Psalm 52:4

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

1 Samuel 22:18-19

Then the king said to Doeg, "You turn and strike down the priests!" So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests. He killed on that day eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.

Psalm 120:3

How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?

James 3:6-9

And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence -- and is set on fire by hell.

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Summary

Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

General references

Bible References

Devouring

1 Samuel 22:18
Then the king said to Doeg, "You turn and strike down the priests!" So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests. He killed on that day eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.
James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence -- and is set on fire by hell.

General references

Psalm 109:17
He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

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