Psalms 39:7
What does Psalms 39:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 39:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? my hope is in you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And, now, what have I expected? O Lord, my hope--it <FI>is<Fi> of Thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire; but thou hast pierced ears for me. Burnt offering and sin offering thou didst not require:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And now, what wait I for, Lord? my hope is in thee.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:81
My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.
- Psalms 130:5
I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.
- Psalms 38:15
For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.
- Job 13:15
Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
- Luke 2:25
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
- Psalms 119:166
I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
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