Psalms 118:16

What does Psalms 118:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 118:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The right hand of the Lord is lifted up; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will think of thy justifications: I will not forget thy words.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, the right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

Context

v.15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

v.16This passage

v.17I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 2:32

    This Jesus did God raise up, whereof we all are witnesses.

  • Exodus 15:6

    Thy right hand, O Jehovah, is glorious in power, Thy right hand, O Jehovah, dasheth in pieces the enemy.

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