Psalms 38:15

What does Psalms 38:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 38:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Because for Thee, O Jehovah, I have waited, Thou dost answer, O Lord my God.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For in thee, Jehovah, do I hope: thou wilt answer, O Lord myGod.

Context

v.14Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs.

v.15This passage

v.16For I said, Lest they rejoice over me: When my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 39:7

    And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.

  • Psalms 17:6

    I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

  • Psalms 123:1

    Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens.

  • Psalms 138:3

    In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.

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