Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Devouring
General references
Bible References
Devouring
1 Samuel 22:18
So the king said to Doeg, “Go and execute the priests!” So Doeg the Edomite went and executed the priests himself. On that day, he killed 85 men who wore linen ephods.
James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is set on fire by hell.
General references
Psalm 109:17 He loved cursing—let it fall on him;
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
Proverbs 29:12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.
all his officials will be wicked.