Psalms 12:7

Psalms 12:8 nasb — The wicked strut about on every side When vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

NASB

"The wicked strut about on every side When vileness is exalted among the sons of men."

— Psalms 12:8, NASB

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KJV
“The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. ”
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ASV
“The wicked walk on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. ”
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WEB
“The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”
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NET
“for the wicked seem to be everywhere, when people promote evil.”
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BBE
“The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.”
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KJVA
“The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. ”
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Psalms 12 — Context

"Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs."

The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.

You, O LORD, will keep them; You will preserve him from this generation forever.

The wicked strut about on every side When vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

Psalms 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 12:8 say?

Psalms 12:8 in the NASB reads: “The wicked strut about on every side When vileness is exalted among the sons of men.”

Where is Psalms 12:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 12:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 12, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 12:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 12:8 in?

Psalms 12:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 12:8?

Psalms 12:8 reads (NASB): “The wicked strut about on every side When vileness is exalted among the sons of men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 12:8 nasb — The wicked strut about on every side When vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

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Psalms 12 — Context

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