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href="/bsb/psalms/50.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/50.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/50.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Your mouth is filled with wickedness, and your tongue is full of lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/50.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/50.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You unleash your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/50.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/50.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You give your mouth to evil, And your tongue frames deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/50.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You let your mouth loose in evil, And your tongue harnesses deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/50.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You let your mouth loose in evil And your tongue frames deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/50.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You let your mouth loose in evil, And your tongue frames deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/50.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You let your mouth loose in evil And you harness your tongue for deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/50.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“You give your mouth to evil And your tongue frames deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/50.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You unleash your mouth for evil and harness your tongue for deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/50.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You unleash your mouth for evil and harness your tongue for deceit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/50.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou givest thy mouth to evil, And thy tongue frameth deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/50.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You talked only about violence and told nothing but lies; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/50.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/50.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You let your mouth say anything evil. Your tongue plans deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/50.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"You are always ready to speak evil; you never hesitate to tell lies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/50.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You give your mouth free reign for evil, and your tongue devises deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/50.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You unleash your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/50.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/50.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"You give your mouth to evil. Your tongue frames deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/50.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/50.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“You give your mouth to evil. Your tongue frames deceit. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/50.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have sent forth your mouth with evil, "" And your tongue joins deceit together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/50.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thy mouth thou hast sent forth with evil, And thy tongue joineth deceit together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/50.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou sentest thy month into evil, and thy tongue will contrive deceit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/50.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy mouth hath abounded with evil, and thy tongue framed deceits. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/50.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 49:19>Your mouth has abounded with malice, and your tongue has concocted deceits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/50.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You give your mouth free rein for evil; you yoke your tongue to deceit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/50.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/50.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You have given your mouth to evil and your tongue speaks deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/50.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your mouth has spoken wickedness and your tongue speaks deceit.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/50.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast let loose thy mouth for evil, And thy tongue frameth deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/50.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thy mouth has multiplied wickedness, and thy tongue has framed deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/50-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=5983" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/50.htm">The Mighty One Calls</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">You unleash</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">your mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: ḇə·rā·‘āh (Prep-b:: Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">for evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/6775.htm" title="6775: taṣ·mîḏ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fs) -- To bind, join. A primitive root; to link, i.e. Gird; figuratively, to serve, contrive.">and unharness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: ū·lə·šō·wn·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-csc:: 2ms) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">your tongue</a> <a href="/hebrew/4820.htm" title="4820: mir·māh (N-fs) -- Deceit, treachery. From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud.">for deceit.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>You sit and malign your brother; you slander your own mother’s son.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Proverbs 10:31-32</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. / The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Proverbs 15:2</a></span><br />The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a></span><br />A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, / winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. / With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Romans 3:13-14</a></span><br />“Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” / “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Proverbs 26:28</a></span><br />A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a></span><br />But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You give your mouth to evil, and your tongue frames deceit.</p><p class="hdg">givest [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-3.htm">Psalm 52:3-4</a></b></br> Thou lovest evil more than good; <i>and</i> lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Jeremiah 9:5</a></b></br> And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, <i>and</i> weary themselves to commit iniquity.</p><p class="hdg">tongue</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Psalm 5:9</a></b></br> For <i>there is</i> no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part <i>is</i> very wickedness; their throat <i>is</i> an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Psalm 10:7</a></b></br> His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue <i>is</i> mischief and vanity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2,3</a></b></br> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: <i>with</i> flattering lips <i>and</i> with a double heart do they speak… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-17.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Frameth</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Givest</a> <a href="/job/39-10.htm">Harness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">Joineth</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/psalms/50-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/10-1.htm">Rein</a> <a href="/psalms/50-5.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/job/32-21.htm">Use</a> <a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/50-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/51-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/exodus/26-15.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Frameth</a> <a href="/psalms/51-7.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/50-20.htm">Givest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-4.htm">Harness</a> <a href="/exodus/36-10.htm">Joineth</a> <a href="/psalms/64-4.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Rein</a> <a href="/psalms/53-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Use</a> <a href="/psalms/51-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 50</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/50-1.htm">The majesty of God in the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/50-5.htm">His order to gather his saints</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/50-7.htm">The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">but in sincerity of obedience</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/50.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/50.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You unleash your mouth for evil</b><br>This phrase highlights the misuse of speech, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. The "unleashing" suggests a deliberate and uncontrolled release of harmful words. In biblical context, the power of the tongue is emphasized in passages like <a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a>, which states that "death and life are in the power of the tongue." The idea of speaking evil is condemned in various scriptures, such as <a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a>, where the tongue is described as a "fire" and a "world of iniquity." The historical context of <a href="/psalms/50.htm">Psalm 50</a> involves a divine rebuke to the Israelites, who were often warned against idolatry and moral corruption, including the misuse of speech. This phrase serves as a reminder of the moral and spiritual responsibility to use words wisely and righteously.<p><b>and harness your tongue to deceit.</b><br>The imagery of "harnessing" suggests control and intentionality, indicating that deceit is not accidental but a chosen path. Deceit is a recurring issue addressed in the Bible, with numerous warnings against lying and falsehood. <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a> states, "Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD," underscoring the seriousness of deceit. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, honesty and integrity were vital for maintaining community trust and covenantal relationships. Theologically, deceit is contrary to the nature of God, who is described as truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of sin and redemption, where deceit is often a tool of the adversary, contrasting with the truth embodied in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/50.htm">Psalm 50</a>, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court. He is known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The primary audience of the psalm, representing God's chosen people who are being admonished for their behavior and attitudes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The speaker in <a href="/bsb/psalms/50.htm">Psalm 50</a>, who is addressing His people with a call to righteousness and true worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words have the power to build up or destroy. As believers, we are called to use our speech to edify and reflect the truth of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_deceit.htm">Guarding Against Deceit</a></b><br>Deceitful speech is a reflection of a heart not aligned with God. We must examine our hearts and ensure our words are truthful and pure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_before_god.htm">Accountability Before God</a></b><br>God hears every word we speak. We must live with the awareness that our speech is accountable to Him, striving to speak in ways that honor Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_transformation.htm">Repentance and Transformation</a></b><br>If we find ourselves guilty of deceitful speech, we must repent and seek God's transformation in our lives, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_through_speech.htm">Witness Through Speech</a></b><br>Our speech is a powerful witness to others. By speaking truthfully and lovingly, we demonstrate the character of Christ to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_50.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 50</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_kingdom_of_god_like.htm">How should we respond to betrayal and deceit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_50_3__literal_fire_tempest_proof.htm">In Psalm 50:3, how can a consuming fire and tempest be taken literally if no historical account exists of such a phenomenon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_kings_22_20-22_conflict_with_truth.htm">In 1 Kings 22:20-22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_supernatural_gathering_in_ps._50_5.htm">In Psalm 50:5, is there any evidence for a supernatural gathering of God's people in ancient history or archaeology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/50.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Givest.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">lettest loose.</span><p><span class= "bld">Frameth.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">weaves. </span>So LXX. To <span class= "ital">weave snares </span>is a common figure in all languages. Comp.<p>"My brain, more busy than the labouring spider,<p>Weaves tedious snares to trap mine enemies."<p>SHAKSPERE: 2 <span class= "ital">Henry VI. </span>3:2.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/50.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit;</span> rather, thou <span class="accented">hast loosed thy mouth to evil; i.e.</span> given it liberty to utter all manner of wicked speech; and especially thou hast used mouth and tongue to cozen and deceive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/50-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You unleash</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלַ֣חְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·laḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֭יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(pî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for evil</span><br /><span class="heb">בְרָעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and unharness</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּצְמִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(taṣ·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6775.htm">Strong's 6775: </a> </span><span class="str2">To link, gird, to serve, contrive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your tongue</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝לְשׁוֹנְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·šō·wn·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for deceit.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִרְמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mir·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4820.htm">Strong's 4820: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deceit, treachery</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/50-19.htm">Psalm 50:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/50-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 50:19 You give your mouth to evil (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/50-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 50:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 50:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/50-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 50:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 50:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>