Psalms 71:16

What does Psalms 71:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 71:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will give news of the great acts of the Lord God; my words will be of your righteousness, and of yours only.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I come in the might of the Lord Jehovah, I mention Thy righteousness--Thine only.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And there shall be a firmament on the earth on the tops of mountains, above Libanus shall the fruit thereof be exalted: and they of the city shall flourish like the grass of the earth.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will go in the might of the Lord Jehovah; I will recall thy righteousness, thine alone.

Context

v.15My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, Andof thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.

v.16This passage

v.17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Cross references

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

  • Romans 10:3

    For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.

  • Psalms 106:2

    Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?

  • Romans 3:21

    But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

  • Psalms 71:15

    My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, Andof thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.

  • Philippians 3:9

    and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:

  • Zechariah 10:12

    And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith Jehovah.

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