Psalm 16:4

Psalm 16:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more.

I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods

or take up their names on my lips.

4 16:4 Lit Their pains, they who acquiredThe pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied;

I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,

Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

4The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied;

I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood,

Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

4The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry];

I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,

Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

4Sorrows will multiply

to those who chase other gods.

I will not pour out their libations of blood,

or speak their names with my lips.

4Those who run after other gods

will suffer more and more.

I will not pour out offerings of blood to those gods.

My lips will not speak their names.