Psalms 16:9
What does Psalms 16:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 16:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Therefore hath my heart been glad, And my honour doth rejoice, Also my flesh dwelleth confidently:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 3:5
So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13
But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.
- Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
- Psalms 4:7
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More thanthey havewhen their grain and their new wine are increased.
- Isaiah 26:19
Thy dead shall live; my dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in the dust; for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast forth the dead.
- Proverbs 14:32
The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
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