Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version in my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.” New Living Translation In my anxiety I cried out to you, “These people are all liars!” English Standard Version I said in my alarm, “All mankind are liars.” Berean Standard Bible In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!” King James Bible I said in my haste, All men are liars. New King James Version I said in my haste, “All men are liars.” New American Standard Bible I said in my alarm, “All people are liars.” NASB 1995 I said in my alarm, “All men are liars.” NASB 1977 I said in my alarm, “All men are liars.” Legacy Standard Bible I said in my alarm, “All men are liars.” Amplified Bible I said in my alarm, “All men are liars.” Christian Standard Bible In my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.” Holman Christian Standard Bible In my alarm I said,” Everyone is a liar.” American Standard Version I said in my haste, All men are liars. Contemporary English Version though in my confusion I said, "I can't trust anyone!" English Revised Version I said in my haste, All men are a lie. GOD'S WORD® Translation I also said when I was panic-stricken, "Everyone is undependable." Good News Translation even when I was afraid and said, "No one can be trusted." International Standard Version and speak hastily, "All people are liars!" Majority Standard Bible In my alarm I said, ?All men are liars!? NET Bible I rashly declared, "All men are liars." New Heart English Bible I said in my haste, "All men are liars." Webster's Bible Translation I said in my haste, All men are liars. World English Bible I said in my haste, “All people are liars.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI said in my haste, “Every man [is] a liar.” Young's Literal Translation I said in my haste, 'Every man is a liar.' Smith's Literal Translation I said in my alarm, Every man a lie. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI said in my excess: Every man is a liar. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I said in my alarm, “All men are liars!” New Revised Standard Version I said in my consternation, “Everyone is a liar.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI said in my stupidity, All men are liars. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have said in my agitation, "Every man is false!" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I said in my haste: 'All men are liars.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I said in mine amazement, Every man is a liar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Has Heard My Voice…10I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” 11In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!” 12How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?… Cross References Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.” Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. 1 John 1:10 If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Proverbs 30:5-6 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. / Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar. Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Psalm 146:3-4 Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. / When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish. Micah 7:5-6 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. Treasury of Scripture I said in my haste, All men are liars. in my Psalm 31:22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. 1 Samuel 27:1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. all 2 Kings 4:16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid. Jeremiah 9:4,5 Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders… Romans 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. Jump to Previous Alarm Consternation Dismay False. Fear Haste Hope Liars VainJump to Next Alarm Consternation Dismay False. Fear Haste Hope Liars VainPsalm 116 1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance12. He studies to be thankful In my alarm I said, This phrase reflects a moment of intense emotional distress or fear. The psalmist is expressing a spontaneous reaction to a troubling situation. In the context of the Psalms, such expressions of alarm are common, as the psalmists often cry out to God in times of trouble. This reflects the human tendency to react impulsively when overwhelmed. The Hebrew word for "alarm" can also imply a sense of panic or haste, indicating the depth of the psalmist's emotional state. This phrase can be connected to other biblical instances where individuals express sudden fear or distress, such as Elijah's flight from Jezebel (1 Kings 19:3). “All men are liars!” Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 116, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses personal experiences of distress and deliverance. 2. Men Refers to humanity in general, highlighting the fallibility and deceitfulness inherent in human nature. 3. Alarm The state of distress or panic that the psalmist experiences, leading to his declaration about the nature of men. Teaching Points Human FallibilityRecognize that human beings are inherently fallible and prone to deceit. This understanding should lead us to place our ultimate trust in God rather than in man. God's Truthfulness In contrast to human deceit, God is always truthful and reliable. We should seek His guidance and wisdom in all situations. Emotional Honesty The psalmist's candid expression of his feelings in a moment of distress teaches us the importance of being honest with God about our emotions and struggles. Trust in God's Deliverance Despite the psalmist's initial alarm, the broader context of Psalm 116 shows his trust in God's deliverance. We should remember God's past faithfulness in our times of trouble. Discernment in Relationships While acknowledging human fallibility, we should exercise discernment and seek relationships built on integrity and truth, reflecting God's character.Verse 11. - I said in my haste, All men are liars. The connection of the thoughts is not apparent, unless God's faithfulness (vers. 5-8) suggests man's unfaithfulness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In my alarmבְחָפְזִ֑י (ḇə·ḥā·p̄ə·zî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 2648: To start up suddenly, to hasten away, to fear I אֲ֭נִי (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I said, אָמַ֣רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “All כָּֽל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every men הָאָדָ֥ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being [are] liars!” כֹּזֵֽב׃ (kō·zêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3576: To lie, be a liar Links Psalm 116:11 NIVPsalm 116:11 NLT Psalm 116:11 ESV Psalm 116:11 NASB Psalm 116:11 KJV Psalm 116:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 116:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 116:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 116:11 French Bible Psalm 116:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 116:11 I said in my haste All men (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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