Psalms 106:5

What does Psalms 106:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 106:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So that I may see the well-being of the people of your selection, and have a part in the joy of your nation, and take pride in your heritage.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

To look on the good of Thy chosen ones, To rejoice in the joy of Thy nation, To boast myself with Thine inheritance.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

They were hungry and thirsty: their soul fainted in them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the joy of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

Context

v.4Remember me, O Jehovah, with the favor that thou bearest unto thy people; Oh visit me with thy salvation,

v.5This passage

v.6We have sinned with our fathers, We have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Zephaniah 3:14

    Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

  • Deuteronomy 7:6

    For thou art a holy people unto Jehovah thy God: Jehovah thy God hath chosen thee to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples that are upon the face of the earth.

  • Psalms 14:7

    Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When Jehovah bringeth back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, andIsrael shall be glad.

  • Psalms 105:6

    O ye seed of Abraham his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

  • Joel 2:23

    Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the former rain in just measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain, in the first month.

  • Philippians 3:3

    for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

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