Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”
New American Standard Bible
But
And
King James Version
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
International Standard Version
"Look, here is a young man who refused to make God his strength; instead, he trusted in his great wealth and made his wickedness his strength.
A Conservative Version
Lo, this is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
American Standard Version
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Amplified
“Look, [this is] the man who would not make God his strength [his stronghold and fortress],
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
Taking refuge in his wealth.”
Bible in Basic English
See, this is the man who did not make God his strength, but had faith in his goods and his property, and made himself
Darby Translation
Behold the man that made not God his strength, but put confidence in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his avarice.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, the man will not set God his strength, and he will trust in the multitude of his riches he will be strengthened in his mischief.
King James 2000
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Look, the man [who] would not make God his refuge, but he trusted in the greatness of his wealth; he took refuge in his destructiveness."
Modern King James verseion
Behold, the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, he was strong in his wickedness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Lo, this is the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted unto the multitude of his riches, and was mighty in his wickedness!"
NET Bible
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
New Heart English Bible
"Behold, this is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! the man who made not God his refuge, - But trusted in the abundance of his riches, Emboldened himself in his wealth!
Webster
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
World English Bible
"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
Youngs Literal Translation
'Lo, the man who maketh not God his strong place, And trusteth in the abundance of his riches, He is strong in his mischiefs.'
Themes
Evil » Who loves evil more than good
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
Mischief » Who speaks of mischief
Riches » The wicked » Boast themselves in
Riches » The wicked » Trust in the abundance of
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
Speech/communication » Those that speak deceitfully
Strength » Those that do not make God their strength
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in wealth
Trust in riches » The folly of
false Trusts » General references to
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 52:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Judges The Proud
6
and will ridicule him:
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”
in the house of God;
I trust in God’s faithful love forever and ever.
Cross References
Job 31:24-25
or called fine gold my trust,
Psalm 49:6-20
and boast of their abundant riches.
Psalm 62:9-10
exalted men, an illusion.
Weighed in the scales, they go up;
together they are less than a vapor.
Psalm 73:7-11
the imaginations of their hearts run wild.
Psalm 73:18-20
You make them fall into ruin.
Psalm 146:3-5
in man, who cannot save.
Ecclesiastes 8:8
No one has authority over the wind
Isaiah 14:16-17
they will look closely at you:
“Is this the man who caused the earth to tremble,
who shook the kingdoms,
Jeremiah 17:5
This is what the Lord says:
who makes human flesh his strength
and turns his heart from the Lord is cursed.
Hosea 12:7-8
with dishonest scales in his hands.
John 19:5
Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe.
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant