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Psalms 73:6

Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Psalms 73:6 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; Violence covereth them as a garment.

    ASV

  • For this reason pride is round them like a chain; they are clothed with violent behaviour as with a robe.

    BBE

  • Therefore pride encompasseth them as a neck-chain, violence covereth them [as] a garment;

    DBY

  • Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment.

    WEB

  • Therefore hath pride encircled them, Violence covereth them as a dress.

    YLT

  • Therefore pride compasses them about as a chain; violence covers them as a garment.

    ENG

  • Therefore pride encompasseth them as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.

5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

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