Psalms 59:12
Psalms 59:12 Meaning and Explanation
“For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemies' own pride, cursing, and lies will be the means of their capture and condemnation.
The Context of Psalms 59:12
The enemies' speech itself will be evidence against them.
What Does Psalms 59:12 Mean?
The enemies will be taken by their own words—their 'pride' expressed through boasting, and their 'cursing and lying.' This poetic justice shows that their mouths become their snare.
The focus on the 'sin of their mouth' emphasizes that verbal transgression—slander, cursing, and deceit—carries real consequences. Words have weight and accountability before God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 59:12
What does Psalms 59:12 mean?
The enemies' own pride, cursing, and lies will be the means of their capture and condemnation.
What is the context of Psalms 59:12?
The enemies' speech itself will be evidence against them.