Romans 3:13 nasb — "THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," "THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";

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""THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," "THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";"

— Romans 3:13, NASB

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KJV
“Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”
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ASV
“Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips: ”
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WEB
“"Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit." "The poison of vipers is under their lips;"”
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NET
““Their throats are open graves, they deceive with their tongues, the poison of asps is under their lips.””
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DRB
“Their throat is an open sepulchre: with their tongues they have dealt deceitfully. The venom of asps is under their lips.”
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BBE
“Their throat is like an open place of death; with their tongues they have said what is not true: the poison of snakes is under their lips:”
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KJVA
“Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”
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Romans 3 — Context

as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE;

THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD;

ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE."

"THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," "THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";

"WHOSE MOUTH IS FULL OF CURSING AND BITTERNESS";

"THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD,

DESTRUCTION AND MISERY ARE IN THEIR PATHS,

Romans 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 3:13 say?

Romans 3:13 in the NASB reads: “"THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," "THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";”

Where is Romans 3:13 in the Bible?

Romans 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 3, verse 13.

Who wrote Romans?

Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.

What is the book of Romans about?

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.

What are the major themes of Romans?

Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 3:13.

What translation should I read Romans 3:13 in?

Romans 3:13 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 Romans 3:13?

Romans 3:13 reads (NASB): “"THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," "THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";” 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.

Romans 3:13 nasb — "THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," "THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";

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Romans 3:13 in Other Translations

Romans 3 — Context

Romans 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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