Psalms 56:2
What does Psalms 56:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 56:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My haters are ever ready to put an end to me; great numbers are lifting themselves up against me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Mine enemies have swallowed up all the day, For many <FI>are<Fi> fighting against me, O most High,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me: for my soul trusteth in thee. And in the shadow of thy wings will I hope, until iniquity pass away.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Mine enemies would swallow [me] up all the day long; for they are many that fight against me haughtily.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 93:4
Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Jehovah on high is mighty.
- Psalms 92:8
But thou, O Jehovah, art on high for evermore.
- Psalms 3:1
Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.
- Psalms 91:1
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
- Psalms 54:5
He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.
- Psalms 35:1
Strive thou, O Jehovah, with them that strive with me: Fight thou against them that fight against me.
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