Psalms 55:20
What does Psalms 55:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 55:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He has put out his hand against those who were at peace with him; he has not kept his agreement.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He hath sent forth his hands against his well-wishers, He hath polluted his covenant.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him; he hath profaned his covenant.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:34
My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
- Psalms 89:38
But thou hast cast off and rejected, Thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
- 2 Samuel 15:10
But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom is king in Hebron.
- Psalms 120:6
My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.
- Psalms 109:5
And they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.
- Psalms 89:28
My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.
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