Psalms 57:7 cpdv — God will crush their teeth within their own mouth. The Lord will break the molars of the lions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"God will crush their teeth within their own mouth. The Lord will break the molars of the lions. "

— Psalms 57:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 57 — Context

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Sinners have become foreigners from the womb; they have gone astray from conception. They have been speaking falsehoods.

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Their fury is similar to that of a serpent; it is like a deaf asp, who even blocks her ears,

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who will not listen to the voice of charmers, nor even to the enchanter who chants wisely.

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God will crush their teeth within their own mouth. The Lord will break the molars of the lions.

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They will come to nothing, like water flowing away. He has aimed his bow, while they are being weakened.

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Like wax that flows, they will be carried away. Fire has fallen upon them, and they will not see the sun.

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Before your thorns could know the brier, he consumes them alive, as if in rage.

Psalms 57:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 57:7 say?
Psalms 57:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “God will crush their teeth within their own mouth. The Lord will break the molars of the lions. ”
Where is Psalms 57:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 57:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 57, verse 7.
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 57:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 57:7 in?
Psalms 57:7 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 57:7?
Psalms 57:7 reads (CPDV): “God will crush their teeth within their own mouth. The Lord will break the molars of the lions. ” 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.
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