Psalms 119:21
What does Psalms 119:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Your hand has been against the men of pride, a curse is on those who go wandering out of your way.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thou hast rebuked the cursed proud, Who are erring from Thy commands.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou hast rebuked the proud [that are] cursed, who wander from thy commandments.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 43:28
Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel a reviling.
- Psalms 119:118
Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.
- Exodus 10:3
And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
- Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
- Deuteronomy 27:15
Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto Jehovah, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.
- Psalms 119:78
Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.
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