Psalm 140:11 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

¹¹ The just shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer also shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased:

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹¹ Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹¹ Let not a man of slanderous tongue be established in the earth; let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him [let calamity follow his evildoings].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹¹ An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Common English Bible

¹¹ Let no slanderer be safe in the land. Let calamity hunt down violent people—and quickly!

Psalm 140:11 Cross References

Psalm 34:21

Let their way become dark and slippery; and let the angel of the Lord pursue them.

Psalm 9:16

For the sinner is praised in the desires of his soul: and the unjust man is blessed.

Proverbs 12:13

0 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

Proverbs 13:21

In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

Proverbs 17:20

7 He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.

Proverbs 18:21

Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.

Proverbs 6:17

4 That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger.

Isaiah 3:11

9 And chains and necklaces, and bracelets, and bonnets,