Psalms 16:7
What does Psalms 16:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 16:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also <FI>in<Fi> the nights my reins instruct me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 77:6
I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; And my spirit maketh diligent search.
- Psalms 63:6
When I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches.
- Luke 6:12
And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
- Psalms 119:7
I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.
- Psalms 119:148
Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.
- Psalms 17:3
Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
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