New International Version For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. New Living Translation O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked. English Standard Version For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. Berean Standard Bible For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. Berean Literal Bible For You are not a God delighting in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with You. King James Bible For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. New King James Version For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You. New American Standard Bible For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; No evil can dwell with You. NASB 1995 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; No evil dwells with You. NASB 1977 For Thou art not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; No evil dwells with Thee. Legacy Standard Bible For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; Evil does not sojourn with You. Amplified Bible For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; No evil [person] dwells with You. Berean Annotated Bible For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. Christian Standard Bible For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil cannot dwell with you. Holman Christian Standard Bible For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil cannot dwell with You. American Standard Version For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: Evil shall not sojourn with thee. Contemporary English Version You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can't stay with you. English Revised Version For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: evil shall not sojourn with thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. Evil will never be your guest. Good News Translation You are not a God who is pleased with wrongdoing; you allow no evil in your presence. International Standard Version Indeed, you aren't a God who delights in wickedness; evil will never dwell with you. NET Bible Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you. New Heart English Bible For you are not a God who desires wickedness. Evil can't live with you. Webster's Bible Translation For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. World English Bible For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor You [are] not a God desiring wickedness, "" Evil does not inhabit You. Berean Literal Bible For You are not a God delighting in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with You. Young's Literal Translation For not a God desiring wickedness art Thou, Evil inhabiteth Thee not. Smith's Literal Translation For thou not a God delighting in injustice: and evil shall not dwell with thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the morning I will stand before thee, and will see: because thou art not a God that willest iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You are not a god who delights in evil; no wicked person finds refuge with you; New Revised Standard Version For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil will not sojourn with you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness; neither shall evil dwell with thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you are God, and desire no evil, and no evil one will dwell with you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness; Evil shall not sojourn with Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation For thou art not a god that desires iniquity; neither shall the worker of wickedness dwell with thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Ear to My Words…3In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. 4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. 5The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity.… Cross References For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; Psalm 11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? Proverbs 15:9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. no evil can dwell with You. Psalm 101:7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Psalm 15:1-2 A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 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, … Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Isaiah 59:1-2 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. / But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Treasury of Scripture For you are not a God that has pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with you. God Psalm 50:21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. Habakkuk 1:13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? evil Psalm 94:20 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? Psalm 101:7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. Psalm 140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Jump to Previous Delights Desiring Dwell Dwells Evil Inhabiteth Live Pleasure Sojourn Wicked Wickedness WrongdoingJump to Next Delights Desiring Dwell Dwells Evil Inhabiteth Live Pleasure Sojourn Wicked Wickedness WrongdoingPsalm 5 1. David prays, and professes his study in prayer4. God favors not the wicked 7. David, professing his faith, prays to God to guide him 10. to destroy his enemies 11. and to preserve the godly For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; God’s character stands opposed to the immoral and unpredictable gods worshiped by Israel’s neighbors. He does not approve sin, excuse it, or find pleasure in human rebellion. His judgments flow from His perfect righteousness. Psa 11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked.… no evil can dwell with You. Sin cannot remain in God’s holy presence. The restricted access to the sanctuary under the Law illustrated this reality, requiring purification and priestly mediation. Humanity’s need for reconciliation is ultimately fulfilled through Jesus Christ, who brings His people into fellowship with God. Psa 101:7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house… Persons / Places / Events 1. David- The author of Psalm 5, David is expressing his understanding of God's nature and character in this prayerful psalm. 2. God - The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as holy and righteous, unable to tolerate wickedness or evil. 3. Wickedness - Represents actions and thoughts that are contrary to God's nature and commands. 4. Evil - Refers to moral corruption and sin, which cannot coexist with God's holiness. Teaching Points God's HolinessGod’s nature is inherently holy, and He cannot tolerate sin. This understanding should lead us to a deeper reverence for His purity and righteousness. Call to Righteous Living As followers of Christ, we are called to pursue righteousness and turn away from wickedness, aligning our lives with God’s standards. The Nature of Sin Recognizing that sin creates a barrier between us and God should motivate us to seek forgiveness and strive for holiness. God's Incompatibility with Evil Understanding that no evil can dwell with God should encourage us to examine our lives and remove anything that is not pleasing to Him. Prayer and Repentance Like David, we should approach God in prayer, acknowledging His holiness and seeking His guidance to live a life free from sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 5:4?2. How does Psalm 5:4 shape our understanding of God's holiness and justice? 3. What actions can we take to align with God's standards in Psalm 5:4? 4. How does Psalm 5:4 connect with God's character in Leviticus 19:2? 5. In what ways can Psalm 5:4 guide our daily decision-making? 6. How does Psalm 5:4 challenge us to avoid wickedness in our lives? 7. How does Psalm 5:4 define God's stance on wickedness and evil? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 5:4? 9. How does Psalm 5:4 challenge modern views on morality and justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 5? (4) Neither shall evil.--Better, the wicked man is not thy guest. For the same thought, see Psalms 15; and for the opposite, of God coming to dwell with the godly, Isaiah 57:15.Verse 4. - For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness. Thou wilt listen to the prayer of a righteous man (Psalm 4:1), since thou dost not delight in wickedness, but in goodness. Neither shall evil dwell with thee. Light has no fellowship with darkness. Evil men can obtain no support from thee, who art All-holy. They will scarcely venture to ask thy aid. Psalm 5:4 affirms two complementary realities: God never delights in sinful actions, and sin can never coexist with His holy presence. Because He is pure, He must oppose wickedness. Yet through Christ’s righteousness credited to us, we are invited into that presence, empowered to live lives that reflect His character until we finally dwell with Him forever, free from all evil. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י ׀ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no a God אֵֽל־ (’êl-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty who delights חָפֵ֘ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 2655: Delighting in, having pleasure in in wickedness; רֶ֥שַׁע ׀ (re·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7562: Wickedness no לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no evil רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil can dwell with You. יְגֻרְךָ֣ (yə·ḡur·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility Additonal Resources Psalm 5:4 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 5:4 Bible Gateway Psalm 5:4 Bible.com Psalm 5:4 NIV |
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