Psalms 54:24 cpdv — Truly, O God, you will lead them away into the well of death. Bloody and deceitful men will not divide their days in ha…
Catholic Public Domain Version
"Truly, O God, you will lead them away into the well of death. Bloody and deceitful men will not divide their days in half. But I will hope in you, O Lord. "
“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee, O Lord. ”
He has stretched forth his hand in retribution. They have contaminated his covenant.
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They were divided by the wrath of his countenance, and his heart has drawn near. His words are smoother than oil, and they are arrows.
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Cast your cares upon the Lord, and he will nurture you. He will not allow the just to be tossed about forever.
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Truly, O God, you will lead them away into the well of death. Bloody and deceitful men will not divide their days in half. But I will hope in you, O Lord.
Psalms 54:24 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 54:24 say?
Psalms 54:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Truly, O God, you will lead them away into the well of death. Bloody and deceitful men will not divide their days in half. But I will hope in you, O Lord. ”
Where is Psalms 54:24 in the Bible?
Psalms 54:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 54, verse 24.
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 54:24.
What translation should I read Psalms 54:24 in?
Psalms 54:24 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 54:24?
Psalms 54:24 reads (CPDV): “Truly, O God, you will lead them away into the well of death. Bloody and deceitful men will not divide their days in half. But I will hope in you, O Lord. ” 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.