13 "Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit."[1]"The poison of vipers is on their lips."[2]

Other Translations of Romans 3:13

King James Version

13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

English Standard Version

13 "Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive." "The venom of asps is under their lips."

The Message

13 Their throats are gaping graves, their tongues slick as mud slides. Every word they speak is tinged with poison.

New King James Version

13 "Their throat is an open tomb; With their tongues they have practiced deceit"; "The poison of asps is under their lips";

New Living Translation

13 "Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with lies." "Snake venom drips from their lips."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 3:13

Commentary on Romans 3:9-18

(Read Romans 3:9-18)

Here again is shown that all mankind are under the guilt of sin, as a burden; and under the government and dominion of sin, as enslaved to it, to work wickedness. This is made plain by several passages of Scripture from the Old Testament, which describe the corrupt and depraved state of all men, till grace restrain or change them. Great as our advantages are, these texts describe multitudes who call themselves Christians. Their principles and conduct prove that there is no fear of God before their eyes. And where no fear of God is, no good is to be looked for.

14 "Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness."[3]

Other Translations of Romans 3:14

King James Version

14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

English Standard Version

14 "Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness."

The Message

14 They open their mouths and pollute the air.

New King James Version

14 "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness."

New Living Translation

14 "Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 3:14

Commentary on Romans 3:9-18

(Read Romans 3:9-18)

Here again is shown that all mankind are under the guilt of sin, as a burden; and under the government and dominion of sin, as enslaved to it, to work wickedness. This is made plain by several passages of Scripture from the Old Testament, which describe the corrupt and depraved state of all men, till grace restrain or change them. Great as our advantages are, these texts describe multitudes who call themselves Christians. Their principles and conduct prove that there is no fear of God before their eyes. And where no fear of God is, no good is to be looked for.