Psalms 7:5 cpdv — if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies: "

— Psalms 7:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 7 — Context

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O Lord, my God, in you I have hoped. Save me from all those who persecute me, and free me:

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lest at any time, like a lion, he might seize my soul, while there is no one to redeem me, nor any who can save.

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O Lord, my God, if there is iniquity in my hands, if I have done this:

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if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies:

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let the enemy pursue my soul, and take hold of it, and trample my life into the earth, and drag down my glory into the dust. Pause

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Rise up, Lord, in your anger. And be exalted to the borders of my enemies. And rise up, O Lord my God, according to the precept that you commanded,

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and a congregation of people will surround you. And, because of this, return on high.

Psalms 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 7:5 say?
Psalms 7:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies: ”
Where is Psalms 7:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 7:5 in?
Psalms 7:5 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 7:5?
Psalms 7:5 reads (CPDV): “if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies: ” 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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