Psalms 135:18

What does Psalms 135:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 135:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Those who make them are like them; and so is everyone who puts his hope in them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Like them are their makers, Every one who is trusting in them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

They that make them are like unto them, — every one that confideth in them.

Context

v.17They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths.

v.18This passage

v.19O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:

Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 44:18

    They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

  • Psalms 97:7

    Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

  • Psalms 115:8

    They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.

  • Jeremiah 10:8

    But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

    in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

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