Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, `yea', contemneth Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the evil-doer is lifted up because of the purpose of his heart, and he whose mind is fixed on wealth is turned away from the Lord, saying evil against him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For the wicked boasteth of his soul's desire, and he blesseth the covetous; he contemneth Jehovah.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings, He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire of his soul, And a dishonest gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah.