Other translations
New Catholic Bible
For he lies in wait for an opportunity to turn good into evil, and to characterize praiseworthy deeds as blameworthy.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
for they lie in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions they attach blame.
Good News Translation®
He will make good appear evil and find fault with the noblest actions.
Wycliffe Bible
For he turneth goods [or good things] into evils, and setteth treasons, and putteth a wem, (or a spot, or a blemish) on chosen men.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
for he lies in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions he will attach blame.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
for they lie in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions they attach blame.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
for they lie in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions they attach blame.
Common English Bible © 2011
They set up ambushes and turn good into bad; they place blame on praiseworthy actions.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
For they lie in wait to turn good into evil, and to praiseworthy deeds they attach blame.
Revised Standard Version
for he lies in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions he will attach blame.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
for they lie in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions they attach blame.