Psalms 5:9

“For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Psalms 5:9

For there is no faithfulnes in their mouth, their inward part is very wickednesse: their throat is an open sepulchre, they flatter with their tongue.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction {itself.} Their throat is an open grave; They flatter with their tongue.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For 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.
- Basic English Bible

For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For there is no certainty in their mouth; their inward part is perversion, their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
- Darby Bible

Conduct me, O Lord, in thy justice: because of my enemies, direct my way in thy sight.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness: their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
- English Revised Version

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Psalms 5:9

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 5:9


5:9 Throat - Wide opened ready to devour all that come within their reach. A metaphor from wild beasts gaping for the prey.


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