Psalms 69:31
What does Psalms 69:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 69:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And it will please Jehovah better than an ox, Ora bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
KJV
King James Version · 1611This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And it will please Jehovah better than an ox, Ora bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And it is better to Jehovah than an ox, A bullock--horned--hoofed.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it shall please Jehovah more than an ox, — a bullock with horns and cloven hoofs.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 50:23
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God.
- Hosea 14:2
Take with you words, and return unto Jehovah: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and accept that which is good: so will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips.
- 1 Peter 2:5
ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 13:15
Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.
- Ephesians 5:19
speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
- Psalms 50:13
Will I eat the flesh of bulls, Or drink the blood of goats?
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