Parallel Verses
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.
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.”
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 will fear when they see this, but then they will laugh at him, saying, 7 "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. 8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the gracious love of God forever and ever.
Cross References
Job 31:24-25
"If I've put my confidence in gold, if I've told gold, "You're my security,'
Psalm 49:6-20
those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?
Psalm 62:9-10
Human beings are a mere vapor, while people in high positions are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing.
Psalm 73:7-11
Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.
Psalm 73:18-20
You have certainly set them in slippery places; you will make them fall to their ruin.
Psalm 146:3-5
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
Ecclesiastes 8:8
Just as no human being has control over the wind to restrain it, so also no human being has control over the day of his death. Just as no one is discharged during war, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.
Isaiah 14:16-17
"Those who see you will stare at you. They will wonder about you: "Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who made kingdoms quake,
Jeremiah 17:5
This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind, who makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD.
Hosea 12:7-8
"Now as for the merchant, deceitful balances remain in his hand, and he loves to defraud.
John 19:5
Then Jesus came outside, wearing the victor's crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate told them, "Here is the man!"
1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.