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 · 2000Which hearkeneth not to the voice of charmers, Charming never so wisely.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Which hearkeneth not to the voice of charmers, Charming never so wisely.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who will not be moved by the voice of the wonder-worker, however great are his powers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Which hearkeneth not to the voice of whisperers, A charmer of charms most skilful.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Neither is it my iniquity, nor my sin, O Lord: without iniquity have I run, and directed my steps.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Which doth not hearken to the voice of enchanters, of one charming ever so wisely.
Context
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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