Psalms 21:4
What does Psalms 21:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 21:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Life he hath asked from Thee, Thou hast given to him--length of days, Age-during--and for ever.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But thou dwellest in the holy place, the praise of Israel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He asked life of thee; thou gavest [it] him, length of days for ever and ever.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 16:10
For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.
- Psalms 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my salvation.
- Psalms 119:77
Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.
- Psalms 89:36
His seed shall endure for ever, And his throne as the sun before me.
- Psalms 89:29
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, And his throne as the days of heaven.
- Revelation 1:18
and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.
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