But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
Psalm 1:6 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: But the way of the ungodly shall perish. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the Lord knows and is fully acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly [those living outside God's will] shall perish (end in ruin and come to nought). American Standard Version (1901) For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish. Common English Bible The LORD is intimately acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked is destroyed. Catholic Public Domain Version For the Lord knows the way of the just. And the path of the impious will pass away. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the Lord knoweth the way of the just: and the way of the wicked shall perish. |
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my path. In the way in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
Look on my right, and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul.
The LORD preserves the foreigners. He upholds the fatherless and widow, but the way of the wicked he turns upside down.
The enemy is overtaken by endless ruin. The very memory of the cities which you have overthrown has perished.
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
*Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.
However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, *The Lord knows those who are his,* and, *Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.*
But these, as unreasoning creatures, born natural animals to be taken and destroyed, speaking evil in matters about which they are ignorant, will in their destroying surely be destroyed,
He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.