Holy Scripture
Psalms 139:10
A church father on this verse
“Since, therefore, all things are seen and heard, let us fear him and abandon the abominable lusts that spawn evil works, in order that we may be shielded by his mercy from the coming judgments. For where can any of us escape from his mighty hand? For the Scripture says somewhere, "Where shall I go, and where shall I b…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
10As for the head of them that compass me, The mischief of their lips shall cover them.
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8O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; Thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.
9Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, according to my desire: They have devised mischief against me; Forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause.
— Psalms 139:10 —
11Coals of fire shall fall upon them on the earth; And thou shalt cast them down in afflictions: They shall not bear up under them.
12A talkative man shall not prosper on the earth: Evils shall hunt the unrighteous man to destruction.