Psalm 41:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) My enemies say of me in malice: “When will he die, and his name perish?” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition My enemies speak evil of me, [saying], When will he die and his name perish? American Standard Version (1901) Mine enemies speak evil against me, saying, When will he die, and his name perish? Common English Bible My enemies speak maliciously about me: “When will he die and his name disappear?” Catholic Public Domain Version These things I have remembered; and my soul within me, I have poured out. For I will cross into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, all the way to the house of God, with a voice of exultation and confession, the sound of feasting. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me: for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God: With the voice of joy and praise; the noise of one feasting. |
he will perish for ever like his own dung; those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’
All the day my enemies taunt me, those who deride me use my name for a curse.
Those who seek my life lay their snares, those who seek my hurt speak of ruin, and meditate treachery all the day long.
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
my enemies trample upon me all day long, for many fight against me proudly.
that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving power among all nations.
Turn to me and take pity on me; give thy strength to thy servant, and save the son of thy handmaid.
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.