Psalms 147:12
What does Psalms 147:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 147:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give praise to the Lord, O Jerusalem; give praise to your God, O Zion.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Glorify, O Jerusalem, Jehovah, Praise thy God, O Zion.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Laud Jehovah, O Jerusalem; praise thyGod, O Zion.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joel 2:23
Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the former rain in just measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain, in the first month.
- Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
- Psalms 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
- Psalms 135:19
O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:
- Isaiah 12:6
Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.
- Psalms 146:10
Jehovah will reign for ever, Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye Jehovah.
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