Psalms 112:4
What does Psalms 112:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 112:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He isgracious, and merciful, and righteous.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He isgracious, and merciful, and righteous.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For the upright there is a light shining in the dark; he is full of grace and pity.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Light hath risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord is high above all nations; and his glory above the heavens.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 58:10
and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday;
- 2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
- 1 John 2:29
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.
- Psalms 37:6
And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noonday.
- Ephesians 5:15
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
- Luke 6:36
Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
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