Psalms 10:7 Meaning and Explanation
“His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked's speech is characterized by curses, lies, and hidden malice.
The Context of Psalms 10:7
The psalm describes how the wicked person's speech reveals their corrupt interior.
What Does Psalms 10:7 Mean?
The wickedness described moves from the heart to the mouth—outward expression of inner corruption. 'Cursing and deceit and fraud' are the fruit of the wicked person's thoughts, showing that hostile and deceptive speech flows naturally from a corrupted interior.
'Under his tongue is mischief and vanity' suggests a layered deception: what lies hidden beneath the surface speech is even more destructive. The image conveys that while some wickedness is openly spoken, deeper malice and emptiness lie concealed, ready to harm when the moment comes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:7
What does Psalms 10:7 mean?
The wicked's speech is characterized by curses, lies, and hidden malice.
What is the context of Psalms 10:7?
The psalm describes how the wicked person's speech reveals their corrupt interior.