Psalms 73:8-9
Psalms 73:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.
Psalms 73:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others. They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth.
Psalms 73:6-10 The Message (MSG)
Pretentious with arrogance, they wear the latest fashions in violence, Pampered and overfed, decked out in silk bows of silliness. They jeer, using words to kill; they bully their way with words. They’re full of hot air, loudmouths disturbing the peace. People actually listen to them—can you believe it? Like thirsty puppies, they lap up their words.
Psalms 73:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: They speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walketh through the earth.
Psalms 73:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak from on high. They have set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue parades through the earth.
Psalms 73:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
They make fun of others and speak evil; proudly they speak of hurting others. They brag to the sky. They say that they own the earth.
Psalms 73:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression: They speak loftily. They have set their mouth in the heavens, And their tongue walketh through the earth.
Psalms 73:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth.
Psalms 73:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak loftily [with malice]. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue swaggers through the earth. [Rev 13:6]
Psalms 73:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
They’re such snobs—looking down their noses. They even scoff at God! They are nothing but bullies threatening God’s people. They are loudmouths with no fear of God, pretending to know it all— windbags full of hot air, impressing only themselves.