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Psalm 140:10

American Standard Version

Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

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Psalm 140:10 in other translations

Let burning coals fall on them.
Let them be thrown into the fire,
into miry pits, from where they never rise.

Psalm 140:10 · World English Bible

Psalm 140:10 in context

  1. 8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah
  2. 9As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
  3. 10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
  4. 11An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
  5. 12I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.