John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes on the Bible (1765)
Psalms 140
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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.