Psalms 14:6
What does Psalms 14:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 14:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The counsel of the poor ye cause to stink, Because Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> his refuge.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Ye have shamed the counsel of the afflicted, because Jehovah [was] his refuge.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 27:40
and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
- Isaiah 37:10
Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.
- Psalms 22:7
All they that see me laugh me to scorn: They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,
- Psalms 42:10
As with a sword in my bones, mine adversaries reproach me, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
- Daniel 3:15
Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made, well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that god that shall deliver you out of my hands?
- Hebrews 6:18
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:
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