Psalms 5:4
“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickednesse: neither shall euill dwell with thee.”
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Psalms 5:4 Context
2Hearken vnto the voice of my crie, my King, and my God: for vnto thee will I pray. 3My voyce shalt thou heare in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer vnto thee, and will looke vp. 4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickednesse: neither shall euill dwell with thee. 5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest al workers of iniquity 6Thou shalt destroy them that speake leasing: the Lord will abhorre the bloodie and deceitfull man.
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Other Translations for Psalms 5:4
For thou [art] not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
- King James Version
For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; No evil dwells with You.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: Evil shall not sojourn with thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wrongdoing; there is no evil with you.
- Basic English Bible
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with thee.
- Darby Bible
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
- Webster's Bible
For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can't live with you.
- World English Bible
For not a God desiring wickedness [art] Thou, Evil inhabiteth Thee not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(5:5) For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with Thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 5:4
5:4 Surely - Thou dost not approve of, nor delight in them, or in their prayers. Dwelt - Have any fellowship with thee.