Psalms 68:4
What does Psalms 68:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 68:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: Cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts; His name is Jehovah; and exult ye before him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: Cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts; His name is Jehovah; and exult ye before him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Make songs to God, make songs of praise to his name; make a way for him who comes through the waste lands; his name is Jah; be glad before him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sing ye to God--praise His name, Raise up a highway for Him who is riding in deserts, In Jah <FI>is<Fi> His name, and exult before Him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I have laboured with crying; my jaws are become hoarse, my eyes have failed, whilst I hope in my God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Sing untoGod, sing forth his name; cast up a way for him that rideth in the deserts: his name is Jah; and rejoice before him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 40:3
The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah; make level in the desert a highway for our God.
- Psalms 83:18
That they may know that thou alone, whose name is Jehovah, Art the Most High over all the earth.
- Isaiah 19:1
The burden of Egypt. Behold, Jehovah rideth upon a swift cloud, and cometh unto Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.
- Deuteronomy 33:26
There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.
- Psalms 67:4
Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth. [Selah
- Psalms 66:4
All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. [Selah
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