Psalms 109:7
What does Psalms 109:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 109:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When he is judged, let the decision go against him; and may his prayer become sin.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In his being judged, he goeth forth wicked, And his prayer is for sin.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He shall drink of the torrent in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890When he shall be judged, let him go out guilty, and let his prayer become sin;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 66:3
He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as he that offereth swine’s blood; he that burneth frankincense, as he that blesseth an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations:
- Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Isaiah 1:15
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
- Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!
- Galatians 3:10
For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one who continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.
- Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
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