The plea that God cut off flattering lips and the boastful tongue that says our tongue will prevail invokes divine judgment against those who trust in language to accomplish whatever they desire. The boastfulness about tongue suggests that the speaker has confidence that speech can control reality and force outcomes favorable to himself. The phrase our tongue will prevail emphasizes group arrogance and collective confidence in deceptive power. This verse invokes judgment specifically against those whose corruption manifests through language.

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