Psalms 147:11
What does Psalms 147:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 147:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 3:4
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
- Psalms 35:27
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: Yea, let them say continually, Jehovah be magnified, Who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
- Psalms 33:18
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
- Malachi 3:16
Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.
- Psalms 33:22
Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee.
- 1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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