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Psalms 58:6
Break off their fangs, O God! Smash the jaws of these lions, O Lord!
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Proverbs 30:14
They have teeth like swords and fangs like knives. They devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among humanity.
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Psalms 55:21
His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!
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Psalms 35:17
How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing? Rescue me from their fierce attacks. Protect my life from these lions!
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Proverbs 12:18
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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Psalms 64:3
They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows.
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Psalms 52:2
All day long you plot destruction. Your tongue cuts like a sharp razor; you’re an expert at telling lies.
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Judges 9:20
But if you have not acted in good faith, then may fire come out from Abimelech and devour the leading citizens of Shechem and Beth millo; and may fire come out from the citizens of Shechem and Beth millo and devour Abimelech!”
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Psalms 17:12-13
They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart— like young lions hiding in ambush.Arise, O Lord! Stand against them, and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!
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James 3:6
And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.
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Proverbs 25:18
Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
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Psalms 22:13-16
Like lions they open their jaws against me, roaring and tearing into their prey.My life is poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.My strength has dried up like sunbaked clay. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You have laid me in the dust and left me for dead.My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs; an evil gang closes in on me. They have pierced my hands and feet.
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John 4:10-11
Jesus replied,“ If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”“ But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said,“ and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water?
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Daniel 6:22-24
My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”The king was overjoyed and ordered that Daniel be lifted from the den. Not a scratch was found on him, for he had trusted in his God.Then the king gave orders to arrest the men who had maliciously accused Daniel. He had them thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. The lions leaped on them and tore them apart before they even hit the floor of the den.
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Revelation 19:15
From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress.
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Proverbs 28:15
A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
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Psalms 10:9
Like lions crouched in hiding, they wait to pounce on the helpless. Like hunters they capture the helpless and drag them away in nets.
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Psalms 59:7
Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths; their words cut like swords.“ After all, who can hear us?” they sneer.