Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
or let arrogant words come out of your mouth,
for the Lord is a God of knowledge,
and actions are weighed by Him.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
International Standard Version
Don't continue to talk proudly, and don't speak arrogantly, for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
A Conservative Version
Talk no more so very proudly. Let not arrogancy come out of your mouth, for LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
American Standard Version
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; Let not arrogancy come out of your mouth; For Jehovah is a God of knowledge, And by him actions are weighed.
Amplified
“Do not go on boasting so very proudly,
Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth;
For the Lord is a God of knowledge,
And by Him actions are weighed (examined).
Bible in Basic English
Say no more words of pride; let not uncontrolled sayings come out of your mouths: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, by him acts are judged.
Darby Translation
Do not multiply your words of pride, let not vain-glory come out of your mouth; For Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Julia Smith Translation
Ye shall not enlarge; will ye sproud, proud? shall the impatient thing come forth from your mouth for Jehovah a God of knowledge, and doings were not made equal.
King James 2000
Talk no more so very proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not increase speaking {very proud} words! Let no arrogance go forth from your mouth, for Yahweh is a God of knowledge [whose] deeds are not weighed.
Modern King James verseion
Talk no more so very proudly. Remove arrogance out of your mouth, for Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let go your great boasting of high things, let go out of your mouth that old byword: for the LORD is a God that knoweth all things, and judgeth the thoughts.
NET Bible
Don't keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.
New Heart English Bible
"Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth, For the LORD is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
The Emphasized Bible
Do not multiply words, so loftily - loftily, Nor let arrogance proceed from your mouth, - For, a GOD of knowledge, is Yahweh, And, for himself, are great doings made firm.
Webster
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
World English Bible
"Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
Youngs Literal Translation
Ye multiply not -- ye speak haughtily -- The old saying goeth out from your mouth, For a God of knowledge is Jehovah, And by Him actions are weighed.
Themes
Cruelty » Instances of » Peninnah to hannah
Divine Knowledge » General reference to
God » Eternal the growth of » Knowledge possessed by
Joy » Instances of » Of hannah, when samuel was born
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » General reference to
Knowledge » God's » General reference to
Knowledge » God being a God of knowledge
Missionaries » Exemplified » Hannah
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Hannah's song
Pride/arrogance » Not being arrogant
Psalms » Of hannah, in thankfulness for a son
samuel » His mother's song of thanksgiving
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Speech/communication » How not to speak
Topics
Interlinear
Dabar
Gaboahh
Peh
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 2:3
Prayers for 1 Samuel 2:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Hannah's Triumphant Prayer
2
There is no one besides You!
And there is no rock like our God.
or let arrogant words come out of your mouth,
for the Lord is a God of knowledge,
and actions are weighed by Him.
but the feeble are clothed with strength.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 8:39
and may You forgive, act, and repay the man,
according to all his ways, since You know his heart,
for You alone know every human heart,
Proverbs 8:13
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees,
Job 31:6
and He will recognize my integrity.
Psalm 44:21
since He knows the secrets of the heart?
Psalm 94:4
all the evildoers boast.
Psalm 94:7-10
The God of Jacob doesn’t pay attention.”
Psalm 147:5
His understanding is infinite.
Proverbs 16:2
but the Lord evaluates the motives.
Proverbs 24:12
won’t He who weighs hearts
Won’t He who protects your life
Won’t He repay a person according to his work?
Isaiah 26:7
You clear a straight path for the righteous.
Isaiah 37:23
Who have you raised your voice against
and lifted your eyes in pride?
Against the Holy One of Israel!
Jeremiah 17:10
I test the heart
to give to each according to his way,
according to what his actions deserve.
Daniel 4:30-31
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great that I have built by my vast power to be a royal residence and to display my majestic glory?”
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of heaven, because all His works are true and His ways are just.
Daniel 5:27
Malachi 3:13
“Your words against Me are harsh,”
Yet you ask: “What have we spoken against You?”
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and effective
Jude 1:15-16
and to convict them
of all their ungodly
that they have done in an ungodly way,
and of all the harsh things ungodly sinners
have said against Him.
Revelation 2:23