Psalms 83:16
What does Psalms 83:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 83:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Fill their faces with confusion, That they may seek thy name, O Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Fill their faces with confusion, That they may seek thy name, O Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let their faces be full of shame; so that they may give honour to your name, O Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Fill their faces <FI>with<Fi> shame, And they seek Thy name, O Jehovah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek thy name, O Jehovah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 132:18
His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.
- Job 10:15
If I be wicked, woe unto me; And if I be righteous, yet shall I not lift up my head; Being filled with ignominy, And looking upon mine affliction.
- Psalms 34:5
They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded.
- Psalms 109:29
Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
- Psalms 9:19
Arise, O Jehovah; let not man prevail: Let the nations be judged in thy sight.
- Psalms 6:10
All mine enemies shall be put to shame and sore troubled: They shall turn back, they shall be put to shame suddenly.
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