Psalms 16:8
What does Psalms 16:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 16:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because--at my right hand I am not moved.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I have set Jehovah continually before me; because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 139:18
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: When I awake, I am still with thee.
- Psalms 15:5
He that putteth not out his money to interest, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
- Psalms 73:23
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.
- Psalms 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth; ButGod is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
- Psalms 110:5
The Lord at thy right hand Will strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
- Hebrews 11:27
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
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