Psalms 40:16
What does Psalms 40:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 40:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: Let such as love thy salvation say continually, Jehovah be magnified.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: Let such as love thy salvation say continually, Jehovah be magnified.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation ever say, May the Lord be great.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862All seeking Thee rejoice and are glad in Thee, Those loving Thy salvation say continually, `Jehovah is magnified.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let all those that seek thee be glad and rejoice in thee; let such as love thy salvation say continually, Jehovah be magnified!
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 65:13
Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be put to shame;
- Psalms 119:166
I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
- Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:
- Acts 19:17
And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, that dwelt at Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
- Psalms 119:111
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
- Psalms 105:3
Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.
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