Psalms 101:5

What does Psalms 101:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 101:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will put to death anyone who says evil of his neighbour secretly; the man with a high look and a heart of pride is disgusting to me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Whoso slandereth in secret his neighbour, Him I cut off, The high of eyes and proud of heart, him I endure not.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I am smitten as grass, and my heart is withered: because I forgot to eat my bread.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.

Context

v.4A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will know no evil thing.

v.5This passage

v.6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 50:20

    Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; Thou slanderest thine own mother’s son.

  • Proverbs 30:13

    There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.

  • Psalms 10:2

    In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.

  • Exodus 20:16

    Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

  • Proverbs 25:23

    The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

  • Psalms 18:27

    For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.

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