Psalms 54:7

What does Psalms 54:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 54:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Because it has been my saviour from all my trouble; and my eyes have seen the punishment of my haters.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I said: Who will give me wings like a dove, and I will fly and be at rest?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [its desire] upon mine enemies.

Context

v.6With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.

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Cross references

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

  • Psalms 37:34

    Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

  • 2 Samuel 4:9

    And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

  • Psalms 92:11

    Mine eye also hath seen my desireon mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.

  • Psalms 91:8

    Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.

  • 1 Samuel 26:24

    And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of Jehovah, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

  • Psalms 112:8

    His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.

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