Psalms 58:5

What does Psalms 58:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 58:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Which hearkeneth not to the voice of charmers, Charming never so wisely.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Which hearkeneth not to the voice of charmers, Charming never so wisely.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Who will not be moved by the voice of the wonder-worker, however great are his powers.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Which hearkeneth not to the voice of whisperers, A charmer of charms most skilful.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Neither is it my iniquity, nor my sin, O Lord: without iniquity have I run, and directed my steps.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Which doth not hearken to the voice of enchanters, of one charming ever so wisely.

Context

v.4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: They are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear,

v.5This passage

v.6Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: Break out the great teeth of the young lions, O Jehovah.

Cross references

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

  • Jeremiah 8:17

    For, behold, I will send serpents, adders, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you, saith Jehovah.

  • Isaiah 19:3

    And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst of it; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek unto the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.

  • Deuteronomy 18:11

    or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

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