Psalms 119:78

What does Psalms 119:78 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:78 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let the men of pride be shamed; because they have falsely given decision against me; but I will give thought to your orders.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Ashamed are the proud, For <FI>with<Fi> falsehood they dealt perversely with me. I meditate in Thy precepts.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let the proud be ashamed; for they have acted perversely towards me with falsehood: as for me, I meditate in thy precepts.

Context

v.77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

v.78This passage

v.79Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 109:3

    They have compassed me about also with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause.

  • Psalms 119:51

    The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yethave I not swerved from thy law.

  • Psalms 119:85

    The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.

  • 1 Samuel 26:18

    And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

  • Psalms 119:21

    Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

  • 1 Samuel 24:17

    And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.

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