Psalms 21:7

What does Psalms 21:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 21:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For the king is trusting in Jehovah, And in the kindness of the Most High He is not moved.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But I am a worm, and no man: the reproach of men, and the outcast of the people.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For the king confideth in Jehovah: and through the loving-kindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

Context

v.6For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence.

v.7This passage

v.8Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 16:8

    I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

  • Deuteronomy 32:8

    When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance, When he separated the children of men, He set the bounds of the peoples According to the number of the children of Israel.

  • Psalms 9:2

    I will be glad and exult in thee; I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.

  • Psalms 61:6

    Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

  • Psalms 26:1

    Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering.

  • Psalms 91:2

    I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

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