Psalms 49:18 cpdv — If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers. "

— Psalms 49:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 49 — Context

15

And call upon me in the day of tribulation. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.

16

But to the sinner, God has said: Why do you discourse on my justices, and take up my covenant through your mouth?

17

Truly, you have hated discipline, and you have cast my sermons behind you.

18

If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers.

19

Your mouth has abounded with malice, and your tongue has concocted deceits.

20

Sitting, you spoke against your brother, and you set up a scandal against your mother’s son.

21

These things you have done, and I was silent. You thought, unjustly, that I ought to be like you. But I will reprove you, and I will set myself against your face.

Psalms 49:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:18 say?
Psalms 49:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers. ”
Where is Psalms 49:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 49:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 18.
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 49:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 49:18 in?
Psalms 49:18 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 49:18?
Psalms 49:18 reads (CPDV): “If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers. ” 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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