Parallel Verses
Amplified
When he enters into dispute, let wickedness come about.
Let his prayer [for help] result [only] in sin.
New American Standard Bible
And let his
King James Version
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Holman Bible
and let his prayer be counted as sin.
International Standard Version
When he is judged, may he be found guilty; may his prayer be regarded as sin.
A Conservative Version
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty, and let his prayer be turned into sin.
American Standard Version
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
Bible in Basic English
When he is judged, let the decision go against him; and may his prayer become sin.
Darby Translation
When he shall be judged, let him go out guilty, and let his prayer become sin;
Julia Smith Translation
In his being judged he shall come forth condemned: and his prayer shall be for sin.
King James 2000
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When he is judged, let him come out guilty, and let his prayer become as sin.
Modern King James verseion
when he is judged, let him be condemned; and let his prayer become sin.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When sentence is given upon him, let him be condemned; and let his prayer be turned into sin.
NET Bible
When he is judged, he will be found guilty! Then his prayer will be regarded as sinful.
New Heart English Bible
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.
The Emphasized Bible
When he is judged, let him go out condemned, and let, his own petition, become a sin;
Webster
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
World English Bible
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.
Youngs Literal Translation
In his being judged, he goeth forth wicked, And his prayer is for sin.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 109:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer Against An Enemy
6
Appoint a wicked man against him,
And let an attacker stand at his right hand [to kill him].
When he enters into dispute, let wickedness come about.
Let his prayer [for help] result [only] in sin.
Let his days be few;
And let another take his office.
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Cross References
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight!
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the Lord].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
2 Samuel 15:7-8
And after
Isaiah 1:15
“So when you spread out your hands [in prayer, pleading for My help],
I will hide My eyes from you;
Yes, even though you offer many prayers,
I will not be listening.
Your hands are full of blood!
Isaiah 66:3
“He who kills an ox [for pagan sacrifice] is [as guilty] as one who kills a man;
He who sacrifices a lamb, as one who breaks a dog’s neck;
He who offers a grain offering, as one who offers swine’s blood;
He who offers incense, as one who blesses an idol.
Such people have chosen their own ways,
And their soul delights in their repulsive acts;
Matthew 23:13
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].
Galatians 3:10
For all who depend on the Law [seeking justification and salvation by obedience to the Law and the observance of rituals] are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed (condemned to destruction) is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, so as to practice them.”