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Psalms 72:15 cpdv — If I were to say that I would explain this: Behold, I would condemn this nation of your sons.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If I were to say that I would explain this: Behold, I would condemn this nation of your sons. "

— Psalms 72:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 72 — Context

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Behold, these are sinners, and, abounding in this age, they have obtained riches.

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And I said: So then, it is without purpose that I have justified my heart and washed my hands among the innocent.

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And I have been scourged all day long, and I have received my chastisement in the mornings.

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If I were to say that I would explain this: Behold, I would condemn this nation of your sons.

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I considered, so that I might know this. It is a hardship before me,

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until I may enter into the Sanctuary of God, and understand it to its last part.

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So, because of deceitfulness, truly, you have placed it before them. While they were being lifted up, you were casting them down.

Psalms 72:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:15 say?
Psalms 72:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If I were to say that I would explain this: Behold, I would condemn this nation of your sons. ”
Where is Psalms 72:15 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, 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 72:15.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:15 in?
Psalms 72:15 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 72:15?
Psalms 72:15 reads (CPDV): “If I were to say that I would explain this: Behold, I would condemn this nation of your sons. ” 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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