Psalms 32:6

Psalms chapter 32 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him.

Context

v.5I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. [Selah

v.6This passage

v.7Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 69:1

    Save me, O God; For the waters are come in unto my soul.

  • Titus 2:12

    instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;

  • Psalms 34:2

    My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:2

    (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):

  • Proverbs 1:28

    Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

  • Psalms 4:3

    But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.