men.
  • Isa 54:17 : 17 No instrument of war which is formed against you will be of any use; and every tongue which says evil against you will be judged false. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness comes from me, says the Lord.
  • Jer 9:3 : 3 Their tongues are bent like a bow to send out false words: they have become strong in the land, but not for good faith: they go on from evil to evil, and they have no knowledge of me, says the Lord.
  • Jas 3:6-8 : 6 And the tongue is a fire; it is the power of evil placed in our bodies, making all the body unclean, putting the wheel of life on fire, and getting its fire from hell. 7 For every sort of beast and bird and every living thing on earth and in the sea has been controlled by man and is under his authority; 8 But the tongue may not be controlled by man; it is an unresting evil, it is full of the poison of death.

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  • Ps 64:4-5
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    4So that in secret they may let loose their arrows at the upright, suddenly and unseen.

    5They make themselves strong in an evil purpose; they make holes for secret nets; they say, Who will see it,

  • Ps 64:7-8
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    7But God sends out an arrow against them; suddenly they are wounded.

    8The evil of their tongues is the cause of their fall; all those who see them are shaking their heads at them.

  • Ps 140:2-3
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    2For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.

    3Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)

  • Jer 9:8
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    8His tongue is an arrow causing death; the words of his mouth are deceit: he says words of peace to his neighbour, but in his heart he is waiting secretly for him.

  • Ps 11:2
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    2See, the bows of the evil-doers are bent, they make ready their arrows on the cord, so that they may send them secretly against the upright in heart.

  • Ps 37:14-15
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    14The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways.

    15But their swords will be turned into their hearts, and their bows will be broken.

  • Rom 3:13-15
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    13Their throat is like an open place of death; with their tongues they have said what is not true: the poison of snakes is under their lips:

    14Whose mouth is full of curses and bitter words:

    15Their feet are quick in running after blood;

  • Ps 58:7
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    7Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters; let them be cut off like the grass by the way.

  • Ps 120:3-4
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    3What punishment will he give you? what more will he do to you, you false tongue?

    4Sharp arrows of the strong, and burning fire.

  • Jer 9:3
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    3Their tongues are bent like a bow to send out false words: they have become strong in the land, but not for good faith: they go on from evil to evil, and they have no knowledge of me, says the Lord.

  • Ps 59:7
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    7See, hate is dropping from their lips; curses are on their tongues: they say, Who gives attention to it?

  • Ps 52:2
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    2Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.

  • Ps 7:12-13
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    12If a man is not turned from his evil, he will make his sword sharp; his bow is bent and ready.

    13He has made ready for him the instruments of death; he makes his arrows flames of fire.

  • Ps 73:9
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    9Their mouth goes up to heaven; their tongues go walking through the earth.

  • Ps 59:12
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    12Because of the sin of their mouths and the word of their lips, let them even be taken in their pride; and for their curses and their deceit,

  • Ps 21:11-12
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    11For their thoughts were bitter against you: they had an evil design in their minds, which they were not able to put into effect.

    12Their backs will be turned when you make ready the cords of your bow against their faces.

  • Ps 64:2
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    2Keep me safe from the secret purpose of wrongdoers; from the band of the workers of evil;

  • Lam 3:12-13
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    12With his bow bent, he has made me the mark for his arrows.

    13He has let loose his arrows into the inmost parts of my body.

  • Prov 26:18
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    18As one who is off his head sends about flaming sticks and arrows of death,

  • Ps 55:21
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    21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.

  • Prov 24:2
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    2For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.

  • Ps 62:3-4
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    3How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the point of falling?

    4Their only thought is to put him down from his place of honour; their delight is in deceit: blessing is in their mouths but cursing in their hearts. (Selah.)

  • Prov 25:18
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    18One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.

  • Deut 32:23
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    23I will send a rain of troubles on them, my arrows will be showered on them.

  • Ps 109:2
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    2For the mouth of the sinner is open against me in deceit: his tongue has said false things against me.

  • Ps 5:9
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    9For no faith may be put in their words; their inner part is nothing but evil; their throat is like an open place for the dead; smooth are the words of their tongues.

  • Ps 10:7
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    7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and false words: under his tongue are evil purposes and dark thoughts.

  • Ps 58:4
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    4Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;

  • Ps 140:9
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    9As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.

  • Ps 38:12
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    12Those who have a desire to take my life put nets for me; those who are designing my destruction say evil things against me, all the day their minds are full of deceit.

  • Ps 35:20
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    20For they do not say words of peace; in their deceit they are designing evil things against the quiet ones in the land.

  • Ps 45:5
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    5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's haters; because of them the peoples are falling under you.

  • Ps 37:12
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    12The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.

  • Ps 83:3
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    3They have made wise designs against your people, talking together against those whom you keep in a secret place.

  • Ps 41:7
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    7All my haters are talking secretly together against me; they are designing my downfall.

  • Prov 12:18
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    18There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

  • Ps 17:11
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    11They have made a circle round our steps: their eyes are fixed on us, forcing us down to the earth;

  • Isa 5:28
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    28Their arrows are sharp, and every bow is bent: the feet of their horses are like rock, and their wheels are like a rushing storm.

  • Prov 1:18
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    18And they are secretly waiting for their blood and making ready destruction for themselves.