Psalms 16:1
What does Psalms 16:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 16:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Keep me safe, O God: for in you I have put my faith.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Preserve me, OGod: for I trust in thee.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 60:1
O God thou hast cast us off, thou hast broken us down; Thou hast been angry; oh restore us again.
- Psalms 125:1
They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
- 2 Timothy 1:12
For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
- Psalms 31:23
Oh love Jehovah, all ye his saints: Jehovah preserveth the faithful, And plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly.
- Psalms 37:28
For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
- Psalms 7:1
O Jehovah my God, in thee do I take refuge: Save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me,
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