Psalms 132:14

What does Psalms 132:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 132:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

This <FI>is<Fi> My rest for ever and ever, Here do I sit, for I have desired it.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

This is my rest for ever; here will I dwell, for I have desired it.

Context

v.13For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.

v.14This passage

v.15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

Cross references

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

  • Ephesians 2:22

    in whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.

  • Isaiah 66:1

    Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest?

  • Isaiah 12:6

    Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.

  • 1 Kings 8:27

    But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded!

  • Hebrews 12:22

    but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels,

  • Joel 3:21

    And I will cleanse their blood, that I have not cleansed: for Jehovah dwelleth in Zion.

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