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Psalms 59:8

What does Psalms 59:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 59:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But you are laughing at them, O Lord; you will make sport of all the nations.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Thou, O Jehovah dost laugh at them, Thou dost mock at all the nations.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

God hath spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem; and will mete out the vale of tabernacles.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But thou, Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; thou wilt have all the nations in derision.

Context

v.7Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, say they, doth hear?

v.8This passage

v.9Because ofhis strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 18:17

    And if he refuse to hear them, tell it unto the church: and if he refuse to hear the church also, let him be unto thee as the Gentile and the publican.

  • Psalms 2:4

    He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision.

  • Proverbs 1:26

    I also will laugh inthe day ofyour calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

  • 1 Samuel 19:15

    And Saul sent the messengers to see David, saying, Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him.

  • Psalms 59:5

    Even thou, O Jehovah God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to visit all the nations: Be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. [Selah

  • Psalms 37:13

    The Lord will laugh at him; For he seeth that his day is coming.

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