Psalms 34:21 kjva — Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate."

— Psalms 34:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.”
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ASV
“Evil shall slay the wicked; And they that hate the righteous shall be condemned. ”
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WEB
“Evil shall kill the wicked. Those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.”
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NET
“Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.”
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DRB
“And they opened their mouth wide against me; they said: Well done, well done, our eyes have seen it.”
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BBE
“Evil will put an end to the sinner, and those who are haters of righteousness will come to destruction.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Psalms 34:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:21 say?

Psalms 34:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.”

Where is Psalms 34:21 in the Bible?

Psalms 34:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 21.

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 34:21.

What translation should I read Psalms 34:21 in?

Psalms 34:21 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 34:21?

Psalms 34:21 reads (KJVA): “Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.” 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 34:21 kjva — Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

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