Psalms 109:31

What does Psalms 109:31 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 109:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For he is ever at the right hand of the poor, to take him out of the hands of those who go after his soul.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For He standeth at the right hand of the needy, To save from those judging his soul.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he standeth at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those that judge his soul.

Context

v.30I will give great thanks unto Jehovah with my mouth; Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

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Cross references

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

  • Psalms 68:5

    A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation.

  • Psalms 10:14

    Thou hast seenit; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: The helpless committeth himself unto thee; Thou hast been the helper of the fatherless.

  • Acts 5:30

    The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree.

  • Psalms 109:16

    Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them.

  • Psalms 121:5

    Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand.

  • Psalms 72:4

    He will judge the poor of the people, He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.

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