Psalms 109:20
What does Psalms 109:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 109:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let this be the reward given to my haters from the Lord, and to those who say evil of my soul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862This <FI>is<Fi> the wage of mine accusers from Jehovah, And of those speaking evil against my soul.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 12:3
Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit.
- Psalms 40:14
Let them be put to shame and confounded together That seek after my soul to destroy it: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.
- Psalms 2:5
Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure:
- Mark 9:39
But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.
- Matthew 11:19
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.
- Matthew 26:66
what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death.
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