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Psalms 140:3 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 140:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 140 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.”
Psalms 140:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 140:3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. This verse shifts from enemies' planning (v. 2) to their speech weaponry, using vivid metaphors from the snake world. "They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent" (shanenu leshonam kemo-nachash, שָׁנְנוּ לְשׁוֹנָם כְּמוֹ־נָחָשׁ) compares slanderous speech to serpent's attack. Shanan (שָׁנַן) means "to sharpen, whet"—making a blade keen for cutting. The tongue, "sharpened," becomes weapon inflicting wounds through words (Proverbs 12:18, 18:21). Nachash (נָחָשׁ, "serpent") evokes Eden's deceiver (G...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 140:3
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“Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”
“as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness”
“it bites like a snake”
“and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies”
“how can you”
“even the sons of men”
“which defiles the whole body”
“[as it were] their bow”
“and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they weary themselves to commit iniquity.”