Psalms 33:19

What does Psalms 33:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 33:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

To keep their souls from death; and to keep them living in time of need.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

To deliver from death their soul, And to keep them alive in famine.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

Context

v.18Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;

v.19This passage

v.20Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 10:3

    Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

  • Psalms 91:10

    There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

  • Isaiah 33:16

    He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

  • Matthew 6:31

    Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

  • John 10:30

    I and the Father are one.

  • John 10:28

    and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

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