Psalms 35:23
What does Psalms 35:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 35:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Stir up thyself, and awake to the justice due unto me, Even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Stir up thyself, and awake to the justice due unto me, Even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Be awake, O Lord, be moved to take up my cause, my God and my Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Stir up, and wake to my judgment, My God, and my Lord, to my plea.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Stir up thyself, and awake for my right, for my cause, myGod and Lord!
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:26
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.
- Psalms 44:23
Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? Arise, cast us not off for ever.
- Isaiah 51:9
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of Jehovah; awake, as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. Is it not thou that didst cut Rahab in pieces, that didst pierce the monster?
- John 20:28
Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
- Psalms 59:4
They run and prepare themselves without my fault: Awake thou to help me, and behold.
- Psalms 142:5
I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
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