Psalms 26:10

10 in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

Psalms 26:10 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
English Standard Version (ESV)
10 in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes.
New Living Translation (NLT)
10 Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes.
The Message Bible (MSG)
10 Men with bags of dirty tricks, women with purses stuffed with bribe-money.
American Standard Version (ASV)
10 In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
10 Evil schemes are in their hands. Their right hands are full of bribes.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
10 in whose hands are evil schemes, and whose right hands are filled with bribes.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
10 Their hands are always planning to do evil. Their right hands are full of money that bought them off.

Psalms 26:10 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 26:10

In whose hands [is] mischief
Every abominable wickedness; as idolatry, adultery, murder the word signifies and is sometimes used for mischief conceived in the mind, artificially devised and contrived there; here mischief committed, the hand being the instrument of action, and intends whatever is prejudicial to the person, character, and properties of men;

and their right hand is full of bribes;
whereby the eyes of judges are blinded, the words of the righteous perverted, men's persons respected, and judgment wrested, ( Deuteronomy 16:19 ) .

Psalms 26:10 In-Context

8 LORD, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.
9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
10 in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
11 I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
12 My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 21:11
  • 2. S Job 36:18; S Isaiah 1:23; S Ezekiel 22:12; 1 Samuel 8:3
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