but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the treacherous will be rooted out of it.
Psalm 52:7 - New Revised Standard Version “See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge in wealth!” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; But trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition See, this is the man who made not God his strength (his stronghold and high tower) but trusted in and confidently relied on the abundance of his riches, seeking refuge and security for himself through his wickedness. American Standard Version (1901) Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness. Common English Bible “Look at them! They didn’t make God their refuge. Instead, they trusted in their own great wealth. They sought refuge in it—to their own destruction!” Catholic Public Domain Version Who will grant from Zion the salvation of Israel? Jacob will exult, when God will convert the captivity of his people; and Israel will rejoice. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when God shall bring back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. |
but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the treacherous will be rooted out of it.
No one has power over the wind to restrain the wind, or power over the day of death; there is no discharge from the battle, nor does wickedness deliver those who practice it.
Thus says the Lord: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the Lord.
So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”
As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
He sank, he fell, he lay still at her feet; at her feet he sank, he fell; where he sank, there he fell dead.