Psalm 50:16

New American Bible - revised edition

But to the wicked God says: “Why do you recite my commandments and profess my covenant with your mouth?

Cross References

Psalm 25:14

The counsel of the Lord belongs to those who fear him; and his covenant instructs them.

Proverbs 26:7

A proverb in the mouth of a fool hangs limp, like crippled legs.

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said: Since this people draws near with words only and honors me with their lips alone, though their hearts are far from me, And fear of me has become mere precept of human teaching,

Isaiah 48:22

There is no peace for the wicked, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 18:27

But if the wicked turn from the wickedness they did and do what is right and just, they save their lives;

John 4:24

God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.”

1 Corinthians 9:27

No, I drive my body and train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.

Hebrews 8:9

It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers the day I took them by the hand to lead them forth from the land of Egypt; for they did not stand by my covenant and I ignored them, says the Lord.

2 Peter 2:15

Abandoning the straight road, they have gone astray, following the road of Balaam, the son of Bosor, who loved payment for wrongdoing,