Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue the afflicted;
let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
International Standard Version
The wicked one arrogantly pursues the afflicted, who are trapped in the schemes he devises.
A Conservative Version
In the pride of the wicked man the poor man is hotly pursued. Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.
American Standard Version
In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.
Amplified
In pride and arrogance the wicked hotly pursue and persecute the afflicted;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
Bible in Basic English
The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.
Darby Translation
The wicked, in his pride, doth hotly pursue the afflicted. They shall be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Julia Smith Translation
In the pride of the unjust he will burn the poor: they shall be taken in the devices that they purposed.
King James 2000
The wicked in his pride does persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In arrogance [the] wicked persecutes [the] poor. Let them be caught in [the] schemes that they devised,
Modern King James verseion
The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; let them be taken in the plans that they have imagined.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
While the ungodly hath the overhand, the poor must suffer persecution; let them be taken in the crafty wiliness that they have imagined!
NET Bible
The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.
New Heart English Bible
In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.
The Emphasized Bible
In the pride of the lawless one, he hotly pursueth the poor, let them be caught in the plots which they have devised!
Webster
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
World English Bible
In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.
Youngs Literal Translation
Through the pride of the wicked, Is the poor inflamed, They are caught in devices that they devised.
Themes
Evil » Devices » Will be defeated
Persecution » The wicked » Addicted to
Persecution » Who persecutes the poor
Persecution » Originates in » Pride
Plans of men » Devices, evil » Will be defeated
The poor » The wicked » Persecute
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 10:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Prayer For God To Throw Down The Wicked
1
Lord,
Why do You hide in times of trouble?
2 In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue the afflicted;
let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.
the one who is greedy curses
Cross References
Psalm 7:16
and his violence falls on the top of his head.
Exodus 9:17
You are still acting arrogantly against
Exodus 18:11
Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all gods, because He did wonders when the Egyptians acted arrogantly against Israel.”
Psalm 9:15-16
their foot is caught in the net they have concealed.
Psalm 31:18
they speak arrogantly against the righteous
with pride and contempt.
Psalm 36:11
or the hand of the wicked one drive me away.
Psalm 59:12
let them be caught in their pride.
They utter curses and lies.
Psalm 119:5
to keeping Your statutes!
Psalm 119:69
but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.
Psalm 119:85
they violate Your instruction.
Psalm 119:122
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Psalm 140:5
they spread a net along the path
and set snares for me.
Proverbs 5:22
he is entangled in the ropes of his own sin.
Isaiah 10:12-13
But when the Lord finishes all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I
Isaiah 14:13
“I will ascend to the heavens;
I will set up my throne
above the stars of God.
I will sit on the mount of the gods’ assembly,
in the remotest parts of the North.
Isaiah 14:16
they will look closely at you:
“Is this the man who caused the earth to tremble,
who shook the kingdoms,
Jeremiah 43:2
then Azariah