Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 140:2
“Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 140:2 Context
1(To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
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Other Translations
Which imagine mischiefes in their heart: continually are they gathered together for warre.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Who devise evil things in {their} hearts; They continually stir up wars.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.
- Basic English Bible
Who devise mischiefs in [their] heart; every day are they banded together for war.
- Darby Bible
Who imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they assembled for war.
- Webster's Bible
those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
- World English Bible
Who have devised evils in the heart, All the day they assemble [for] wars.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(140:3) Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Who devise evil things in {their} hearts; They continually stir up wars.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.
- Basic English Bible
Who devise mischiefs in [their] heart; every day are they banded together for war.
- Darby Bible
Who imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they assembled for war.
- Webster's Bible
those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
- World English Bible
Who have devised evils in the heart, All the day they assemble [for] wars.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(140:3) Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 140:2
140:3 Tongues - Using words as sharp and piercing as the sting of a serpent.