Verse Comparison: Psalms 52:7
American Standard Version
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Amplified® Bible
See, this is the man who made not God his strength (his stronghold and high tower) but trusted in {and} confidently relied on the abundance of his riches, seeking refuge {and} security for himself through his wickedness.
Contemporary English Version
"Just look at them now! Instead of trusting God, they trusted their wealth and their cruelty."
Darby English Version
Behold the man that made not God his strength, but put confidence in the abundance of his riches, [and] strengthened himself in his avarice.
Good News Bible
"Look, here is someone who did not depend on God for safety, but trusted instead in great wealth and looked for security in being wicked."
King James Version
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches {And} was strong in his {evil} desire."
New International Version
"Here now is the man
who did not make God his stronghold
but trusted in his great wealth
and grew strong by destroying others!"
New King James Version
“Here is the man who did not make God his strength,
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
And strengthened himself in his wickedness.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And felt strong in his evil desire."
Revised Standard Version
"See the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and sought refuge in his wealth!"
Young's Literal Translation
`Lo, the man who maketh not God his strong place, And trusteth in the abundance of his riches, He is strong in his mischiefs.'
