Psalms 25:20

What does Psalms 25:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 25:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

O keep my soul, and take me out of danger: let me not be shamed, for I have put my faith in you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Keep my soul, and deliver me, Let me not be ashamed, for I trusted in Thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I trust in thee.

Context

v.19Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.

v.20This passage

v.21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for thee.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 86:2

    Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

  • Psalms 121:7

    Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.

  • Acts 7:59

    And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

  • Luke 23:46

    And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.

  • Joel 2:26

    And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.

  • Psalms 17:8

    Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

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