Psalms 114:5
What does Psalms 114:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 114:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleest? Thou Jordan, that thou turnest back?
KJV
King James Version · 1611What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleest? Thou Jordan, that thou turnest back?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949What was wrong with you, O sea, that you went in flight? O Jordan, that you were turned back?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862What--to thee, O sea, that thou fleest? O Jordan, thou turnest back!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord is merciful and just, and our God sheweth mercy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890What ailed thee, thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou turnedst back?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Habakkuk 3:8
Was Jehovah displeased with the rivers? Was thine anger against the rivers, Or thy wrath against the sea, That thou didst ride upon thy horses, Upon thy chariots of salvation?
- Jeremiah 47:6
O thou sword of Jehovah, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard; rest, and be still.
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