Psalm 31:6 “I hate those who cling to worthless idols, but in the LORD I trust.”

Psalm 31:6

I hate those who cling to worthless idols, but in the LORD I trust.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.

World English Bible

I hate those who regard lying vanities, but I trust in the LORD.

American Standard Version

I hate them that regard lying vanities; But I trust in Jehovah.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue hated them that giue them selues to deceitfull vanities: for I trust in the Lord.

Darby Translation

I have hated them that observe lying vanities; and as for me, I have confided in Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation

I have hated the observers of lying vanities, And I toward Jehovah have been confident.

Bible in Basic English

I am full of hate for those who go after false gods; but my hope is in the Lord.

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Cross references

“hated”

Psalm 26:5 Psalm 139:2

Psalm 26:5 · BSB

I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.

Psalm 139:2 · BSB

You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.

“lying”

Psalm 24:4 Jeremiah 10:8 Jeremiah 10:15 1 Corinthians 8:4 1 Corinthians 10:20 Psalm 96:7–9

Psalm 24:4 · BSB

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

Jeremiah 10:8 · BSB

But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!

Jeremiah 10:15 · BSB

They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish.

1 Corinthians 8:4 · BSB

So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.

1 Corinthians 10:20 · BSB

No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.

Psalm 96:7–9 · BSB

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Also

Jonah 2:8

Jonah 2:8 · BSB

Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.

7I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.

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