Psalms 130:5
What does Psalms 130:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 130:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I hoped <FI>for<Fi> Jehovah--hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I wait for Jehovah; my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 33:20
Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield.
- Isaiah 30:18
And therefore will Jehovah wait, that he may be gracious unto you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for Jehovah is a God of justice; blessed are all they that wait for him.
- Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
- Luke 2:38
And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
- Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
- Psalms 119:81
My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.
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