Psalm 140:11
βLet not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.β
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Read in Psalm 140Meaning
The verse rejects the idea that destructive speech and violence provide secure foundations.
Read carefully
The verse expresses moral reversal in prayer; it does not authorize vigilantism.
Reflection
Reject violence as a route to durable justice or security.