Psalms 118:7

What does Psalms 118:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 118:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I seemy desireupon them that hate me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I seemy desireupon them that hate me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The Lord is my great helper: I will see my desire against my haters.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> for me among my helpers, And I--I look on those hating me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned the judgments of thy justice.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see [my desire] upon them that hate me.

Context

v.6Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

v.7This passage

v.8It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 92:11

    Mine eye also hath seen my desireon mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.

  • Psalms 112:8

    His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.

  • Psalms 59:10

    My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.

  • Psalms 54:7

    For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

  • Psalms 55:18

    He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me.

  • Psalms 54:4

    Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.

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