Psalms 53:5

KJV

There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.

— Psalms 53:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 53 connects to 10 cross-references. A wisdom psalm of David nearly identical to Psalm 14, declaring universal corruption and God's search for anyone who understands or seeks him. It is distinguished mainly by using Elohim rather than YHWH and varying the description of divine judgment.

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Other Translations

ASV

There were they in great fear, where no fear was; For God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: Thou hast put them to shame, because God hath rejected them.

YLT

There they feared a fear--there was no fear, For God hath scattered the bones of him Who is encamping against thee, Thou hast put to shame, For God hath despised them.

BBE

They were in great fear, where there was no cause for fear: for the bones of those who make war on you have been broken by God; you have put them to shame, because God has no desire for them.

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