Psalms 12:3

The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaks great things;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things;
- American Standard Version (1901)

The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things,
- Darby Bible

The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
- Webster's Bible

May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,
- World English Bible

Jehovah doth cut off all lips of flattery, A tongue speaking great things,
- Youngs Literal Bible

(12:4) May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things!
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 12:3

12:4 Prevail - By raising and spreading evil reports concerning him. Our own - At our own disposal to speak what we please, who can control or restrain us?

12:5 Puffeth - From him that despises him, and hopes to destroy him with a puff of breath.