Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. New Living Translation while the wicked slander me and tell lies about me. English Standard Version For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. Berean Standard Bible For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. King James Bible For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. New King James Version For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful Have opened against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue. New American Standard Bible For they have opened a wicked and deceitful mouth against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue. NASB 1995 For they have opened the wicked and deceitful mouth against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue. NASB 1977 For they have opened the wicked and deceitful mouth against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue. Legacy Standard Bible For they have opened a wicked mouth and a deceitful mouth against me; They have spoken to me with a lying tongue. Amplified Bible For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue. Christian Standard Bible For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. Holman Christian Standard Bible For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. American Standard Version For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit have they opened against me: They have spoken unto me with a lying tongue. Contemporary English Version Destructive and deceitful lies are told about me, English Revised Version For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit have they opened against me: they have spoken unto me with a lying tongue. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wicked and deceitful people have opened their mouths against me. They speak against me with lying tongues. Good News Translation Wicked people and liars have attacked me. They tell lies about me, International Standard Version for the mouths of wicked and deceitful people are opened against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. NET Bible For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me. New Heart English Bible for they have opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue. Webster's Bible Translation For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. World English Bible for they have opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the mouth of wickedness, and the mouth of deceit, "" They have opened against me, "" They have spoken with me—A tongue of falsehood, and words of hatred! Young's Literal Translation For the mouth of wickedness, and the mouth of deceit, Against me they have opened, They have spoken with me -- A tongue of falsehood, and words of hatred! Smith's Literal Translation For the mouth of the unjust, and the mouth of deceit opened against me; they spake with me the tongue of false-hood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO God, be not thou silent in thy praise: for the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful man is opened against me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible O God, whom I praise, do not be silent, for wicked and treacherous mouths attack me. They speak against me with lying tongues; New Revised Standard Version For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceiver is opened against me; they have spoken with me with a false tongue. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit have they opened against me; They have spoken unto me with a lying tongue. Brenton Septuagint Translation for the mouth of the sinner and the mouth of the crafty man have been opened against me: they have spoken against me with a crafty tongue. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of the Slandered1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent. 2For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. 3They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.… Cross References Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Luke 6:22 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. John 15:18-20 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. Acts 6:11-13 Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. Romans 3:13-14 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” / “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. James 3:6-8 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, / but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. Psalm 35:11 Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. Psalm 38:12 Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long. Psalm 52:2-4 Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue. Psalm 56:5 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. Psalm 64:3 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, Treasury of Scripture For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. the mouth Psalm 31:13,18 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life… Psalm 64:3,4 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words: … Psalm 140:3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. of the deceitful. Psalm 120:3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? Proverbs 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Jump to Previous Deceit Deceitful Falsehood Hatred Lying Mouth Mouths Open Opened Sinner Speaking Tongue Tongues Wicked Wickedness WordsJump to Next Deceit Deceitful Falsehood Hatred Lying Mouth Mouths Open Opened Sinner Speaking Tongue Tongues Wicked Wickedness WordsPsalm 109 1. David complains of his slanderous enemies16. He shows their sin 21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help 29. He promises thankfulness For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; This phrase highlights the psalmist's experience of being falsely accused and slandered. In biblical context, the wicked often refers to those who oppose God's ways and His people. Deceitful mouths suggest intentional falsehoods and manipulation. Historically, false accusations were a common tactic used by enemies to undermine leaders, as seen in the stories of Joseph (Genesis 39) and Daniel (Daniel 6). This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who faced false accusations from religious leaders (Matthew 26:59-61). they speak against me with lying tongues. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing his distress over being falsely accused and slandered by his enemies. 2. Enemies The unspecified adversaries who are speaking deceitfully against David, representing those who oppose the righteous. 3. God The ultimate judge and protector whom David calls upon for justice and vindication. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords can be used to build up or destroy. As believers, we must be mindful of our speech, ensuring it aligns with truth and love. Responding to Slander When faced with false accusations, we should follow David's example by turning to God in prayer, seeking His justice and protection. Trust in God's Justice Even when wronged, we can trust that God sees all and will ultimately vindicate the righteous. Guarding Our Hearts We must be vigilant against allowing bitterness or a desire for revenge to take root, instead leaving judgment to God. The Importance of Integrity Living a life of integrity and truthfulness is crucial, as it reflects our commitment to God and His ways. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 109:2?2. How can we guard against deceitful tongues as seen in Psalm 109:2? 3. What does Psalm 109:2 teach about the power of spoken words? 4. How does Psalm 109:2 connect with James 3:6 on controlling the tongue? 5. In what ways can we respond to false accusations biblically? 6. How can prayer help us when facing deceitful attacks, as in Psalm 109:2? 7. How does Psalm 109:2 reflect the theme of false accusations in the Bible? 8. What historical context might have influenced the writing of Psalm 109:2? 9. How does Psalm 109:2 challenge our understanding of justice and divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 109? 11. What is the Bible's stance on slander? 12. Psalm 120:2-3 - Is there archaeological or textual evidence that consistently attributes judgment on 'deceitful tongues' in this manner? 13. Psalm 15:2-3 demands complete truthfulness and no slander; how do we reconcile this with instances of approved deceit (e.g., Rahab in Joshua 2)? 14. Psalm 36:1 suggests the wicked have 'no fear of God'--how is this reconciled with other biblical texts claiming innate moral awareness (Romans 2:14-15)? What Does Psalm 109:2 Mean For wicked and deceitful mouthsThe psalmist immediately identifies the source of his distress—people characterized by moral corruption and intentional deception. • Psalm 52:2 reminds us, “Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit.” • Jesus warns in Matthew 12:34 that “out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks,” showing that wicked speech reveals a wicked heart. • Proverbs 6:16-19 lists “a lying tongue” among the things the LORD hates, underscoring the seriousness of this sin. When we encounter such mouths today, we recognize the same spiritual battle David faced, and we remember that the Lord sees and judges every word. open against me These hostile voices are not passive; they actively “open” in aggression, taking aim at the righteous. • Psalm 57:4 pictures enemies whose “teeth are spears and arrows,” highlighting the weapon-like nature of slander. • In Acts 6:11-13 false witnesses “rose up” against Stephen, illustrating how godly servants throughout history have faced similar attacks. The phrase assures believers that being targeted for righteousness is neither rare nor unexpected; it places us in the company of faithful saints. they speak against me The opposition is personal and direct. David is not merely hearing rumors; the lies are aimed at him. • Psalm 35:11 says, “Malicious witnesses rise up; they ask me things I do not know.” • 1 Peter 3:16 encourages believers to keep a clear conscience “so that those who slander you may be put to shame,” confirming that God vindicates His people. Knowing that God hears every accusation enables us to rest in His defense rather than retaliate in kind. with lying tongues The core issue is falsehood. These tongues deliberately twist truth to harm. • Psalm 120:2 pleads, “Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips.” • Revelation 21:8 warns that “all liars” will face judgment, proving God’s ultimate victory over deception. • John 8:44 exposes the devil as “a liar and the father of lies,” showing the spiritual origin of such attacks. Because God is “the God of truth” (Isaiah 65:16), we trust Him to expose lies and uphold His servants. summary Psalm 109:2 portrays a righteous believer besieged by malicious, deceitful speech. David’s confidence is not in self-defense but in God, who hates lying tongues, hears every false word, and will vindicate His people. When we face similar slander, we stand firm, knowing the Lord who loves truth will ultimately silence every wicked and deceitful mouth. (2) Of the deceitful.--Properly, as in margin, of deceit; consequently, to make the two expressions alike, it is proposed to read, instead of "mouth of the wicked" (properly, of a wicked man), "mouth of wickedness." In any case the best English equivalent will be, "a wicked mouth and a deceitful mouth." "A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword" (Whichcote).Spoken against me.--Rather (comp. Psalm 12:3), talked with me. Verse 2. - For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful; literally, of deceit - the abstract for the concrete. Are opened against me; literally, hare they opened upon me (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). They have spoken against ms with a lying tongue (comp. Psalm 27:12; Psalm 35:11). Calumny and misrepresentation are ever the portion of the children of God. David was calumniated by Saul (1 Samuel 22:7-13), by Absalom (2 Samuel 15:3, 4), by Shimei (2 Samuel 16:8), and others. One more perfect than David was even more calumniated (Matthew 11:19; Matthew 12:24; Matthew 26:61; Luke 23:2, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction wicked רָשָׁ֡ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person and deceitful מִ֭רְמָה (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery mouths פִ֪י (p̄î) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to open פָּתָ֑חוּ (pā·ṯā·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve against me; עָלַ֣י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against they speak דִּבְּר֥וּ (dib·bə·rū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue against אִ֝תִּ֗י (’it·tî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among me with lying שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood tongues. לְשׁ֣וֹן (lə·šō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 3956: The tongue Links Psalm 109:2 NIVPsalm 109:2 NLT Psalm 109:2 ESV Psalm 109:2 NASB Psalm 109:2 KJV Psalm 109:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 109:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:2 French Bible Psalm 109:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 109:2 For they have opened the mouth (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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