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 · 2000

Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Upon 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 · 1901

Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

On 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 · 1862

He poureth on the wicked snares, fire, and brimstone, And a horrible wind <FI>is<Fi> the portion of their cup.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

By 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 · 1890

Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone; and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

Context

v.5Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

v.6This passage

v.7For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.

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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