Psalms 94:14

What does Psalms 94:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 94:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The Lord will not give up his people, or take away his support from his heritage;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For Jehovah leaveth not His people, And His inheritance forsaketh not.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For Jehovah will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance;

Context

v.13That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, Until the pit be digged for the wicked.

v.14This passage

v.15For judgment shall return unto righteousness; And all the upright in heart shall follow it.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 94:5

    They break in pieces thy people, O Jehovah, And afflict thy heritage.

  • Deuteronomy 32:9

    For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

  • Psalms 37:28

    For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

  • Isaiah 49:14

    But Zion said, Jehovah hath forsaken me, and the Lord hath forgotten me.

  • 1 Samuel 12:22

    For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.

  • Romans 11:1

    I say then, Did God cast off his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

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