Psalms 73:28
What does Psalms 73:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 73:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But it is good for me to come near to God: I have put my faith in the Lord God, so that I may make clear all his works.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I--nearness of God to me <FI>is<Fi> good, I have placed in the Lord Jehovah my refuge, To recount all Thy works!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But as for me, it is good for me to draw near toGod: I have put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, that I may declare all thy works.
Context
v.27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot, departing from thee.
v.28This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.
- Psalms 65:4
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, Thy holy temple.
- Psalms 107:22
And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.
- Lamentations 3:25
Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
- James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.
- Psalms 116:7
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; For Jehovah hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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