Psalms 36:7
What does Psalms 36:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 36:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
KJV
King James Version · 1611How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949How good is your loving mercy, O God! the children of men take cover under the shade of your wings.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862How precious <FI>is<Fi> Thy kindness, O God, And the sons of men In the shadow of Thy wings do trust.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Envy not the man who prospereth in his way; the man who doth unjust things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890How precious is thy loving-kindness, OGod! So the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
- Psalms 91:4
He will cover thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and a buckler.
- 1 Peter 2:6
Because it is contained in scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
- Psalms 31:19
Oh how great is thy goodness, Which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, Which thou hast wrought for them that take refuge in thee, Before the sons of men!
- 2 Peter 1:4
whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
- Psalms 139:17
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them!
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