Translations
Modern
They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”
Traditional
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
Literal
…those who have said, “By our tongues we will prevail; our lips are with us; who is lord over us?”
Latin
Qui dixerunt: Linguam nostram magnificabimus; labia nostra a nobis sunt. Quis noster dominus est?
Original
Hebrew
English
They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”
Notes
The words they say reveal the character of the wicked. They deceive and overpower the godly and arrogantly question the Lord’s purposes.
Evil becomes so widespread that the godly pray for rescue (Isaiah 57:1; Micah 7:2; compare Psalms 1:6; 37:20; 58:7; 104:35).
This prayer from the community asks the Lord for help against the many evil acts in the world. Because God answers, the godly can face the future with confidence, knowing that God protects them.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Speaking: Evil