Psalms 30:8

What does Psalms 30:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 30:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My voice went up to you, O Lord; I made my prayer to the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, And unto Jehovah I make supplication.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy. For thou hast regarded my humility, thou hast saved my soul out of distresses.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I called to thee, Jehovah, and unto the Lord did I make supplication:

Context

v.7Thou, Jehovah, of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong: Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled.

v.8This passage

v.9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 77:1

    I will cry unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:8

    For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

  • Philippians 4:6

    In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  • Psalms 34:6

    This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

  • Psalms 130:1

    Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah.

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