Psalms 50:16-17
Psalms 50:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? Seeing thou hatest instruction, And castest my words behind thee.
Psalms 50:16-21 The Message (MSG)
Next, God calls up the wicked: “What are you up to, quoting my laws, talking like we are good friends? You never answer the door when I call; you treat my words like garbage. If you find a thief, you make him your buddy; adulterers are your friends of choice. Your mouth drools filth; lying is a serious art form with you. You stab your own brother in the back, rip off your little sister. I kept a quiet patience while you did these things; you thought I went along with your game. I’m calling you on the carpet, now, laying your wickedness out in plain sight.
Psalms 50:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But to the wicked God says, “What right have you to tell of My statutes And to take My covenant in your mouth? For you hate discipline, And you cast My words behind you.
Psalms 50:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
But God says to the wicked, “Why do you talk about my laws? Why do you mention my agreement? You hate my teachings and turn your back on what I say.
Psalms 50:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, And that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth, Seeing that thou hatest instruction, And castest my words behind thee?
Psalms 50:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
But to the wicked person, God says: “What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips? You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you.
Psalms 50:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to declare My statutes, Or take My covenant in your mouth, Seeing you hate instruction And cast My words behind you?
Psalms 50:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to recite My statutes Or to take My covenant on your lips? “For you hate instruction and discipline And cast My words behind you [discarding them].
Psalms 50:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
But God says to the wicked: “Why bother reciting my decrees and pretending to obey my covenant? For you refuse my discipline and treat my words like trash.
Psalms 50:16-17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
And now I speak to the wicked. Listen to what I have to say to you! What right do you have to presume to speak for me and claim my covenant promises as yours? For you have hated my instruction and disregarded my words, throwing them away as worthless!