Psalms 109:8
What does Psalms 109:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 109:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Let his days be few; Andlet another take his office.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Let his days be few; Andlet another take his office.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862His days are few, his oversight another taketh,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let his days be few, let another take his office;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 55:23
But thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee.
- Acts 1:16
Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.
- Matthew 27:5
And he cast down the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.
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