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href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You would shame the plans of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD <i>is</i> his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shame the counsel of the poor, But the LORD <i>is</i> his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You would put to shame the plan of the poor, But the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You would put to shame the counsel of the afflicted, But the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />You would put to shame the counsel of the afflicted, But the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You would put to shame the counsel of the afflicted, But Yahweh is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You [evildoers] shamefully plan against the poor, But the LORD is his safe refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You sinners frustrate the plans of the afflicted, but the LORD is his refuge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You may spoil the plans of the poor, but the LORD protects them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They put the advice of oppressed people to shame because the LORD is their refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Evildoers frustrate the plans of the humble, but the LORD is their protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You would frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD is their refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You would frustrate the plans of the lowly, but the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You cause the counsel of the poor to stink, "" Because YHWH [is] his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The counsel of the poor ye cause to stink, Because Jehovah is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ye will shame the counsel of the poor, for Jehovah is his refuge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the Lord is in the just generation: you have confounded the counsel of the poor man, but the Lord is his hope. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 13:9>For the Lord is with the just generation. You have confounded the counsel of the needy because the Lord is his hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They would crush the hopes of the poor, but the poor have the LORD as their refuge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You would confound the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They have reproached the counsel of the poor, because he trusts on the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They shamed the counsel of the poor because LORD JEHOVAH is his trust.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ye would put to shame the counsel of the poor, But the LORD is his refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/14-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1196" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">The Fool Says There is No God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: ṯā·ḇî·šū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">You sinners frustrate</a> <a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: ‘ă·ṣaṯ- (N-fsc) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">the plans</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: ‘ā·nî (Adj-ms) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">of the oppressed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">yet</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4268.htm" title="4268: maḥ·sê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Refuge, shelter. Or machceh; from chacah; a shelter.">is their shelter.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-15.htm">Isaiah 3:15</a></span><br />Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Isaiah 32:7</a></span><br />The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33-34</a></span><br />Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a></span><br />We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25-26</a></span><br />He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-13.htm">1 John 3:13</a></span><br />So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-23</a></span><br />You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.</p><p class="hdg">Ye</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-2.htm">Psalm 3:2</a></b></br> Many <i>there be</i> which say of my soul, <i>There is</i> no help for him in God. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">Psalm 4:2</a></b></br> O ye sons of men, how long <i>will ye turn</i> my glory into shame? <i>how long</i> will ye love vanity, <i>and</i> seek after leasing? Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7,8</a></b></br> All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, <i>saying</i>, … </p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></b></br> The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></b></br> That by two immutable things, in which <i>it was</i> impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/11-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-23.htm">Confound</a> <a href="/psalms/13-2.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/ezra/4-5.htm">Frustrate</a> <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/job/26-3.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/exodus/16-24.htm">Stink</a> <a href="/psalms/3-5.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/13-2.htm">Thoughts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">Confound</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Frustrate</a> <a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/16-1.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/22-5.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/38-5.htm">Stink</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Thoughts</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">David describes a natural man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">He convinces the wicked by the light of their conscience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">He glories in the salvation of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed</b><br>This phrase highlights the actions of the wicked, who actively work against the vulnerable and marginalized. In biblical context, the "sinners" are those who live in rebellion against God's laws, often exploiting others for personal gain. The oppressed, frequently mentioned throughout Scripture, include widows, orphans, and foreigners, who were particularly vulnerable in ancient Israelite society. The frustration of their plans can be seen as a broader commentary on the injustice and corruption prevalent in societies that turn away from God's righteousness. This theme is echoed in other parts of the Bible, such as in the prophetic books where God condemns the mistreatment of the poor and calls for justice (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/10.htm">Isaiah 10:1-2</a>, <a href="/amos/5-11.htm">Amos 5:11-12</a>).<p><b>yet the LORD is their shelter</b><br>Despite the actions of the wicked, this phrase affirms God's protective and providential care for those who are oppressed. The term "shelter" conveys a sense of refuge and safety, suggesting that God is a reliable protector against the injustices of the world. This assurance is a recurring theme in the Psalms, where God is often depicted as a fortress or stronghold (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>, <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). Theologically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He promises to be their defender. This also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's justice and mercy, offering spiritual refuge and salvation to all who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sinners.htm">The Sinners</a></b><br>These are individuals who act wickedly and oppose God's ways. In the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">Psalm 14</a>, they are those who deny God and act corruptly.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oppressed.htm">The Oppressed</a></b><br>This refers to those who are marginalized, afflicted, or suffering under the weight of injustice. They are often depicted as righteous individuals who trust in God despite their circumstances.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and protection over His people. He is portrayed as a refuge and shelter for the oppressed.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist (David)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, who often wrote about themes of justice, righteousness, and God's protection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_israel.htm">The Context of Israel</a></b><br>The historical and cultural backdrop of Israel, where themes of justice, oppression, and divine protection were prevalent.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_for_the_oppressed.htm">God's Protection for the Oppressed</a></b><br>Despite the schemes of the wicked, God remains a steadfast refuge for those who are oppressed. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is aware of their struggles and provides shelter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_wicked_plans.htm">The Futility of Wicked Plans</a></b><br>The plans of the wicked are ultimately frustrated by God. This serves as a reminder that human schemes against God's people will not prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to trust in God's justice and timing. While oppression may seem overwhelming, God's justice will ultimately prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_righteous_living.htm">Call to Righteous Living</a></b><br>Christians are called to live righteously and advocate for the oppressed, reflecting God's heart for justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>In times of personal trial or societal injustice, believers can take solace in God's promise to be their shelter and advocate.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_25_6_align_with_israel's_exclusivity.htm">How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel's exclusivity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'i_shall_not_die'_deny_mortality.htm">(Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_20_7_vs._god's_battle_commands.htm">Psalm 20:7 - Does this portrayal of military reliance contradict biblical accounts where God commands battle preparations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Counsel.</span>--This confidence, this piety, this appeal addressed to the supreme Protector, is in this verse called the "counsel," the "plan" of the sufferer, and the poet asks, "Would ye then make the sufferer blush for such a thought?" "No, for Jehovah is his refuge." The Authorised Version has here missed the sense by rendering in the past tense.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his Refuge.</span> The sense is obscure. Some translate, "Ye may shame the counsel of the poor (<span class="accented">i.e</span>. put it to shame, baffle it); <span class="accented">but in vain</span>; for the poor have a sure Refuge," and the ultimate triumph will belong to them. Others, "Ye pour contempt on the poor man's counsel," or "resolve," because "the Lord is his Refuge;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> ye contemn it, and deride it, just because it rests wholly on a belief in God, which you regard as folly (see ver. 1). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/14-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You [sinners] frustrate</span><br /><span class="heb">תָבִ֑ישׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·ḇî·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the plans</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצַת־</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣaṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6098.htm">Strong's 6098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Advice, plan, prudence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the oppressed,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָנִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">yet</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is their shelter.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְסֵֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·sê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4268.htm">Strong's 4268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Refuge, shelter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/14-6.htm">Psalm 14:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/14-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 14:6 You frustrate the plan of the poor (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/14-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 14:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 14:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 14:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 14:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>