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◄ Psalm 64:8►

New International Version
He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

New Living Translation
Their own tongues will ruin them, and all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

English Standard Version
They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them; all who see them will wag their heads.

Berean Standard Bible
They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads.

King James Bible
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.

New King James Version
So He will make them stumble over their own tongue; All who see them shall flee away.

New American Standard Bible
So they will make him stumble; Their own tongue is against them; All who seethem will shake their heads.

NASB 1995
So they will make him stumble; Their own tongue is against them; All who see them will shake the head.

NASB 1977
So they will make him stumble; Their own tongue is against them; All who see them will shake the head.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they will cause their own tongue to turn against them; All who see them will shaketheir head.

Amplified Bible
So they will be caused to stumble; Their own tongue is against them; All who gaze at them will shake the head [in scorn].

Christian Standard Bible
They will be made to stumble; their own tongues work against them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will be made to stumble; their own tongues work against them. All who see them will shake their heads.

American Standard Version
So they shall be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them: All that see them shall wag the head.

Contemporary English Version
They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.

English Revised Version
So they shall be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them: all that see them shall wag the head.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will trip over their own tongues. Everyone who sees them will shake his head.

Good News Translation
He will destroy them because of those words; all who see them will shake their heads.

International Standard Version
They tripped over their own tongues, and everyone who was watching ran away.

NET Bible
Their slander will bring about their demise. All who see them will shudder,

New Heart English Bible
Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Webster's Bible Translation
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads.

World English Bible
Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And they cause him to stumble, "" Their own tongue [is] against them, "" Every looker on them flees away.

Young's Literal Translation
And they cause him to stumble, Against them is their own tongue, Every looker on them fleeth away.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will cause their tongue to falter upon themselves: all looking upon them shall be moved.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
and their tongues against them are made weak. All that saw them were troubled;

Catholic Public Domain Version
and their tongues have been weakened against them. All those who saw them have been troubled;

New American Bible
They are brought down by their own tongues; all who see them flee.

New Revised Standard Version
Because of their tongue he will bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake with horror.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
So shall their tongues be silenced, and all that see them shall be frightened.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Their tongues will become diseased and all who see them will be afraid.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
So they make their own tongue a stumbling unto themselves; All that see them shake the head.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and their tongues have set him at nought, all that saw them were troubled;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Hurtful Tongue
…7But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be wounded.8They will be made to stumble,their own tongues turned against them.All who see will shake their heads.9Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.…

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Cross References

Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 18:7
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Psalm 7:15-16
He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.

Psalm 9:15-16
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

Psalm 57:6
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

Proverbs 26:27
He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

Ecclesiastes 10:8
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.

Isaiah 3:11
Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Matthew 7:2
For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Luke 6:37-38
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. / Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

Romans 2:1
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

James 3:6
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.

James 3:10
Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!

Treasury of Scripture

So they shall make their own tongue to fall on themselves: all that see them shall flee away.

tongue

Psalm 59:12
For the sin of their mouthand the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lyingwhich they speak.

Psalm 140:9
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Job 15:6
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.

all that

Psalm 31:11
I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.

Psalm 52:6
The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

Numbers 16:34
And all Israel thatwere round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us upalso.

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Psalm 64

1.David prays for deliverance, complaining of his enemies
7.He promises himself to see such an evident destruction of his enemies,
10.as the righteous shall rejoice at it.

Study Bible

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They will be made to stumble
This phrase suggests divine intervention where the plans of the wicked are thwarted. In biblical context, stumbling often symbolizes failure or downfall (Psalm 27:2,Isaiah 8:14-15). The imagery of stumbling is used throughout Scripture to depict the consequences of sin and rebellion against God. Historically, this reflects the belief that God actively protects the righteous by causing the plans of the wicked to fail. Theologically, it underscores the sovereignty of God in ensuring justice.

Their own tongues turned against them
This phrase indicates that the words or schemes of the wicked will backfire. Biblically, the tongue is a powerful tool that can be used for both good and evil (James 3:5-6). The idea of one's own words being used against them is seen in other scriptures, such asProverbs 12:13 andMatthew 12:37, where words are shown to have the power to justify or condemn. This reflects a divine justice where the wicked are ensnared by their own deceitful speech, highlighting the moral order established by God.

All who see will shake their heads
This phrase suggests a public recognition of the downfall of the wicked. In cultural context, shaking one's head can be a gesture of scorn, disbelief, or derision (Job 16:4,Lamentations 2:15). It indicates that the downfall of the wicked serves as a warning and a lesson to others. This public acknowledgment of divine justice reinforces the biblical theme that God’s righteousness will ultimately be recognized by all, as seen inPsalm 52:6-7. The shaking of heads can also be seen as a fulfillment of prophetic warnings against those who oppose God’s will.

Persons / Places / Events

1.David
Traditionally attributed as the author ofPsalm 64, David is expressing his trust in God to protect him from his enemies and to bring justice.

2.Enemies of David
These are the individuals or groups who plot against David, using their words as weapons to harm him.

3.God
The ultimate judge and protector, who turns the schemes of the wicked back upon themselves.

4.Witnesses
Those who observe the downfall of the wicked and respond with astonishment and acknowledgment of God's justice.

5.Israel
The broader community that would have been familiar with David's struggles and the themes of divine justice and protection.

Teaching Points

The Power of Words
Words have the power to build up or destroy. As believers, we must be mindful of how we use our tongues, ensuring that our speech reflects our faith and values.

Divine Justice
God is just and will ultimately turn the schemes of the wicked back upon them. We can trust in His timing and justice, even when we face opposition.

Witnessing God's Justice
Observing God's justice in action can strengthen our faith and serve as a testimony to others. We should be attentive to how God works in the world around us.

Self-Reflection
Consider how our own words and actions align with God's will. Are we inadvertently setting traps for ourselves through careless speech?

Encouragement in Trials
When facing adversity, remember that God sees and will act. Our role is to remain faithful and trust in His protection and justice.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 64

What proof exists that David truly authored Psalm 64, given the lack of concrete historical records to confirm its original context?

How can one avoid seeming evil?

If Psalm 60 is truly Davidic, why do some scholars assert that the psalm's language or context suggests a later composition, potentially challenging its authenticity?

In James 3:8, the tongue is called 'untamable,' conflicting with other teachings on self-control (e.g., Galatians 5:23); how can both be true?

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 8. -So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves; rather,so shall they be made to stumble;their own tongue shall be against them. The tongue, which they "whetted like a sword," shall be the principal means of bringing them into trouble (see2 Samuel 17:1-23).All that see them shall flee away; rather,shall wag the head (Cheyne, Revised Version) in derision.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

They will be made to stumble,
וַיַּכְשִׁיל֣וּהוּ(way·yaḵ·šî·lū·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3782:To totter, waver, to falter, stumble, faint, fall

their own tongues
לְשׁוֹנָ֑ם(lə·šō·w·nām)
Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3956:The tongue

turned against them.
עָלֵ֣ימוֹ(‘ā·lê·mōw)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

All
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

who see
רֹ֥אֵה(rō·’êh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7200:To see

will shake their heads.
יִ֝תְנֹדֲד֗וּ(yiṯ·nō·ḏă·ḏū)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5074:To wave to and fro, to rove, flee, to drive away

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