Psalms 119:42

What does Psalms 119:42 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And I answer him who is reproaching me a word, For I have trusted in Thy word.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I confide in thy word.

Context

v.41Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

v.42This passage

v.43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 109:25

    I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:3

    But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.

  • 2 Samuel 16:7

    And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Begone, begone, thou man of blood, and base fellow:

  • 2 Samuel 7:12

    When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

  • Psalms 3:2

    Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. [Selah

  • Matthew 27:63

    saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said while he was yet alive, After three days I rise again.

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