Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor because LORD is his refuge.
New American Standard Bible
But the Lord is his
King James Version
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
Holman Bible
but the Lord is his refuge.
International Standard Version
You would frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD is their refuge.
American Standard Version
Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge.
Amplified
You [evildoers] shamefully plan against the poor,
But the Lord is his safe refuge.
Bible in Basic English
You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.
Darby Translation
Ye have shamed the counsel of the afflicted, because Jehovah was his refuge.
Julia Smith Translation
Ye will shame the counsel of the poor, for Jehovah is his refuge.
King James 2000
You have shamed the counsel of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
You would put to shame [the] plan of [the] poor, because Yahweh [is] his refuge.
Modern King James verseion
You have shamed the counsel of the poor, because Jehovah is his refuge.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As for you, ye have made a mock at the counsel of the poor, because he putteth his trust in the LORD.
NET Bible
You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.
New Heart English Bible
You would frustrate the plans of the lowly, but the LORD is his refuge.
The Emphasized Bible
The purpose of the poor, ye would put to shame, because, Yahweh, is his refuge.
Webster
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
World English Bible
You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge.
Youngs Literal Translation
The counsel of the poor ye cause to stink, Because Jehovah is his refuge.
Themes
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
God » To believers » Divine protection
God's Promises » To the poor » Divine protection
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
The poor » The wicked » Despise the counsel of
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 14:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Portrait Of Sinners
5 There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous. 6 Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor because LORD is his refuge. 7 O that the salvation of Israel came out of Zion! When LORD brings back the captivity of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad.
Cross References
Psalm 9:9
LORD will also be a high tower for the oppressed, a high tower in times of trouble.
Nehemiah 4:2-4
And he spoke before his brothers and the army of Samaria, and said, What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish in a day? Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of rub
Psalm 3:2
Many there are who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Psalm 4:2
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.
Psalm 22:7-8
All those who see me laugh me to scorn. They shoot out the lip. They shake the head, [saying],
Psalm 40:17
But I am poor and needy, [yet] LORD thinks upon me. Thou are my help and my deliverer. Make no delay, O my God.
Psalm 42:10
As with a sword in my bones, my adversaries reproach me; while they continually say to me, Where is thy God?
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 142:5
I cried to thee, O LORD. I said, Thou are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
Isaiah 37:10-11
Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trust deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.
Ezekiel 35:10
Because thou have said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it, whereas LORD was there,
Daniel 3:15
Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made, [well]. But if ye do not worship, ye
Matthew 27:40-43
and saying, Thou who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save thyself. If thou are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Hebrews 6:18
So that by two immutable events, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge to seize the hope being openly displayed.