They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
Han hecho sus lenguas tan afiladas como las de una serpiente; veneno mortal fluye de sus labios. Selah.
Las palabras maliciosas de los enemigos son tan peligrosas como el veneno de una serpiente.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the historical context, Psalm 140 is attributed to King David, who likely wrote it during periods of intense persecution, such as when he was fleeing from enemies like King Saul who sought to harm him through slander and plots. This verse uses the imagery of a serpent's tongue and poison to depict malicious speech, drawing from ancient Near Eastern culture where snakes symbolized deceit and danger, much like in other biblical texts. Such metaphors were common in Hebrew poetry to express the real threats posed by verbal attacks in a society where words could incite violence or social ruin.
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