Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
for themselves will multiply;
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
and I will not speak their names with my lips.
New American Standard Bible
I shall not pour out their drink offerings of
Nor will I
King James Version
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
International Standard Version
Those who hurry after another god will have many sorrows; I will not present their drink offerings of blood, nor will my lips speak their names.
A Conservative Version
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts for another [god]. Their drink-offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names upon my lips.
American Standard Version
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another god : Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take their names upon my lips.
Amplified
The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry];
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
Nor will I take their names upon my lips.
Bible in Basic English
Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips.
Darby Translation
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, and I will not take up their names into my lips.
Julia Smith Translation
Their labors shall be multiplied after they hastened: I will not gather their libations of blood, and I will not lift up their names upon my lips.
King James 2000
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names upon my lips.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Those [who] hurry [after] another [god] increase their sorrows. I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, nor take up their names on my lips.
Modern King James verseion
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who run after another god. I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood; and I will not take their names on my lips.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But they that run after another god shall have great trouble. Their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, neither make mention of their names within my lips.
NET Bible
their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.
New Heart English Bible
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.
The Emphasized Bible
They multiply their idols - another, have they purchased! I will not pour out their drink-offerings of blood, nor will I take up their names on my lips.
Webster
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names into my lips.
World English Bible
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.
Youngs Literal Translation
Multiplied are their griefs, Who have hastened backward; I pour not out their libations of blood, Nor do I take up their names on my lips.
Themes
Adversity » Sometimes the result of sin and folly
Blood » Idolaters made drink-offerings of
Topics
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 16:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Confidence In The Lord
3
they are the noble ones.
All my delight is in them.
for themselves will multiply;
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
and I will not speak their names with my lips.
and my cup of blessing;
You hold my future.
Cross References
Exodus 23:13
“Pay strict attention to everything I have said to you. You must not invoke the names of other gods; they must not be heard on your lips.
Joshua 23:7
and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them;
Psalm 32:10
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.
Genesis 35:14
Jacob set up a marker at the place where He had spoken to him—a stone marker. He poured a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil.
Leviticus 23:13
Its grain offering is to be four quarts
Psalm 97:7
those who boast in idols, will be put to shame.
All the gods
Psalm 106:37-38
Isaiah 57:6
indeed, they are your lot.
You have even poured out a drink offering to them;
you have offered a grain offering;
should I be satisfied with these?
Isaiah 65:11
who forget My holy mountain,
who prepare a table for Fortune
and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny,
Isaiah 66:3
one sacrifices a lamb, one breaks a dog’s neck;
one offers a grain offering, one offers pig’s blood;
one offers incense, one praises an idol—
all these have chosen their ways
and delight in their detestable practices.
Jeremiah 7:18
The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead dough to make cakes for the queen of heaven,
Hosea 2:16-17
this is the Lord’s declaration—
you will call Me, “My husband,”
and no longer call Me, “My Baal.”
Jonah 2:8
forsake faithful love,
Revelation 14:9-11
And a third angel
Revelation 18:4-5
Then I heard another voice from heaven:
so that you will not share in her sins
or receive any of her plagues.