Psalms 52:9
What does Psalms 52:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 52:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will give you praise without end for what you have done; I will give honour to your name before your saints, for it is good.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I thank Thee to the age, because Thou hast done <FI>it<Fi> , And I wait <FI>on<Fi> Thy name for <FI>it is<Fi> good before Thy saints!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done [it]; and I will wait on thy name, before thygodly ones, for it is good.
Context
v.8But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I trust in the lovingkindness of God for ever and ever.
v.9This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 73:28
But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.
- Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
- Psalms 146:2
While I live will I praise Jehovah: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
- Psalms 123:2
Behold, as the eyes of servantslook unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyeslook unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.
- Psalms 130:5
I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.
- Psalms 27:14
Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
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