Psalms 7:14
Psalms 7:14 in Multiple Translations
Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood.
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; Yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
That man is a worker of evil; the seed of wrongdoing has given birth to deceit.
See how the wicked conceive evil! They are pregnant with trouble. They give birth to dishonesty.
Beholde, hee shall trauaile with wickednes: for he hath conceiued mischiefe, but he shall bring foorth a lye.
Lo, he travaileth [with] iniquity, And he hath conceived perverseness, And hath brought forth falsehood.
Behold, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought out falsehood.
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
And in it he hath prepared the instruments of death, he hath made ready his arrows for them that burn.
Wicked people tell lies, and they think that they surely will be able to do [MET] the evil things that they are planning to do just as surely as a pregnant woman knows that she is going to give birth to a child [MET].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 7:14
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Psalms 7:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ֭/ל/וֹ
הֵכִ֣ין
כְּלֵי
מָ֑וֶת
חִ֝צָּ֗י/ו
לְֽ/דֹלְקִ֥ים
יִפְעָֽל
וְ֭/ל/וֹ
Conj | Prep | Suff
הֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
כְּלֵי
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
מָ֑וֶת
mâveth
H4194
death
N-ms
חִ֝צָּ֗י/ו
chêts
H2671
arrow
N-mp | Suff
לְֽ/דֹלְקִ֥ים
dâlaq
H1814
to burn/pursue
Prep | V-Qal
יִפְעָֽל
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 7:14
וְ֭/ל/וֹ
""
Conj | Prep | Suff
הֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
כְּלֵי
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
מָ֑וֶת
mâveth
H4194
"death"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
חִ֝צָּ֗י/ו
chêts
H2671
"arrow"
N-mp | Suff
An arrow is a sharp object shot from a bow, used for hunting or battle, like those used by archers in the book of Judges. It can also symbolize God's powerful judgment.
Definition: arrow
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] archer, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, wound. See also: Genesis 49:23; Psalms 91:5; Psalms 7:14.
לְֽ/דֹלְקִ֥ים
dâlaq
H1814
"to burn/pursue"
Prep | V-Qal
To burn or pursue means to flame or chase after something. This word is used in the Bible to describe burning fires or hot pursuit. It can also mean to kindle or inflame something, and is often translated as burning or chase.
Definition: 1) to burn, hotly pursue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to burn 1a2) to hotly pursue 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to kindle 1b2) to inflame Aramaic equivalent: de.laq (דְּלַק "to burn" H1815)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: burning, chase, inflame, kindle, persecute(-or), pursue hotly. See also: Genesis 31:36; Proverbs 26:23; Psalms 7:14.
יִפְעָֽל
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 7:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 7:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 7:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 7:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 7:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 7:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
- Sermons on Psalms 7:14
Context — I Take Refuge in You
12If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow.
13He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire.
14Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood.
15He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. 16His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 15:35 | They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.” |
| 2 | James 1:15 | Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. |
| 3 | Isaiah 33:11 | You conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. |
| 4 | Isaiah 59:4–5 | No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. They hatch the eggs of vipers and weave a spider’s web. Whoever eats their eggs will die; crack one open, and a viper is hatched. |
| 5 | Job 15:20 | A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. |
Psalms 7:14 Summary
Psalms 7:14 teaches us that people who choose to live wickedly will ultimately produce evil and lies, which will lead to their own trouble and downfall. This is similar to the idea of sowing and reaping, where our actions have consequences, as mentioned in Galatians 6:7-8. As followers of God, we should strive to live righteous lives, seeking truth and honesty, and avoiding the influence of evil, as encouraged in Psalms 1:1-6 and Proverbs 10:9. By doing so, we can walk in the light of God's love and avoid the pitfalls of wickedness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the wicked man to 'travail with evil' in Psalms 7:14?
This phrase suggests that the wicked man is deeply invested in and struggles to produce evil, much like a woman in labor, as seen in Isaiah 13:8 and John 16:21, where the pain of childbirth is used to illustrate intense struggle or sorrow.
How does the wicked man 'conceive trouble and birth falsehood'?
The wicked man's actions and intentions are rooted in evil, leading him to create and spread lies, as warned against in Proverbs 12:22 and Ephesians 4:25, where honesty and truthfulness are encouraged as virtues.
Is this verse saying that all wicked people will always produce evil and lies?
While Psalms 7:14 describes the general tendency of the wicked, it's also important to remember that individuals can repent and change, as seen in Luke 15:11-32, where the prodigal son returns to his father, illustrating the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.
How does this verse relate to the idea of sowing and reaping, as mentioned in Galatians 6:7-8?
The concept of sowing and reaping is closely tied to Psalms 7:14, as the wicked man's actions (sowing evil) will ultimately lead to his own trouble and downfall (reaping the consequences), emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life, as encouraged in Psalms 1:1-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be 'conceiving trouble' or 'birthing falsehood' in my own life, and how can I repent and seek forgiveness?
- How can I, as a follower of God, avoid being influenced by the wicked and instead walk in the light of truth and righteousness, as encouraged in Psalms 119:105 and 1 John 1:7?
- In what ways do I see the wicked 'travailing with evil' in the world around me, and how can I pray for and minister to those who are caught up in evil, as exhorted in Matthew 5:44 and 1 Timothy 2:1-4?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure that my own heart and actions are rooted in truth and righteousness, rather than evil and lies, as encouraged in Philippians 4:8-9 and Colossians 3:1-17?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 7:14
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity,.... Is full of it, and big with it, as a woman with child, and eagerly desires to bring it forth, and is in pain till he commits it; and hath conceived mischief;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 7:14
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. He traveleth ... and hath conceived mischief ... falsehood.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
He, i.e. the wicked, as is undeniably manifest from the matter and context. Conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood: this metaphor noteth his deep design, and continued course, and vigorous endeavours for the doing of mischief, and his restlessness and pain till he have accomplished it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
Psalms 7:14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.Ver. 14. Behold, he travaileth with iniquity] Heb. he shall travail, or he continually travaileth; he taketh as great pains to go to hell as a travailing woman doth to be delivered. And hath conceived mischief] See Job 15:35, And brought forth falsehood] Or, a lie, that is, a disappointment. See Isaiah 26:18. The Jews have a proverb, Quicquid genuit mendacium, dispellit maledictio (R. Solomon).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
(14) Behold, he travaileth.—The poet’s thought recurs to the calumniator, whose sin has deserved all this Divine wrath, and he sees the truth that God’s judgments are not arbitrary, but follow naturally on sin as its consequence. The verb “travaileth” gives the general figure, which is elaborated in the two clauses which describe the stages of conception and pregnancy. (For the image, comp. Job 15:35.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
Verse 14. He travaileth with iniquity] All these terms show the pitch of envy, wrath, and malevolence, to which Saul had carried his opposition against David. He conceived mischief; he travailed with iniquity; he brought forth falsehood-all his expectations were blasted.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 7:14
14–16. The punishment of the wicked described from another point of view as the natural result of his own actions. He falls into the snare which he laid for others.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 7:14
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity - The wicked man does. The allusion here is to the pains and throes of child-birth; and the idea is, that the wicked man labors or struggles, even with great pain,
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 7:14
14-17. He travaileth—Literally, he shall bring forth with pain. The dark hearted Cush of the title now re-appears. He brings forth in his conduct, with agony, what he had already conceived in his heart.
Sermons on Psalms 7:14
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Giving Birth to a Monster by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delivers a powerful sermon based on Psalms 7:10-17, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of persecution. The p |
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(Genesis) Genesis 4:6-7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Cain and Abel from the book of Genesis. He explains that Cain became angry and jealous when God accepted Abel's sacrifice but n |
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Law of Sin and Death by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the issue of watching movies and videos in the privacy of one's home. He argues that while there may be logical explanations for why certain p |
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And Not Be Burned? by Erlo Stegen | This sermon delves into the analogy of sin being likened to a fire that, if hidden within, will not only burn but ultimately lead to death. It emphasizes the danger of concealing s |
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Discerning Between Temptation and Sin by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the distinction between temptation and sin, using the analogy of conception to explain how yielding to temptation leads to sin. It also delves into the impor |
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The Church: A Three Storey Building by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repeating key messages in the church, especially for new members and growing children. It encourages elders to prioritize repeating foundat |
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Sin When It Is Finished by Peter Orasuk | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of sin and its consequences. He emphasizes that sin, when fully developed, leads to death. However, he also presents the good new |