Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” New Living Translation “Look what happens to mighty warriors who do not trust in God. They trust their wealth instead and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.” English Standard Version “See the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches and sought refuge in his own destruction!” Berean Standard Bible “Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version “Here is the man who did not make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.” New American Standard Bible “Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And was strong in his evil desire.” NASB 1995 “Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And was strong in his evil desire.” NASB 1977 “Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And was strong in his evil desire.” Legacy Standard Bible “Behold, the man who would not set God as his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And was strong in his destruction.” Amplified Bible “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.” Christian Standard Bible “Here is the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, taking refuge in his destructive behavior.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Here is the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, taking refuge in his destructive behavior.” 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. Contemporary English Version "Just look at them now! Instead of trusting God, they trusted their wealth and their cruelty." English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Look at this person who refused to make God his fortress! Instead, he trusted his great wealth and became strong through his greed." Good News Translation "Look, here is someone who did not depend on God for safety, but trusted instead in great wealth and looked for security in being wicked." 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. Majority Standard Bible “Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” 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 "Look, this is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and was confident in his desire." Webster's Bible Translation 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Behold, the man who does not make God his strong place, "" And trusts in the abundance of his riches, "" He is strong in his mischiefs.” Young's 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.' Smith's Literal Translation Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold the man that made not God his helper: But trusted in the abundance of his riches: and prevailed in his vanity. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible “Behold the man! He did not take God as his refuge, but he trusted in the abundance of his wealth, and grew powerful through his wickedness.” New Revised Standard Version “See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge in wealth!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall say, Lo, this is the man who trusted not in God; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and boasted in his possessions. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And we shall say, "This is the man who did not make God his trust but trusted upon the multitude of his wealth and is lifted up by his possessions.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Lo, this is the man that made not God his stronghold; But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold the man who made not God his help; but trusted in the abundance of his wealth, and strengthened himself in his vanity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Why Do You Boast of Evil?…6The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying, 7“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” 8But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever.… Cross References Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Proverbs 11:28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. Luke 12:19-21 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ / This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.” 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Ezekiel 28:4-5 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. / By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Isaiah 47:10 You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ Job 31:24-28 If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, / if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, / if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, ... Mark 10:24-25 And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Proverbs 18:11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. Revelation 18:7 As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Habakkuk 2:9-11 Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster! / You have plotted shame for your house by cutting off many peoples and forfeiting your life. / For the stones will cry out from the wall, and the rafters will echo it from the woodwork. Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. Luke 16:19-31 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... Treasury of Scripture See, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. Lo Isaiah 14:16,17 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; … John 19:5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! made Psalm 146:3-5 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help… Jeremiah 17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. trusted Psalm 49:6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; Psalm 62:9,10 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity… Job 31:24,25 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; … strengthened Psalm 73:7,11,18-20 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish… Ecclesiastes 8:8 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. Hosea 12:7,8 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress… wickedness. Jump to Previous Abundance Avarice Confidence Desire Destroying Evil Faith Goods Great Grew Maketh Mischiefs Others Property Refuge Riches Sought Strength Strengthened Strong Stronghold Trusted Trusteth Wealth WickednessJump to Next Abundance Avarice Confidence Desire Destroying Evil Faith Goods Great Grew Maketh Mischiefs Others Property Refuge Riches Sought Strength Strengthened Strong Stronghold Trusted Trusteth Wealth WickednessPsalm 52 1. David, condemning the spitefulness of Doeg, prophesies his destruction6. The righteous shall rejoice at it 8. David, upon his confidence in God's mercy, gives thanks Here is the man This phrase introduces a direct and vivid depiction of an individual who embodies the characteristics that the psalmist is about to describe. In the Hebrew text, the word for "man" is "geber," which often denotes a strong or mighty man. This sets the stage for a contrast between the perceived strength of this individual and the ultimate futility of his actions. Historically, this could be seen as a reference to Doeg the Edomite, who betrayed David, highlighting the theme of misplaced trust in human strength. who did not make God his refuge but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Look atהִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the man הַגֶּ֗בֶר (hag·ge·ḇer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply who did not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no make יָשִׂ֥ים (yā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set God אֱלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative his refuge, מָֽע֫וּזּ֥וֹ (mā·‘ūz·zōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection but trusted וַ֭יִּבְטַח (way·yiḇ·ṭaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in the abundance בְּרֹ֣ב (bə·rōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness of his wealth, עָשְׁר֑וֹ (‘ā·šə·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6239: Wealth who strengthened himself יָ֝עֹ֗ז (yā·‘ōz) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5810: To be strong by bringing destruction.” בְּהַוָּתֽוֹ׃ (bə·haw·wā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1942: Desire, chasm, destruction Links Psalm 52:7 NIVPsalm 52:7 NLT Psalm 52:7 ESV Psalm 52:7 NASB Psalm 52:7 KJV Psalm 52:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 52:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 52:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 52:7 French Bible Psalm 52:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 52:7 Behold this is the man who didn't (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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