Psalms 119:23
What does Psalms 119:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Princes also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Princes also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Rulers make evil designs against me; but your servant gives thought to your rules.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Princes also sat--against me they spoke, Thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Princes also did sit [and] talk together against me: thy servant doth meditate in thy statutes.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 23:10
And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
- 1 Samuel 20:31
For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.
- Psalms 2:1
Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?
- 1 Samuel 22:7
And Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, will he make you all captains of thousands and captains of hundreds,
- Luke 22:66
And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,
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