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Psalms 14:3

Psalms 14:4-1953 kjv — Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord. Ther…

King James Version

4

Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.

5

There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.

6

Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.

7

Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

— Psalms 14:4-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 14:4-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my peopleasthey eat bread, And call not upon Jehovah? There were they in great fear; For God is in the generation of the righteous. Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge. Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When Jehovah bringeth back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, andIsrael shall be glad. ”

  • WEB

    “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and don't call on Yahweh? There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous. You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge. Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. A Psalm by David.”

  • NET

    “All those who behave wickedly do not understand– those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the LORD. They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly. You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter. I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!”

  • DRB

    “In his sight the malignant is brought to nothing: but he glorifieth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his neighbour, and deceiveth not; He that hath not put out his money to usury, nor taken bribes against the innocent: He that doth these things, shall not be moved for ever. ”

  • BBE

    “Have all the workers of evil no knowledge? they take my people for food as they would take bread; they make no prayer to the Lord. Then were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the upright. You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support. May the salvation of Israel come out of Zion! when the fate of his people is changed by the Lord, Jacob will have joy and Israel will be glad.”

  • KJVA

    “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord. There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge. Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. ”

Psalms 14 — Context

1

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

2

The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

3

They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

4

Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.

5

There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.

6

Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.

7

Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Psalms 14:4-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 14:4-1953 say?
Psalms 14:4-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord. There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge. Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. ”
Where is Psalms 14:4-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 14:4-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 14, verses 4–1953.
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 14:4-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 14:4-1953 in?
Psalms 14:4-1953 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 14:4-1953?
Psalms 14:4-1953 reads (KJV): “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord. There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge. Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. ” 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.
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