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 · 2000I 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 · 1611I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I 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 · 1949I 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 · 1862I come in the might of the Lord Jehovah, I mention Thy righteousness--Thine only.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And 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 · 1890I will go in the might of the Lord Jehovah; I will recall thy righteousness, thine alone.
Context
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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