“Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.”
King James Version (KJV)
73:4 No bands - They are not dragged to death, by the sentence of the magistrate, which they deserve.
73:5 As other men - As good men frequently are.
73:8 And speak - Boasting of their oppressions.
Therefore pride is their necklace; The garment of violence covers them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; Violence covereth them as a garment.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For this reason pride is round them like a chain; they are clothed with violent behaviour as with a robe.
- Basic English Bible
Therefore pride encompasseth them as a neck-chain, violence covereth them [as] a garment;
- Darby Bible
Therefore pride encompasseth them as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
- Webster's Bible
Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment.
- World English Bible
Therefore hath pride encircled them, Violence covereth them as a dress.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; violence covereth them as a garment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible