Psalms 52:6–7
The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
The righteous also shall see, and feare, and shall laugh at him.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
‖Loe, this is the man that made not God his strength: but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himselfe in his wickednesse.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, substance.
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From verse 6
- Psalms 40:3Rank 2 from verse 6
- Psalms 37:34Rank 3 from verse 6
- Revelation 15:4Rank 4 from verse 6
4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
4*Who shall not feare thee, O Lord, and glorifie thy Name? for thou onely art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee, for thy iudgements are made manifest.
- Revelation 18:20Rank 5 from verse 6
- Isaiah 37:22Rank 6 from verse 6
22This is the word which the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
22This is the worde which the LORD hath spoken concerning him: The virgin, the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorne, the daughter of Ierusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
- Psalms 119:120Rank 7 from verse 6
- Psalms 58:10–11Rank 8 from verse 6
10The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
11So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.
10The righteous shall reioyce when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feete in the blood of the wicked.
11†So that a man shall say, Uerily there is a reward for the righteous: verily hee is a God that iudgeth in the earth.
- Psalms 64:9Rank 9 from verse 6
- Psalms 97:8Rank 10 from verse 6
- Revelation 16:5–7Rank 11 from verse 6
5And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
6For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
7And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
5And I heard the Angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast iudged thus:
6For they haue shedde the blood of Saints and Prophets, and thou hast giuen them blood to drinke: for they are worthy.
7And I heard another out of the altar say, Euen so, Lord God Almightie, true and righteous are thy iudgements.
- Malachi 1:5Rank 12 from verse 6
- Revelation 19:1–2Rank 13 from verse 6
1AND after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
1¶ And after these things I heard a great voyce of much people in heauen, saying, Alleluia: saluation, and glorie, and honour, and power vnto the Lord our God:
2For true and righteous are his iudgements, for hee hath iudged the great whore which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath auenged the blood of his seruants at her hand.
From verse 7
- Jeremiah 17:5Rank 1 from verse 7
- Ecclesiastes 8:8Rank 2 from verse 7
8There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.
8*‖ There is no man that hath power ouer the spirit to retaine the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that warre, neither shall wickednesse deliuer those that are giuen to it.
- Psalms 49:6–20Rank 3 from verse 7
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
11Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
12Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
14Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
15But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
19He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
20Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselues in the multitude of their riches:
7None of them can by any meanes redeeme his brother, nor giue to God a ransome for him:
8(For the redemption of their soule is precious, and it ceaseth for euer.)
9That he should still liue for euer, and not see corruption.
10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the foole, and the brutish person perish, and leaue their wealth to others.
11†Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for euer, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their owne names.
12Neuerthelesse man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beastes that perish.
13†This their way is their follie; yet their posteritie approue their sayings. Selah.
14‖‖Like sheepe they are layd in the graue, death shall feede on them; and the vpright shall haue dominion ouer them in the morning, and their beauty shall consume in the graue, from their dwelling.
15†‖But God will redeeme my soule from the power of the graue; for he shall receiue me. Selah.
16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
17*For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
18†Though whiles he liued, he blessed his soule: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thy selfe.
19†Hee shall goe to the generation of his fathers, they shall neuer see light.
20Man that is in honour and vnderstandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
- Psalms 73:18–20Rank 4 from verse 7
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
20As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them downe into destruction.
19How are they brought into desolation as in a moment? they are vtterly consumed with terrours.
20As a dreame when one awaketh; so, O LORD, when thou awakest thou shalt despise their image.
- Job 31:24–25Rank 5 from verse 7
24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
25If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
24If I haue made golde my hope, or haue said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence:
25If I reioyced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had †gotten much:
- 1 Timothy 6:17Rank 7 from verse 7
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they bee not high minded, nor trust in †vncertaine riches, but in the liuing God, who giueth vs richly all things to enioy,
- Hosea 12:7–8Rank 8 from verse 7
7¶ He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
8And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.
7¶ ‖‖ He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: hee loueth to oppresse.
8‖†And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I haue found mee out substance: in all my labours they shall finde none iniquitie in mee, that were sinne.
- Isaiah 14:16–17Rank 9 from verse 7
16They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
17That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
16They that see thee shal narrowly looke vpon thee, and consider thee, saying; Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdomes?
17‖ That made the world as a wildernesse, and destroyed the cities thereof that opened not the house of his prisoners?
- Psalms 146:3–5Rank 10 from verse 7
3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
3*‖Put not your trust in Princes: nor in the sonne of man, in whom there is no helpe.
4His breath goeth foorth, he returneth to his earth: in that very day his thoughts perish.
5Happy is he that hath the God of Iacob for his helpe: whose hope is in the LORD his God:
- Psalms 62:9–10Rank 11 from verse 7
9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
9‖Surely men of low degree are vanitie, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the ballance, they are altogether lighter then vanitie.
10Trust not in oppression, become not vaine in robberie: if riches increase, set not your heart vpon them.
- Psalms 73:7–11Rank 12 from verse 7
7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
10Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
7†Their eies stand out with fatnes: they haue more then heart could wish.
8They are corrupt, and speake wickedly concerning oppression: they speake loftily.
9They set their mouth against the heauens; and their tongue walketh through the earth.
10Therefore his people returne hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
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Psalms 52:6
Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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Sense 1: To express mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter. Sense 2: To laugh at in mockery, scorn, or derision.
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Psalms 52:7
An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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The one true God.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Delivered in confidence to the care of another. Confided in; relied on; depended on; applied to persons.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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A great or plentiful quantity, measure, or fullness.
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strengthened
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.
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wickedness
Moral evil, sin, iniquity, injustice, perversity, or corrupt intent or conduct.
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strenghtened
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.
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5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
5†God shall likewise destroy thee for euer, hee shall take thee away and plucke thee out of thy dwelling place, and roote thee out of the land of the liuing. Selah.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
6The righteous also shall see, and feare, and shall laugh at him.
Selected passage7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
7‖Loe, this is the man that made not God his strength: but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himselfe in his wickednesse.
Selected passage8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
8But I am like a greene oliue tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for euer and euer.