Psalms 106:20
What does Psalms 106:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 106:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thus they changed their glory For the likeness of an ox that eateth grass.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thus they changed their glory For the likeness of an ox that eateth grass.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And their glory was changed into the image of an ox, whose food is grass.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And change their Honour Into the form of an ox eating herbs.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He sent his word, and healed them: and delivered them from their destructions.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:17
For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
- Jeremiah 2:11
Hath a nation changed its gods, which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
- Exodus 20:4
Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
- Isaiah 40:18
To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
- Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
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