KJV ORIGINAL
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have made their tongues as sharp as a snake's; deadly poison flows from their lips. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that his enemies use their words as deadly weapons, speaking lies and harmful things that poison others like a venomous snake.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he faced serious opposition from enemies who were spreading lies and slander against him. In ancient times, being compared to a serpent was one of the strongest ways to describe someone as deceptive and dangerous, since snakes were seen as symbols of cunning evil.
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