Psalms 18:47
What does Psalms 18:47 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:47 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862God--who is giving vengeance to me, And He subdueth peoples under me,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890TheGod who hath avenged me, and hath subjected the peoples to me;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 144:2
My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
- Romans 12:19
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
- Nahum 1:2
Jehovah is a jealous God and avengeth; Jehovah avengeth and is full of wrath; Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
- Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is mine, and recompense, At the time when their foot shall slide: For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things that are to come upon them shall make haste.
- Psalms 47:3
He subdueth peoples under us, And nations under our feet.
- 2 Samuel 22:48
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,
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