The wicked in his loftiness doth persecute the poor: In these devices they have fram'd let them be taken sure.
Psalm 21:11 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) For they beyond their might 'gainst thee did plot mischief and wrong. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For they intended evil against thee: They imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For they planned evil against You; they conceived a mischievous plot which they are not able to perform. American Standard Version (1901) For they intended evil against thee; They conceived a device which they are not able to perform. Common English Bible Because they sought to do you harm, they devised a wicked plan—but they will fail! Catholic Public Domain Version I have been thrown upon you from the womb; from the womb of my mother, you are my God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I was cast upon thee from the womb. From my mother's womb thou art my God, |
The wicked in his loftiness doth persecute the poor: In these devices they have fram'd let them be taken sure.
Let his posterity from earth cut off for ever be, And in the foll'wing age their name be blotted out by thee.
For slanders I of many heard; fear compass'd me, while they Against me did consult, and plot to take my life away.
For peace they do not speak at all; but crafty plots prepare Against all those within the land that meek and quiet are.
Come, let us cut them off, said they, from being a nation, That of the name of Isr'el may no more be mention.