Parallel Verses
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.
Holman Bible
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”
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
The righteous also shall see and fear and shall laugh at him, saying:
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And
Cross References
Job 31:24-25
If I have made gold my hope or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Psalm 49:6-20
Those that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalm 62:9-10
Surely the sons of Adam are vanity, and the sons of nobles are a lie; to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Psalm 73:7-11
Their eyes stand out with fatness; they easily obtain the desires of their heart.
Psalm 73:18-20
Surely thou didst set them in slippery places; in desolation thou shalt cause them to fall.
Psalm 146:3-5
Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man in whom there is no salvation.
Ecclesiastes 8:8
There is no man that has power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither does he have power over the day of death, and weapons are of no use in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.
Isaiah 14:16-17
Those that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble; that shook the kingdoms;
Jeremiah 17:5
Thus hath the LORD said; Cursed be the man that trusts in man and makes flesh his arm and whose heart departs from the LORD.
Hosea 12:7-8
He is a merchant who has the balances of deceit in his hand; he loves to oppress.
John 19:5
Then Jesus came forth, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said unto them, Behold the man!
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those that are rich in this world, that they not be highminded, not placing their hope in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;