Psalms 89:7
What does Psalms 89:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 89:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?
KJV
King James Version · 1611God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949God is greatly to be feared among the saints, and to be honoured over all those who are about him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862God is very terrible, In the secret counsel of His holy ones, And fearful over all surrounding Him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For in thy wrath we have fainted away: and are troubled in thy indignation.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890God is greatly to be feared in the council of the saints, and terrible for all that are round about him.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 10:7
Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.
- Psalms 76:7
Thou, even thou, art to be feared; And who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
- Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that Jehovah spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.
- Isaiah 66:2
For all these things hath my hand made, and so all these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.
- Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.
- Matthew 10:28
And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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