Psalms 132:4
What does Psalms 132:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 132:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will not give sleep to my eyes, or rest to my eyeballs,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862If I give sleep to mine eyes, To mine eyelids--slumber,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will not give sleep to mine eyes, slumber to mine eyelids,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 24:33
And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
- Ruth 3:18
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
- Proverbs 6:4
Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;
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