Psalms 149:6
What does Psalms 149:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 149:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Letthe high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Letthe high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The exaltation of God <FI>is<Fi> in their throat, And a two-edged sword in their hand.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The high praises of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let the high praises ofGod be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
- Psalms 66:17
I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.
- Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
- Psalms 96:4
For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.
- Revelation 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
- Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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