John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes on the Bible (1765)

Psalms 140

Verse 3

3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.

Tongues - Using words as sharp and piercing as the sting of a serpent.

Verse 9

9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Mischief - The mischief which they design against me, shall fall upon themselves.

Verse 10

10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

Coals - Divine vengeance, which is compared to coals of fire.

Verse 13

13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Dwell - Shall constantly enjoy thy gracious and powerful presence.