Psalms 62:12
What does Psalms 62:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 62:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And mercy, O Lord, is yours, for you give to every man the reward of his work.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And with Thee, O Lord, <FI>is<Fi> kindness, For Thou dost recompense to each, According to his work!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But the king shall rejoice in God, all they shall be praised that swear by him: because the mouth is stopped of them that speak wicked things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] loving-kindness; for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Context
v.11God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.
v.12This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 34:11
For the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.
- Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord Jehovah. Return ye, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
- Matthew 16:27
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds.
- Psalms 103:8
Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.
- Romans 2:6
who will render to every man according to his works:
- Psalms 86:15
But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
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