Psalms 118:21

What does Psalms 118:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 118:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will give you praise, for you have given me an answer, and have become my salvation.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I thank Thee, for Thou hast answered me, And art to me for salvation.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Thou hast rebuked the proud: they are cursed who decline from thy commandments.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will give thee thanks, for thou hast answered me, and art become my salvation.

Context

v.20This is the gate of Jehovah; The righteous shall enter into it.

v.21This passage

v.22The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 69:33

    For Jehovah heareth the needy, And despiseth not his prisoners.

  • Exodus 15:2

    Jehovah is my strength and song, And he is become my salvation: This is my God, and I will praise him; My father’s God, and I will exalt him.

  • Isaiah 12:2

    Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid: for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

  • Isaiah 49:8

    Thus saith Jehovah, In an acceptable time have I answered thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee; and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritages;

  • Psalms 118:14

    Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.

  • Psalms 22:23

    Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.

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