Psalms 140:13
What does Psalms 140:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 140:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Only--the righteous give thanks to Thy name, The upright do dwell with Thy presence!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Yea, the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Context
v.12I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
v.13This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 97:12
Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial name.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17
then we that are alive, that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
- Isaiah 3:10
Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
- Psalms 23:6
Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
- Psalms 32:11
Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
- Psalms 73:24
Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
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