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Psalms 70:3

What does Psalms 70:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 70:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let those who say Aha, aha! be turned back as a reward of their shame.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Let them turn back because of their shame, Who are saying, `Aha, aha.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a place of strength: that thou mayst make me safe. For thou art my firmament and my refuge.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let them turn back because of their shame that say, Aha! Aha!

Context

v.2Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

v.3This passage

v.4Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Cross references

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

  • Ezekiel 36:2

    Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in possession;

  • Psalms 35:21

    Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me; They said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.

  • Ezekiel 25:3

    and say unto the children of Ammon, Hear the word of the Lord Jehovah: Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was made desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity:

  • Acts 1:18

    (Now this man obtained a field with the reward of his iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

  • Psalms 35:25

    Let them not say in their heart, Aha, so would we have it: Let them not say, We have swallowed him up.

  • Psalms 40:15

    Let them be desolate by reason of their shame That say unto me, Aha, aha.

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