Psalms 16:4 - Compare All Versions

Jaga

Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names.

Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: Their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take up their names into my lips.

The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied; I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

But those who turn to idols will have much pain. I will not offer blood to those idols or even speak their names.

Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another god: Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take their names upon my lips.

Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.

Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.

The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry]; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods.

Yet there are those who yield to their weakness, and they will have troubles unending. I never gather with such ones, nor give them honor in any way.

The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.