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Psalms 61:5

What does Psalms 61:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 61:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For thou, OGod, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

Context

v.4I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [Selah

v.5This passage

v.6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 66:19

    But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

  • Psalms 16:5

    Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.

  • Psalms 86:11

    Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name.

  • Malachi 3:16

    Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

  • Acts 10:35

    but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.

  • Psalms 56:12

    Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.

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