The wicked in his loftiness doth persecute the poor: In these devices they have fram'd let them be taken sure.
Psalm 31:20 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) In secret of thy presence thou shalt hide them from man's pride: From strife of tongues thou closely shalt, as in a tent, them hide. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In the secret place of Your presence You hide them from the plots of men; You keep them secretly in Your pavilion from the strife of tongues. American Standard Version (1901) In the covert of thy presence wilt thou hide them from the plottings of man: Thou wilt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Common English Bible You hide them in the shelter of your wings, safe from human scheming. You conceal them in a shelter, safe from accusing tongues. |
The wicked in his loftiness doth persecute the poor: In these devices they have fram'd let them be taken sure.
For as the heaven in its height the earth surmounteth far; So great to those that do him fear his tender mercies are:
The Lord our God is merciful, and he is gracious, Long-suffering, and slow to wrath, in mercy plenteous.
Much like unto a serpent's tongue their tongues they sharp do make; And underneath their lips there lies the poison of a snake.
The proud for me a snare have hid, and cords; yea, they a net Have by the way-side for me spread; they gins for me have set.
Kiss ye the Son, lest in his ire ye perish from the way, If once his wrath begin to burn: bless'd all that on him stay.
For he in his pavilion shall me hide in evil days; In secret of his tent me hide, and on a rock me raise.
Thou art my hiding-place, thou shalt from trouble keep me free: Thou with songs of deliverance about shalt compass me.
Let not the foot of cruel pride come, and against me stand; And let me not removed be, Lord, by the wicked's hand.
Thy justice is like mountains great; thy judgments deep as floods: Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
They with the fatness of thy house shall be well satisfy'd; From rivers of thy pleasures thou wilt drink to them provide.
O blessed is the man whose trust upon the Lord relies; Respecting not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
O Lord, exalted be thy name above the heav'ns to stand: Do thou thy glory far advance above both sea and land.
O God, the proud against me rise, and vi'lent men have met, That for my soul have sought; and thee before them have not set.