Psalms 15:4 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Despised in his eyes [is] a rejected one, And those fearing Jehovah he doth honour. He hath sworn to suffer evil, and changeth not;
English ASV
In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not;
English Amplified
In whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he who honors those who fear the Lord (who revere and worship Him); who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
In whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he who honors those who fear the Lord (who revere and worship Him); who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
who despises the vile but honors those who fear the Lord, who does not revise a costly oath,
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
who despises the one rejected by the LORD but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his word whatever the cost,
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
In whose eyes the depraved person is contemned, and who honoureth them that fear Jehovah; who, if he have sworn to his own hurt, changeth it not;
English EASY 2024
He does not respect wicked people, but he does respect people who serve the Lord. When he promises to do something, he always does it.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
They hate those who fail to please God and honor those who respect the Lord. If they make a promise to their neighbor, they do what they promised.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English GNT (Good News Translation)
They despise those whom God rejects, but honor those who obey the Lord. They always do what they promise, no matter how much it may cost.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who fear the Lord. The one who makes a promise and does not break it, even though he is hurt by it.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
who despises the one rejected by the LORD, but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his word whatever the cost,
English KJV 1611
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
English LSB
In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear Yahweh; He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; he who swears against harm and does not change;
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Who disdains the wicked, but honors those who fear the LORD; Who keeps an oath despite the cost,
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
He hates sinful people. He honors those who have respect for the Lord. He keeps his promises even when it hurts.
English NIV
who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
English NKJ 1982
In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the Lord; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English NLT
Those who despise persistent sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD and keep their promises even when it hurts.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
in whose eyes the wicked are despised, but who honor those who fear the LORD; who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
They will despise evil and evil workers while commending the faithful ones who follow after the truth. They make firm commitments and follow through, even at great cost.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
speaks out against sin, criticizes those committing it, commends the faithful followers of the Lord, keeps a promise even if it ruins him,
English Tyndale 1537
He that sitteth not by the ungodly, but maketh much of them that fear the LORD: he that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth(dispointeth) him not.