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 · 2000Whoso 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 · 1611Whoso 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 · 1901Whoso 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 · 1949I 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 · 1862Whoso 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) · 1752I am smitten as grass, and my heart is withered: because I forgot to eat my bread.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
Context
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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