Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. New Living Translation Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes. English Standard Version in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. Berean Standard Bible in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. King James Bible In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. New King James Version In whose hands is a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. New American Standard Bible In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. NASB 1995 In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. NASB 1977 In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. Legacy Standard Bible In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. Amplified Bible In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. Christian Standard Bible in whose hands are evil schemes and whose right hands are filled with bribes. Holman Christian Standard Bible in whose hands are evil schemes and whose right hands are filled with bribes. American Standard Version In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes. Contemporary English Version or full of meanness or who bribe others. English Revised Version In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. GOD'S WORD® Translation Evil schemes are in their hands. Their right hands are full of bribes. Good News Translation those who do evil all the time and are always ready to take bribes. International Standard Version Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes. NET Bible who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. New Heart English Bible in whose hands is wickedness, their right hand is full of bribes. Webster's Bible Translation In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblein whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. World English Bible in whose hands is wickedness; their right hand is full of bribes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn whose hand [is] a wicked scheme, "" And their right hand [is] full of bribes. Young's Literal Translation In whose hand is a wicked device, And their right hand is full of bribes. Smith's Literal Translation Which in their hands mischief, and their right hand filled with gifts. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn whose hands are iniquities: their right hand is filled with gifts. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible In whose hands there is a plot, their right hands full of bribery. New Revised Standard Version those in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In whose hands is deceit and their right hand is full of bribes. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In whose hands is craftiness, And their right hand is full of bribes. Brenton Septuagint Translation in whose hands are iniquities, and their right hand is filled with bribes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Vindicate Me, O LORD…9Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed, 10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. 11But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.… Cross References Proverbs 1:10-19 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. / If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ... Proverbs 4:14-17 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. / For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall. ... Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. Isaiah 33:15 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— Jeremiah 5:26-28 For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. / Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. / They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. Jeremiah 6:13 “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. Micah 7:2-3 The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. / Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Matthew 23:25-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. ... Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Luke 11:39-42 Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. / You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well? / But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you. ... Luke 16:14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. John 12:6 Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. Treasury of Scripture In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. In Psalm 10:14 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. Psalm 11:2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. Psalm 36:4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. full of [heb. Exodus 23:8 And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. 1 Samuel 8:3 And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment. Jump to Previous Bribes Craftiness Designs Device Devices Evil Falsely Full Hand Hands Judging Mischief Money Right Scheme Schemes Wicked WickednessJump to Next Bribes Craftiness Designs Device Devices Evil Falsely Full Hand Hands Judging Mischief Money Right Scheme Schemes Wicked WickednessPsalm 26 1. David resorts to God in confidence of his integrityin whose hands are wicked schemes This phrase highlights the actions and intentions of those who engage in deceit and corruption. Biblically, hands often symbolize action and power. The imagery of hands being used for wicked schemes suggests deliberate and premeditated sin. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, hands were also seen as instruments of work and creativity, so using them for evil was a perversion of their intended purpose. This phrase can be connected to Proverbs 6:16-19, which lists things the Lord hates, including "hands that shed innocent blood." The idea of wicked schemes is also reminiscent of the actions of figures like Judas Iscariot, who plotted against Jesus, fulfilling prophecies of betrayal. whose right hands are full of bribes Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 26, David is expressing his desire for vindication and his commitment to integrity and righteousness. 2. Wicked Schemes Refers to the actions and plans of those who are deceitful and corrupt, often in positions of power or influence. 3. Bribes A common practice in ancient times, as well as today, where individuals use money or gifts to influence decisions or actions, contrary to justice and righteousness. Teaching Points Integrity in LeadershipAs Christians, we are called to uphold integrity, especially in positions of influence. We must resist the temptation to engage in or condone corrupt practices. The Danger of Compromise Accepting or offering bribes is a compromise of moral and ethical standards. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in righteousness, even when faced with pressure to conform to corrupt practices. God's Justice Trust in God's justice and timing. While the wicked may seem to prosper through deceitful means, God sees all and will ultimately bring justice. Guarding Our Hearts We must be vigilant in guarding our hearts against the allure of quick gains through dishonest means. Our actions should reflect our faith and commitment to God's principles. Community Accountability Encourage accountability within the Christian community to ensure that actions and decisions are made with integrity and transparency. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 26What constitutes willful sin? (Psalm 26:6) If ritual hand washing cannot truly cleanse sin, why does the psalmist emphasize this outward act? (Psalm 26:9-10) Why would a just God punish the psalmist alongside evildoers if everyone is equally flawed? What are the seven things God hates?Verse 10. - In whose hands is mischief; i.e. who are always occupied with some mischief or other - always engaged in carrying out wicked devices (see Proverbs 12:2; Proverbs 14:17). And their right hand is full of bribes. Which they have taken to condemn the innocent (comp. Psalm 15:5; Isaiah 1:23; Jeremiah 22:17, Ezekiel 22:12; Hosea 4:10; Micah 3:11, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew in whoseאֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that hands בִּידֵיהֶ֥ם (bî·ḏê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand are wicked schemes, זִמָּ֑ה (zim·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2154: A plan, device, wickedness whose right hands וִֽ֝ימִינָ֗ם (wî·mî·nām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south are full מָ֣לְאָה (mā·lə·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of of bribes. שֹּֽׁחַד׃ (šō·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7810: A present, bribe Links Psalm 26:10 NIVPsalm 26:10 NLT Psalm 26:10 ESV Psalm 26:10 NASB Psalm 26:10 KJV Psalm 26:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 26:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 26:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 26:10 French Bible Psalm 26:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 26:10 In whose hands is wickedness their right (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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