Parallel Verses
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];
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;
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
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The one who does not malign with his tongue, do evil to a friend, or bring disgrace on his neighbor or close friend.
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Cross References
Judges 11:35
When he saw her, he ripped his clothes in sorrow and said: Oh, my daughter! My heart is breaking! Why must it be you? I have made a solemn promise to Jehovah, and I cannot take it back!
Esther 3:2
All the king's servants who were in the king's house went down to the earth before Haman and gave him honor just as the king ordered. But Mordecai did not go down before him or give him honor.
Matthew 5:33
You were also told that you should keep a promise (oath). Always keep your promises (vows) to Jehovah.
Joshua 9:18-20
The children of Israel did not kill them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn to them by Jehovah God of Israel. The entire congregation murmured against the princes.
2 Samuel 21:1-2
There was a famine for three successive years during David's reign. David asked Jehovah for advice about it. Jehovah answered: It is because of Saul and his family. They are guilty of murder because they killed the people of Gibeon.
2 Kings 3:13-14
Why should I have anything to do with you? Elisha said to the king of Israel. Go consult the prophets your father and mother consulted. No! Joram king of Israel replied. It is Jehovah who placed us three kings at the mercy of the king of Moab.
Job 32:21-22
I will not show partiality to any person or use flattery toward anyone.
Psalm 16:3
The holy ones on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy.
Psalm 101:4
A perverse heart shall depart from me. I will not know a wicked person.
Psalm 101:6
My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve me.
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all those who reverence you and keep your precepts.
Isaiah 32:5-6
No one will think that a fool is honorable or say that a scoundrel is honest.
Daniel 5:17-31
Daniel answered the king: Keep your gifts and give your rewards to another. I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Matthew 12:49-50
He stretched out his hand towards his disciples, and said: Behold, my mother and my brothers!
Acts 24:2-3
Tertullus presented his case:
Acts 24:25
He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.
Acts 28:10
They honored us with many gifts. When we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.
James 2:1-9
My brothers, keep the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. Do not favor one person over the other.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love abides in death.