Psalms 41:5
What does Psalms 41:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 41:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Mine enemies speak evil against me, saying, When will he die, and his name perish?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Mine enemies speak evil against me, saying, When will he die, and his name perish?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My haters say evil against me, When will he be dead, and his name come to an end?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Mine enemies say evil of me: When he dieth--his name hath perished!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me: for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God: With the voice of joy and praise; the noise of one feasting.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Mine enemies wish me evil: When will he die, and his name perish?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 18:17
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, And he shall have no name in the street.
- Psalms 22:6
But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised of the people.
- Psalms 38:12
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; And they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, And meditate deceits all the day long.
- Psalms 102:8
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; They that are mad against me do curse by me.
- Job 20:7
Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: They that have seen him shall say, Where is he?
- Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
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