Psalm 62:4 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For thy mercy is better than lives: thee my lips shall praise.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: They delight in lies: They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

They only consult to cast him down from his height [to dishonor him]; they delight in lies. They bless with their mouths, but they curse inwardly. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

American Standard Version (1901)

They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.

Common English Bible

The only desire of this people is to bring others down low; they delight in deception. With their mouths they bless, but inside they are cursing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For your mercy is better than life itself. It is you my lips will praise.