Psalms 18:24
What does Psalms 18:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Because of this the Lord has given me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean in his eyes.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jehovah doth return to me, According to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands, Over-against his eyes.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jehovah hath recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 10:41
He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
- Ruth 2:12
Jehovah recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of Jehovah, the God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to take refuge.
- Hebrews 6:16
For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
- 1 Samuel 26:23
And Jehovah will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; forasmuch as Jehovah delivered thee into my hand to-day, and I would not put forth my hand against Jehovah’s anointed.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6
if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense affliction to them that afflict you,
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