Psalms 138:3
What does Psalms 138:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 138:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When my cry came to your ears you gave me an answer, and made me great with strength in my soul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the day I called, when Thou dost answer me, Thou dost strengthen me in my soul <FI>with<Fi> strength.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou hast understood my thoughts afar off: my path and my line thou hast searched out.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In the day when I called thou answeredst me; thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Zechariah 10:12
And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith Jehovah.
- Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid: for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.
- Philippians 4:13
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
- Ephesians 3:16
that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;
- Psalms 29:11
Jehovah will give strength unto his people; Jehovah will bless his people with peace.
- Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
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