Psalms 140:3 bbe — Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)

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

— Psalms 140:3, Bible in Basic English

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“They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.”
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Psalms 140 — Context

O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:

For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.

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

O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.

The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)

I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.

Psalms 140:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 140:3 say?

Psalms 140:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)”

Where is Psalms 140:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 140:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 140, verse 3.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 140:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 140:3 in?

Psalms 140:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 140:3?

Psalms 140:3 reads (BBE): “Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 140:3 bbe — Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)

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