1 |
KJV
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I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
YLT
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An instruction, by Ethan the Ezrahite. Of the kind acts of Jehovah, to the age I sing, To all generations I make known Thy faithfulness with my mouth,
RV
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I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
RSV
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A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of thy steadfast love, O LORD, for ever; with my mouth I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations.
ASV
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I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
ESV
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A MASKIL OF ETHAN THE EZRAHITE. I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
ERVEN
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A maskil from Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing forever about the Lord's love. I will sing about his faithfulness forever and ever!
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2 |
KJV
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For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
YLT
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For I said, `To the age is kindness built, The heavens! Thou dost establish Thy faithfulness in them.`
RV
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For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever; thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
RSV
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For thy steadfast love was established for ever, thy faithfulness is firm as the heavens.
ASV
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For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.
ESV
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For I said, "Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."
ERVEN
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I will say, "Your faithful love will last forever. Your loyalty is like the sky— there is no end to it!"
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3 |
KJV
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I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
YLT
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I have made a covenant for My chosen, I have sworn to David My servant:
RV
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I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant;
RSV
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Thou hast said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant:
ASV
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I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant:
ESV
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You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:
ERVEN
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You said, "I made an agreement with my chosen king. I made this promise to my servant David:
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4 |
KJV
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Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
YLT
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`Even to the age do I establish thy seed, And have built to generation and generation thy throne. Selah.
RV
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Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. {cf15i Selah}
RSV
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`I will establish your descendants for ever, and build your throne for all generations.'" [Selah]
ASV
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Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah
ESV
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'I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.'"Selah
ERVEN
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'There will always be someone from your family to rule. I will make your kingdom continue forever and ever.'" Selah
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5 |
KJV
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And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
YLT
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and the heavens confess Thy wonders, O Jehovah, Thy faithfulness also [is] in an assembly of holy ones.
RV
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And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD; thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
RSV
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Let the heavens praise thy wonders, O LORD, thy faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
ASV
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And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
ESV
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Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
ERVEN
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Lord, the heavens praise you for the amazing things you do. The assembly of holy ones sings about your loyalty.
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6 |
KJV
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For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? [who] among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
YLT
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For who in the sky, Compareth himself to Jehovah? Is like to Jehovah among sons of the mighty?
RV
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For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty is like unto the LORD,
RSV
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For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
ASV
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For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,
ESV
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For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
ERVEN
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No one in heaven is equal to the Lord. None of the "gods" can compare to the Lord.
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7 |
KJV
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God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all [them that are] about him.
YLT
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God is very terrible, In the secret counsel of His holy ones, And fearful over all surrounding Him.
RV
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A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, and to be feared above all them that are round about him?
RSV
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a God feared in the council of the holy ones, great and terrible above all that are round about him?
ASV
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A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?
ESV
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a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?
ERVEN
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When God's holy ones—the angels around his throne—meet together, they fear and respect him; he is more awesome than all those around him.
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8 |
KJV
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O LORD God of hosts, who [is] a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
YLT
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O Jehovah, God of Hosts, Who [is] like Thee -- a strong Jah? And Thy faithfulness [is] round about Thee.
RV
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O LORD God of hosts, who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O JAH? and thy faithfulness is round about thee.
RSV
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O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as thou art, O LORD, with thy faithfulness round about thee?
ASV
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O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.
ESV
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O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O LORD, with your faithfulness all around you?
ERVEN
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Lord God All-Powerful, there is no one like you. You are strong, Lord, and always faithful.
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9 |
KJV
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Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
YLT
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Thou [art] ruler over the pride of the sea, In the lifting up of its billows Thou dost restrain them.
RV
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Thou rulest the pride of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
RSV
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Thou dost rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, thou stillest them.
ASV
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Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
ESV
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You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.
ERVEN
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You rule the stormy sea. You can calm its angry waves.
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10 |
KJV
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Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.
YLT
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Thou hast bruised Rahab, as one wounded. With the arm of Thy strength Thou hast scattered Thine enemies.
RV
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Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength.
RSV
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Thou didst crush Rahab like a carcass, thou didst scatter thy enemies with thy mighty arm.
ASV
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Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; Thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength.
ESV
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You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
ERVEN
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You defeated Rahab. You scattered your enemies with your own powerful arm.
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11 |
KJV
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The heavens [are] thine, the earth also [is] thine: [as for] the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
YLT
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Thine [are] the heavens -- the earth also [is] Thine, The habitable world and its fulness, Thou hast founded them.
RV
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The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
RSV
:
The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine; the world and all that is in it, thou hast founded them.
ASV
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The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: The world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
ESV
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The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.
ERVEN
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Everything in heaven and earth belongs to you. You made the world and everything in it.
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12 |
KJV
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The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
YLT
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North and south Thou hast appointed them, Tabor and Hermon in Thy name do sing.
RV
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The north and the south, thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon rejoice in thy name.
RSV
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The north and the south, thou hast created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise thy name.
ASV
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The north and the south, thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon rejoice in thy name.
ESV
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The north and the south, you have created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.
ERVEN
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You created everything north and south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing praises to your name.
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13 |
KJV
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Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, [and] high is thy right hand.
YLT
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Thou hast an arm with might, Strong is Thy hand -- high Thy right hand.
RV
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Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
RSV
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Thou hast a mighty arm; strong is thy hand, high thy right hand.
ASV
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Thou hast a mighty arm; Strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
ESV
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You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right hand.
ERVEN
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You have the power! Your power is great! Victory is yours!
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14 |
KJV
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Justice and judgment [are] the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
YLT
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Righteousness and judgment [Are] the fixed place of Thy throne, Kindness and truth go before Thy face.
RV
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Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of thy throne: mercy and truth go before thy face.
RSV
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Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before thee.
ASV
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Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.
ESV
:
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
ERVEN
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Your kingdom is built on truth and justice. Love and faithfulness are servants before your throne.
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15 |
KJV
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Blessed [is] the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
YLT
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O the happiness of the people knowing the shout, O Jehovah, in the light of Thy face they walk habitually.
RV
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Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
RSV
:
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance,
ASV
:
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.
ESV
:
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face,
ERVEN
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Lord, your loyal followers are happy. They live in the light of your kindness.
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16 |
KJV
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In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
YLT
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In Thy name they rejoice all the day, And in Thy righteousness they are exalted,
RV
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In thy name do they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness are they exalted.
RSV
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who exult in thy name all the day, and extol thy righteousness.
ASV
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In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.
ESV
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who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted.
ERVEN
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Your name always makes them happy. They praise your goodness.
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17 |
KJV
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For thou [art] the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
YLT
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For the beauty of their strength [art] Thou, And in Thy good will is our horn exalted,
RV
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For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
RSV
:
For thou art the glory of their strength; by thy favor our horn is exalted.
ASV
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For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
ESV
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For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.
ERVEN
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You are their amazing strength. Their power comes from you.
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18 |
KJV
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For the LORD [is] our defence; and the Holy One of Israel [is] our king.
YLT
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For of Jehovah [is] our shield, And of the Holy One of Israel our king.
RV
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For our shield belongeth unto the LORD; and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
RSV
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For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
ASV
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For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
ESV
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For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
ERVEN
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The king, our protector, belongs to the Lord, who is the Holy One of Israel.
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19 |
KJV
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Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon [one that is] mighty; I have exalted [one] chosen out of the people.
YLT
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Then Thou hast spoken in vision, To Thy saint, yea, Thou sayest, I have placed help upon a mighty one, Exalted a chosen one out of the people,
RV
:
Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
RSV
:
Of old thou didst speak in a vision to thy faithful one, and say: "I have set the crown upon one who is mighty, I have exalted one chosen from the people.
ASV
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Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
ESV
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Of old you spoke in a vision to your godly one, and said: "I have granted help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
ERVEN
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Lord, you once spoke in a vision to your followers: "I have made a young soldier strong. From among my people I chose him for an important position.
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20 |
KJV
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I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
YLT
:
I have found David My servant, With My holy oil I have anointed him.
RV
:
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
RSV
:
I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him;
ASV
:
I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him:
ESV
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I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him,
ERVEN
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I have found my servant David and anointed him as king with my special oil.
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21 |
KJV
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With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
YLT
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With whom My hand is established, My arm also doth strengthen him.
RV
:
With whom my hand shall be established; mine arm also shall strengthen him.
RSV
:
so that my hand shall ever abide with him, my arm also shall strengthen him.
ASV
:
With whom my hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.
ESV
:
so that my hand shall be established with him; my arm also shall strengthen him.
ERVEN
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I will support him with my right hand, and my arm will make him strong.
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22 |
KJV
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The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
YLT
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An enemy exacteth not upon him, And a son of perverseness afflicteth him not.
RV
:
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
RSV
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The enemy shall not outwit him, the wicked shall not humble him.
ASV
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The enemy shall not exact from him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
ESV
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The enemy shall not outwit him; the wicked shall not humble him.
ERVEN
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So no enemy will ever control him. The wicked will never defeat him.
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23 |
KJV
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And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
YLT
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And I have beaten down before him his adversaries, And those hating him I plague,
RV
:
And I will beat down his adversaries before him, and smite them that hate him.
RSV
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I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
ASV
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And I will beat down his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him.
ESV
:
I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
ERVEN
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I will destroy his enemies before his eyes. I will defeat those who hate him.
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24 |
KJV
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But my faithfulness and my mercy [shall be] with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
YLT
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And My faithfulness and kindness [are] with him, And in My name is his horn exalted.
RV
:
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
RSV
:
My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him, and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
ASV
:
But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.
ESV
:
My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him, and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
ERVEN
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I will always love and support him. I will always make him strong.
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25 |
KJV
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I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
YLT
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And I have set on the sea his hand, And on the rivers his right hand.
RV
:
I will set his hand also on the sea, and his right hand on the rivers.
RSV
:
I will set his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers.
ASV
:
I will set his hand also on the sea, And his right hand on the rivers.
ESV
:
I will set his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers.
ERVEN
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I will put him in charge of the sea. He will control the rivers.
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26 |
KJV
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He shall cry unto me, Thou [art] my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
YLT
:
He proclaimeth me: `Thou [art] my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.`
RV
:
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
RSV
:
He shall cry to me, `Thou art my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.'
ASV
:
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.
ESV
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He shall cry to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.'
ERVEN
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He will say to me, 'You are my father. You are my God, my Rock, my Savior.'
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27 |
KJV
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Also I will make him [my] firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
YLT
:
I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.
RV
:
I also will make him {cf15i my} firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
RSV
:
And I will make him the first-born, the highest of the kings of the earth.
ASV
:
I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.
ESV
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And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
ERVEN
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And I will make him my firstborn son. He will be the great king on earth.
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28 |
KJV
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My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
YLT
:
To the age I keep for him My kindness, And My covenant [is] stedfast with him.
RV
:
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
RSV
:
My steadfast love I will keep for him for ever, and my covenant will stand firm for him.
ASV
:
My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.
ESV
:
My steadfast love I will keep for him forever, and my covenant will stand firm for him.
ERVEN
:
My love will protect him forever. My agreement with him will never end.
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29 |
KJV
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His seed also will I make [to endure] for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
YLT
:
And I have set his seed for ever, And his throne as the days of the heavens.
RV
:
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
RSV
:
I will establish his line for ever and his throne as the days of the heavens.
ASV
:
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, And his throne as the days of heaven.
ESV
:
I will establish his offspring forever and his throne as the days of the heavens.
ERVEN
:
I will make his family continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the skies.
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30 |
KJV
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If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
YLT
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If his sons forsake My law, And in My judgments do not walk;
RV
:
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
RSV
:
If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my ordinances,
ASV
:
If his children forsake my law, And walk not in mine ordinances;
ESV
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If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my rules,
ERVEN
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If his descendants stop following my law and stop obeying my commands,
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31 |
KJV
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If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
YLT
:
If My statutes they pollute, And My commands do not keep,
RV
:
If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
RSV
:
if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments,
ASV
:
If they break my statutes, And keep not my commandments;
ESV
:
if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments,
ERVEN
:
if they break my laws and ignore my commands,
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32 |
KJV
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Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
YLT
:
I have looked after with a rod their transgression, And with strokes their iniquity,
RV
:
Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
RSV
:
then I will punish their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with scourges;
ASV
:
Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, And their iniquity with stripes.
ESV
:
then I will punish their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes,
ERVEN
:
I will punish them severely for their sins and wrongs.
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33 |
KJV
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Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
YLT
:
And My kindness I break not from him, Nor do I deal falsely in My faithfulness.
RV
:
But my mercy will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
RSV
:
but I will not remove from him my steadfast love, or be false to my faithfulness.
ASV
:
But my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, Nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
ESV
:
but I will not remove from him my steadfast love or be false to my faithfulness.
ERVEN
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But I will never take my love from him. I will never stop being loyal to him.
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34 |
KJV
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My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
YLT
:
I profane not My covenant, And that which is going forth from My lips I change not.
RV
:
My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
RSV
:
I will not violate my covenant, or alter the word that went forth from my lips.
ASV
:
My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
ESV
:
I will not violate my covenant or alter the word that went forth from my lips.
ERVEN
:
I will not break my agreement with David. I will never change what I said.
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35 |
KJV
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Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
YLT
:
Once I have sworn by My holiness, I lie not to David,
RV
:
Once have I sworn by my holiness; I will not lie unto David;
RSV
:
Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David.
ASV
:
Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David:
ESV
:
Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David.
ERVEN
:
By my holiness, I made a promise to him, and I would not lie to David.
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36 |
KJV
:
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
YLT
:
His seed is to the age, And his throne [is] as the sun before Me,
RV
:
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
RSV
:
His line shall endure for ever, his throne as long as the sun before me.
ASV
:
His seed shall endure for ever, And his throne as the sun before me.
ESV
:
His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me.
ERVEN
:
His family will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun.
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37 |
KJV
:
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and [as] a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
YLT
:
As the moon it is established -- to the age, And the witness in the sky is stedfast. Selah.
RV
:
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and {cf15i as} the faithful witness in the sky. {cf15i Selah}
RSV
:
Like the moon it shall be established for ever; it shall stand firm while the skies endure." [Selah]
ASV
:
It shall be established for ever as the moon, And as the faithful witness in the sky. Selah
ESV
:
Like the moon it shall be established forever, a faithful witness in the skies." Selah
ERVEN
:
Like the moon, it will continue forever. The sky is a witness to the agreement that can be trusted." Selah
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38 |
KJV
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But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
YLT
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And Thou, Thou hast cast off, and dost reject, Thou hast shown Thyself wroth With Thine anointed,
RV
:
But thou hast cast off and rejected, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
RSV
:
But now thou hast cast off and rejected, thou art full of wrath against thy anointed.
ASV
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But thou hast cast off and rejected, Thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
ESV
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But now you have cast off and rejected; you are full of wrath against your anointed.
ERVEN
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But now, Lord, you have become angry with your chosen king, and you have left him all alone.
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39 |
KJV
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Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown [by casting it] to the ground.
YLT
:
Hast rejected the covenant of Thy servant, Thou hast polluted to the earth his crown,
RV
:
Thou hast abhorred the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown {cf15i even} to the ground.
RSV
:
Thou hast renounced the covenant with thy servant; thou hast defiled his crown in the dust.
ASV
:
Thou hast abhorred the covenant of thy servant: Thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
ESV
:
You have renounced the covenant with your servant; you have defiled his crown in the dust.
ERVEN
:
You ended the agreement you made with your servant. You threw the king's crown into the dirt.
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40 |
KJV
:
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
YLT
:
Thou hast broken down all his hedges, Thou hast made his fenced places a ruin.
RV
:
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to rain.
RSV
:
Thou hast breached all his walls; thou hast laid his strongholds in ruins.
ASV
:
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; Thou hast brought his strongholds to ruin.
ESV
:
You have breached all his walls; you have laid his strongholds in ruins.
ERVEN
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You pulled down the walls of his city. You destroyed all his fortresses.
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41 |
KJV
:
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
YLT
:
Spoiled him have all passing by the way, He hath been a reproach to his neighbours,
RV
:
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is become a reproach to his neighbours.
RSV
:
All that pass by despoil him; he has become the scorn of his neighbors.
ASV
:
All that pass by the way rob him: He is become a reproach to his neighbors.
ESV
:
All who pass by plunder him; he has become the scorn of his neighbors.
ERVEN
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Everyone passing by steals from him. His neighbors laugh at him.
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42 |
KJV
:
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
YLT
:
Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries, Thou hast caused all his enemies to rejoice.
RV
:
Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
RSV
:
Thou hast exalted the right hand of his foes; thou hast made all his enemies rejoice.
ASV
:
Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
ESV
:
You have exalted the right hand of his foes; you have made all his enemies rejoice.
ERVEN
:
You made all the king's enemies happy. You let them win the war.
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43 |
KJV
:
Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
YLT
:
Also -- Thou turnest back the sharpness of his sword, And hast not established him in battle,
RV
:
Yea, thou turnest back the edge his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
RSV
:
Yea, thou hast turned back the edge of his sword, and thou hast not made him stand in battle.
ASV
:
Yea, thou turnest back the edge of his sword, And hast not made him to stand in the battle.
ESV
:
You have also turned back the edge of his sword, and you have not made him stand in battle.
ERVEN
:
You helped them defend themselves. You did not help your king win the battle.
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44 |
KJV
:
Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
YLT
:
Hast caused [him] to cease from his brightness, And his throne to the earth hast cast down.
RV
:
Thou hast made his brightness to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
RSV
:
Thou hast removed the scepter from his hand, and cast his throne to the ground.
ASV
:
Thou hast made his brightness to cease, And cast his throne down to the ground.
ESV
:
You have made his splendor to cease and cast his throne to the ground.
ERVEN
:
You did not let him win. You threw his throne to the ground.
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45 |
KJV
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The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
YLT
:
Thou hast shortened the days of his youth, Hast covered him over [with] shame. Selah.
RV
:
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. {cf15i Selah}
RSV
:
Thou hast cut short the days of his youth; thou hast covered him with shame. [Selah]
ASV
:
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: Thou hast covered him with shame. Selah
ESV
:
You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah
ERVEN
:
You cut his life short. You shamed him. Selah
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46 |
KJV
:
How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
YLT
:
Till when, O Jehovah, art Thou hidden? For ever doth Thy fury burn as fire?
RV
:
How long, O LORD, wilt thou hid thyself for ever? {cf15i how long} shall thy wrath burn like fire?
RSV
:
How long, O LORD? Wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How long will thy wrath burn like fire?
ASV
:
How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How long shall thy wrath burn like fire?
ESV
:
How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your wrath burn like fire?
ERVEN
:
Lord, how long will this continue? Will you ignore us forever? Will your anger burn like a fire forever?
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47 |
KJV
:
Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
YLT
:
Remember, I pray Thee, what [is] life-time? Wherefore in vain hast Thou created All the sons of men?
RV
:
O remember how short my time is: for what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!
RSV
:
Remember, O Lord, what the measure of life is, for what vanity thou hast created all the sons of men!
ASV
:
Oh remember how short my time is: For what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!
ESV
:
Remember how short my time is! For what vanity you have created all the children of man!
ERVEN
:
Remember how short my life is. You created us to live a short life and then die.
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48 |
KJV
:
What man [is he that] liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
YLT
:
Who [is] the man that liveth, and doth not see death? He delivereth his soul from the hand of Sheol. Selah.
RV
:
What man is he that shall live and not see death, that shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? {cf15i Selah}
RSV
:
What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? [Selah]
ASV
:
What man is he that shall live and not see death, That shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah
ESV
:
What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah
ERVEN
:
Is there anyone alive who will never die? Will anyone escape the grave? Selah
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49 |
KJV
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Lord, where [are] thy former lovingkindnesses, [which] thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
YLT
:
Where [are] Thy former kindnesses, O Lord. Thou hast sworn to David in Thy faithfulness,
RV
:
Lord, where are thy former mercies, which thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?
RSV
:
Lord, where is thy steadfast love of old, which by thy faithfulness thou didst swear to David?
ASV
:
Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, Which thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?
ESV
:
Lord, where is your steadfast love of old, which by your faithfulness you swore to David?
ERVEN
:
Lord, where is the love you showed in the past? You promised David that you would be loyal to his family.
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50 |
KJV
:
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; [how] I do bear in my bosom [the reproach of] all the mighty people;
YLT
:
Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Thy servants, I have borne in my bosom all the strivings of the peoples,
RV
:
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom {cf15i the reproach of} all the mighty peoples:
RSV
:
Remember, O Lord, how thy servant is scorned; how I bear in my bosom the insults of the peoples,
ASV
:
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; How I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty peoples,
ESV
:
Remember, O Lord, how your servants are mocked, and how I bear in my heart the insults of all the many nations,
ERVEN
:
My Lord, please remember how people insulted your servant. Lord, I had to listen to all the insults from your enemies. They insulted your chosen king wherever he went.
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51 |
KJV
:
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
YLT
:
Wherewith Thine enemies reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached The steps of Thine anointed.
RV
:
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD, wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
RSV
:
with which thy enemies taunt, O LORD, with which they mock the footsteps of thy anointed.
ASV
:
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
ESV
:
with which your enemies mock, O LORD, with which they mock the footsteps of your anointed.
ERVEN
:
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52 |
KJV
:
Blessed [be] the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. Book IV
YLT
:
Blessed [is] Jehovah to the age. Amen, and amen!
RV
:
Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
RSV
:
Blessed be the LORD for ever! Amen and Amen.
ASV
:
Blessed be Jehovah for evermore. Amen, and Amen. Psalm 90 A Prayer of Moses the man of God.
ESV
:
Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and Amen.
ERVEN
:
Praise the Lord forever! Amen and Amen! BOOK 4 (Psalms 90-106)
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