Psalms 109:21

What does Psalms 109:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 109:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But deal thou with me, O Jehovah the Lord, for thy name’s sake: Because thy lovingkindness is good, deliver thou me;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But deal thou with me, O Jehovah the Lord, for thy name’s sake: Because thy lovingkindness is good, deliver thou me;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But, O Lord God, give me your help, because of your name; take me out of danger, because your mercy is good.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Thou, O Jehovah Lord, Deal with me for Thy name's sake, Because Thy kindness <FI>is<Fi> good, deliver me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But do thou for me, Jehovah, Lord, for thy name's sake; because thy loving-kindness is good, deliver me:

Context

v.20This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.

v.21This passage

v.22For I am poor and needy, And my heart is wounded within me.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 23:3

    He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

  • Psalms 63:3

    Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise thee.

  • Philippians 2:8

    and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

  • Psalms 79:9

    Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name’s sake.

  • Psalms 69:16

    Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy lovingkindness is good: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me.

  • Psalms 69:29

    But I am poor and sorrowful: Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.

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