Psalms 75:6

What does Psalms 75:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 75:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor yet from the south, cometh lifting up.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor yet from the south, cometh lifting up.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For honour does not come from the east, or from the west, or uplifting from the south;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For not from the east, or from the west, Nor from the wilderness--<FI> is<Fi> elevation.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

All the foolish of heart were troubled. They have slept their sleep; and all the men of riches have found nothing in their hands.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For not from the east nor from the west, nor yet from the south doth exaltation [come]:

Context

v.5Lift not up your horn on high; Speak not with a stiff neck.

v.6This passage

v.7But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.

Cross references

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  • Psalms 3:3

    But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head.

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