Psalms 7:15 cpdv — Behold him who has given birth to injustice: he has conceived sorrow and has begotten iniquity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold him who has given birth to injustice: he has conceived sorrow and has begotten iniquity. "

— Psalms 7:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 7 — Context

12

God is a just judge, strong and patient. How could he be angry throughout every day?

13

Unless you will be converted, he will brandish his sword. He has extended his bow and made it ready.

14

And with it, he has prepared instruments of death. He has produced his arrows for those on fire.

15

Behold him who has given birth to injustice: he has conceived sorrow and has begotten iniquity.

16

He has opened a pit and enlarged it. And he has fallen into the hole that he made.

17

His sorrow will be turned upon his own head, and his iniquity will descend upon his highest point.

18

I will confess to the Lord according to his justice, and I will sing a psalm to the name of the Lord Most High.

Psalms 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 7:15 say?
Psalms 7:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold him who has given birth to injustice: he has conceived sorrow and has begotten iniquity. ”
Where is Psalms 7:15 in the Bible?
Psalms 7:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 7, verse 15.
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 7:15.
What translation should I read Psalms 7:15 in?
Psalms 7:15 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 7:15?
Psalms 7:15 reads (CPDV): “Behold him who has given birth to injustice: he has conceived sorrow and has begotten iniquity. ” 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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