“For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.”
King James Version (KJV)
10:3 Boasteth - He glorieth in his very sins which are his shame, and especially in the satisfaction of his desires.
For the wicked boasteth of his hearts desire, and blesseth the couetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, And the greedy man curses {and} spurns the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, `yea', contemneth Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the evil-doer is lifted up because of the purpose of his heart, and he whose mind is fixed on wealth is turned away from the Lord, saying evil against him.
- Basic English Bible
For the wicked boasteth of his soul's desire, and he blesseth the covetous; he contemneth Jehovah.
- Darby Bible
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
- Webster's Bible
For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh.
- World English Bible
Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire of his soul, And a dishonest gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and the covetous vaunteth himself, though he contemn the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible