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As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Psalms 140:9 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીગીતશાસ્ત્ર ૧૪૦:૯
મને ઘેરો ઘાલનારામાં જેઓ મુખ્ય છે; તેઓના હોઠોથી કરવામાં આવેલો અપકાર તેમના પોતાના ઉપર આવી પડો.
हिन्दीभजन संहिता १४०:९
मेरे घेरनेवालों के सिर पर उन्हीं का विचारा हुआ उत्पात पड़े!

In context

7LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.

9As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

11An evil speaker won’t be established on the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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