Psalms 18:30
What does Psalms 18:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As for God, his way is completely good; the word of the Lord is tested; he is a breastplate for all those who put their faith in him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862God! perfect <FI>is<Fi> His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield <FI>is<Fi> He to all those trusting in Him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890As forGod, his way is perfect; the word of Jehovah is tried: he is a shield to all that trust in him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 18:2
Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
- Psalms 19:7
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 84:11
For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
- Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.
- Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he.
- Psalms 25:10
All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
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