Psalms 132:3

What does Psalms 132:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 132:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Truly, I will not come into my house, or go to my bed,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`If I enter into the tent of my house, If I go up on the couch of my bed,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

As the dew of Hermon, which descendeth upon mount Sion. For there the Lord hath commanded blessing, and life for evermore.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will not come into the tent of my house, I will not go up to the couch of my bed;

Context

v.2How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:

v.3This passage

v.4I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;

Cross references

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

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

  • Haggai 1:4

    Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your ceiled houses, while this house lieth waste?

  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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