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Psalms 140:9

Psalms 140:9
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the,

mischief of their own lips cover them. Meaning either their natural head, put for their whole persons; and the sense is, let the mischief…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As for the head of those that compass me about - Luther renders this, “The calamity which my enemies design against me must fall upon their own heads.” The passage stands in contrast with Psa 140:7 :…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 140:8-13

Here is the believing foresight David had,

I. Of the shame and confusion of persecutors.

1. Their disappointment. This he prays for (Psa 140:8), that their lusts might not be gratified, their lust of…