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 · 2000

But 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 · 1611

But 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 · 1901

But 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 · 1949

But 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 · 1862

And 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) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But 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.

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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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