Psalms 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
Original Language Analysis
פִּ֣יהוּ
His mouth
H6310
פִּ֣יהוּ
His mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
2 of 9
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
מָ֭לֵא
is full
H4390
מָ֭לֵא
is full
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
3 of 9
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
תַּ֥חַת
H8478
תַּ֥חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
6 of 9
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
לְ֝שׁוֹנ֗וֹ
under his tongue
H3956
לְ֝שׁוֹנ֗וֹ
under his tongue
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
7 of 9
the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame,
Cross References
Psalms 7:14Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.Job 20:12Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;Psalms 140:9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.Psalms 64:3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:Psalms 59:12For 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.Psalms 73:8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.Psalms 144:11Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:Psalms 52:4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.Psalms 140:3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Historical Context
Describes the speech patterns of unjust rulers and judges in ancient Israel who used their authority to oppress rather than protect.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your speech reveal the condition of your heart?
- In what ways do you guard against deception in your words?
Analysis & Commentary
Paul quotes this verse in Romans 3:14 as evidence of universal human depravity. The 'mouth full of cursing' reveals that speech flows from heart condition (Matthew 12:34). The Hebrew terms for 'oppression' and 'deceit' indicate violence cloaked in false words—a pattern seen throughout Scripture in false prophets and teachers.