Psalms 5:4

4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

Psalms 5:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
ESV
4 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you.
NLT
4 O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.
MSG
4 You don't socialize with Wicked, or invite Evil over as your houseguest.
CSB
4 For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil cannot lodge with You.

Psalms 5:4 In-Context

2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;
6 you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 1:5; Psalms 11:5; Psalms 92:15; Psalms 104:35; Proverbs 2:22
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