Parallel Verses

Bible in Basic English

The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.

New American Standard Bible

The cords of the wicked have encircled me,
But I have not forgotten Your law.

King James Version

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

Holman Bible

Though the ropes of the wicked
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget Your instruction.

International Standard Version

Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction.

A Conservative Version

The cords of the wicked have wrapped me around, [but] I have not forgotten thy law.

American Standard Version

The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; But I have not forgotten thy law.

Amplified


The cords of the wicked have encircled and ensnared me,
But I have not forgotten Your law.

Darby Translation

The bands of the wicked have wrapped me round: I have not forgotten thy law.

Julia Smith Translation

The cords of the unjust passed over me: I forget not thy law.

King James 2000

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten your law.

Lexham Expanded Bible

[The] cords of [the] wicked surround me, [but] I do not forget your law.

Modern King James verseion

The bands of the wicked have robbed me; but I have not forgotten Your Law.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The congregations of the ungodly have robbed me, but I have not forgotten thy law.

NET Bible

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

New Heart English Bible

The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won't forget your Law.

The Emphasized Bible

The meshes of the lawless, have surrounded me, Thy law, have I not forgotten.

Webster

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

World English Bible

The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won't forget your law.

Youngs Literal Translation

Cords of the wicked have surrounded me, Thy law I have not forgotten.

Verse Info

Context Readings

Heth

60 I was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted. 61 The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law. 62 In the middle of the night I will get up to give you praise, because of all your right decisions.


Cross References

Psalm 119:176

I have gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.

1 Samuel 24:9-11

And David said to Saul, Why do you give any attention to those who say that it is my desire to do you wrong?

1 Samuel 26:9-11

And David said to Abishai Do not put him to death; for who, without sin, may put out his hand against the man on whom the Lord has put the holy oil?

1 Samuel 30:3-5

And when David and his men came to the town, they saw that it had been burned down, and their wives and their sons and daughters had been made prisoners.

Job 1:17

And this one was still talking when another came, and said, The Chaldaeans made themselves into three bands, and came down on the camels and took them away, putting the young men to the sword, and I was the only one who got away safe to give you the news.

Psalm 3:1

Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.

Psalm 119:95

The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.

Psalm 140:5

The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)

Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.

Hosea 6:9

And like a band of thieves waiting for a man, so are the priests watching secretly the way of those going quickly to Shechem, for they are working with an evil design.

Romans 12:17-21

Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

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