Psalm 36:11
New International Version
May the foot of the proud not come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

New Living Translation
Don’t let the proud trample me or the wicked push me around.

English Standard Version
Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Berean Standard Bible
Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

King James Bible
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

New King James Version
Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

New American Standard Bible
May the foot of pride not come upon me, And may the hand of the wicked not drive me away.

NASB 1995
Let not the foot of pride come upon me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

NASB 1977
Let not the foot of pride come upon me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let not the foot of pride come upon me, And let not the hand of the ungodly drive me away.

Amplified Bible
Do not let the foot of the proud [person] overtake me, And do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not let the foot of the arrogant come near me or the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near me or the hand of the wicked one drive me away.

American Standard Version
Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Contemporary English Version
Don't let those proud and merciless people kick me around or chase me away.

English Revised Version
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do not let the feet of arrogant people step on me or the hands of wicked people push me away.

Good News Translation
Do not let proud people attack me or the wicked make me run away.

International Standard Version
Do not let the foot of the proud crush me; and do not let the hand of the wicked dissuade me.

Majority Standard Bible
Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

NET Bible
Do not let arrogant men overtake me, or let evil men make me homeless!

New Heart English Bible
Do not let the foot of pride come against me. Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

World English Bible
Don’t let the foot of pride come against me. Don’t let the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Do not let a foot of pride meet me, "" And do not let a hand of the wicked move me.

Young's Literal Translation
Let not a foot of pride meet me, And a hand of the wicked let not move me.

Smith's Literal Translation
The foot of pride shall not come to me, and the hand of the unjust shall not move me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let not the foot of pride come to me, and let not the hand of the sinner move me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May arrogant feet not approach me, and may the hand of the sinner not disturb me.

New American Bible
Do not let the foot of the proud overtake me, nor the hand of the wicked disturb me.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not let the foot of the arrogant tread on me, or the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Let not the violent foot come upon us and the hand of the wicked will not move us.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let not the foot of pride overtake me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Transgression of the Wicked
10Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart. 11Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. 12There the evildoers lie fallen, thrown down and unable to rise.…

Cross References
Proverbs 4:14-15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

Psalm 140:4
Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

Psalm 5:8
Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.

Psalm 27:11-12
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors. / Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Psalm 125:3
For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Psalm 140:11
May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.

Psalm 17:5
My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Psalm 119:133
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.

Proverbs 3:26
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

1 Peter 5:8-9
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

Ephesians 6:11-13
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.

foot

Psalm 10:2
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

Psalm 12:3-5
The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: …

Psalm 119:51,69,85,122
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law…

hand

Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Psalm 17:8-14
Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, …

Psalm 21:7,8
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved…

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Let not
This phrase is a plea for divine intervention and protection. In the Hebrew text, the verb form used here is a jussive, which expresses a strong wish or prayer. It reflects the psalmist's deep reliance on God to prevent any harm or injustice. The use of "let not" indicates a recognition of God's sovereignty and power to control circumstances and protect His faithful ones.

the foot of the proud
The "foot" symbolizes power, dominance, and the ability to trample or oppress. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the foot was often associated with conquest and subjugation. The "proud" refers to those who are arrogant and self-reliant, often in opposition to God's will. Biblically, pride is frequently condemned as it leads individuals away from humility and dependence on God. The psalmist seeks protection from those who, in their pride, might seek to harm or overpower him.

come against me
This phrase conveys the idea of an aggressive approach or attack. The Hebrew verb used here can imply both physical and metaphorical opposition. The psalmist is asking God to prevent any form of assault, whether it be through direct confrontation or subtle undermining. It highlights the vulnerability of the faithful and their need for God's safeguarding presence.

nor the hand of the wicked
The "hand" is a symbol of action, power, and influence. In biblical terms, the "wicked" are those who live in rebellion against God's laws and principles. They are often portrayed as deceitful, violent, and unjust. The psalmist's request to be spared from the "hand of the wicked" underscores a desire for protection from those who would use their power to harm or exploit.

drive me away
This phrase suggests forceful removal or displacement. In the context of ancient Israel, being driven away could mean exile, loss of home, or separation from the community and the presence of God. The psalmist's plea is for stability and security, to remain in the place of God's blessing and not be cast out by the schemes of the wicked. It reflects a deep yearning for God's sustaining grace and protection in the face of adversity.

(11) The foot of pride . . . the hand of the wicked.--The one tramples on the lowly; the other is full of violence.

Remove.--Better, expel, but we have no indication from where. Perhaps from the Temple.

Verse 11. - Let not the foot of pride come against me. The mention of "the foot of pride" is noted as a mark of Davidical authorship. "Every psalm of David which speaks of danger points to the pride of his enemies as the source" (Canon Cook). And let not the hand of the wicked remove me; or, drive me away (Revised Version), i.e. force me into exile, as Absalom's party succeeded for a time in doing (2 Samuel 15:13-30).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

the foot
רֶ֣גֶל (re·ḡel)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

of the proud
גַּאֲוָ֑ה (ga·’ă·wāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1346: Arrogance, majesty, ornament

come against me,
תְּ֭בוֹאֵנִי (tə·ḇō·w·’ê·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

nor the hand
וְיַד־ (wə·yaḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of the wicked
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

drive
תְּנִדֵֽנִי׃ (tə·ni·ḏê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5110: To nod, waver, to wander, flee, disappear, to console, deplore, taunt

me away.
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not


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