Psalms 64:6 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
They search out perverse things, `We perfected a searching search,` And the inward part of man, and the heart [are] deep.
English ASV
They search out iniquities; We have accomplished, say they, a diligent search: And the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep.
English Amplified
They think out acts of injustice and say, We have accomplished a well-devised thing! For the inward thought of each one [is unsearchable] and his heart is deep.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
They think out acts of injustice and say, We have accomplished a well-devised thing! For the inward thought of each one [is unsearchable] and his heart is deep.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
They devise injustice and say, “We have perfected a secret plan.” For the inner man and the heart are mysterious.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
They devise crimes and say, “We have perfected a secret plan.” The inner man and the heart are mysterious.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
They devise iniquities: We have it ready, the plan is diligently sought out. And each one's inward [thought] and heart is deep.
English EASY 2024
They think of wicked ideas to hurt people. They say, ‘That is a great idea!’ Nobody really understands what people think deep inside themselves.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
No one will discover our crime. We have the perfect plan!" Yes, people can be very tricky and hard to understand.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
They search out injustice, saying, "We have accomplished a diligent search." For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep!
English GNT (Good News Translation)
They make evil plans and say, “We have planned a perfect crime.” The human heart and mind are a mystery.
English God's Word - GW 1995
They search for the perfect crime and say, "We have perfected a foolproof scheme!" Human nature and the human heart are a mystery!
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
They devise crimes [and say,] "We have perfected a secret plan." The inner man and the heart are mysterious.
English KJV 1611
They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
English LSB
They searched out unrighteousness, saying, “We have completed a diligent search”; For the inward thought of a man and his heart are deep.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
They devise injustice, saying “We have perfected a secret plot.” For the inward thought and the heart of man are deep.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
They devise injustices, saying, "We are ready with a well-conceived plot"; For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
They resolve on their wicked plan; they conspire to set snares; they say: "Who will see us?"
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
They devise unjust schemes; they disguise a well-conceived plot. Man’s inner thoughts cannot be discovered.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
They make plans to do what is evil. They say, "We have thought up a perfect plan!" The hearts and minds of people are so clever!
English NIV
They plot injustice and say, "We have devised a perfect plan!" Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning.
English NKJ 1982
They devise iniquities: “We have perfected a shrewd scheme.” Both the inward thought and the heart of man are deep.
English NLT
As they plot their crimes, they say, "We have devised the perfect plan!" Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Who can search out our crimes? We have thought out a cunningly conceived plot." For the human heart and mind are deep.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
They search out opportunities to pervert justice as they plan the “perfect crime.” How unsearchable is their endless evil! They try desperately to hide the deep darkness of their hearts.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Who can search out our crimes? We have thought out a cunningly conceived plot.” For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep!
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
They keep a sharp lookout for opportunities of crime. They spend long hours with all their endless evil thoughts and plans.
English Tyndale 1537
They imagine wickedness, and keep it secret among themselves, every man in the deep of his heart.