World English Bible
"As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them."
— Psalms 140:9, World English Bible
“As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.”
“As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. ”
“As for the heads of those who surround me– may the harm done by their lips overwhelm them!”
“Keep me from the snare, which they have laid for me, and from the stumblingblocks of them that work iniquity.”
“As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.”
“As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.”
I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.