Psalms 45:17

What does Psalms 45:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 45:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will keep the memory of your name living through all generations; and because of this the people will give you praise for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I make mention of Thy name in all generations, Therefore do peoples praise Thee, To the age, and for ever!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will make thy name to be remembered throughout all generations; therefore shall the peoples praise thee for ever and ever.

Context

v.16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, Whom thou shalt make princes in all the earth.

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Cross references

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

  • Psalms 72:17

    His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.

  • Psalms 145:4

    One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.

  • Psalms 22:30

    A seed shall serve him; It shall be told of the Lord unto the next generation.

  • Isaiah 62:3

    Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

  • Isaiah 61:9

    And their seed shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which Jehovah hath blessed.

  • Malachi 1:11

    For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the Gentiles, saith Jehovah of hosts.

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