Psalms 73:21
What does Psalms 73:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 73:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My heart was made bitter, and I was pained by the bite of grief:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For my heart doth show itself violent, And my reins prick themselves,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let not the humble be turned away with confusion: the poor and needy shall praise thy name.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890When my heart was in a ferment, and I was pricked in my reins,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 37:1
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
- Job 16:13
His archers compass me round about; He cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; He poureth out my gall upon the ground.
- Psalms 37:7
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- Lamentations 3:13
He hath caused the shafts of his quiver to enter into my reins.
- Psalms 73:3
For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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