Psalms 119:147
What does Psalms 119:147 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:147 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 130:5
I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.
- Psalms 56:4
In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
- Isaiah 26:9
With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee earnestly: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
- Psalms 42:8
Yet Jehovah will command his lovingkindness in the day-time; And in the night his song shall be with me, Evena prayer unto the God of my life.
- Hebrews 6:17
Wherein God, being minded to show more abundantly unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;
- Psalms 21:3
For thou meetest him with the blessings of goodness: Thou settest a crown of fine gold on his head.
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