Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever is pregnant with evil conceives trouble and gives birth to disillusionment. New Living Translation The wicked conceive evil; they are pregnant with trouble and give birth to lies. English Standard Version Behold, the wicked man conceives evil and is pregnant with mischief and gives birth to lies. Berean Standard Bible Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. King James Bible Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. New King James Version Behold, the wicked brings forth iniquity; Yes, he conceives trouble and brings forth falsehood. New American Standard Bible Behold, an evil person is pregnant with injustice, And he conceives harm and gives birth to lies. NASB 1995 Behold, he travails with wickedness, And he conceives mischief and brings forth falsehood. NASB 1977 Behold, he travails with wickedness, And he conceives mischief, and brings forth falsehood. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, he travails with wickedness, And he conceives mischief and gives birth to falsehood. Amplified Bible Behold, the [wicked and irreverent] man is pregnant with sin, And he conceives mischief and gives birth to lies. Christian Standard Bible See, the wicked one is pregnant with evil, conceives trouble, and gives birth to deceit. Holman Christian Standard Bible See, the wicked one is pregnant with evil, conceives trouble, and gives birth to deceit. American Standard Version Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; Yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. Contemporary English Version An evil person is like a woman about to give birth to a hateful, deceitful, and rebellious child. English Revised Version Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. GOD'S WORD® Translation See how that person conceives evil, is pregnant with harm, and gives birth to lies. Good News Translation See how wicked people think up evil; they plan trouble and practice deception. International Standard Version But the wicked one travails with evil, he conceives malice and gives birth to lies. NET Bible See the one who is pregnant with wickedness, who conceives destructive plans, and gives birth to harmful lies-- New Heart English Bible Look, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBehold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. World English Bible Behold, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought out falsehood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, he travails [with] iniquity, "" And he has conceived perverseness, "" And has brought forth falsehood. Young's Literal Translation Lo, he travaileth with iniquity, And he hath conceived perverseness, And hath brought forth falsehood. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, lie will bring forth vanity, and he conceived trouble, and he will bring forth falsehood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold he hath been in labour with injustice; he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Consider how one conceives iniquity; is pregnant with mischief, and gives birth to deception. New Revised Standard Version See how they conceive evil, and are pregnant with mischief, and bring forth lies. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause the wicked has become corrupt and has conceived mischief and brought forth falsehood, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the evil one is corrupt and has conceived lies and has given birth to evil, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; Yea, he conceiveth mischief, and bringeth forth falsehood. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, he has travailed with unrighteousness, he has conceived trouble, and brought forth iniquity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Take Refuge in You…13He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire. 14Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. 15He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.… Cross References James 1:15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Job 15:35 They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.” Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. Proverbs 6:18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, Hosea 10:13 You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in the multitude of your mighty men, Matthew 12:34-35 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. Jeremiah 18:12 But they will reply, ‘It is hopeless. We will follow our own plans, and each of us will act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” Micah 2:1 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. Romans 6:21 What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. Isaiah 33:11 You conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. Proverbs 24:8-9 He who plots evil will be called a schemer. / A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Job 4:8 As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Isaiah 5:18 Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of deceit and pull sin along with cart ropes, Treasury of Scripture Behold, he travails with iniquity, and has conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. Job 15:20,35 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor… Isaiah 33:11 Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you. Isaiah 59:4,5 None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity… Jump to Previous Birth Conceived Conceives Conceiveth Deceit Evil Falsehood Forth Gives Iniquity Lies Mischief Perverseness Pregnant Seed Travaileth Travails Trouble Wicked Wickedness Worker WrongdoingJump to Next Birth Conceived Conceives Conceiveth Deceit Evil Falsehood Forth Gives Iniquity Lies Mischief Perverseness Pregnant Seed Travaileth Travails Trouble Wicked Wickedness Worker WrongdoingPsalm 7 1. David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence10. By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; This phrase highlights the active and laborious effort of the wicked in pursuing evil. The imagery of "travails" suggests a painful and strenuous process, akin to childbirth, indicating that evil is not a passive state but requires intentional effort. This aligns with the biblical theme that sin is a deliberate act (James 1:14-15). The use of "wicked man" underscores the personal responsibility and moral corruption inherent in those who choose to pursue evil. The concept of travailing with evil can be seen in the broader biblical narrative, where sin is often depicted as a burden or weight (Hebrews 12:1). he conceives trouble and births falsehood. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 7, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote psalms during times of distress and persecution. 2. Cush, a Benjamite The superscription of Psalm 7 mentions Cush, a Benjamite, possibly an adversary of David, though little is known about him. 3. The Wicked Man Represents those who oppose God and His anointed, embodying evil intentions and deceitful actions. Teaching Points The Nature of WickednessWickedness is not passive; it is active and intentional. The wicked man "travails with evil," indicating effort and intent in wrongdoing. The Consequences of Sin Sin begins in the heart and mind, as the wicked man "conceives trouble." This highlights the importance of guarding our thoughts and intentions. The Deceptive Nature of Sin Sin often results in falsehood, as seen in the "births falsehood" phrase. Believers must be vigilant against deceit in their own lives and in the world. The Call to Righteousness In contrast to the wicked, believers are called to pursue righteousness and truth, aligning their actions with God's will. Trust in God's Justice Despite the presence of wickedness, believers can trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness, as seen throughout the Psalms. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 7:14?2. How does Psalm 7:14 illustrate the consequences of wickedness in our lives? 3. What does "conceives evil" in Psalm 7:14 reveal about the nature of sin? 4. How can we guard against "conceiving trouble" as described in Psalm 7:14? 5. Connect Psalm 7:14 with James 1:15 on the progression of sin. 6. How can Psalm 7:14 guide us in praying for personal purity and righteousness? 7. What does Psalm 7:14 reveal about human nature and sin? 8. How does Psalm 7:14 relate to the concept of divine justice? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 7:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 7? 11. How do we reconcile Psalm 37:35-36, which suggests the wicked will vanish, with the continued rise and influence of unjust systems and leaders throughout history? 12. In Psalm 94:9, it says God hears and sees all; why then do injustices appear to persist unchecked in our world? 13. (Psalm 26:9-10) Why would a just God punish the psalmist alongside evildoers if everyone is equally flawed? 14. What is the biblical perspective on snakes? What Does Psalm 7:14 Mean Behold• This opening word is God’s way of grabbing our attention, urging us to look carefully at what follows (Isaiah 26:21; Psalm 66:5). • It signals a moral lesson: we are about to see how sin operates and why judgment is just (Psalm 37:35–36). The wicked man travails with evil • “Travails” pictures a mother in labor—painful, prolonged, inevitable. The wicked carry evil inside them until it must come out (Job 15:35; Isaiah 59:4). • Evil is not a passing thought; it dominates the heart (Genesis 6:5; Matthew 15:19). • Like a pregnancy, sin grows even when hidden; its eventual appearance is certain (Galatians 6:7–8). He conceives trouble • The mind is the womb where wrongdoing is formed (Proverbs 6:14; Micah 2:1). • “Trouble” here includes schemes that harm others—plots, injustices, violence (Psalm 10:7–11). • This internal process shows why repentance must reach the heart, not merely outward behavior (Psalm 51:6, 10). And births falsehood • What began as evil thinking emerges as lies and deception (John 8:44; Psalm 5:6). • Falsehood destroys trust, relationships, even nations (Proverbs 14:34; Revelation 21:8). • The sequence—evil intention, troubling plan, deceptive outcome—reveals sin’s predictable cycle (James 1:15). summary Psalm 7:14 paints sin as a spiritual pregnancy: wicked people carry evil thoughts, labor over harmful schemes, and finally deliver lies. God exposes this process so we will recognize sin early, flee from it, and trust His righteous judgment (Psalm 7:9; 1 John 1:9). (14) Behold, he travaileth.--The poet's thought recurs to the calumniator, whose sin has deserved all this Divine wrath, and he sees the truth that God's judgments are not arbitrary, but follow naturally on sin as its consequence. The verb "travaileth" gives the general figure, which is elaborated in the two clauses which describe the stages of conception and pregnancy. (For the image, comp. Job 15:35.)Verse 14. - Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood (comp. Job 15:35; Isaiah 59:4). The "falsehood" intended is probably the bringing of false charges against David (see vers. 3-5).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Behold,הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! [the wicked man] travails יְחַבֶּל־ (yə·ḥab·bel-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2254: To wind tightly, to bind, a pledge, to pervert, destroy, to writhe in pain with evil; אָ֑וֶן (’ā·wen) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol he conceives וְהָרָ֥ה (wə·hā·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2029: To conceive, become pregnant trouble עָ֝מָ֗ל (‘ā·māl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind and births וְיָ֣לַד (wə·yā·laḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage falsehood. שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood Links Psalm 7:14 NIVPsalm 7:14 NLT Psalm 7:14 ESV Psalm 7:14 NASB Psalm 7:14 KJV Psalm 7:14 BibleApps.com Psalm 7:14 Biblia Paralela Psalm 7:14 Chinese Bible Psalm 7:14 French Bible Psalm 7:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 7:14 Behold he travails with iniquity (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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