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Psalms 62:4

Words and speech

2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

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BSB
They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah
KJV
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
WEB
They fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
ASV
They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah
DARBY
They only consult to thrust [him] down from his excellency; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but in their inward part they curse. Selah.
BLB
Surely from his high position they take counsel to thrust [him] down; they delight in lies—with their mouth they bless, and within them they curse. Selah
ÅB
De rådslår bare om å styrte ham ned fra hans høyhet, de har sin lyst i løgn; med sin munn velsigner de, men i sitt hjerte forbanner de. Sela.
OTB
De har bare til hensikt å styrte ham fra hans høye stilling;
De har behag i løgn;
De velsigner med munnen,
Men i sitt indre forbanner de.
Sela
B1930
De rådslår bare om å styrte ham ned fra hans høihet, de har sin lyst i løgn; med sin munn velsigner de, men i sitt hjerte forbanner de. Sela.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 55:21

    The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

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  • Psalms 28:3

    Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.

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  • Psalms 5:9

    For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

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  • Romans 7:22

    For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

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  • Romans 1:32

    Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

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  • Revelation 22:15

    For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

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  • Acts 4:16–17

    Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we can not deny it.

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  • Psalms 52:3

    Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.

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