Psalms 76:9
What does Psalms 76:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 76:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000When God arose to judgment, To save all the meek of the earth. [Selah
KJV
King James Version · 1611When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901When God arose to judgment, To save all the meek of the earth. [Selah
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.)
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the rising of God to judgment, To save all the humble of earth. Selah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Or will he cut off his mercy for ever, from generation to generation?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890WhenGod rose up to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 3:4
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
- Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
- Zephaniah 2:3
Seek ye Jehovah, all ye meek of the earth, that have kept his ordinances; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye will be hid in the day of Jehovah’s anger.
- Psalms 9:7
But Jehovah sitteth as king for ever: He hath prepared his throne for judgment;
- Psalms 82:2
How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah
- Psalms 25:9
The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.
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