Psalms 129:7
What does Psalms 129:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 129:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wherewith the reaper filleth not his hand, Nor he that bindeth sheaves, his bosom:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wherewith the reaper filleth not his hand, Nor he that bindeth sheaves, his bosom:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gets in the grain has no use for it; and they do not make bands of it for the grain-stems.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862That hath not filled the hand of a reaper, And the bosom of a binder of sheaves.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand, nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 17:10
For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants, and settest it with strange slips.
- Psalms 126:6
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
- Galatians 6:8
For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
- Hosea 8:7
For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: he hath no standing grain; the blade shall yield no meal; if so be it yield, strangers shall swallow it up.
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