Psalm 41:6 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

⁶ To see me if he comes, he speaks vain words: but then his heart Heaps mischief to it, which he tells, when forth he doth depart.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: His heart gathereth iniquity to itself; When he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ And when one comes to see me, he speaks falsehood and empty words, while his heart gathers mischievous gossip [against me]; when he goes away, he tells it abroad.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ And if he come to see me, he speaketh falsehood; His heart gathereth iniquity to itself: When he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

Common English Bible

⁶ Whenever they come to visit, they say nothing of value. Their hearts collect evil gossip; once they leave, they tell it to everybody.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ Why are you sad, my soul? And why do you disquiet me? Hope in God, for I will still confess to him: the salvation of my countenance,

Psalm 41:6 Cross References

Psalm 12:2

Unto his neighbour ev'ry one doth utter vanity: They with a double heart do speak, and lips of flattery.