Psalms 118:22
What does Psalms 118:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 118:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The stone which the builders put on one side has become the chief stone of the building.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A stone the builders refused Hath become head of a corner.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Remove from me reproach and contempt: because I have sought after thy testimonies.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890[The] stone which the builders rejected hath become the head of the corner:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 20:17
But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
- Acts 4:11
He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.
- 1 Peter 2:4
unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious,
- Mark 12:10
Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
- Ephesians 2:20
being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;
- Matthew 21:42
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner; This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?
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