Psalms 11:6
What does Psalms 11:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 11:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949On the evil-doer he will send down fire and flames, and a burning wind; with these will their cup be full.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He poureth on the wicked snares, fire, and brimstone, And a horrible wind <FI>is<Fi> the portion of their cup.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By reason of the misery of the needy, and the groans of the poor, now will I arise, saith the Lord. I will set him in safety: I will deal confidently in his regard.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone; and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 24:17
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth.
- 1 Samuel 1:4
And when the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
- Job 27:13
This is the portion of a wicked man with God, And the heritage of oppressors, which they receive from the Almighty:
- Jeremiah 25:15
For thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, unto me: Take this cup of the wine of wrath at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it.
- Psalms 16:5
Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
- 1 Samuel 9:23
And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.
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