Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version See what they spew from their mouths— the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, “Who can hear us?” New Living Translation Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths; their words cut like swords. “After all, who can hear us?” they sneer. English Standard Version There they are, bellowing with their mouths with swords in their lips— for “Who,” they think, “will hear us?” Berean Standard Bible See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” King James Bible Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? New King James Version Indeed, they belch with their mouth; Swords are in their lips; For they say, “Who hears?” New American Standard Bible Behold, they gush forth with their mouths; Swords are in their lips, For, they say, “Who hears?” NASB 1995 Behold, they belch forth with their mouth; Swords are in their lips, For, they say, “Who hears?” NASB 1977 Behold, they belch forth with their mouth; Swords are in their lips, For, they say, “Who hears?” Legacy Standard Bible Behold, they pour forth speech with their mouth; Swords are in their lips, For, they say, “Who hears?” Amplified Bible Look how they belch out [insults] with their mouths; Swords [of sarcasm, ridicule, slander, and lies] are in their lips, For they say, “Who hears us?” Christian Standard Bible Look, they spew from their mouths — sharp words from their lips. “For who,” they say, “will hear? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Look, they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips.” For who,” they say, “will hear?” American Standard Version Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, say they, doth hear? Contemporary English Version They curse, and their words cut like swords, as they say to themselves, "No one can hear us!" English Revised Version Behold, they belch out with their mouth; swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? GOD'S WORD® Translation See what pours out of their mouths- swords from their lips! [They think,] "Who will hear us?" Good News Translation Listen to their insults and threats. Their tongues are like swords in their mouths, yet they think that no one hears them. International Standard Version Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying "Who will hear us?" NET Bible Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, "Who hears?" New Heart English Bible Look, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, "For," they say, "who hears us?" Webster's Bible Translation Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSee what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” World English Bible Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, “For”, they say, “who hears us?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, they belch out with their mouths, "" Swords [are] in their lips, for “Who hears?” Young's Literal Translation Lo, they belch out with their mouths, Swords are in their lips, for 'Who heareth?' Smith's Literal Translation Behold, they will gush out with their mouth: swords in their lips: for who heard? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold they shall speak with their mouth, and a sword is in their lips: for who, say they, hath heard us ? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Their mouths pour out insult; sharp words are on their lips. They say: “Who is there to hear?” New Revised Standard Version There they are, bellowing with their mouths, with sharp words on their lips— for “Who,” they think, “will hear us?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, they belch out with their mouths; swords are in their lips; for who, say they, does care? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The speech of their mouths is a sword in their lips and they say, "Who hears?" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: 'For who doth hear?' Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, they shall utter a voice with their mouth, and a sword is in their lips; for who, say they, has heard? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Deliver Me From My Enemies…6They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. 7See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” 8But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.… Cross References Proverbs 10:31-32 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. / The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 18:6-7 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. / A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Proverbs 26:28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin. Psalm 10:7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue. Psalm 12:2-4 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. / May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue. / They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?” Psalm 64:3-4 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. Psalm 140:3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah Isaiah 59:3 For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice. Jeremiah 9:3-8 “They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. ... Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... Matthew 15:18-19 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Treasury of Scripture Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, does hear? belch Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Matthew 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. swords Psalm 55:21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. Psalm 57:4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Psalm 64:3-5 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words: … who Psalm 10:11,13 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it… Psalm 73:11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? Psalm 94:7-9 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it… Jump to Previous Attention Curses Dropping Forth Gives Hate Hear Heareth Hears Lips Mouth Mouths Snarling Spew Swords Think TonguesJump to Next Attention Curses Dropping Forth Gives Hate Hear Heareth Hears Lips Mouth Mouths Snarling Spew Swords Think TonguesPsalm 59 1. David prays to be delivered from his enemies6. He complains of their cruelty 8. He trusts in god 11. He prays against them 16. He praises God See what they spew from their mouths— This phrase highlights the malicious and deceitful speech of David's enemies. In biblical context, the mouth often symbolizes the heart's overflow (Matthew 12:34). The imagery of "spewing" suggests an uncontrolled and vile outpouring, akin to the venom of a serpent (Psalm 140:3). This reflects the broader biblical theme of the power of words to harm or heal (Proverbs 18:21). sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 59, David is seeking God's protection from his enemies. This psalm is a plea for deliverance from those who seek to harm him. 2. Saul's Men The context of this psalm is David's persecution by King Saul, who sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him. These men are the ones speaking the "sharp words." 3. Enemies The broader category of those who oppose David, representing the wicked who plot against the righteous. 4. God The ultimate judge and protector, to whom David cries out for help and deliverance. 5. Jerusalem The setting of many of David's psalms, including this one, as it is the city where David spent much of his time and faced many of his trials. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords have the power to harm or heal. As believers, we must be mindful of our speech, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and love. God Hears All The enemies' question, "For who can hear us?" reflects a false sense of security. God hears all, and we are accountable for our words and actions. Trust in God's Justice Like David, we can trust that God sees and hears the injustices we face. He is our defender and will bring justice in His time. Responding to Persecution When faced with verbal attacks or persecution, we should follow David's example by turning to God in prayer and seeking His protection. Guarding Our Hearts The words we speak are a reflection of our hearts. We must guard our hearts and fill them with God's Word to ensure our speech is edifying. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 59If Psalm 52 is specifically about Doeg the Edomite, where is the archaeological or textual proof confirming these events? Psalm 120:4 - Does referring to 'warrior's sharp arrows' and 'burning coals' raise contradictions with a supposedly loving and merciful God? Psalm 89:34 insists God will never break His covenant, yet the psalmist laments the downfall of David's lineage--how could this be seen as consistent? Why does God seem silent when people pray?(7) Behold.--Without question this word should, as Mr. Burgess suggests, be emended to "spears" (chanith instead of hinneh), to give-- "Spears they pour out with their mouths, Swords with their lips." (Comp. Psalm 57:5, and "She speaks poniards."--As You Like It. Verse 7. - Behold, they belch out with their mouth. All night long they keep uttering abuse and execrations and threats (comp. Psalm 94:4). Swords are in their lips (comp. Psalm 57:4). Speeches that wound and cut to the heart. For who, say they, doth hear! (comp. Psalm 10:11-13; Psalm 64:5; Psalm 73:11; Psalm 94:7). They think themselves irresponsible for their words. No one will hear or know what they say.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew See whatהִנֵּ֤ה ׀ (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! they spew יַבִּ֘יע֤וּן (yab·bî·‘ūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 5042: To gush forth, to utter, to emit from their mouths— בְּפִיהֶ֗ם (bə·p̄î·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to sharp words חֲ֭רָבוֹת (ḥă·rā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword from their lips: בְּשִׂפְתוֹתֵיהֶ֑ם (bə·śip̄·ṯō·w·ṯê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin “For כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction who מִ֥י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix can hear us?” שֹׁמֵֽעַ׃ (šō·mê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Psalm 59:7 NIVPsalm 59:7 NLT Psalm 59:7 ESV Psalm 59:7 NASB Psalm 59:7 KJV Psalm 59:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 59:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 59:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 59:7 French Bible Psalm 59:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 59:7 Behold they spew with their mouth (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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