Psalms 83:12
What does Psalms 83:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 83:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Who said, Let us take to ourselves in possession The habitations of God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Who said, Let us take to ourselves in possession The habitations of God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who have said, Let us take for our heritage the resting-place of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Who have said, `Let us occupy for ourselves The comely places of God.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For they have said, Let us take to ourselvesGod's dwelling-places in possession.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 74:7
They have set thy sanctuary on fire; They have profaned the dwelling-place of thy name by casting it to the ground.
- 2 Chronicles 20:11
behold, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
- Psalms 83:4
They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; That the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.
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