Psalm 5:9 Meaning
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
Context Explained
7But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 12:34
Both verses discuss the wickedness of the heart and its expression through speech.
James 3:6
This verse highlights the destructive nature of the tongue, echoing the idea of deceit.
Romans 3:13
Both verses describe the corrupt nature of the wicked.
Source: Psalm 5:9