Psalm 59:7

Good News Translation

Listen to their insults and threats. Their tongues are like swords in their mouths, yet they think that no one hears them.

Cross References

Psalm 10:11

The wicked say to themselves, “God doesn't care! He has closed his eyes and will never see me!”

Psalm 10:13

How can the wicked despise God and say to themselves, “He will not punish me”?

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than cream, but there was hatred in his heart; his words were as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

Psalm 57:4

I am surrounded by enemies, who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues are like sharp swords.

Psalm 73:11

They say, “God will not know; the Most High will not find out.”

Psalm 94:4

How much longer will criminals be proud and boast about their crimes?

Proverbs 12:18

Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

Proverbs 15:2

When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.

Jeremiah 33:24

“Have you noticed how people are saying that I have rejected Israel and Judah, the two families that I chose? And so they look with contempt on my people and no longer consider them a nation.

Lamentations 3:62

All day long they talk about me and make their plans.

Matthew 12:34

You snakes—how can you say good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.