Psalms 73:8 nasb — They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak from on high.

NASB

"They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak from on high."

— Psalms 73:8, NASB

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Psalms 73 — Context

5

They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like mankind.

6

Therefore pride is their necklace; The garment of violence covers them.

7

Their eye bulges from fatness; The imaginations of their heart run riot.

8

They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak from on high.

9

They have set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue parades through the earth.

10

Therefore his people return to this place, And waters of abundance are drunk by them.

11

They say, "How does God know? And is there knowledge with the Most High?"

Psalms 73:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 73:8 say?
Psalms 73:8 in the NASB reads: “They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak from on high.”
Where is Psalms 73:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 73:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, verse 8.
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 73:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 73:8 in?
Psalms 73:8 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 73:8?
Psalms 73:8 reads (NASB): “They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak from on high.” 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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