Psalm 53:5

Psalm 53:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5But there they are, overwhelmed with dread,

where there was nothing to dread.

God scattered the bones of those who attacked you;

you put them to shame, for God despised them.

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For God scattered the bones of 53:5 Or possibly thosehim who encamped against you;

You put them to shame, because God had rejected them.

5There they were in great fear where no fear had been;

For God scattered the bones of him who encamped against you;

You put them to shame, because God had rejected them.

5There they were, in great terror and dread, where there had been no terror or dread;

For God scattered the bones of him who besieged you;

You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them.

5There they are, overwhelmed with dread,

where there was nothing to fear.

For God has scattered the bones

of those who besieged you.

You put them to shame,

for God has despised them.

5Just look at them! They are filled with terror

even when there is nothing to be afraid of!

People of Israel, God scattered the bones of those who attacked you.

You put them to shame, because God hated them.