Psalm 7:4
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Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

If I have rewarded evil to my friend,
Or have plundered him who without cause was my adversary,

King James Version

If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)

Holman Bible

if I have done harm to one at peace with me
or have plundered my adversary without cause,

International Standard Version

if I have rewarded those who did me good with evil, if I have plundered my enemy without justification,

A Conservative Version

if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me, (yea, I have delivered him without cause who was my adversary),

American Standard Version

If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (Yea, I have delivered him that without cause was mine adversary;)

Amplified


If I have done evil to him who was at peace with me,
Or without cause robbed him who was my enemy,

Bible in Basic English

If I have given back evil to him who did evil to me, or have taken anything from him who was against me without cause;

Darby Translation

If I have rewarded evil to him that was at peace with me; (indeed I have freed him that without cause oppressed me;)

Julia Smith Translation

If I rewarded evil him being at peace with me; (and I will deliver mine enemy undeservedly:)

King James 2000

If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is my enemy:)

Lexham Expanded Bible

if I have repaid {my ally} [with] harm, or [if] I have plundered my enemy without cause,

Modern King James verseion

if I have rewarded evil to my friend, or if I have delivered one oppressing me without cause;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

if I have rewarded evil unto him that dealt friendly with me, or hurt them that without any cause are mine enemies;

NET Bible

or have wronged my ally, or helped his lawless enemy,

New Heart English Bible

if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),

The Emphasized Bible

If I have requited my friend with wrong, - or have oppressed mine adversary without need,

Webster

If I have rewarded evil to him that was at peace with me; (yes, I have delivered him that without cause is my enemy:)

World English Bible

if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),

Youngs Literal Translation

If I have done my well-wisher evil, And draw mine adversary without cause,

Themes

Forgiveness of injuries » A characteristic of saints

Ingratitude » Saints should avoid the guilt of

Topics

Repaying Evil For Good

References

Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 7:4

Verse Info

Context Readings

Prayer For Justice

3 O Lord my God, if I have done this,
If there is injustice in my hands,
 4 If I have rewarded evil to my friend,
Or have plundered him who without cause was my adversary,
 5 Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it;
And let him trample my life down to the ground
And lay my glory in the dust. Selah.


Cross References

1 Samuel 24:7

David persuaded his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. And Saul arose, left the cave, and went on his way.

Psalm 55:20

He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him;
He has violated his covenant.

Psalm 109:5

Thus they have repaid me evil for good
And hatred for my love.

Genesis 44:4

They had just gone out of the city, and were not far off, when Joseph said to his house steward, “Up, follow the men; and when you overtake them, say to them, ‘Why have you repaid evil for good?

1 Samuel 19:4-5

Then Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “Do not let the king sin against his servant David, since he has not sinned against you, and since his deeds have been very beneficial to you.

1 Samuel 20:1

Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? And what is my sin before your father, that he is seeking my life?”

1 Samuel 22:14

Then Ahimelech answered the king and said, “And who among all your servants is as faithful as David, even the king’s son-in-law, who is captain over your guard, and is honored in your house?

1 Samuel 24:10-15

Behold, this day your eyes have seen that the Lord had given you today into my hand in the cave, and some said to kill you, but my eye had pity on you; and I said, ‘I will not stretch out my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed.’

1 Samuel 24:17-19

He said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you.

1 Samuel 25:28-29

Please forgive the transgression of your maidservant; for the Lord will certainly make for my lord an enduring house, because my lord is fighting the battles of the Lord, and evil will not be found in you all your days.

1 Samuel 26:9-17

But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’s anointed and be without guilt?”

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again because my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have committed a serious error.”

1 Samuel 26:24

Now behold, as your life was highly valued in my sight this day, so may my life be highly valued in the sight of the Lord, and may He deliver me from all distress.”

Proverbs 17:3

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the Lord tests hearts.

Jeremiah 18:20-21

Should good be repaid with evil?
For they have dug a pit for me.
Remember how I stood before You
To speak good on their behalf,
So as to turn away Your wrath from them.

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