KJV ORIGINAL
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His mouth is full of cursing, lies, and cheating. Under his tongue are trouble and empty promises.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how wicked people use their words to curse, deceive, and harm others through lies and fraud.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when the righteous felt oppressed by wicked people who seemed to prosper while doing evil. The psalmist is describing the corrupt speech and dishonest dealings of those who abuse their power and take advantage of the vulnerable. In ancient Israel, one's words carried great weight, and using speech to deceive or curse others was considered particularly evil.
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