Psalms 109:2
Psalms 109:2
“For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist is under attack from accusers who lie about him.
Context
Description of the attacks the psalmist faces.
What Does Psalms 109:2 Mean?
The repetition of 'mouth' emphasizes that words are the weapon—coordinated, deliberate speech designed to harm. The adversaries are both wicked and deceitful, suggesting malice paired with dishonesty.
False testimony was one of ancient Israel's gravest injustices. The psalmist names this tactic explicitly, asking God to recognize that his torment originates in lies rather than genuine wrongs.