Psalms 16:5
What does Psalms 16:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 16:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the portion of my share, and of my cup, Thou--Thou dost uphold my lot.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 142:5
I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
- Psalms 89:20
I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him:
- Lamentations 3:24
Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
- Psalms 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth; ButGod is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
- Psalms 21:7
For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.
- 1 Corinthians 15:25
For he must reign, till he hath put all his enemies under his feet.
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