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 · 2000

For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My heart was made bitter, and I was pained by the bite of grief:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For my heart doth show itself violent, And my reins prick themselves,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Let not the humble be turned away with confusion: the poor and needy shall praise thy name.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

When my heart was in a ferment, and I was pricked in my reins,

Context

v.20As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt despise their image.

v.21This passage

v.22So brutish was I, and ignorant; I wasasa beast before thee.

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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