Psalms 109:4
What does Psalms 109:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 109:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For my love they give me back hate; but I have given myself to prayer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For my love they oppose me, and I--prayer!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For my love they are mine adversaries; but I [give myself unto] prayer.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
- Psalms 69:12
They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.
- Psalms 38:20
They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15
And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?
- Daniel 6:10
And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem); and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
- Psalms 35:12
They reward me evil for good, Tothe bereaving of my soul.
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