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The Song of the Slandered

Psalms 109:7

In 11 translations

BSB
When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin.
KJV
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.be condemned: Heb. go out guilty, or, wicked
WEB
When he is judged, let him come out guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.
ASV
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
LSV
In his being judged, he goes forth wicked, || And his prayer is for sin.
YLT
In his being judged, he goeth forth wicked, And his prayer is for sin.
DBY
When he shall be judged, let him go out guilty, and let his prayer become sin;
DRC108:7
When he is judged, may he go out condemned; and may his prayer be turned to sin.
GNV
Whe he shalbe iudged, let him be condemned, and let his praier be turned into sinne.
JPS
When he is judged, let him go forth condemned; and let his prayer be turned into sin.
LXXE108:7
When he is judged, let him go forth condemned: and let his prayer become sin.

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Original-language editions

WLC
בְּ֭הִשָּׁ֣פְטוֹ יֵצֵ֣א רָשָׁ֑ע וּ֝תְפִלָּת֗וֹ תִּהְיֶ֥ה לַֽחֲטָאָֽה׃
LXX-Br108:7
Ἐν τῷ κρίνεσθαι αὐτὸν, ἐξέλθοι καταδεδικασμένος, καὶ ἡ προσευχὴ αὐτοῦ γενέσθω εἰς ἁμαρτίαν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Proverbs 28:9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
  • Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!
  • Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
  • Galatians 3:10All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
  • Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
  • Matthew 23:13Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.
  • 2 Samuel 15:7–8After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD…
  • Isaiah 66:3Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is…
  • Isaiah 1:15When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).

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  • 108:7 in some Bibles
  • 109:7 in most Bibles

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