Parallel Verses

King James Version

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

New American Standard Bible

For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
But the way of the wicked will perish.

Holman Bible

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

International Standard Version

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed.

A Conservative Version

For LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

American Standard Version

For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish.

Amplified


For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous,
But the way of the wicked shall perish.

Bible in Basic English

Because the Lord sees the way of the upright, but the end of the sinner is destruction.

Darby Translation

For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Julia Smith Translation

For Jehovah shall know the way of the just: but the way of the unjust shall perish.

King James 2000

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Lexham Expanded Bible

for Yahweh knows [the] way of [the] righteous, but [the] way of [the] wicked will perish.

Modern King James verseion

For Jehovah knows the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

NET Bible

Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.

New Heart English Bible

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

The Emphasized Bible

For Yahweh doth acknowledge the way of the righteous; but, the way of the lawless, shall vanish.

Webster

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

World English Bible

For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Youngs Literal Translation

For Jehovah is knowing the way of the righteous, And the way of the wicked is lost!

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For the Lord

Usage: 0

the way
דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

of the righteous
צדּיק 
Tsaddiyq 
Usage: 206

but the way
דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

of the ungodly
רשׁע 
Rasha` 
Usage: 263

References

Fausets

Law

Hastings

Images Psalm 1:6

Prayers for Psalm 1:6

Context Readings

The Ways Of The Righteous And The Wicked

5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.


Cross References

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Nahum 1:7

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

John 10:14

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Psalm 37:18-24

The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

Job 23:10

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Psalm 9:6

O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.

Psalm 112:10

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 139:1-2

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.

Psalm 142:3

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

Psalm 146:9

The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

John 10:27

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

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