New International Version but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. New Living Translation But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase their memory from the earth. English Standard Version The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. Berean Standard Bible But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. Berean Literal Bible The face of YHWH is against those doing evil, to cut off from the earth their memory. King James Bible The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. New King James Version The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. New American Standard Bible The face of the LORD is against evildoers, To eliminate the memory of them from the earth. NASB 1995 The face of the LORD is against evildoers, To cut off the memory of them from the earth. NASB 1977 The face of the LORD is against evildoers, To cut off the memory of them from the earth. Legacy Standard Bible The face of Yahweh is against evildoers, To cut off the memory of them from the earth. Amplified Bible The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, To cut off the memory of them from the earth. Berean Annotated Bible But the face of the LORD {YHWH} is against those who do evil <1Pe 3:10–12>, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. Christian Standard Bible The face of the LORD is set against those who do what is evil, to remove all memory of them from the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible The face of the LORD is set against those who do what is evil, to erase all memory of them from the earth. American Standard Version The face of Jehovah is against them that do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Contemporary English Version But God despises evil people, and he will wipe them all from the earth, till they are forgotten. English Revised Version The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD confronts those who do evil in order to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. Good News Translation but he opposes those who do evil, so that when they die, they are soon forgotten. International Standard Version The face of the LORD is set against those who do evil, and he will remove people's recollection of them from the earth. NET Bible But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth. New Heart English Bible The LORD's face is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. Webster's Bible Translation The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. World English Bible Yahweh’s face is against those who do evil, to cut off their memory from the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version(The face of YHWH [is] on doers of evil, "" To cut off their memorial from earth.) Berean Literal Bible The face of YHWH is against those doing evil, to cut off from the earth their memory. Young's Literal Translation (The face of Jehovah is on doers of evil, To cut off from earth their memorial.) Smith's Literal Translation The face of Jehovah against those doing evil, to cut off their remembrance from the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the countenance of the Lord is against them that do evil things: to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD’s face is against evildoers to wipe out their memory from the earth. New Revised Standard Version The face of the LORD is against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The face of LORD JEHOVAH is against the evil, to blot out their remembrance from the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to destroy their memorial from the earth. The righteous cried, and the Lord hearkened to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Taste and See that the LORD is Good…15The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. 16But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. 17The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.… Cross References But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Leviticus 20:3 And I will set My face against that man and cut him off from his people, because by giving his offspring to Molech, he has defiled My sanctuary and profaned My holy name. Psalm 5:5 The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity. to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. Psalm 109:15 May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth. Exodus 17:14 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua, because I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” Deuteronomy 25:19 When the LORD your God gives you rest from the enemies around you in the land that He is giving you to possess as an inheritance, you are to blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget! Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. Jeremiah 44:11 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I will set My face to bring disaster and to cut off all Judah. Amos 9:4 Though they are driven by their enemies into captivity, there I will command the sword to slay them. I will fix My eyes upon them for harm and not for good.” Job 27:8-9 For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? / Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Ezekiel 14:8 I will set My face against that man and make him a sign and a proverb; I will cut him off from among My people. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Treasury of Scripture The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. face Leviticus 17:10 And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you. Jeremiah 44:11 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah. to cut Psalm 10:16 The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land. Job 18:17 His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street. Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Jump to Previous Cut Doers Earth Evil Evildoers Face Memorial Memory RemembranceJump to Next Cut Doers Earth Evil Evildoers Face Memorial Memory RemembrancePsalm 34 1. David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience8. They are blessed who trust in God 11. He exhorts to the fear of God 15. The privileges of the righteous But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, God’s presence brings judgment upon those who persist in rebellion against Him. Under the covenant, Israel’s disobedience brought divine discipline rather than blessing, revealing God’s holiness and justice. He sees human conduct fully and does not overlook evil. 1Pe 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous… to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. Persistent wickedness ends in judgment and loss of lasting legacy. In a culture where a name and descendants preserved one’s remembrance, being cut off from memory represented complete ruin. The wicked may prosper briefly, but their rebellion will not endure before God. Psa 109:15 May their sins always remain before the LORD,… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 34, who wrote this psalm after pretending to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away. 2. The LORD Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is actively involved in the lives of His people. 3. Evildoers Those who commit acts contrary to God's will and righteousness. 4. The Earth The physical realm where human history unfolds and where God's justice is executed. 5. Abimelech The Philistine king before whom David feigned madness, leading to his escape. Teaching Points God's JusticeThe verse underscores God's active opposition to evil. His justice is not passive; He actively works against those who do evil. The Consequence of Sin Sin leads to separation from God and ultimately to being forgotten. This serves as a warning to turn away from evil and seek righteousness. The Importance of Righteous Living Living righteously aligns us with God's favor and protection, contrasting with the fate of evildoers. God's Sovereignty God has the ultimate authority to judge and erase the memory of those who oppose Him, reminding us of His sovereign power over life and history. Call to Repentance This verse serves as a call to repentance, urging individuals to turn from evil and seek God's mercy and forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 34:16?2. How does Psalm 34:16 emphasize God's justice against evildoers? 3. What actions might cause God to "turn His face" from someone? 4. How can believers ensure they are not among those God opposes? 5. Which New Testament passages echo the themes of Psalm 34:16? 6. How should Psalm 34:16 influence our daily choices and behavior? 7. How does Psalm 34:16 align with the concept of a loving and forgiving God? 8. Why does Psalm 34:16 emphasize God's opposition to evildoers? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 34:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 34? (16) To cut off.--Notice the fear, so intense and recurring to the Semitic mind, of the extinction of race. (Comp. Psalm 21:10; Job 18:17, &c) This verse, according to the sense, should certainly change places with Psalm 34:15. This would disarrange the acrostic, bringing pe before ayin; but, as in Lamentations 2, 3, 4 the same sequence of letters occurs, we are led to the conclusion that the order of the alphabet was not definitely or invariably fixed in respect of these two letters, a license intelligible enough when we remember that tsadde, which follows pe, was often interchanged with ayin, which precedes it. Verse 16. - The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Conversely, God turns away his face from the wicked, and punishes them by causing their very memory to perish from among men (comp. Job 18:17; Psalm 109:13; Proverbs 10:7). The natural wish for continuance, which causes men to build themselves monuments, and erect other great works, and delight in offspring, and seek to establish their families, and create entails, and have their portraits taken, and "call the lands after their own names" (Psalm 49:11), was especially strong in the Hebrew race, and made the threat that their remembrance should be cut off peculiarly terrible to them. Psalm 34:16 paints a sobering but hope-filled picture: while the righteous enjoy God’s attentive favor, the unrepentant wicked face His personal, active opposition, culminating in complete removal and forgotten legacy. The verse urges us to flee from evil, trust in the Lord’s righteousness, and rest in His promise that evil will not prevail upon the earth.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [But] the faceפְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is against בְּעֹ֣שֵׂי (bə·‘ō·śê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make those who do evil, רָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil to sever לְהַכְרִ֖ית (lə·haḵ·rîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant their memory זִכְרָֽם׃ (ziḵ·rām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2143: A memento, recollection, commemoration from the earth. מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Psalm 34:16 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 34:16 Bible Gateway Psalm 34:16 Bible.com Psalm 34:16 NIV |
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