Psalms 50:18 kjv — When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.

King James Version

"When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers."

— Psalms 50:18, King James Version

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Psalms 50 — Context

15

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

16

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

17

Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.

18

When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.

19

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.

20

Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother’s son.

21

These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.

Psalms 50:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 50:18 say?
Psalms 50:18 in the King James Version reads: “When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.”
Where is Psalms 50:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 50:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 50, 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 50:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 50:18 in?
Psalms 50:18 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 50:18?
Psalms 50:18 reads (KJV): “When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker 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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