Psalm 73:8 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

They ridicule. They speak maliciously. They speak arrogantly about oppression.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

ASV:

They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression: They speak loftily.

BBE:

Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.

DBY:

They mock and speak wickedly of oppression, they speak loftily:

ERV:

They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression: they speak loftily.

JPS:

They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression; they speak as if there were none on high.

WBS:

They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

WEB:

They scoff and speak with malice. In arrogance, they threaten oppression.

YLT:

They do corruptly, And they speak in the wickedness of oppression, From on high they speak.

Psalm 73:8 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 1:1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

Psalm 17:10 They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly.

2 Peter 2:18 For speaking out arrogant words of vanity they entice by fleshly desires, by sensuality, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error,

Jude 1:16 These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

73:8 And speak - Boasting of their oppressions.

MHC:

73:1-14 The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tried the graces of many saints. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. It is the goodness of God. This is a truth which cannot be shaken. Good thoughts of God will fortify against Satan's temptations. The faith even of strong believers may be sorely shaken, and ready to fail. There are storms that will try the firmest anchors. Foolish and wicked people have sometimes a great share of outward prosperity. They seem to have the least share of the troubles of this life; and they seem to have the greatest share of its comforts. They live without the fear of God, yet they prosper, and get on in the world. Wicked men often spend their lives without much sickness, and end them without great pain; while many godly persons scarcely know what health is, and die with great sufferings. Often the wicked are not frightened, either by the remembrance of their sins, or the prospect of their misery, but they die without terror. We cannot judge men's state beyond death, by what passes at their death. He looked abroad, and saw many of God's people greatly at a loss. Because the wicked are so very daring, therefore his people return hither; they know not what to say to it, and the rather, because they drink deep of the bitter cup of affliction. He spoke feelingly when he spoke of his own troubles; there is no disputing against sense, except by faith. From all this arose a strong temptation to cast off religion. But let us learn that the true course of sanctification consists in cleansing a man from all pollution both of soul and body. The heart is cleansed by the blood of Christ laid hold upon by faith; and by the begun works of the Lord's Spirit, manifested in the hearty resolution, purpose, and study of holiness, and a blameless course of life and actions, the hands are cleansed. It is not in vain to serve God and keep his ordinances.

CONC:

Acts Arrogance Corrupt Corruptly Cruel Deep Designs Evil Loftily Malice Mock None Oppression Power Scoff Seats Speak Talk Thoughts Threaten Utter Wickedly Wickedness

Acts Arrogance Corrupt Corruptly Cruel Deep Designs Evil High Loftily Malice Mock Oppression Power Scoff Seats Speak Talk Thoughts Threaten Utter Wickedly Wickedness

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