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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The stone which the builders put on one side has become the chief stone of the building.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

A stone the builders refused Hath become head of a corner.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Remove 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

v.21I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

v.22This passage

v.23This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.

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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