Psalms 143:12

What does Psalms 143:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 143:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And in your mercy put an end to my haters, and send destruction on all those who are against my soul; for I am your servant.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And in Thy kindness cuttest off mine enemies, And hast destroyed all the adversaries of my soul, For I <FI>am<Fi> Thy servant!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Whose sons are as new plants in their youth: Their daughters decked out, adorned round about after the similitude of a temple:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And in thy loving-kindness cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that oppress my soul: for I am thy servant.

Context

v.11Quicken me, O Jehovah, for thy name’s sake: In thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.

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Cross references

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

  • 1 Samuel 26:10

    And David said, As Jehovah liveth, Jehovah will smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall go down into battle and perish.

  • Psalms 136:15

    But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

  • 1 Samuel 25:29

    And though men be risen up to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul, yet the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with Jehovah thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as from the hollow of a sling.

  • Psalms 116:16

    O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.

  • 1 Samuel 24:12

    Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

  • Psalms 119:94

    I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

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