Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
In whose eyes the depraved person is contemned, and who honoureth them that fear Jehovah; who, if he have sworn to his own hurt, changeth it not;
New American Standard Bible
But
He
King James Version
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
Holman Bible
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,
International Standard Version
The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
A Conservative Version
in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear LORD, he that swears to his own hurt, and changes not,
American Standard Version
In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not;
Amplified
In his eyes an evil person is despised,
But he honors those who fear the Lord [and obediently worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].
He keeps his word even to his own disadvantage and does not change it [for his own benefit];
Julia Smith Translation
In his eyes a reprobate being despised; and those fearing Jehovah, he will honor. Swearing to the friend, and he will not change.
King James 2000
In whose eyes a vile person is despised; but he honors them that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In his eyes a rejected one [is] contemptible, but he honors those who respect Yahweh. He takes an oath to [his own] injury and does not retract it.
Modern King James verseion
in whose eyes the reprobate is despised, but he honors those who fear Jehovah; he has sworn to his hurt, and does not change it;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that sitteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes, and maketh much of them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not, though it were to his own hindrance.
NET Bible
He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.
New Heart English Bible
In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change;
The Emphasized Bible
Despised in his sight, is the reprobate, but, them who revere Yahweh, he doth honour, he hath sworn to his neighbour, and will not change;
Webster
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
World English Bible
In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change;
Youngs Literal Translation
Despised in his eyes is a rejected one, And those fearing Jehovah he doth honour. He hath sworn to suffer evil, and changeth not;
Themes
Abidance » Who shall abide in the lord’s tabernacle
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints deprecate
Christian conduct » Honoring others
Covenants » The jews » Regarded, as sacred
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
Speech/communication » Those that speak the truth
Speech/communication » Those that do not speak maliciously
Steadfastness » Who shall not be moved
Swearing falsely » Saints abstain from
Swearing/vowing » Those that keep their vows even though they may be harmed
Truth » Those that speak the truth
Topics
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 15:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Description Of The Godly
3 He that slandereth not with his tongue, doeth not evil to his companion, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour; 4 In whose eyes the depraved person is contemned, and who honoureth them that fear Jehovah; who, if he have sworn to his own hurt, changeth it not; 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Judges 11:35
And when he saw her, he rent his clothes, and said, "Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low, and you have become the cause of great trouble to me; for I have opened my mouth to the LORD, and I cannot take back my vow."
Esther 3:2
And all the king's servants that were in the king's gate bowed and did Haman reverence, for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.
Joshua 9:18-20
And the children of Israel did not smite them, because the princes of the assembly had sworn unto them by Jehovah the God of Israel. Then all the assembly murmured against the princes.
2 Samuel 21:1-2
And there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of Jehovah. And Jehovah said, It is for Saul, and for his house of blood, because he slew the Gibeonites.
2 Kings 3:13-14
And Elisha said to the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? go to the prophets of thy father and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said to him, Not so, for Jehovah has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab.
Job 32:21-22
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person; neither will I give flattery to man.
Psalm 16:3
To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said, In them is all my delight.
Psalm 101:4
A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will not know evil.
Psalm 101:6
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
Psalm 119:63
I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Isaiah 32:5-6
The vile man shall be no more called noble, nor the churl said to be bountiful:
Daniel 5:17-31
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet will I read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Matthew 12:49-50
And, stretching out his hand to his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren;
Acts 24:2-3
And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that excellent measures are executed for this nation by thy forethought,
Acts 24:25
And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
Acts 28:10
who also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made presents to us of what should minister to our wants.
James 2:1-9
My brethren, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lord of glory, with respect of persons:
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.