Psalms 132:18

What does Psalms 132:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 132:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

His enemies I do clothe <FI>with<Fi> shame, And upon him doth his crown flourish!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

His enemies will I clothe with shame; but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Context

v.17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

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Cross references

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

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

  • Luke 1:32

    He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

  • Revelation 17:14

    These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with him, called and chosen and faithful.

  • Isaiah 58:10

    and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday;

  • Psalms 109:29

    Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

  • Psalms 72:8

    He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River unto the ends of the earth.

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