Psalms
Inspired Version (1:1)
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Hebrew (1:1)
אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי־ (Blessed) הָאִ֗ישׁ ([is] the man) אֲשֶׁ֤ר׀ (who) לֹ֥א (does not) הָלַךְ֮ (walk) בַּעֲצַ֪ת (in the counsel) רְשָׁ֫עִ֥ים (of the wicked), וּבְדֶ֣רֶךְ (on the path) חַ֭טָּאִים (of sinners), לֹ֥א (or) עָמָ֑ד (set foot) וּבְמוֹשַׁ֥ב (in the seat) לֵ֝צִ֗ים (of mockers). לֹ֣א (or) יָשָֽׁב׃ (sit)
KJV (1:1)
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Inspired Version (1:2)
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Hebrew (1:2)
כִּ֤י (But) אִ֥ם (. . .) בְּתוֹרַ֥ת ([is] in the Law) יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD), חֶ֫פְצ֥וֹ (his delight) וּֽבְתוֹרָת֥וֹ (and on His law) יֶהְגֶּ֗ה (he meditates) יוֹמָ֥ם (day) וָלָֽיְלָה׃ (and night).
KJV (1:2)
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Inspired Version (1:3)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Hebrew (1:3)
וְֽהָיָ֗ה (He is) כְּעֵץ֮ (like a tree) שָׁת֪וּל (planted) עַֽל־ (by) פַּלְגֵ֫י (streams) מָ֥יִם (of water), אֲשֶׁ֤ר (vvv) פִּרְי֨וֹ׀ (its fruit) יִתֵּ֬ן (yielding) בְּעִתּ֗וֹ (in season), וְעָלֵ֥הוּ (whose leaf) לֹֽא־ (does not) יִבּ֑וֹל (wither), וְכֹ֖ל (and) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה (in all he does). יַצְלִֽיחַ׃ (who prospers)
KJV (1:3)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Inspired Version (1:4)
The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Hebrew (1:4)
לֹא־ (Not) כֵ֥ן (so) הָרְשָׁעִ֑ים (the wicked)! כִּ֥י (For) אִם־ ([they are]) כַּ֝מֹּ֗ץ (like chaff) אֲֽשֶׁר־ (-) תִּדְּפֶ֥נּוּ (driven off) רֽוּחַ׃ (by the wind).
KJV (1:4)
The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Inspired Version (1:5)
Therefore, the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Hebrew (1:5)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֤ן׀ (. . .) לֹא־ ({will} not) יָקֻ֣מוּ (stand) רְ֭שָׁעִים (the wicked) בַּמִּשְׁפָּ֑ט (in the judgment), וְ֝חַטָּאִ֗ים (nor sinners) בַּעֲדַ֥ת (in the assembly) צַדִּיקִֽים׃ (of the righteous).
KJV (1:5)
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Inspired Version (1:6)
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Hebrew (1:6)
כִּֽי־ (For) יוֹדֵ֣עַ (guards) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) דֶּ֣רֶךְ (the path) צַדִּיקִ֑ים (of the righteous), וְדֶ֖רֶךְ (but the way) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) תֹּאבֵֽד׃ (will perish).
KJV (1:6)
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Inspired Version (2:1)
Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing?
Hebrew (2:1)
KJV (2:1)
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
Inspired Version (2:2)
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,
Hebrew (2:2)
יִ֥תְיַצְּב֨וּ׀ (take their stand) מַלְכֵי־ (The kings) אֶ֗רֶץ (of the earth) וְרוֹזְנִ֥ים (and the rulers) נֽוֹסְדוּ־ (gather) יָ֑חַד (together), עַל־ (against) יְ֝הוָה (the LORD) וְעַל־ (and against) מְשִׁיחֽוֹ׃ (His Anointed One):
KJV (2:2)
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Inspired Version (2:3)
Let us break their bands asunder and cast away their cords from us.
Hebrew (2:3)
נְֽ֭נַתְּקָה (Let us break) אֶת־ (-) מֽוֹסְרוֹתֵ֑ימוֹ (Their chains) וְנַשְׁלִ֖יכָה (and cast away) מִמֶּ֣נּוּ (. . .) עֲבֹתֵֽימוֹ׃ (Their cords).
KJV (2:3)
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
Inspired Version (2:4)
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision.
Hebrew (2:4)
יוֹשֵׁ֣ב (The One enthroned) בַּשָּׁמַ֣יִם (in heaven) יִשְׂחָ֑ק (laughs); אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י (the Lord) יִלְעַג־ (taunts them) לָֽמוֹ׃ (-).
KJV (2:4)
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
Inspired Version (2:5)
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Hebrew (2:5)
אָ֤ז (Then) יְדַבֵּ֣ר (He rebukes) אֵלֵ֣ימוֹ (them) בְאַפּ֑וֹ (in His anger), וּֽבַחֲרוֹנ֥וֹ (in His fury): יְבַהֲלֵֽמוֹ׃ (and terrifies them)
KJV (2:5)
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Inspired Version (2:6)
Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion.
Hebrew (2:6)
וַ֭אֲנִי (I have) נָסַ֣כְתִּי (installed) מַלְכִּ֑י (My King) עַל־ (on) צִ֝יּ֗וֹן (Zion), הַר־ (mountain). קָדְשִֽׁי׃ ([upon] My holy)
KJV (2:6)
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Inspired Version (2:7)
I will declare the decree; the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Hebrew (2:7)
KJV (2:7)
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Inspired Version (2:8)
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Hebrew (2:8)
שְׁאַ֤ל (Ask) מִמֶּ֗נִּי (Me), וְאֶתְּנָ֣ה (and I {will} make) ג֭וֹיִם (the nations) נַחֲלָתֶ֑ךָ (Your inheritance), וַ֝אֲחֻזָּתְךָ֗ (Your possession). אַפְסֵי־ (the ends) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth)
KJV (2:8)
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Inspired Version (2:9)
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Hebrew (2:9)
תְּ֭רֹעֵם (You will break them) בְּשֵׁ֣בֶט (scepter); בַּרְזֶ֑ל (with an iron) כִּכְלִ֖י (. . .). יוֹצֵ֣ר (like pottery) תְּנַפְּצֵֽם׃ (You will shatter them)
KJV (2:9)
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Inspired Version (2:10)
Be wise now, therefore, O ye kings; be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Hebrew (2:10)
וְ֭עַתָּה (Therefore) מְלָכִ֣ים (O kings); הַשְׂכִּ֑ילוּ (be wise), הִ֝וָּסְר֗וּ (be admonished), שֹׁ֣פְטֵי (O judges) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (2:10)
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Inspired Version (2:11)
Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Hebrew (2:11)
עִבְד֣וּ (Serve) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) בְּיִרְאָ֑ה (with fear), וְ֝גִ֗ילוּ (and rejoice) בִּרְעָדָֽה׃ (with trembling).
KJV (2:11)
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Inspired Version (2:12)
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and ye perish from the way when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Hebrew (2:12)
נַשְּׁקוּ־ (Kiss) בַ֡ר (the Son), פֶּן־ (lest) יֶאֱנַ֤ף׀ (He be angry) וְתֹ֬אבְדוּ (and you perish) דֶ֗רֶךְ (in your rebellion), כִּֽי־ (when) יִבְעַ֣ר (ignites) כִּמְעַ֣ט (in an instant). אַפּ֑וֹ (His wrath) אַ֝שְׁרֵ֗י (Blessed) כָּל־ ([are] all) ח֥וֹסֵי (who take refuge) בֽוֹ׃ (in Him).
KJV (2:12)
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Inspired Version (3:1)
Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me.
Hebrew (3:1)
מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִ֑ד (of David), בְּ֝בָרְח֗וֹ (when he fled) מִפְּנֵ֤י׀ (from) אַבְשָׁל֬וֹם (Absalom). בְּנֽוֹ׃ (his son) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), מָֽה־ (how) רַבּ֣וּ (have increased)! צָרָ֑י (my foes) רַ֝בִּ֗ים (How many) קָמִ֥ים (rise up) עָלָֽי׃ (against me)!
KJV (3:1)
Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Inspired Version (3:2)
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Hebrew (3:2)
רַבִּים֮ (Many) אֹמְרִ֪ים (say) לְנַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (of me), אֵ֤ין (will not) יְֽשׁוּעָ֓תָה (deliver) לּ֬וֹ (him). בֵֽאלֹהִ֬ים (God) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (3:2)
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Inspired Version (3:3)
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Hebrew (3:3)
KJV (3:3)
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Inspired Version (3:4)
I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Hebrew (3:4)
KJV (3:4)
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Inspired Version (3:5)
I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for the Lord sustained me.
Hebrew (3:5)
אֲנִ֥י (I) שָׁכַ֗בְתִּי (lie down) וָֽאִ֫ישָׁ֥נָה (and sleep); הֱקִיצ֑וֹתִי (I wake again), כִּ֖י (for) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) יִסְמְכֵֽנִי׃ (sustains me).
KJV (3:5)
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
Inspired Version (3:6)
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about.
Hebrew (3:6)
KJV (3:6)
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Inspired Version (3:7)
Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God; for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Hebrew (3:7)
ק֘וּמָ֤ה (Arise), יְהוָ֨ה׀ (O LORD)! הוֹשִׁ֘יעֵ֤נִי (Save me), אֱלֹהַ֗י (O my God)! כִּֽי־ (. . .) הִכִּ֣יתָ (Strike) אֶת־ (-) כָּל־ (all) אֹיְבַ֣י (my enemies) לֶ֑חִי (on the jaw); שִׁנֵּ֖י (the teeth) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked). שִׁבַּֽרְתָּ׃ (break)
KJV (3:7)
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Inspired Version (3:8)
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord; thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Hebrew (3:8)
לַיהוָ֥ה (to the LORD); הַיְשׁוּעָ֑ה (Salvation [belongs]) עַֽל־ (be on) עַמְּךָ֖ (Your people). בִרְכָתֶ֣ךָ (may Your blessing) סֶּֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (3:8)
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Inspired Version (4:1)
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Hebrew (4:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). בִּנְגִינ֗וֹת (With stringed instruments). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). בְּקָרְאִ֡י (when I call), עֲנֵ֤נִי׀ (Answer me) אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (O God) צִדְקִ֗י (of my righteousness)! בַּ֭צָּר (distress); הִרְחַ֣בְתָּ (You have relieved) לִּ֑י (my) חָ֝נֵּ֗נִי (show me grace) וּשְׁמַ֥ע (and hear) תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃ (my prayer).
KJV (4:1)
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Inspired Version (4:2)
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek after leasing? Selah.
Hebrew (4:2)
בְּנֵ֥י (O men) אִ֡ישׁ (. . .), עַד־ (How long) מֶ֬ה (. . .), כְבוֹדִ֣י (will my honor) לִ֭כְלִמָּה (be maligned)? תֶּאֱהָב֣וּן (How long will you love) רִ֑יק (vanity) תְּבַקְשׁ֖וּ (and seek after) כָזָ֣ב (lies) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (4:2)
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
Inspired Version (4:3)
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
Hebrew (4:3)
וּדְע֗וּ (Know) כִּֽי־ (that) הִפְלָ֣ה (has set apart) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) חָסִ֣יד (the godly) ל֑וֹ (for Himself); יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) יִ֝שְׁמַ֗ע (hears) בְּקָרְאִ֥י (when I call) אֵלָֽיו׃ (to Him).
KJV (4:3)
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Inspired Version (4:4)
Stand in awe, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Hebrew (4:4)
רִגְז֗וּ (Be angry), וְֽאַל־ (yet do not) תֶּ֫חֱטָ֥אוּ (sin); אִמְר֣וּ (search) בִ֭לְבַבְכֶם (your heart) עַֽל־ (on) מִשְׁכַּבְכֶ֗ם (your bed), וְדֹ֣מּוּ (and be still). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (4:4)
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Inspired Version (4:5)
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Hebrew (4:5)
KJV (4:5)
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Inspired Version (4:6)
There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Hebrew (4:6)
KJV (4:6)
There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Inspired Version (4:7)
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Hebrew (4:7)
KJV (4:7)
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Inspired Version (4:8)
I will both lay me down in peace and sleep; for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Hebrew (4:8)
בְּשָׁל֣וֹם (in peace), יַחְדָּו֮ (I will) אֶשְׁכְּבָ֪ה (lie down) וְאִ֫ישָׁ֥ן (and sleep) כִּֽי־ (for) אַתָּ֣ה (You) יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), לְבָדָ֑ד (alone), לָ֝בֶ֗טַח (in safety). תּוֹשִׁיבֵֽנִי׃ (make me dwell)
KJV (4:8)
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Inspired Version (5:1)
Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation.
Hebrew (5:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster), אֶֽל־ (to be accompanied by) הַנְּחִיל֗וֹת (flutes). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אֲמָרַ֖י (to my words), הַאֲזִ֥ינָה׀ (Give ear) יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD); בִּ֣ינָה (consider) הֲגִֽיגִי׃ (my groaning).
KJV (5:1)
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
Inspired Version (5:2)
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God; for unto thee will I pray.
Hebrew (5:2)
הַקְשִׁ֤יבָה׀ (Attend to) לְק֬וֹל (the sound) שַׁוְעִ֗י (of my cry), מַלְכִּ֥י (my King) וֵאלֹהָ֑י (and my God), כִּֽי־ (for) אֵ֝לֶ֗יךָ (to You) אֶתְפַּלָּֽל׃ (I pray).
KJV (5:2)
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
Inspired Version (5:3)
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee and will look up.
Hebrew (5:3)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), בֹּ֭קֶר (In the morning), תִּשְׁמַ֣ע (You hear) קוֹלִ֑י (my voice); בֹּ֥קֶר (at daybreak) אֶֽעֱרָךְ־ (I lay [my plea]) לְ֝ךָ֗ (before You) וַאֲצַפֶּֽה׃ (and wait in expectation).
KJV (5:3)
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Inspired Version (5:4)
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness; neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Hebrew (5:4)
KJV (5:4)
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Inspired Version (5:5)
The foolish shall not stand in thy sight; thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Hebrew (5:5)
לֹֽא־ (cannot) יִתְיַצְּב֣וּ (stand) הֽ֭וֹלְלִים (The boastful) לְנֶ֣גֶד (. . .) עֵינֶ֑יךָ (in Your presence); שָׂ֝נֵ֗אתָ (You hate) כָּל־ (all) פֹּ֥עֲלֵי (workers) אָֽוֶן׃ (of iniquity).
KJV (5:5)
The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Inspired Version (5:6)
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing; the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
Hebrew (5:6)
תְּאַבֵּד֮ (You destroy) דֹּבְרֵ֪י (those who tell) כָ֫זָ֥ב (lies); אִישׁ־ (the man) דָּמִ֥ים (of bloodshed) וּמִרְמָ֗ה (and deceit). יְתָ֘עֵ֥ב׀ (abhors) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD)
KJV (5:6)
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
Inspired Version (5:7)
But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy; and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
Hebrew (5:7)
וַאֲנִ֗י (But I) בְּרֹ֣ב (by the abundance) חַ֭סְדְּךָ (of Your loving devotion); אָב֣וֹא (will enter) בֵיתֶ֑ךָ (Your house) אֶשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֥ה (I will bow down) אֶל־ (toward) הֵֽיכַל־ (temple). קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ (Your holy) בְּיִרְאָתֶֽךָ׃ (in reverence)
KJV (5:7)
But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
Inspired Version (5:8)
Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
Hebrew (5:8)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (O LORD), נְחֵ֬נִי (Lead me), בְצִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ (in Your righteousness) לְמַ֥עַן (because of) שׁוֹרְרָ֑י (my enemies); הוֹשַׁר (make straight) לְפָנַ֣י (before me). דַּרְכֶּֽךָ׃ (Your way)
KJV (5:8)
Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
Inspired Version (5:9)
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulcher; they flatter with their tongue.
Hebrew (5:9)
כִּ֤י (For) אֵ֪ין (not a word) בְּפִ֡יהוּ (they speak) נְכוֹנָה֮ (can be trusted); קִרְבָּ֪ם ([lies] within them). הַ֫וּ֥וֹת (destruction) קֶֽבֶר־ (graves); פָּת֥וּחַ (are open) גְּרוֹנָ֑ם (Their throats) לְ֝שׁוֹנָ֗ם (their tongues) יַחֲלִֽיקוּן׃ (practice deceit).
KJV (5:9)
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulcher; they flatter with their tongue.
Inspired Version (5:10)
Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against thee.
Hebrew (5:10)
הַֽאֲשִׁימֵ֨ם׀ (Declare them guilty), אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God); יִפְּלוּ֮ (let them fall) מִֽמֹּעֲצ֪וֹתֵ֫יהֶ֥ם (by their own devices). בְּרֹ֣ב (for their many) פִּ֭שְׁעֵיהֶם (transgressions), הַדִּיחֵ֑מוֹ (Drive them out) כִּי־ (for) מָ֥רוּ (they have rebelled) בָֽךְ׃ (against You).
KJV (5:10)
Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
Inspired Version (5:11)
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy because thou defendest them; let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Hebrew (5:11)
וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ (rejoice); כָל־ (But let all) ח֪וֹסֵי (who take refuge) בָ֡ךְ (in You) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (. . .). יְ֭רַנֵּנוּ (let them ever shout for joy) וְתָסֵ֣ךְ (May You shelter) עָלֵ֑ימוֹ (them), וְֽיַעְלְצ֥וּ (may rejoice) בְ֝ךָ֗ (in You). אֹהֲבֵ֥י (that those who love) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (Your name)
KJV (5:11)
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Inspired Version (5:12)
For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Hebrew (5:12)
כִּֽי־ (For surely) אַתָּה֮ (You), תְּבָרֵ֪ךְ (bless) צַ֫דִּ֥יק (the righteous); יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), כַּ֝צִּנָּ֗ה (with the shield) רָצ֥וֹן (of Your favor). תַּעְטְרֶֽנּוּ׃ (You surround them)
KJV (5:12)
For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Inspired Version (6:1)
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger; neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Hebrew (6:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (For the choirmaster). בִּ֭נְגִינוֹת (With stringed instruments), עַֽל־ (according to) הַשְּׁמִינִ֗ית (Sheminith). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), אַל־ (do not) בְּאַפְּךָ֥ (in Your anger) תוֹכִיחֵ֑נִי (rebuke me) וְֽאַל־ (or) בַּחֲמָתְךָ֥ (in Your wrath). תְיַסְּרֵֽנִי׃ (discipline me)
KJV (6:1)
O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Inspired Version (6:2)
Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed.
Hebrew (6:2)
חָנֵּ֥נִי (Be merciful to me), יְהוָה֮ (O LORD), כִּ֤י (for) אֻמְלַ֫ל (am frail); אָ֥נִי (I) רְפָאֵ֥נִי (heal me), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), כִּ֖י (for) נִבְהֲל֣וּ (are in agony). עֲצָמָֽי׃ (my bones)
KJV (6:2)
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
Inspired Version (6:3)
My soul is also sore vexed. But thou, O Lord, how long?
Hebrew (6:3)
וְ֭נַפְשִׁי (My soul) נִבְהֲלָ֣ה (is deeply distressed) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .). וְאַתְּ (O) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (LORD), עַד־ (How long), מָתָֽי׃ (how long)?
KJV (6:3)
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
Inspired Version (6:4)
Return, O Lord; deliver my soul; oh, save me for thy mercies' sake.
Hebrew (6:4)
שׁוּבָ֣ה (Turn), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), חַלְּצָ֣ה ([and] deliver) נַפְשִׁ֑י (my soul); ה֝וֹשִׁיעֵ֗נִי (save me) לְמַ֣עַן (because of) חַסְדֶּֽךָ׃ (Your loving devotion).
KJV (6:4)
Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.
Inspired Version (6:5)
For in death there is no remembrance of thee. In the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Hebrew (6:5)
כִּ֤י (For) אֵ֣ין (there is no) בַּמָּ֣וֶת (in death); זִכְרֶ֑ךָ (mention of You) בִּ֝שְׁא֗וֹל (from Sheol)? מִ֣י (who) יֽוֹדֶה־ (can praise) לָּֽךְ׃ (You)
KJV (6:5)
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Inspired Version (6:6)
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
Hebrew (6:6)
יָגַ֤עְתִּי׀ (I am weary) בְּֽאַנְחָתִ֗י (from groaning); אַשְׂחֶ֣ה (I flood) בְכָל־ (all) לַ֭יְלָה (night) מִטָּתִ֑י (my bed with {weeping}) בְּ֝דִמְעָתִ֗י (with tears). עַרְשִׂ֥י (my couch) אַמְסֶֽה׃ ([and] drench)
KJV (6:6)
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
Inspired Version (6:7)
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Hebrew (6:7)
עָֽשְׁשָׁ֣ה (fail) מִכַּ֣עַס (from grief); עֵינִ֑י (My eyes) עָֽ֝תְקָ֗ה (they grow dim) בְּכָל־ (because of all) צוֹרְרָֽי׃ (my foes).
KJV (6:7)
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Inspired Version (6:8)
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Hebrew (6:8)
ס֣וּרוּ (Depart) מִ֭מֶּנִּי (from me), כָּל־ (all) פֹּ֣עֲלֵי (you workers) אָ֑וֶן (of iniquity), כִּֽי־ (for) שָׁמַ֥ע (has heard) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) ק֣וֹל (vvv) בִּכְיִֽי׃ (my weeping).
KJV (6:8)
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Inspired Version (6:9)
The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.
Hebrew (6:9)
שָׁמַ֣ע (has heard) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) תְּחִנָּתִ֑י (my cry for mercy); יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) תְּֽפִלָּתִ֥י (my prayer). יִקָּֽח׃ (accepts)
KJV (6:9)
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Inspired Version (6:10)
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed; let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Hebrew (6:10)
יֵבֹ֤שׁוּ׀ (will be ashamed) וְיִבָּהֲל֣וּ (and dismayed) מְ֭אֹד (. . .); כָּל־ (All) אֹיְבָ֑י (my enemies) יָ֝שֻׁ֗בוּ (they will turn back) יֵבֹ֥שׁוּ (disgrace). רָֽגַע׃ (in sudden)
KJV (6:10)
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Inspired Version (7:1)
O Lord, my God, in thee do I put my trust; save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me,
Hebrew (7:1)
שִׁגָּי֗וֹן (A Shiggaion) לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (of David), אֲשֶׁר־ (which) שָׁ֥ר (he sang) לַיהוָ֑ה (to the LORD) עַל־ (concerning) דִּבְרֵי־ (the words) כ֝֗וּשׁ (of Cush), בֶּן־ (vvv) יְמִינִֽי׃ (a Benjamite). יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱ֭לֹהַי (my God), בְּךָ֣ (in You); חָסִ֑יתִי (I take refuge) הוֹשִׁיעֵ֥נִי (save me) מִכָּל־ (from all) רֹ֝דְפַ֗י (my pursuers), וְהַצִּילֵֽנִי׃ (and deliver me)
KJV (7:1)
O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
Inspired Version (7:2)
Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Hebrew (7:2)
KJV (7:2)
Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Inspired Version (7:3)
O Lord, my God, if I have done this, if there be iniquity in my hands,
Hebrew (7:3)
יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱ֭לֹהַי (my God), אִם־ (if) עָשִׂ֣יתִי (I have done) זֹ֑את (this), אִֽם־ (if) יֶשׁ־ (is) עָ֥וֶל (injustice) בְּכַפָּֽי׃ (on my hands),
KJV (7:3)
O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
Inspired Version (7:4)
If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy),
Hebrew (7:4)
אִם־ (if) גָּ֭מַלְתִּי (I have rewarded) שֽׁוֹלְמִ֥י (my ally) רָ֑ע (with evil), וָאֲחַלְּצָ֖ה (if I have plundered) צוֹרְרִ֣י (my foe) רֵיקָֽם׃ (without cause),
KJV (7:4)
If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
Inspired Version (7:5)
Let the enemy persecute my soul and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth and lay mine honor in the dust. Selah.
Hebrew (7:5)
יִֽרַדֹּ֥ף (pursue me) אוֹיֵ֨ב׀ (then may my enemy) נַפְשִׁ֡י (me); וְיַשֵּׂ֗ג (and overtake) וְיִרְמֹ֣ס (may he trample) לָאָ֣רֶץ (to the ground) חַיָּ֑י (me) וּכְבוֹדִ֓י׀ (my honor) לֶעָפָ֖ר (in the dust). יַשְׁכֵּ֣ן (and leave) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (7:5)
Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honor in the dust. Selah.
Inspired Version (7:6)
Arise, O Lord, in thine anger; lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies; and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
Hebrew (7:6)
ק֘וּמָ֤ה (Arise), יְהוָ֨ה׀ (O LORD), בְּאַפֶּ֗ךָ (in Your anger); הִ֭נָּשֵׂא (rise up) בְּעַבְר֣וֹת (against the fury) צוֹרְרָ֑י (of my enemies). וְע֥וּרָה (Awake), אֵ֝לַ֗י (my God), מִשְׁפָּ֥ט (judgment). צִוִּֽיתָ׃ (and ordain)
KJV (7:6)
Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
Inspired Version (7:7)
So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about; for their sakes, therefore, return thou on high.
Hebrew (7:7)
וַעֲדַ֣ת (Let the assembled) לְ֭אֻמִּים (peoples) תְּסוֹבְבֶ֑ךָּ (gather around You); וְ֝עָלֶ֗יהָ (over them) לַמָּר֥וֹם (on high). שֽׁוּבָה׃ (take Your seat)
KJV (7:7)
So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
Inspired Version (7:8)
The Lord shall judge the people; judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Hebrew (7:8)
יְהוָה֮ (The LORD) יָדִ֪ין (judges) עַ֫מִּ֥ים (the peoples); שָׁפְטֵ֥נִי (vindicate me), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), כְּצִדְקִ֖י (according to my righteousness) וּכְתֻמִּ֣י (and integrity) עָלָֽי׃ (. . .).
KJV (7:8)
The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Inspired Version (7:9)
Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just; for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Hebrew (7:9)
יִגְמָר־ (Put an end) נָ֬א (O) רַ֨ע׀ (to the evil) רְשָׁעִים֮ (of the wicked), וּתְכוֹנֵ֪ן (but establish) צַ֫דִּ֥יק (the righteous), וּבֹחֵ֣ן (who searches) לִ֭בּ֗וֹת (hearts) וּכְלָי֗וֹת (and minds). אֱלֹהִ֥ים (God) צַדִּֽיק׃ (righteous)
KJV (7:9)
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Inspired Version (7:10)
My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
Hebrew (7:10)
מָֽגִנִּ֥י (My shield) עַל־ (is with) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God), מ֝וֹשִׁ֗יעַ (who saves) יִשְׁרֵי־ (the upright) לֵֽב׃ (in heart).
KJV (7:10)
My defense is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
Inspired Version (7:11)
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
Hebrew (7:11)
KJV (7:11)
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
Inspired Version (7:12)
If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow and made it ready.
Hebrew (7:12)
אִם־ (If) לֹ֣א (one does not) יָ֭שׁוּב (repent), חַרְבּ֣וֹ (His sword); יִלְט֑וֹשׁ (God will sharpen) קַשְׁתּ֥וֹ (His bow). דָ֝רַ֗ךְ (He has bent) וַֽיְכוֹנְנֶֽהָ׃ (and strung)
KJV (7:12)
If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
Inspired Version (7:13)
He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
Hebrew (7:13)
KJV (7:13)
He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
Inspired Version (7:14)
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
Hebrew (7:14)
KJV (7:14)
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
Inspired Version (7:15)
He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
Hebrew (7:15)
בּ֣וֹר (a hole) כָּ֭רָֽה (He has dug) וַֽיַּחְפְּרֵ֑הוּ (and hollowed it out); וַ֝יִּפֹּ֗ל (he has fallen) בְּשַׁ֣חַת (into a pit) יִפְעָֽל׃ (of his own making).
KJV (7:15)
He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
Inspired Version (7:16)
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
Hebrew (7:16)
יָשׁ֣וּב (recoils) עֲמָל֣וֹ (His trouble) בְרֹאשׁ֑וֹ (on himself), וְעַ֥ל (on) קָ֝דְקֳד֗וֹ (his own head). חֲמָס֥וֹ (and his violence) יֵרֵֽד׃ (falls)
KJV (7:16)
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
Inspired Version (7:17)
I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.
Hebrew (7:17)
אוֹדֶ֣ה (I will thank) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) כְּצִדְק֑וֹ (for His righteousness) וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה (and sing praise) שֵֽׁם־ (to the name) יְהוָ֥ה (of the LORD) עֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (Most High).
KJV (7:17)
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
Inspired Version (8:1)
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth, who hast set thy glory above the heavens!
Hebrew (8:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) הַגִּתִּ֗ית (Gittith). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). יְהוָ֤ה (O LORD), אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ (our Lord), מָֽה־ (how) אַדִּ֣יר (majestic) שִׁ֭מְךָ (is Your name) בְּכָל־ (in all) הָאָ֑רֶץ (the earth)! אֲשֶׁ֥ר (You) תְּנָ֥ה (have set) ה֝וֹדְךָ֗ (Your glory) עַל־ (above) הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (the heavens).
KJV (8:1)
O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
Inspired Version (8:2)
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
Hebrew (8:2)
מִפִּ֤י (From the mouths) עֽוֹלְלִ֨ים׀ (of children) וְֽיֹנְקִים֮ (and infants) יִסַּ֪דְתָּ֫ (You have ordained) עֹ֥ז (praise) לְמַ֥עַן (on account of) צוֹרְרֶ֑יךָ (Your adversaries), לְהַשְׁבִּ֥ית (to silence) א֝וֹיֵ֗ב (the enemy) וּמִתְנַקֵּֽם׃ (and avenger).
KJV (8:2)
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
Inspired Version (8:3)
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained,
Hebrew (8:3)
כִּֽי־ (When) אֶרְאֶ֣ה (I behold) שָׁ֭מֶיךָ (Your heavens), מַעֲשֵׂ֣י (the work) אֶצְבְּעֹתֶ֑יךָ (of Your fingers), יָרֵ֥חַ (the moon) וְ֝כוֹכָבִ֗ים (and the stars), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (which) כּוֹנָֽנְתָּה׃ (You have set in place)—
KJV (8:3)
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
Inspired Version (8:4)
What is man, that thou art mindful of him, and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Hebrew (8:4)
מָֽה־ (what) אֱנ֥וֹשׁ (is man) כִּֽי־ (that) תִזְכְּרֶ֑נּוּ (You are mindful [of him]), וּבֶן־ (or the son) אָ֝דָ֗ם (of man) כִּ֣י (that) תִפְקְדֶֽנּוּ׃ (You care for him)?
KJV (8:4)
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Inspired Version (8:5)
For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels and hast crowned him with glory and honor.
Hebrew (8:5)
וַתְּחַסְּרֵ֣הוּ (You made him a little lower) מְּ֭עַט (. . .) מֵאֱלֹהִ֑ים (than the angels); וְכָב֖וֹד (with glory) וְהָדָ֣ר (and honor). תְּעַטְּרֵֽהוּ׃ (You crowned him)
KJV (8:5)
For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.
Inspired Version (8:6)
Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet--
Hebrew (8:6)
תַּ֭מְשִׁילֵהוּ (You made him ruler) בְּמַעֲשֵׂ֣י (of the works) יָדֶ֑יךָ (of Your hands); כֹּ֝ל (everything) שַׁ֣תָּה (You have placed) תַֽחַת־ (under) רַגְלָֽיו׃ (his feet):
KJV (8:6)
Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
Inspired Version (8:7)
All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field,
Hebrew (8:7)
צֹנֶ֣ה (sheep) וַאֲלָפִ֣ים (and oxen), כֻּלָּ֑ם (all) וְ֝גַ֗ם (and even) בַּהֲמ֥וֹת (the beasts) שָׂדָֽי׃ (of the field),
KJV (8:7)
All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
Inspired Version (8:8)
The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
Hebrew (8:8)
KJV (8:8)
The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
Inspired Version (8:9)
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
Hebrew (8:9)
KJV (8:9)
O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
Inspired Version (9:1)
I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.
Hebrew (9:1)
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (For the choirmaster) עַלְמ֥וּת (). לַבֵּ֗ן (To [the tune of] “The Death of the Son).” מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אוֹדֶ֣ה (I will give thanks) יְ֭הוָה (to the LORD) בְּכָל־ (with all) לִבִּ֑י (my heart); אֲ֝סַפְּרָ֗ה (I will recount) כָּל־ (all) נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your wonders).
KJV (9:1)
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvelous works.
Inspired Version (9:2)
I will be glad and rejoice in thee; I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.
Hebrew (9:2)
אֶשְׂמְחָ֣ה (I will be glad) וְאֶעֶלְצָ֣ה (and rejoice) בָ֑ךְ (in You); אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה (I will sing praise) שִׁמְךָ֣ (to Your name), עֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (O Most High).
KJV (9:2)
I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Inspired Version (9:3)
When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
Hebrew (9:3)
בְּשׁוּב־ (retreat) אוֹיְבַ֥י (When my enemies) אָח֑וֹר (. . .), יִכָּשְׁל֥וּ (they stumble) וְ֝יֹאבְד֗וּ (and perish) מִפָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (before You).
KJV (9:3)
When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
Inspired Version (9:4)
For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
Hebrew (9:4)
כִּֽי־ (For) עָ֭שִׂיתָ (You have upheld) מִשְׁפָּטִ֣י (my just) וְדִינִ֑י (cause); יָשַׁ֥בְתָּ (You sit) לְ֝כִסֵּ֗א (on Your throne) שׁוֹפֵ֥ט (judging) צֶֽדֶק׃ (righteously).
KJV (9:4)
For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
Inspired Version (9:5)
Thou hast rebuked the heathen; thou hast destroyed the wicked; thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
Hebrew (9:5)
גָּעַ֣רְתָּ (You have rebuked) ג֭וֹיִם (the nations); אִבַּ֣דְתָּ (You have destroyed) רָשָׁ֑ע (the wicked); שְׁמָ֥ם (their name) מָ֝חִ֗יתָ (You have erased) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃ (and ever).
KJV (9:5)
Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (9:6)
O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end; and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
Hebrew (9:6)
הָֽאוֹיֵ֨ב׀ (The enemy) תַּ֥מּוּ (. . .) חֳרָב֗וֹת (ruin), לָ֫נֶ֥צַח (has come to eternal) וְעָרִ֥ים (their cities); נָתַ֑שְׁתָּ (and You have uprooted) אָבַ֖ד (has vanished). זִכְרָ֣ם (the very memory) הֵֽמָּה׃ (of them)
KJV (9:6)
O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.
Inspired Version (9:7)
But the Lord shall endure for ever; he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
Hebrew (9:7)
וַֽ֭יהוָה (But the LORD) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (forever); יֵשֵׁ֑ב (abides) כּוֹנֵ֖ן (He has established) לַמִּשְׁפָּ֣ט (for judgment). כִּסְאֽוֹ׃ (His throne)
KJV (9:7)
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
Inspired Version (9:8)
And he shall judge the world in righteousness; he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
Hebrew (9:8)
וְה֗וּא (He) יִשְׁפֹּֽט־ (judges) תֵּבֵ֥ל (the world) בְּצֶ֑דֶק (with justice); יָדִ֥ין (He governs) לְ֝אֻמִּ֗ים (the people) בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ (with equity).
KJV (9:8)
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
Inspired Version (9:9)
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Hebrew (9:9)
וִ֘יהִ֤י (is) יְהוָ֣ה (The LORD) מִשְׂגָּ֣ב (a refuge) לַדָּ֑ךְ (for the oppressed), מִ֝שְׂגָּ֗ב (a stronghold) לְעִתּ֥וֹת (in times) בַּצָּרָֽה׃ (of trouble).
KJV (9:9)
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Inspired Version (9:10)
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Hebrew (9:10)
וְיִבְטְח֣וּ (trust) בְ֭ךָ (in You), יוֹדְעֵ֣י (Those who know) שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (Your name) כִּ֤י (for) לֹֽא־ (have not) עָזַ֖בְתָּ (forsaken) דֹרְשֶׁ֣יךָ (those who seek You). יְהוָֽה׃ (You, O LORD),
KJV (9:10)
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Inspired Version (9:11)
Sing praises to the Lord which dwelleth in Zion; declare among the people his doings.
Hebrew (9:11)
זַמְּר֗וּ (Sing praises) לַ֭יהוָה (to the LORD), יֹשֵׁ֣ב (who dwells) צִיּ֑וֹן (in Zion); הַגִּ֥ידוּ (proclaim) בָ֝עַמִּ֗ים (among the nations). עֲלִֽילוֹתָֽיו׃ (His deeds)
KJV (9:11)
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Inspired Version (9:12)
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them; he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
Hebrew (9:12)
KJV (9:12)
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
Inspired Version (9:13)
Have mercy upon me, O Lord; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death,
Hebrew (9:13)
חָֽנְנֵ֬נִי (Be merciful to me), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD); רְאֵ֣ה (see) עָ֭נְיִי (afflict me)! מִשֹּׂנְאָ֑י (how my enemies) מְ֝רוֹמְמִ֗י (Lift me up) מִשַּׁ֥עֲרֵי (from the gates) מָֽוֶת׃ (of death),
KJV (9:13)
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
Inspired Version (9:14)
That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion; I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Hebrew (9:14)
לְמַ֥עַן (that) אֲסַפְּרָ֗ה (I may declare) כָּֽל־ (all) תְּהִלָּ֫תֶ֥יךָ (Your praises)— בְּשַֽׁעֲרֵ֥י (that within the gates) בַת־ (of Daughter) צִיּ֑וֹן (Zion) אָ֝גִ֗ילָה (I may rejoice) בִּישׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (in Your salvation).
KJV (9:14)
That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Inspired Version (9:15)
The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made; in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
Hebrew (9:15)
טָבְע֣וּ (have fallen) ג֭וֹיִם (The nations) בְּשַׁ֣חַת (into a pit) עָשׂ֑וּ (of their making); בְּרֶֽשֶׁת־ (in the net) ז֥וּ (. . .) טָ֝מָ֗נוּ (they have hidden). נִלְכְּדָ֥ה (are caught) רַגְלָֽם׃ (their feet)
KJV (9:15)
The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
Inspired Version (9:16)
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth; the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
Hebrew (9:16)
נ֤וֹדַ֨ע׀ (is known) יְהוָה֮ (The LORD) מִשְׁפָּ֪ט (by the justice) עָ֫שָׂ֥ה (He brings); בְּפֹ֣עַל (by the work) כַּ֭פָּיו (of their hands). נוֹקֵ֣שׁ (are ensnared) רָשָׁ֑ע (the wicked) הִגָּי֥וֹן (Higgaion) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (9:16)
The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
Inspired Version (9:17)
The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
Hebrew (9:17)
יָשׁ֣וּבוּ (will return) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (The wicked) לִשְׁא֑וֹלָה (to Sheol)— כָּל־ (all) גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם (the nations) שְׁכֵחֵ֥י (who forget) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God).
KJV (9:17)
The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
Inspired Version (9:18)
For the needy shall not always be forgotten; the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Hebrew (9:18)
KJV (9:18)
For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Inspired Version (9:19)
Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail; let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
Hebrew (9:19)
קוּמָ֣ה (Rise up), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), אַל־ (do not let) יָעֹ֣ז (prevail); אֱנ֑וֹשׁ (man) יִשָּׁפְט֥וּ (be judged) ג֝וֹיִ֗ם (let the nations) עַל־ (in) פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (Your presence).
KJV (9:19)
Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
Inspired Version (9:20)
Put them in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.
Hebrew (9:20)
KJV (9:20)
Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.
Inspired Version (10:1)
Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Hebrew (10:1)
לָמָ֣ה (Why), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), תַּעֲמֹ֣ד (do You stand) בְּרָח֑וֹק (far off)? תַּ֝עְלִ֗ים (Why do You hide) לְעִתּ֥וֹת (in times) בַּצָּרָֽה׃ (of trouble)?
KJV (10:1)
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Inspired Version (10:2)
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor; let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Hebrew (10:2)
בְּגַאֲוַ֣ת (In pride) רָ֭שָׁע (the wicked) יִדְלַ֣ק (pursue) עָנִ֑י (the needy); יִתָּפְשׂ֓וּ׀ (let them be caught) בִּמְזִמּ֖וֹת (in the schemes) ז֣וּ (. . .) חָשָֽׁבוּ׃ (they devise).
KJV (10:2)
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Inspired Version (10:3)
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
Hebrew (10:3)
KJV (10:3)
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
Inspired Version (10:4)
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God; God is not in all his thoughts.
Hebrew (10:4)
רָשָׁ֗ע (the wicked [man]) כְּגֹ֣בַהּ (In his pride) אַ֭פּוֹ (. . .) בַּל־ (does not) יִדְרֹ֑שׁ (seek [Him]); אֵ֥ין (there is no) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God). כָּל־ (in all) מְזִמּוֹתָֽיו׃ (his schemes)
KJV (10:4)
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Inspired Version (10:5)
His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight; as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
Hebrew (10:5)
יָ֘חִ֤ילוּ (He is secure) דַרְכּוֹ (in his ways) בְּכָל־ (at all times) עֵ֗ת (. . .); מָר֣וֹם (Your lofty) מִ֭שְׁפָּטֶיךָ (judgments) מִנֶּגְדּ֑וֹ (are far from him); כָּל־ (all) צ֝וֹרְרָ֗יו (his foes). יָפִ֥יחַ (he sneers) בָּהֶֽם׃ (at)
KJV (10:5)
His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
Inspired Version (10:6)
For he hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved--never in adversity.
Hebrew (10:6)
KJV (10:6)
He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
Inspired Version (10:7)
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit; and his heart is full of fraud; and under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
Hebrew (10:7)
אָלָ֤ה (cursing), פִּ֣יהוּ (His mouth) מָ֭לֵא (is full of) וּמִרְמ֣וֹת (deceit), וָתֹ֑ךְ (and violence); תַּ֥חַת (are under) לְ֝שׁוֹנ֗וֹ (his tongue). עָמָ֥ל (trouble) וָאָֽוֶן׃ (and malice)
KJV (10:7)
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
Inspired Version (10:8)
He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages; in the secret places doth he murder the innocent; his eyes are privily set against the poor.
Hebrew (10:8)
יֵשֵׁ֤ב׀ (He lies) בְּמַאְרַ֬ב (in wait) חֲצֵרִ֗ים (near the villages); בַּֽ֭מִּסְתָּרִים (in ambush) יַהֲרֹ֣ג (he slays) נָקִ֑י (the innocent); עֵ֝ינָ֗יו (his eyes) לְֽחֵלְכָ֥ה (for the helpless). יִצְפֹּֽנוּ׃ (watch in stealth)
KJV (10:8)
He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
Inspired Version (10:9)
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den; he lieth in wait to catch the poor; he doth catch the poor when he draweth him into his net.
Hebrew (10:9)
יֶאֱרֹ֬ב (He lies in wait) בַּמִּסְתָּ֨ר׀ (. . .) כְּאַרְיֵ֬ה (like a lion) בְסֻכֹּ֗ה (in a thicket); יֶ֭אֱרֹב (he lurks) לַחֲט֣וֹף (to seize) עָנִ֑י (the oppressed); יַחְטֹ֥ף (he catches) עָ֝נִ֗י (the lowly) בְּמָשְׁכ֥וֹ (in his net) בְרִשְׁתּֽוֹ׃ (. . .).
KJV (10:9)
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
Inspired Version (10:10)
He croucheth to the strong ones and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his devices.
Hebrew (10:10)
וְדָכָה (They are crushed) יָשֹׁ֑חַ (and beaten down); וְנָפַ֥ל (fall prey) בַּ֝עֲצוּמָ֗יו (to his strength). חֶלְכָּאִים׃ (the helpless)
KJV (10:10)
He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
Inspired Version (10:11)
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten; he hideth his face; he will never see it.
Hebrew (10:11)
אָמַ֣ר (He says) בְּ֭לִבּוֹ (to himself), שָׁ֣כַֽח (has forgotten); אֵ֑ל (God) הִסְתִּ֥יר (He hides) פָּ֝נָ֗יו (His face) בַּל־ (and never) רָאָ֥ה (sees). לָנֶֽצַח׃ (. . .)
KJV (10:11)
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
Inspired Version (10:12)
Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up thine hand; forget not the humble.
Hebrew (10:12)
קוּמָ֤ה (Arise), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD)! אֵ֭ל (O God)! נְשָׂ֣א (Lift up) יָדֶ֑ךָ (Your hand), אַל־ (Do not) תִּשְׁכַּ֥ח (forget) עֲנִיִּים׃ (the helpless).
KJV (10:12)
Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
Inspired Version (10:13)
The wicked contemn God; wherefore he doth say in his heart, Thou wilt not require iniquity at my hand.
Hebrew (10:13)
עַל־ (Why) מֶ֤ה׀ (. . .) נִאֵ֖ץ (renounced) רָשָׁ֥ע׀ (has the wicked man) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God)? אָמַ֥ר (He says) בְּ֝לִבּ֗וֹ (to himself), לֹ֣א (You will never) תִּדְרֹֽשׁ׃ (call [me] to account).
KJV (10:13)
Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
Inspired Version (10:14)
O Lord, thou hast seen all this, for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand. The poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
Hebrew (10:14)
רָאִ֡תָה (have regarded) כִּֽי־ (But) אַתָּ֤ה׀ (You) עָ֘מָ֤ל (trouble) וָכַ֨עַס׀ (and grief); תַּבִּיט֮ (You see) לָתֵ֪ת (to repay [it]) בְּיָ֫דֶ֥ךָ (by Your hand). עָ֭לֶיךָ (to You); יַעֲזֹ֣ב (entrusts himself) חֵלֶ֑כָה (The victim) יָ֝ת֗וֹם (of the fatherless). אַתָּ֤ה׀ (You) הָיִ֬יתָ (are) עוֹזֵֽר׃ (the helper)
KJV (10:14)
Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
Inspired Version (10:15)
O Lord, thou wilt break the arm of the wicked and of the evil and seek out his wickedness until thou find none that remain.
Hebrew (10:15)
שְׁ֭בֹר (Break) זְר֣וֹעַ (the arm) רָשָׁ֑ע (of the wicked) וָ֝רָ֗ע (and evildoer); תִּֽדְרוֹשׁ־ (call him to account) רִשְׁע֥וֹ (for his wickedness) בַל־ (until none is left) תִּמְצָֽא׃ (to be found).
KJV (10:15)
Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
Inspired Version (10:16)
And the Lord shall be king for ever and ever over his people; for the wicked shall perish out of his land.
Hebrew (10:16)
KJV (10:16)
The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
Inspired Version (10:17)
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble; thou wilt prepare their heart; thou wilt cause thine ear to hear,
Hebrew (10:17)
תַּאֲוַ֬ת (the desire) עֲנָוִ֣ים (of the humble); שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ (You have heard), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), תָּכִ֥ין (You will strengthen) לִ֝בָּ֗ם (their hearts). תַּקְשִׁ֥יב (You will incline) אָזְנֶֽךָ׃ (Your ear),
KJV (10:17)
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Inspired Version (10:18)
To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
Hebrew (10:18)
KJV (10:18)
To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
Inspired Version (11:1)
In that day thou shalt come, O Lord; and I will put my trust in thee. Thou shalt say unto thy people, For mine ear hath heard thy voice. Thou shalt say unto every soul, Flee unto my mountain. And the righteous shall flee like a bird that is let go from the snare of the fowler.
Hebrew (11:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David). בַּֽיהוָ֨ה׀ (In the LORD) חָסִ֗יתִי (I take refuge). אֵ֭יךְ (How then) תֹּאמְר֣וּ (can you say) לְנַפְשִׁ֑י (to me): נוּדוּ (Flee) הַרְכֶ֥ם (to your mountain)! צִפּֽוֹר׃ (like a bird)
KJV (11:1)
In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Inspired Version (11:2)
For the wicked bend their bow; lo, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart, to destroy their foundation.
Hebrew (11:2)
כִּ֤י (For) הִנֵּ֪ה (behold), הָרְשָׁעִ֡ים (the wicked) יִדְרְכ֬וּן (bend) קֶ֗שֶׁת ([their] bows). כּוֹנְנ֣וּ (They set) חִצָּ֣ם (their arrow) עַל־ (on) יֶ֑תֶר (the string) לִיר֥וֹת (to shoot) בְּמוֹ־ (from) אֹ֝֗פֶל (the shadows) לְיִשְׁרֵי־ (at the upright) לֵֽב׃ (in heart).
KJV (11:2)
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
Inspired Version (11:3)
But the foundations of the wicked shall be destroyed. And what can they do?
Hebrew (11:3)
כִּ֣י (If) הַ֭שָּׁתוֹת (the foundations) יֵֽהָרֵס֑וּן (are destroyed), צַ֝דִּ֗יק (can the righteous) מַה־ (what) פָּעָֽל׃ (do)?
KJV (11:3)
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Inspired Version (11:4)
For the Lord, when he shall come into his holy temple, sitting upon God's throne in heaven, his eyes shall pierce the wicked. 11:5 Behold, his eyelids shall try the children of men,
Hebrew (11:4)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (The LORD) בְּֽהֵ֘יכַ֤ל (temple); קָדְשׁ֗וֹ (is in His holy) יְהוָה֮ (the LORD) בַּשָּׁמַ֪יִם (is on His heavenly) כִּ֫סְא֥וֹ (throne). עֵינָ֥יו (His eyes) יֶחֱז֑וּ (are watching closely); עַפְעַפָּ֥יו ([they]) יִ֝בְחֲנ֗וּ (examine) בְּנֵ֣י (the sons) אָדָֽם׃ (of men).
KJV (11:4)
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
Inspired Version
and he shall redeem the righteous; and they shall be tried. The Lord loveth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Hebrew (11:5)
יְהוָה֮ (The LORD) צַדִּ֪יק (the righteous) יִ֫בְחָ֥ן (tests) וְ֭רָשָׁע (and the wicked); וְאֹהֵ֣ב (the lover) חָמָ֑ס (of violence). שָֽׂנְאָ֥ה (hates) נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (His soul)
KJV (11:5)
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Inspired Version (11:6)
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire, and brimstone, and a horrible tempest--the portion of their cup.
Hebrew (11:6)
יַמְטֵ֥ר (He will rain down) עַל־ (On) רְשָׁעִ֗ים (the wicked) פַּ֫חִ֥ים (coals) אֵ֣שׁ (fiery) וְ֭גָפְרִית (and sulfur); וְר֥וּחַ (wind) זִלְעָפ֗וֹת (a scorching) מְנָ֣ת (will be their portion) כּוֹסָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (11:6)
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
Inspired Version (11:7)
For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Hebrew (11:7)
KJV (11:7)
For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Inspired Version (12:1)
In that day thou shalt help, O Lord, the poor and the meek of the earth. For the godly man shall cease to be found, and the faithful fail from among the children of men.
Hebrew (12:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) הַשְּׁמִינִ֗ית (Sheminith). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). הוֹשִׁ֣יעָה (Help), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), כִּי־ (for) גָמַ֣ר (are no more); חָסִ֑יד (the godly) כִּי־ (. . .) פַ֥סּוּ (have vanished) אֱ֝מוּנִ֗ים (the faithful) מִבְּנֵ֥י (from among) אָדָֽם׃ (men).
KJV (12:1)
Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
Inspired Version (12:2)
They shall speak vanity, every one with his neighbor; with flattering lips, with a double heart do they speak.
Hebrew (12:2)
שָׁ֤וְא׀ (They lie) יְֽדַבְּרוּ֮ (. . .) אִ֤ישׁ (one) אֶת־ (to) רֵ֫עֵ֥הוּ (another); שְׂפַ֥ת (lips) חֲלָק֑וֹת (with flattering) בְּלֵ֖ב ([and] a double heart) וָלֵ֣ב (. . .). יְדַבֵּֽרוּ׃ (they speak)
KJV (12:2)
They speak vanity every one with his neighbor: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Inspired Version (12:3)
But the Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things,
Hebrew (12:3)
יַכְרֵ֣ת (cut off) יְ֭הוָה (May the LORD) כָּל־ (all) שִׂפְתֵ֣י (lips) חֲלָק֑וֹת (flattering) לָ֝שׁ֗וֹן (tongue). מְדַבֶּ֥רֶת (and [every] boastful) גְּדֹלֽוֹת׃ (. . .)
KJV (12:3)
The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
Inspired Version (12:4)
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own. Who shall be Lord over us?
Hebrew (12:4)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (They) אָֽמְר֨וּ׀ (say), לִלְשֹׁנֵ֣נוּ (With our tongues) נַ֭גְבִּיר (we will prevail). שְׂפָתֵ֣ינוּ (our lips)— אִתָּ֑נוּ (We own) מִ֖י (who) אָד֣וֹן (can be our master) לָֽנוּ׃ ()?
KJV (12:4)
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
Inspired Version (12:5)
Therefore, thus saith the Lord, I will arise in that day; I will stand upon the earth, and I will judge the earth for the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy; and their cry hath entered into mine ear. 12:6 Therefore, the Lord shall sit in judgment upon all those who say in their hearts, We all sit in safety, and puffeth at him.
Hebrew (12:5)
מִשֹּׁ֥ד (For the cause) עֲנִיִּים֮ (of the oppressed) מֵאַנְקַ֪ת (and for the groaning) אֶבְי֫וֹנִ֥ים (of the needy), עַתָּ֣ה (I will now) אָ֭קוּם (arise), יֹאמַ֣ר (says) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD). אָשִׁ֥ית (I will bring) בְּ֝יֵ֗שַׁע (safety) יָפִ֥יחַֽ (to him who yearns). לֽוֹ׃ ()
KJV (12:5)
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Inspired Version
These are the words of the Lord, yea, pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Hebrew (12:6)
אִֽמֲר֣וֹת (The words) יְהוָה֮ (of the LORD) אֲמָר֪וֹת (. . .), טְהֹ֫ר֥וֹת (are flawless) כֶּ֣סֶף (like silver) צָ֭רוּף (refined) בַּעֲלִ֣יל (in a furnace), לָאָ֑רֶץ (like gold) מְ֝זֻקָּ֗ק (purified) שִׁבְעָתָֽיִם׃ (sevenfold).
KJV (12:6)
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Inspired Version (12:7)
Thou shalt save thy people, O Lord; thou shalt keep them; thou shalt preserve them from the wickedness of their generations for ever.
Hebrew (12:7)
אַתָּֽה־ (You), יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD), תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם (will keep us); תִּצְּרֶ֓נּוּ׀ (You will forever guard us) מִן־ (from) הַדּ֖וֹר (generation). ז֣וּ (this) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (12:7)
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Inspired Version (12:8)
The wicked walk on every side, and the vilest men are exalted; but in the day of their pride thou shalt visit them.
Hebrew (12:8)
סָבִ֗יב (freely), רְשָׁעִ֥ים (The wicked) יִתְהַלָּכ֑וּן (wander) כְּרֻ֥ם (is exalted) זֻ֝לּ֗וּת (and vileness) לִבְנֵ֥י (among) אָדָֽם׃ (men).
KJV (12:8)
The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Inspired Version (13:1)
How long, O Lord, wilt thou withdraw thyself from me? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me, that I may not see thee? Wilt thou forget me and cast me off from thy presence for ever?
Hebrew (13:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). עַד־ (How long), אָ֣נָה (me) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD)? תִּשְׁכָּחֵ֣נִי (Will You forget) נֶ֑צַח (forever)? עַד־ (How long) אָ֓נָה׀ (. . .) תַּסְתִּ֖יר (will You hide) אֶת־ (-) פָּנֶ֣יךָ (Your face) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from me)?
KJV (13:1)
How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Inspired Version (13:2)
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Hebrew (13:2)
KJV (13:2)
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Inspired Version (13:3)
Consider me, O Lord, and hear my cry, O my God, and lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the death of the ungodly,
Hebrew (13:3)
הַבִּ֣יטָֽה (Consider me) עֲ֭נֵנִי ([and] respond), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהָ֑י (my God). הָאִ֥ירָה (Give light) עֵ֝ינַ֗י (to my eyes), פֶּן־ (lest) אִישַׁ֥ן (I sleep) הַמָּֽוֶת׃ (in death),
KJV (13:3)
Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
Inspired Version (13:4)
lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him. 13:4 Those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved;
Hebrew (13:4)
פֶּן־ (lest) יֹאמַ֣ר (say), אֹיְבִ֣י (my enemy) יְכָלְתִּ֑יו (I have overcome him), צָרַ֥י (and my foes) יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ (rejoice) כִּ֣י (when) אֶמּֽוֹט׃ (I fall).
KJV (13:4)
Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Inspired Version (13:5)
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Hebrew (13:5)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But I) בְּחַסְדְּךָ֣ (in Your loving devotion); בָטַחְתִּי֮ (have trusted) יָ֤גֵ֥ל (will rejoice) לִבִּ֗י (my heart) בִּֽישׁוּעָ֫תֶ֥ךָ (in Your salvation).
KJV (13:5)
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Inspired Version (13:6)
I will sing unto the Lord because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Hebrew (13:6)
אָשִׁ֥ירָה (I will sing) לַיהוָ֑ה (to the LORD), כִּ֖י (for) גָמַ֣ל (He has been good) עָלָֽי׃ (to me).
KJV (13:6)
I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Inspired Version (14:1)
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no man that hath seen God. Because he showeth himself not unto us, therefore, there is no God. Behold, they are corrupt; they have done abominable works, and none of them doeth good.
Hebrew (14:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David). אָ֘מַ֤ר (says) נָבָ֣ל (The fool) בְּ֭לִבּוֹ (in his heart), אֵ֣ין ([There is] no) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God). הִֽשְׁחִ֗יתוּ (They are corrupt); הִֽתְעִ֥יבוּ (are vile). עֲלִילָ֗ה (their acts) אֵ֣ין (There is no) עֹֽשֵׂה־ (one who does) טֽוֹב׃ (good).
KJV (14:1)
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Inspired Version (14:2)
For the Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men and by his voice said unto his servant, Seek ye among the children of men, to see if there are any that do understand God. And he opened his mouth unto the Lord and said, Behold all these who say they are thine.
Hebrew (14:2)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) מִשָּׁמַיִם֮ (from heaven) הִשְׁקִ֪יף (looks down) עַֽל־ (upon) בְּנֵי־ (the sons) אָ֫דָ֥ם (of men) לִ֭רְאוֹת (to see) הֲיֵ֣שׁ (if any) מַשְׂכִּ֑יל (understand), דֹּ֝רֵשׁ (if any seek) אֶת־ (-) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God).
KJV (14:2)
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Inspired Version (14:3)
The Lord answered and said, They are all gone aside, they are together become filthy; thou canst behold none of them that are doing good, no, not one.
Hebrew (14:3)
KJV (14:3)
They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Inspired Version (14:4)
All they have for their teachers are workers of iniquity, and there is no knowledge in them. They are they who eat up my people. They eat bread and call not upon the Lord.
Hebrew (14:4)
KJV (14:4)
Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.
Inspired Version (14:5)
They are in great fear, for God dwells in the generation of the righteous. He is the counsel of the poor because they are ashamed of the wicked and flee unto the Lord for their refuge.
Hebrew (14:5)
KJV (14:5)
There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Inspired Version (14:6)
They are ashamed of the counsel of the poor because the Lord is his refuge.
Hebrew (14:6)
עֲצַת־ (the plans) עָנִ֥י (of the oppressed), תָבִ֑ישׁוּ (You [sinners] frustrate) כִּ֖י (yet) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) מַחְסֵֽהוּ׃ (is their shelter).
KJV (14:6)
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
Inspired Version (14:7)
Oh, that Zion were established out of heaven, the salvation of Israel. O Lord, when wilt thou establish Zion? When the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice; Israel shall be glad.
Hebrew (14:7)
מִ֥י (Oh, that) יִתֵּ֣ן (would come) מִצִּיּוֹן֮ (from Zion)! יְשׁוּעַ֪ת (the salvation) יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל (of Israel) בְּשׁ֣וּב (restores) יְ֭הוָה (When the LORD) שְׁב֣וּת (His captive) עַמּ֑וֹ (people), יָגֵ֥ל (rejoice), יַ֝עֲקֹ֗ב (let Jacob) יִשְׂמַ֥ח (be glad)! יִשְׂרָֽאֵל׃ (let Israel)
KJV (14:7)
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Inspired Version (15:1)
Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill of Zion?
Hebrew (15:1)
מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (of David). יְ֭הֹוָה (O LORD), מִי־ (who) יָג֣וּר (may abide) בְּאָהֳלֶ֑ךָ (in Your tent)? מִֽי־ (Who) יִ֝שְׁכֹּ֗ן (may dwell) בְּהַ֣ר (mountain)? קָדְשֶֽׁךָ׃ (on Your holy)
KJV (15:1)
Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Inspired Version (15:2)
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart;
Hebrew (15:2)
KJV (15:2)
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Inspired Version (15:3)
He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor,
Hebrew (15:3)
KJV (15:3)
He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor.
Inspired Version (15:4)
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the Lord, sweareth not falsely to hurt any man, and changeth not;
Hebrew (15:4)
KJV (15:4)
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
Inspired Version (15:5)
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Hebrew (15:5)
כַּסְפּ֤וֹ׀ (his money) לֹא־ (without) נָתַ֣ן (who lends) בְּנֶשֶׁךְ֮ (interest) וְשֹׁ֥חַד (a bribe) עַל־ (against) נָקִ֗י (the innocent). לֹ֥א () לָ֫קָ֥ח (and refuses) עֹֽשֵׂה־ (He who does) אֵ֑לֶּה (these things) לֹ֖א (will never) יִמּ֣וֹט (be shaken). לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (15:5)
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Inspired Version (16:1)
Preserve me, O God, for in thee do I put my trust.
Hebrew (16:1)
KJV (16:1)
Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Inspired Version (16:2)
Thou hast said unto me that thou art the Lord, my God, and, My goodness is extended unto thee,
Hebrew (16:2)
אָמַ֣רְתְּ (I said) לַֽ֭יהוָה (to the LORD), אֲדֹנָ֣י (are my Lord); אָ֑תָּה (You) ט֝וֹבָתִ֗י (good thing). בַּל־ (I have no) עָלֶֽיךָ׃ (apart from You)
KJV (16:2)
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
Inspired Version (16:3)
And to all the saints that dwell in the earth, and the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Hebrew (16:3)
לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים (As for the saints) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) בָּאָ֣רֶץ (in the land), הֵ֑מָּה (they) וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י (are the excellence) כָּל־ (in whom all) חֶפְצִי־ (my delight) בָֽם׃ (resides).
KJV (16:3)
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Inspired Version (16:4)
And the wicked, there is no delight in them; their sorrows shall be multiplied upon all those who hasten for to seek another god; their drink offerings of blood will I not accept nor take up their names into my lips.
Hebrew (16:4)
יִרְבּ֥וּ (will multiply) עַצְּבוֹתָם֮ (Sorrows) אַחֵ֪ר (other gods). מָ֫הָ֥רוּ (to those who chase) בַּל־ (I will not) אַסִּ֣יךְ (pour out) נִסְכֵּיהֶ֣ם (their libations) מִדָּ֑ם (of blood), וּֽבַל־ (or) אֶשָּׂ֥א (speak) אֶת־ (-) שְׁ֝מוֹתָ֗ם (their names) עַל־ (with) שְׂפָתָֽי׃ (my lips).
KJV (16:4)
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
Inspired Version (16:5)
Therefore, thou, Lord, art the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; thou maintainest my lot.
Hebrew (16:5)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) מְנָת־ ([is] my chosen portion) חֶלְקִ֥י (. . .) וְכוֹסִ֑י (and my cup); אַ֝תָּ֗ה (You) תּוֹמִ֥יךְ (have made) גּוֹרָלִֽי׃ (my lot {secure}).
KJV (16:5)
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Inspired Version (16:6)
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Hebrew (16:6)
חֲבָלִ֣ים (The lines) נָֽפְלוּ־ (have fallen) לִ֭י (of my {boundary}) בַּנְּעִמִ֑ים (in pleasant places); אַף־ (surely) נַ֝חֲלָ֗ת (inheritance) שָֽׁפְרָ֥ה (is delightful). עָלָֽי׃ (my)
KJV (16:6)
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Inspired Version (16:7)
I will bless the Lord who hath given me counsel; my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Hebrew (16:7)
אֲבָרֵ֗ךְ (I will bless) אֶת־ (-) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) יְעָצָ֑נִי (counsels me); אַף־ (even) לֵ֝יל֗וֹת (at night) יִסְּר֥וּנִי (instructs me). כִלְיוֹתָֽי׃ (my conscience)
KJV (16:7)
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Inspired Version (16:8)
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Hebrew (16:8)
שִׁוִּ֬יתִי (I have set) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) לְנֶגְדִּ֣י (before me). תָמִ֑יד (always) כִּ֥י (Because) מִֽ֝ימִינִ֗י (He is at my right hand), בַּל־ (I will not) אֶמּֽוֹט׃ (be shaken).
KJV (16:8)
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Inspired Version (16:9)
Therefore, my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Hebrew (16:9)
לָכֵ֤ן׀ (Therefore) שָׂמַ֣ח (is glad) לִ֭בִּי (my heart) וַיָּ֣גֶל (rejoices); כְּבוֹדִ֑י (and my tongue) אַף־ (also) בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗י (my body) יִשְׁכֹּ֥ן (will dwell) לָבֶֽטַח׃ (securely).
KJV (16:9)
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Inspired Version (16:10)
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Hebrew (16:10)
כִּ֤י׀ (For) לֹא־ (You will not) תַעֲזֹ֣ב (abandon) נַפְשִׁ֣י (my soul) לִשְׁא֑וֹל (to Sheol), לֹֽא־ (nor will You) תִתֵּ֥ן (let) חֲ֝סִידְךָ֗ (Your Holy One) לִרְא֥וֹת (see) שָֽׁחַת׃ (decay).
KJV (16:10)
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Inspired Version (16:11)
Thou wilt show me the path of life; in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Hebrew (16:11)
תּֽוֹדִיעֵנִי֮ (You have made known to me) אֹ֤רַח (the path) חַ֫יִּ֥ים (of life); שֹׂ֣בַע (You will fill me) שְׂ֭מָחוֹת (with joy) אֶת־ (. . .), פָּנֶ֑יךָ (in Your presence) נְעִמ֖וֹת (pleasures) בִּימִינְךָ֣ (at Your right hand). נֶֽצַח׃ (with eternal)
KJV (16:11)
Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Inspired Version (17:1)
Give me right words, O Lord; speak, and thy servant shall hear thee; attend unto my cry, and give ear unto my prayer. I come not unto thee out of feigned lips.
Hebrew (17:1)
תְּפִלָּ֗ה (A prayer) לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (of David). שִׁמְעָ֤ה (Hear), יְהוָ֨ה׀ (O LORD), צֶ֗דֶק (my righteous plea); הַקְשִׁ֥יבָה (listen) רִנָּתִ֗י (to my cry). הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (Give ear) תְפִלָּתִ֑י (to my prayer)— בְּ֝לֹ֗א (free of) שִׂפְתֵ֥י ([it comes] from lips) מִרְמָֽה׃ (deceit).
KJV (17:1)
Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
Inspired Version (17:2)
Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
Hebrew (17:2)
מִ֭לְּפָנֶיךָ (from Your presence); מִשְׁפָּטִ֣י (May my vindication) יֵצֵ֑א (come) עֵ֝ינֶ֗יךָ (may Your eyes) תֶּחֱזֶ֥ינָה (see) מֵישָׁרִֽים׃ (what is right).
KJV (17:2)
Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
Inspired Version (17:3)
Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me; thou shalt find nothing evil in me, for I am purposed my mouth shall not transgress
Hebrew (17:3)
בָּ֘חַ֤נְתָּ (You have tried) לִבִּ֨י׀ (my heart); פָּ֘קַ֤דְתָּ (You have visited) לַּ֗יְלָה ([me] in the night). צְרַפְתַּ֥נִי (You have tested me) בַל־ (no [evil]); תִּמְצָ֑א (and found) זַ֝מֹּתִ֗י (I have resolved) בַּל־ (not) יַעֲבָר־ (to sin) פִּֽי׃ (with my mouth).
KJV (17:3)
Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Inspired Version (17:4)
concerning the works of men. 17:4 By the word of thy lips I have kept out of the paths of the destroyer.
Hebrew (17:4)
לִפְעֻלּ֣וֹת (As for the deeds) אָ֭דָם (of men)— בִּדְבַ֣ר (by the word) שְׂפָתֶ֑יךָ (of Your lips) אֲנִ֥י (I) שָׁ֝מַ֗רְתִּי (have avoided) אָרְח֥וֹת (the ways) פָּרִֽיץ׃ (of the violent).
KJV (17:4)
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
Inspired Version (17:5)
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
Hebrew (17:5)
תָּמֹ֣ךְ (have held) אֲ֭שֻׁרַי (My steps) בְּמַעְגְּלוֹתֶ֑יךָ (to Your paths); בַּל־ (have not) נָמ֥וֹטּוּ (slipped). פְעָמָֽי׃ (my feet)
KJV (17:5)
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
Inspired Version (17:6)
I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear, O God, my speech and incline thine ear unto me.
Hebrew (17:6)
אֲנִֽי־ (I) קְרָאתִ֣יךָ (call on You), כִֽי־ (for) תַעֲנֵ֣נִי (You will answer me). אֵ֑ל (O God), הַֽט־ (Incline) אָזְנְךָ֥ (Your ear) לִ֝֗י (to me); שְׁמַ֣ע (hear) אִמְרָתִֽי׃ (my words).
KJV (17:6)
I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
Inspired Version (17:7)
Show thy marvellous loving-kindness, O thou that savest them which put their trust in thee, by thy right hand from those that rise up.
Hebrew (17:7)
הַפְלֵ֣ה (Show the wonders) חֲ֭סָדֶיךָ (of Your loving devotion), מוֹשִׁ֣יעַ (You who save) חוֹסִ֑ים (those who seek refuge) מִ֝מִּתְקוֹמְמִ֗ים (from their foes). בִּֽימִינֶֽךָ׃ (by Your right hand)
KJV (17:7)
Show thy marvelous loving-kindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
Inspired Version (17:8)
Keep me as the apple of the eye. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings
Hebrew (17:8)
שָׁ֭מְרֵנִי (Keep me) כְּאִישׁ֣וֹן (as the apple) בַּת־ (of) עָ֑יִן (Your eye); בְּצֵ֥ל (in the shadow) כְּ֝נָפֶ֗יךָ (of Your wings) תַּסְתִּירֵֽנִי׃ (hide me)
KJV (17:8)
Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
Inspired Version (17:9)
from the wicked that oppress me. 17:9 My deadly enemies compass me about;
Hebrew (17:9)
מִפְּנֵ֣י (from) רְ֭שָׁעִים (the wicked) ז֣וּ (who) שַׁדּ֑וּנִי (assail me), אֹיְבַ֥י (enemies) בְּ֝נֶ֗פֶשׁ (from my mortal) יַקִּ֥יפוּ (who surround me). עָלָֽי׃ (. . .)
KJV (17:9)
From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
Inspired Version (17:10)
They are enclosed in their own fat; with their mouth they speak proudly.
Hebrew (17:10)
חֶלְבָּ֥מוֹ (their callous [hearts]); סָּגְר֑וּ (They have closed) פִּ֝֗ימוֹ (their mouths) דִּבְּר֥וּ (speak) בְגֵאֽוּת׃ (with arrogance).
KJV (17:10)
They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
Inspired Version (17:11)
They have now compassed us in our steps; they have set their eyes, bowing down to the earth,
Hebrew (17:11)
אַ֭שֻּׁרֵינוּ (They have tracked us down), עַתָּ֣ה (and now) סְבָבוּנִי (surround us); עֵינֵיהֶ֥ם (their eyes) יָ֝שִׁ֗יתוּ (are set) לִנְט֥וֹת (to cast [us]) בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (to the ground),
KJV (17:11)
They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Inspired Version (17:12)
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey and, as it were, a young lion lurking in secret places.
Hebrew (17:12)
דִּמְיֹנ֗וֹ (-) כְּ֭אַרְיֵה (like a lion) יִכְס֣וֹף (greedy) לִטְר֑וֹף (for prey), וְ֝כִכְפִ֗יר (like a young lion) יֹשֵׁ֥ב (lurking) בְּמִסְתָּרִֽים׃ (in ambush).
KJV (17:12)
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Inspired Version (17:13)
Arise, O Lord; disappoint him; cast him down. 17:14 Deliver my soul from the wicked by thy sword,
Hebrew (17:13)
קוּמָ֤ה (Arise), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), קַדְּמָ֣ה (confront) פָ֭נָיו (them)! הַכְרִיעֵ֑הוּ (Bring them to their knees); פַּלְּטָ֥ה (deliver) נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (me) מֵרָשָׁ֥ע (from the wicked) חַרְבֶּֽךָ׃ (by Your sword),
KJV (17:13)
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Inspired Version
from men by thy strong hand--yea, O Lord, from men of the world; for their portion is in their life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy good things; they are full of children, and they die and leave the rest of their inheritance to their babes.
Hebrew (17:14)
מִֽמְתִ֥ים (from such men), יָדְךָ֨׀ (by Your hand)— יְהוָ֡ה (O LORD), מִֽמְתִ֬ים (from men) מֵחֶ֗לֶד (of the world) חֶלְקָ֥ם (whose portion) בַּֽחַיִּים֮ (is in this life). וּצְפִינְךָ (of Your treasured [ones]) תְּמַלֵּ֪א (May You fill) בִ֫טְנָ֥ם (the bellies) יִשְׂבְּע֥וּ (and satisfy) בָנִ֑ים (their sons), וְהִנִּ֥יחוּ (so they leave) יִ֝תְרָ֗ם (their abundance) לְעוֹלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (to their children).
KJV (17:14)
From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Inspired Version (17:15)
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Hebrew (17:15)
אֲנִ֗י (As for me), בְּ֭צֶדֶק (in righteousness); אֶחֱזֶ֣ה (I will behold) פָנֶ֑יךָ (Your face) אֶשְׂבְּעָ֥ה (I will be satisfied) בְ֝הָקִ֗יץ (when I awake), תְּמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃ (in Your presence).
KJV (17:15)
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Inspired Version (18:1)
I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.
Hebrew (18:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֤חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). לְעֶ֥בֶד (the servant) יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD), לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (who) דִּבֶּ֨ר׀ (sang) לַיהוָ֗ה (to the LORD) אֶת־ (-) דִּ֭בְרֵי (-) הַשִּׁירָ֣ה (song) הַזֹּ֑את (this) בְּי֤וֹם (on the day) הִֽצִּיל־ (had delivered) יְהוָ֘ה (the LORD) אוֹת֥וֹ (him) מִכַּ֥ף (from the hand) כָּל־ (of all) אֹ֝יְבָ֗יו (his enemies) וּמִיַּ֥ד (and from the hand) שָׁאֽוּל׃ (of Saul). וַיֹּאמַ֡ר (He said): אֶרְחָמְךָ֖ (I love You), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), חִזְקִֽי׃ (my strength).
KJV (18:1)
I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
Inspired Version (18:2)
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Hebrew (18:2)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (The LORD) סַֽלְעִ֥י (is my rock), וּמְצוּדָתִ֗י (my fortress), וּמְפַ֫לְטִ֥י (and my deliverer). אֵלִ֣י (My God [is]) צ֭וּרִי (my rock), אֶֽחֱסֶה־ (in whom I take refuge) בּ֑וֹ (), מָֽגִנִּ֥י (my shield), וְקֶֽרֶן־ (and the horn) יִ֝שְׁעִ֗י (of my salvation), מִשְׂגַּבִּֽי׃ (my stronghold).
KJV (18:2)
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Inspired Version (18:3)
I will call upon the Lord, for he is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Hebrew (18:3)
KJV (18:3)
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Inspired Version (18:4)
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
Hebrew (18:4)
אֲפָפ֥וּנִי (encompassed me); חֶבְלֵי־ (The cords) מָ֑וֶת (of death) וְֽנַחֲלֵ֖י (the torrents) בְלִיַּ֣עַל (of chaos) יְבַֽעֲתֽוּנִי׃ (overwhelmed me).
KJV (18:4)
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
Inspired Version (18:5)
The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me.
Hebrew (18:5)
חֶבְלֵ֣י (The cords) שְׁא֣וֹל (of Sheol) סְבָב֑וּנִי (entangled me); קִ֝דְּמ֗וּנִי (confronted me). מ֣וֹקְשֵׁי (the snares) מָֽוֶת׃ (of death)
KJV (18:5)
The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
Inspired Version (18:6)
In my distress I called upon the Lord and cried unto my God; he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Hebrew (18:6)
בַּצַּר־ (In my distress) לִ֤י׀ (upon) אֶֽקְרָ֣א (I called) יְהוָה֮ (the LORD); וְאֶל־ (I cried to) אֱלֹהַ֪י (my God) אֲשַׁ֫וֵּ֥עַ (for help). יִשְׁמַ֣ע (He heard) מֵהֵיכָל֣וֹ (From His temple) קוֹלִ֑י (my voice), וְ֝שַׁוְעָתִ֗י (and my cry for His help) לְפָנָ֤יו׀ (. . .) תָּב֬וֹא (reached) בְאָזְנָֽיו׃ (His ears).
KJV (18:6)
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Inspired Version (18:7)
Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken because he was wroth.
Hebrew (18:7)
וַתִּגְעַ֬שׁ (shook) וַתִּרְעַ֨שׁ׀ (and quaked), הָאָ֗רֶץ (Then the earth) וּמוֹסְדֵ֣י (and the foundations) הָרִ֣ים (of the mountains) יִרְגָּ֑זוּ (trembled); וַ֝יִּתְגָּֽעֲשׁ֗וּ (they were shaken) כִּי־ (because) חָ֥רָה (He burned with anger). לֽוֹ׃ ()
KJV (18:7)
Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
Inspired Version (18:8)
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured; coals were kindled by it.
Hebrew (18:8)
עָ֘לָ֤ה (rose) עָשָׁ֨ן׀ (Smoke) בְּאַפּ֗וֹ (from His nostrils), וְאֵשׁ־ (fire) מִפִּ֥יו (His mouth); תֹּאכֵ֑ל (and consuming) גֶּ֝חָלִ֗ים (glowing coals) בָּעֲר֥וּ (blazed forth). מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (came from)
KJV (18:8)
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
Inspired Version (18:9)
He bowed the heavens also and came down; and darkness was under his feet.
Hebrew (18:9)
וַיֵּ֣ט (He parted) שָׁ֭מַיִם (the heavens) וַיֵּרַ֑ד (and came down) וַ֝עֲרָפֶ֗ל (with dark clouds) תַּ֣חַת (beneath) רַגְלָֽיו׃ (His feet).
KJV (18:9)
He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.
Inspired Version (18:10)
And he rode upon a cherub and did fly; yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
Hebrew (18:10)
וַיִּרְכַּ֣ב (He mounted) עַל־ (. . .) כְּ֭רוּב (a cherub) וַיָּעֹ֑ף (and flew); וַ֝יֵּ֗דֶא (He soared) עַל־ (on) כַּנְפֵי־ (the wings) רֽוּחַ׃ (of the wind).
KJV (18:10)
And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
Inspired Version (18:11)
He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
Hebrew (18:11)
יָ֤שֶׁת (He made) חֹ֨שֶׁךְ׀ (darkness) סִתְר֗וֹ (His hiding place), סְבִֽיבוֹתָ֥יו (around Him). סֻכָּת֑וֹ (a canopy) חֶשְׁכַת־ (. . .) מַ֝֗יִם ([and] storm) עָבֵ֥י (clouds) שְׁחָקִֽים׃ (-)
KJV (18:11)
He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
Inspired Version (18:12)
At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed—hail stones and coals of fire.
Hebrew (18:12)
מִנֹּ֗גַהּ (From the brightness) נֶ֫גְדּ֥וֹ (of His presence) עָבָ֥יו (His clouds) עָבְר֑וּ (advanced)— בָּ֝רָ֗ד (hailstones) וְגַֽחֲלֵי־ (and coals) אֵֽשׁ׃ (of fire).
KJV (18:12)
At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
Inspired Version (18:13)
The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice—hail stones and coals of fire.
Hebrew (18:13)
וַיַּרְעֵ֬ם (thundered) בַּשָּׁמַ֨יִם׀ (from heaven); יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) וְ֭עֶלְיוֹן (of the Most High) יִתֵּ֣ן (resounded)— קֹל֑וֹ (the voice) בָּ֝רָ֗ד (hailstones) וְגַֽחֲלֵי־ (and coals) אֵֽשׁ׃ (of fire).
KJV (18:13)
The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
Inspired Version (18:14)
Yea, he sent out his arrows and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings and discomfited them.
Hebrew (18:14)
וַיִּשְׁלַ֣ח (He shot) חִ֭צָּיו (His arrows) וַיְפִיצֵ֑ם (and scattered [the foes]); וּבְרָקִ֥ים (lightning) רָ֝ב (He hurled) וַיְהֻמֵּֽם׃ (and routed them).
KJV (18:14)
Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
Inspired Version (18:15)
Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
Hebrew (18:15)
וַיֵּ֤רָא֨וּ׀ (appeared), אֲפִ֥יקֵי (The channels) מַ֗יִם (of the sea) וַֽיִּגָּלוּ֮ (were exposed), מוֹסְד֪וֹת ([and] the foundations) תֵּ֫בֵ֥ל (of the world) מִגַּעֲרָ֣תְךָ֣ (at Your rebuke), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), מִ֝נִּשְׁמַ֗ת (at the blast) ר֣וּחַ (of the breath) אַפֶּֽךָ׃ (of Your nostrils).
KJV (18:15)
Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
Inspired Version (18:16)
He sent from above; he took me; he drew me out of many waters.
Hebrew (18:16)
יִשְׁלַ֣ח (He reached down) מִ֭מָּרוֹם (from on high) יִקָּחֵ֑נִי (and took hold of me); יַֽ֝מְשֵׁ֗נִי (He drew me) מִמַּ֥יִם (waters). רַבִּֽים׃ (out of deep)
KJV (18:16)
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
Inspired Version (18:17)
He delivered me from my strong enemy and from them which hated me, for they were too strong for me.
Hebrew (18:17)
יַצִּילֵ֗נִי (He rescued me) מֵאֹיְבִ֥י (enemy), עָ֑ז (from my powerful) וּ֝מִשֹּׂנְאַ֗י (from foes) כִּֽי־ (-) אָמְצ֥וּ (too mighty) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (for me).
KJV (18:17)
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
Inspired Version (18:18)
They prevented me in the day of my calamity; but the Lord was my stay.
Hebrew (18:18)
יְקַדְּמ֥וּנִי (They confronted me) בְיוֹם־ (in my day) אֵידִ֑י (of calamity), וַֽיְהִי־ (was) יְהוָ֖ה (but the LORD) לְמִשְׁעָ֣ן (my support) לִֽי׃ ().
KJV (18:18)
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
Inspired Version (18:19)
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me because he delighted in me.
Hebrew (18:19)
וַיּוֹצִיאֵ֥נִי (He brought me out) לַמֶּרְחָ֑ב (into the open); יְ֝חַלְּצֵ֗נִי (He rescued me) כִּ֘י (because) חָ֥פֵֽץ (He delighted) בִּֽי׃ (in me).
KJV (18:19)
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Inspired Version (18:20)
The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
Hebrew (18:20)
יִגְמְלֵ֣נִי (has rewarded me) יְהוָ֣ה (The LORD) כְּצִדְקִ֑י (according to my righteousness); כְּבֹ֥ר (according to the cleanness) יָ֝דַ֗י (of my hands) יָשִׁ֥יב (He has repaid me) לִֽי׃ ().
KJV (18:20)
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
Inspired Version (18:21)
For I have kept the ways of the Lord and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Hebrew (18:21)
כִּֽי־ (For) שָׁ֭מַרְתִּי (I have kept) דַּרְכֵ֣י (the ways) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) וְלֹֽא־ (and have not) רָ֝שַׁ֗עְתִּי (wickedly departed) מֵאֱלֹהָֽי׃ (from my God).
KJV (18:21)
For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Inspired Version (18:22)
For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
Hebrew (18:22)
כִּ֣י (For) כָל־ (all) מִשְׁפָּטָ֣יו (His ordinances [are]) לְנֶגְדִּ֑י (before me); וְ֝חֻקֹּתָ֗יו (His statutes). לֹא־ (I have not) אָסִ֥יר (disregarded) מֶֽנִּי׃ (. . .)
KJV (18:22)
For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
Inspired Version (18:23)
I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
Hebrew (18:23)
וָאֱהִ֣י (And I) תָמִ֣ים (have been blameless) עִמּ֑וֹ (before Him) וָ֝אֶשְׁתַּמֵּ֗ר (and kept myself) מֵעֲוֺנִֽי׃ (from iniquity).
KJV (18:23)
I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
Inspired Version (18:24)
Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Hebrew (18:24)
וַיָּֽשֶׁב־ (has repaid) יְהוָ֣ה (So the LORD) לִ֣י (me) כְצִדְקִ֑י (according to my righteousness), כְּבֹ֥ר (according to the cleanness) יָ֝דַ֗י (of my hands) לְנֶ֣גֶד (in) עֵינָֽיו׃ (His sight).
KJV (18:24)
Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Inspired Version (18:25)
With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright;
Hebrew (18:25)
עִם־ (To) חָסִ֥יד (the faithful) תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד (You show Yourself faithful), עִם־ (to) גְּבַ֥ר (. . .) תָּ֝מִ֗ים (the blameless) תִּתַּמָּֽם׃ (You show Yourself blameless);
KJV (18:25)
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Inspired Version (18:26)
With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt show thyself froward.
Hebrew (18:26)
עִם־ (to) נָבָ֥ר (the pure) תִּתְבָּרָ֑ר (You show Yourself pure), וְעִם־ (but to) עִ֝קֵּ֗שׁ (the crooked) תִּתְפַּתָּֽל׃ (You show Yourself shrewd).
KJV (18:26)
With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt show thyself froward.
Inspired Version (18:27)
For thou wilt save the afflicted people but wilt bring down high looks.
Hebrew (18:27)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַ֭תָּה (You) עַם־ (people), עָנִ֣י (an afflicted) תוֹשִׁ֑יעַ (save) וְעֵינַ֖יִם (eyes). רָמ֣וֹת (those with haughty) תַּשְׁפִּֽיל׃ (but You humble)
KJV (18:27)
For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
Inspired Version (18:28)
For thou wilt light my candle; the Lord, my God, will enlighten my darkness.
Hebrew (18:28)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַ֭תָּה (You), תָּאִ֣יר (light) נֵרִ֑י (my lamp); יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD), אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (my God) יַגִּ֥יהַּ (lights up) חָשְׁכִּֽי׃ (my darkness).
KJV (18:28)
For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
Inspired Version (18:29)
For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
Hebrew (18:29)
KJV (18:29)
For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
Inspired Version (18:30)
O God, thy ways are perfect; the word of the Lord is tried; he is a buckler to all those who trust in him.
Hebrew (18:30)
KJV (18:30)
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Inspired Version (18:31)
For who is God save the Lord? Or who is a rock save our God,
Hebrew (18:31)
כִּ֤י (For) מִ֣י (who) אֱ֭לוֹהַּ (is God) מִבַּלְעֲדֵ֣י (besides) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD)? וּמִ֥י (And who) צ֝֗וּר ([is] the Rock) זוּלָתִ֥י (except) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (our God)?
KJV (18:31)
For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
Inspired Version (18:32)
Our God that girdeth me with strength and maketh my way perfect?
Hebrew (18:32)
הָ֭אֵל ([It is] God) הַמְאַזְּרֵ֣נִי (who arms me) חָ֑יִל (with strength) וַיִּתֵּ֖ן (and makes) תָּמִ֣ים (clear). דַּרְכִּֽי׃ (my way)
KJV (18:32)
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Inspired Version (18:33)
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet and setteth me upon my high places.
Hebrew (18:33)
מְשַׁוֶּ֣ה (He makes) רַ֭גְלַי (my feet) כָּאַיָּל֑וֹת (like those of a deer) וְעַ֥ל (upon) בָּ֝מֹתַ֗י (the heights). יַעֲמִידֵֽנִי׃ (and stations me)
KJV (18:33)
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
Inspired Version (18:34)
He teacheth my hands to war so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Hebrew (18:34)
מְלַמֵּ֣ד (He trains) יָ֭דַי (my hands) לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה (for battle); וְֽנִחֲתָ֥ה (can bend) קֶֽשֶׁת־ (a bow) נְ֝חוּשָׁ֗ה (of bronze). זְרוֹעֹתָֽי׃ (my arms)
KJV (18:34)
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Inspired Version (18:35)
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Hebrew (18:35)
וַתִּתֶּן־ (You have given) לִי֮ (me) מָגֵ֪ן (Your shield) יִ֫שְׁעֶ֥ךָ (of salvation); וִֽימִינְךָ֥ (Your right hand) תִסְעָדֵ֑נִי (upholds me), וְֽעַנְוַתְךָ֥ (and Your gentleness) תַרְבֵּֽנִי׃ (exalts me).
KJV (18:35)
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Inspired Version (18:36)
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
Hebrew (18:36)
תַּרְחִ֣יב (You broaden) צַעֲדִ֣י (the path) תַחְתָּ֑י (beneath me) וְלֹ֥א (do not) מָ֝עֲד֗וּ (give way). קַרְסֻלָּֽי׃ (so that my ankles)
KJV (18:36)
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
Inspired Version (18:37)
I have pursued mine enemies and overtaken them; neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
Hebrew (18:37)
אֶרְדּ֣וֹף (I pursued) א֭וֹיְבַי (my enemies) וְאַשִּׂיגֵ֑ם (and overtook them); וְלֹֽא־ (I did not) אָ֝שׁוּב (turn back) עַד־ (until) כַּלּוֹתָֽם׃ (they were consumed).
KJV (18:37)
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
Inspired Version (18:38)
I have wounded them, that they were not able to rise; they are fallen under my feet.
Hebrew (18:38)
אֶ֭מְחָצֵם (I crushed them) וְלֹא־ (so they could not) יֻ֣כְלוּ (. . .) ק֑וּם (rise); יִ֝פְּל֗וּ (they have fallen) תַּ֣חַת (under) רַגְלָֽי׃ (my feet).
KJV (18:38)
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
Inspired Version (18:39)
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Hebrew (18:39)
וַתְּאַזְּרֵ֣נִי (You have armed me) חַ֭יִל (with strength) לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה (for battle); תַּכְרִ֖יעַ (You have subdued) קָמַ֣י (my foes) תַּחְתָּֽי׃ (beneath me).
KJV (18:39)
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Inspired Version (18:40)
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
Hebrew (18:40)
וְֽאֹיְבַ֗י (my enemies) נָתַ֣תָּה (You have made) לִּ֣י (before me); עֹ֑רֶף (retreat) וּ֝מְשַׂנְאַ֗י (those who hated me). אַצְמִיתֵֽם׃ (I destroyed)
KJV (18:40)
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Inspired Version (18:41)
They cried, but found none to save, unto the Lord; but he answered them not.
Hebrew (18:41)
יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ (They cried for help), וְאֵין־ (but [there was] no one) מוֹשִׁ֑יעַ (to save them)— עַל־ (to) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD), וְלֹ֣א (but He did not) עָנָֽם׃ (answer).
KJV (18:41)
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
Inspired Version (18:42)
Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
Hebrew (18:42)
וְֽאֶשְׁחָקֵ֗ם (I ground them) כְּעָפָ֥ר (as dust) עַל־ (in) פְּנֵי־ (the face of) ר֑וּחַ (the wind); כְּטִ֖יט (like mud) חוּצ֣וֹת (in the streets). אֲרִיקֵֽם׃ (I trampled them)
KJV (18:42)
Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
Inspired Version (18:43)
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen; a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
Hebrew (18:43)
תְּפַלְּטֵנִי֮ (You have delivered me) מֵרִ֪יבֵ֫י (from the strife) עָ֥ם (of the people); תְּ֭שִׂימֵנִי (You have made me) לְרֹ֣אשׁ (the head) גּוֹיִ֑ם (of nations); עַ֖ם (a people) לֹא־ (I had not) יָדַ֣עְתִּי (known) יַֽעַבְדֽוּנִי׃ (shall serve me).
KJV (18:43)
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
Inspired Version (18:44)
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me; the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
Hebrew (18:44)
לְשֵׁ֣מַֽע (When they hear me) אֹ֭זֶן (. . .), יִשָּׁ֣מְעוּ (they obey) לִ֑י (me); בְּנֵֽי־ (foreigners) נֵ֝כָ֗ר (. . .) יְכַחֲשׁוּ־ (cower) לִֽי׃ (before me).
KJV (18:44)
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
Inspired Version (18:45)
The strangers shall fade away and be afraid out of their close places.
Hebrew (18:45)
בְּנֵי־ (Foreigners) נֵכָ֥ר (. . .) יִבֹּ֑לוּ (lose heart) וְ֝יַחְרְג֗וּ (and come trembling) מִֽמִּסְגְּרֽוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (from their strongholds).
KJV (18:45)
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
Inspired Version (18:46)
The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Hebrew (18:46)
חַי־ (lives), יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) וּבָר֣וּךְ (and blessed be) צוּרִ֑י (my Rock)! וְ֝יָר֗וּם (be exalted)— אֱלוֹהֵ֥י (And {may} the God) יִשְׁעִֽי׃ (of my salvation)
KJV (18:46)
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Inspired Version (18:47)
It is God that avengeth me and subdueth the people under me.
Hebrew (18:47)
הָאֵ֗ל (the God) הַנּוֹתֵ֣ן (who avenges) נְקָמ֣וֹת (. . .) לִ֑י (me) וַיַּדְבֵּ֖ר (and subdues) עַמִּ֣ים (nations) תַּחְתָּֽי׃ (beneath me),
KJV (18:47)
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
Inspired Version (18:48)
He delivereth me from mine enemies; yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me; thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Hebrew (18:48)
מְפַלְּטִ֗י (who delivers me) מֵאֹ֫יְבָ֥י (my enemies). אַ֣ף (. . .) מִן־ (from) קָ֭מַי (above my foes); תְּרוֹמְמֵ֑נִי (You exalt me) מֵאִ֥ישׁ (men). חָ֝מָ֗ס (from violent) תַּצִּילֵֽנִי׃ (You rescue me)
KJV (18:48)
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Inspired Version (18:49)
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen and sing praises unto thy name.
Hebrew (18:49)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֤ן׀ (. . .) אוֹדְךָ֖ (I will praise You), בַגּוֹיִ֥ם׀ (among the nations); יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וּלְשִׁמְךָ֥ (to Your name). אֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃ (I will sing praises)
KJV (18:49)
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
Inspired Version (18:50)
Great deliverance giveth he to his king and showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
Hebrew (18:50)
מַגְדִּל (Great) יְשׁוּע֪וֹת (salvation) מַ֫לְכּ֥וֹ ({He brings to} His king). וְעֹ֤שֶׂה (He shows) חֶ֨סֶד׀ (loving devotion) לִמְשִׁיח֗וֹ (to His anointed), לְדָוִ֥ד (to David) וּלְזַרְע֗וֹ (and his descendants) עַד־ (forever) עוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (18:50)
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
Inspired Version (19:1)
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork.
Hebrew (19:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). הַשָּׁמַ֗יִם (The heavens) מְֽסַפְּרִ֥ים (declare) כְּבֽוֹד־ (the glory) אֵ֑ל (of God); וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (the work) יָ֝דָ֗יו (of His hands). מַגִּ֥יד (proclaim) הָרָקִֽיעַ׃ (the skies)
KJV (19:1)
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.
Inspired Version (19:2)
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge.
Hebrew (19:2)
י֣וֹם (Day) לְ֭יוֹם (after day) יַבִּ֣יעַֽ (they pour forth) אֹ֑מֶר (speech); וְלַ֥יְלָה (night) לְּ֝לַ֗יְלָה (after night) יְחַוֶּה־ (they reveal) דָּֽעַת׃ (knowledge).
KJV (19:2)
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night shweth knowledge.
Inspired Version (19:3)
No speech nor language can be if their voice is not heard.
Hebrew (19:3)
KJV (19:3)
There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Inspired Version (19:4)
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Hebrew (19:4)
בְּכָל־ (into all) הָאָ֨רֶץ׀ (the earth), יָ֘צָ֤א (has gone out) קַוָּ֗ם (their voice) וּבִקְצֵ֣ה (to the ends) תֵ֭בֵל (of the world). מִלֵּיהֶ֑ם (their words) לַ֝שֶּׁ֗מֶשׁ (for the sun). שָֽׂם־ (He has pitched) אֹ֥הֶל (a tent) בָּהֶֽם׃ (In [the heavens])
KJV (19:4)
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Inspired Version (19:5)
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Hebrew (19:5)
וְה֗וּא (-) כְּ֭חָתָן (Like a bridegroom) יֹצֵ֣א (emerging) מֵחֻפָּת֑וֹ (from his chamber), יָשִׂ֥ישׂ (rejoicing) כְּ֝גִבּ֗וֹר (like a champion) לָר֥וּץ (to run) אֹֽרַח׃ (his course),
KJV (19:5)
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Inspired Version (19:6)
His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Hebrew (19:6)
מִקְצֵ֤ה (at one end) הַשָּׁמַ֨יִם׀ (of the heavens) מֽוֹצָא֗וֹ (it rises) וּתְקוּפָת֥וֹ (and runs its circuit) עַל־ (to) קְצוֹתָ֑ם (the other); וְאֵ֥ין (nothing) נִ֝סְתָּ֗ר (is deprived) מֵֽחַמָּתוֹ׃ (of its warmth).
KJV (19:6)
His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Inspired Version (19:7)
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
Hebrew (19:7)
תּ֘וֹרַ֤ת (The Law) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) תְּ֭מִימָה (is perfect), מְשִׁ֣יבַת (reviving) נָ֑פֶשׁ (the soul); עֵד֥וּת (the testimony) יְהוָ֥ה (of the LORD) נֶ֝אֱמָנָ֗ה (is trustworthy), מַחְכִּ֥ימַת (making wise) פֶּֽתִי׃ (the simple).
KJV (19:7)
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Inspired Version (19:8)
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Hebrew (19:8)
פִּקּ֘וּדֵ֤י (The precepts) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) יְ֭שָׁרִים (are right), מְשַׂמְּחֵי־ (bringing joy) לֵ֑ב (to the heart); מִצְוַ֥ת (the commandments) יְהוָ֥ה (of the LORD) בָּ֝רָ֗ה (are radiant), מְאִירַ֥ת (giving light) עֵינָֽיִם׃ (to the eyes).
KJV (19:8)
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Inspired Version (19:9)
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Hebrew (19:9)
יִרְאַ֤ת (The fear) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (of the LORD) טְהוֹרָה֮ (is pure), עוֹמֶ֪דֶת (enduring forever) לָ֫עַ֥ד (. . .); מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי־ (the judgments) יְהוָ֥ה (of the LORD) אֱמֶ֑ת (are true), צָֽדְק֥וּ (righteous). יַחְדָּֽו׃ (being altogether)
KJV (19:9)
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Inspired Version (19:10)
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold--sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Hebrew (19:10)
הַֽנֶּחֱמָדִ֗ים (They are more precious) מִ֭זָּהָב (than gold), וּמִפַּ֣ז (pure gold); רָ֑ב (than much) וּמְתוּקִ֥ים (they are sweeter) מִ֝דְּבַ֗שׁ (than honey), וְנֹ֣פֶת (from the comb). צוּפִֽים׃ (than honey)
KJV (19:10)
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Inspired Version (19:11)
Moreover, by them is thy servant warned; and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Hebrew (19:11)
גַּֽם־ (By them indeed) עַ֭בְדְּךָ (Your servant) נִזְהָ֣ר (is warned); בָּהֶ֑ם (in) בְּ֝שָׁמְרָ֗ם (keeping them) עֵ֣קֶב (reward). רָֽב׃ ([is] great)
KJV (19:11)
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Inspired Version (19:12)
Who can understand his errors? Cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Hebrew (19:12)
שְׁגִיא֥וֹת (his own errors)? מִֽי־ (Who) יָבִ֑ין (can discern) מִֽנִּסְתָּר֥וֹת (from my hidden faults). נַקֵּֽנִי׃ (Cleanse me)
KJV (19:12)
Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Inspired Version (19:13)
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous acts; let them not have dominion over me; then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Hebrew (19:13)
גַּ֤ם (also) מִזֵּדִ֨ים׀ (from willful sins); חֲשֹׂ֬ךְ (Keep) עַבְדֶּ֗ךָ (Your servant) אַֽל־ (may they not) יִמְשְׁלוּ־ (rule) בִ֣י (over me). אָ֣ז (Then) אֵיתָ֑ם (I will be blameless) וְ֝נִקֵּ֗יתִי (and cleansed) מִפֶּ֥שַֽׁע (transgression). רָֽב׃ (of great)
KJV (19:13)
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Inspired Version (19:14)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
Hebrew (19:14)
יִֽהְי֥וּ (be) לְרָצ֨וֹן׀ (pleasing) אִמְרֵי־ (May the words) פִ֡י (of my mouth) וְהֶגְי֣וֹן (and the meditation) לִבִּ֣י (of my heart) לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (in Your sight), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), צוּרִ֥י (my Rock) וְגֹאֲלִֽי׃ (and my Redeemer).
KJV (19:14)
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Inspired Version (20:1)
The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Hebrew (20:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). יַֽעַנְךָ֣ (answer you) יְ֭הוָה (May the LORD) בְּי֣וֹם (in the day) צָרָ֑ה (of trouble); יְ֝שַׂגֶּבְךָ֗ (protect you). שֵׁ֤ם׀ (may the name) אֱלֹהֵ֬י (of the God) יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (of Jacob)
KJV (20:1)
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Inspired Version (20:2)
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Hebrew (20:2)
יִשְׁלַֽח־ (May He send you) עֶזְרְךָ֥ (help) מִקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (from the sanctuary) וּ֝מִצִּיּ֗וֹן (from Zion). יִסְעָדֶֽךָּ׃ (and sustain you)
KJV (20:2)
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Inspired Version (20:3)
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice. Selah.
Hebrew (20:3)
יִזְכֹּ֥ר (May He remember) כָּל־ (all) מִנְחֹתֶ֑ךָ (your gifts) וְעוֹלָתְךָ֖ (your burnt offerings). יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣ה (and look favorably on) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (20:3)
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
Inspired Version (20:4)
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Hebrew (20:4)
יִֽתֶּן־ (May He give) לְךָ֥ (you) כִלְבָבֶ֑ךָ (the desires of your heart) וְֽכָל־ (all your) עֲצָתְךָ֥ (plans {succeed}). יְמַלֵּֽא׃ (and make)
KJV (20:4)
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfill all thy counsel.
Inspired Version (20:5)
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners; the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
Hebrew (20:5)
נְרַנְּנָ֤ה׀ (May we shout for joy) בִּ֘ישׁ֤וּעָתֶ֗ךָ (at your victory) וּבְשֵֽׁם־ (in the name) אֱלֹהֵ֥ינוּ (of our God). נִדְגֹּ֑ל (and raise a banner) יְמַלֵּ֥א (grant) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (May the LORD) כָּל־ (all) מִשְׁאֲלוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (your petitions).
KJV (20:5)
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions.
Inspired Version (20:6)
Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Hebrew (20:6)
עַתָּ֤ה (Now) יָדַ֗עְתִּי (I know) כִּ֤י (that) הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ׀ (saves) יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD) מְשִׁ֫יח֥וֹ (His anointed); יַ֭עֲנֵהוּ (He answers him) מִשְּׁמֵ֣י (heaven) קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (from His holy) בִּ֝גְבֻר֗וֹת (power) יֵ֣שַׁע (with the saving) יְמִינֽוֹ׃ (of His right hand).
KJV (20:6)
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Inspired Version (20:7)
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord, our God.
Hebrew (20:7)
אֵ֣לֶּה (Some) בָ֭רֶכֶב ([trust] in chariots) וְאֵ֣לֶּה (and others) בַסּוּסִ֑ים (in horses), וַאֲנַ֓חְנוּ׀ (but we) בְּשֵׁם־ (in the name) יְהוָ֖ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֣ינוּ (our God). נַזְכִּֽיר׃ (trust)
KJV (20:7)
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Inspired Version (20:8)
They are brought down and fallen; but we are risen and stand upright.
Hebrew (20:8)
הֵ֭מָּה (They) כָּרְע֣וּ (collapse) וְנָפָ֑לוּ (and fall), וַאֲנַ֥חְנוּ (but we) קַּ֝֗מְנוּ (rise up) וַנִּתְעוֹדָֽד׃ (and stand firm).
KJV (20:8)
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Inspired Version (20:9)
Save, Lord; let the king hear us when we call.
Hebrew (20:9)
יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD), הוֹשִׁ֑יעָה (save) הַ֝מֶּ֗לֶךְ (the king). יַעֲנֵ֥נוּ (Answer us) בְיוֹם־ (on the day) קָרְאֵֽנוּ׃ (we call).
KJV (20:9)
Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
Inspired Version (21:1)
The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord. And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Hebrew (21:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), בְּעָזְּךָ֥ (in Your strength). יִשְׂמַח־ (rejoices) מֶ֑לֶךְ (the king) וּ֝בִישׁ֥וּעָתְךָ֗ (in Your salvation)! מַה־ (How) מְאֹֽד׃ (he exults) יָּ֥גֶיל (greatly)
KJV (21:1)
The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Inspired Version (21:2)
Thou hast given him his heart's desire and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
Hebrew (21:2)
תַּאֲוַ֣ת (desire) לִ֭בּוֹ (heart’s) נָתַ֣תָּה (You have granted) לּ֑וֹ (his) וַאֲרֶ֥שֶׁת (the request) שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו (of his lips). בַּל־ (and have not) מָנַ֥עְתָּ (withheld) סֶּֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (21:2)
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
Inspired Version (21:3)
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness; thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
Hebrew (21:3)
כִּֽי־ (For) תְ֭קַדְּמֶנּוּ (You welcomed him) בִּרְכ֣וֹת (blessings); ט֑וֹב (with rich) תָּשִׁ֥ית (You placed) לְ֝רֹאשׁ֗וֹ (on his head) עֲטֶ֣רֶת (a crown) פָּֽז׃ (of pure gold).
KJV (21:3)
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
Inspired Version (21:4)
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
Hebrew (21:4)
KJV (21:4)
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (21:5)
His glory is great in thy salvation; honor and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
Hebrew (21:5)
גָּד֣וֹל (Great is) כְּ֭בוֹדוֹ (his glory) בִּישׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ (in Your salvation); ה֥וֹד (splendor) וְ֝הָדָר (and majesty). תְּשַׁוֶּ֥ה (You bestow) עָלָֽיו׃ (on him)
KJV (21:5)
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
Inspired Version (21:6)
For thou hast made him most blessed forever; thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
Hebrew (21:6)
כִּֽי־ (For) תְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּ (You grant him) בְרָכ֣וֹת (blessings forever) לָעַ֑ד (. . .); תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ (You cheer him) בְ֝שִׂמְחָ֗ה (with joy) אֶת־ (in) פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (Your presence).
KJV (21:6)
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
Inspired Version (21:7)
For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.
Hebrew (21:7)
כִּֽי־ (For) הַ֭מֶּלֶךְ (the king) בֹּטֵ֣חַ (trusts) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD); וּבְחֶ֥סֶד (through the loving devotion) עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן (of the Most High), בַּל־ (he will not) יִמּֽוֹט׃ (be shaken).
KJV (21:7)
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
Inspired Version (21:8)
Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies; thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
Hebrew (21:8)
תִּמְצָ֣א (will apprehend) יָ֭דְךָ (Your hand) לְכָל־ (all) אֹיְבֶ֑יךָ (Your enemies); יְ֝מִֽינְךָ (Your right hand) תִּמְצָ֥א (will seize) שֹׂנְאֶֽיךָ׃ (those who hate You).
KJV (21:8)
Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
Inspired Version (21:9)
Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger; the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
Hebrew (21:9)
תְּשִׁיתֵ֤מוֹ׀ (You will place them) כְּתַנּ֥וּר (furnace) אֵשׁ֮ (in a fiery) לְעֵ֪ת (at the time) פָּ֫נֶ֥יךָ (of Your appearing). יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) בְּאַפּ֣וֹ (In His wrath) יְבַלְּעֵ֑ם (will engulf them), וְֽתֹאכְלֵ֥ם (will consume them). אֵֽשׁ׃ (and the fire)
KJV (21:9)
Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
Inspired Version (21:10)
Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
Hebrew (21:10)
פִּ֭רְיָמוֹ (their descendants) מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (from the earth), תְּאַבֵּ֑ד (You will wipe) וְ֝זַרְעָ֗ם (and their offspring) מִבְּנֵ֥י (from the sons) אָדָֽם׃ (of men).
KJV (21:10)
Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
Inspired Version (21:11)
For they intended evil against thee; they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Hebrew (21:11)
כִּי־ (Though) נָט֣וּ (they intend) עָלֶ֣יךָ (You) רָעָ֑ה (harm), חָֽשְׁב֥וּ (they devise) מְ֝זִמָּ֗ה (the schemes) בַּל־ (will not) יוּכָֽלוּ׃ (prevail).
KJV (21:11)
For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Inspired Version (21:12)
Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
Hebrew (21:12)
כִּ֭י (For) תְּשִׁיתֵ֣מוֹ (You will put them to flight) שֶׁ֑כֶם (. . .) בְּ֝מֵֽיתָרֶ֗יךָ (when Your bow) תְּכוֹנֵ֥ן (is trained) עַל־ (upon) פְּנֵיהֶֽם׃ (them).
KJV (21:12)
Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
Inspired Version (21:13)
Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength; so will we sing and praise thy power.
Hebrew (21:13)
ר֣וּמָה (Be exalted), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), בְּעֻזֶּ֑ךָ (in Your strength); נָשִׁ֥ירָה (we will sing) וּֽ֝נְזַמְּרָה (and praise) גְּבוּרָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your power).
KJV (21:13)
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Inspired Version (22:1)
My God, why hast thou forsaken me? My God, hear the words of my roaring; thou art far from helping me.
Hebrew (22:1)
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (For the choirmaster). עַל־ (To the tune of) אַיֶּ֥לֶת (The Doe) הַשַּׁ֗חַר (of the Dawn). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אֵלִ֣י (My God), אֵ֭לִי (my God), לָמָ֣ה (why) עֲזַבְתָּ֑נִי (have You forsaken me)? רָח֥וֹק (Why are You so far) מִֽ֝ישׁוּעָתִ֗י (from saving me), דִּבְרֵ֥י ([so far] from my words) שַׁאֲגָתִֽי׃ (of groaning)?
KJV (22:1)
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
Inspired Version (22:2)
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou answerest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
Hebrew (22:2)
אֱֽלֹהַ֗י (O my God), אֶקְרָ֣א (I cry out) י֭וֹמָם (by day), וְלֹ֣א (. . .), תַעֲנֶ֑ה (but You do not answer) וְ֝לַ֗יְלָה (and by night), וְֽלֹא־ (but I have no) דֽוּמִיָּ֥ה (rest). לִֽי׃ ()
KJV (22:2)
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
Inspired Version (22:3)
But thou art holy that inhabitest the heavens; thou art worthy of the praises of Israel.
Hebrew (22:3)
וְאַתָּ֥ה (Yet You) קָד֑וֹשׁ (are holy), י֝וֹשֵׁ֗ב (enthroned) תְּהִלּ֥וֹת (on the praises) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel).
KJV (22:3)
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
Inspired Version (22:4)
Our fathers trusted in thee; they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Hebrew (22:4)
בְּ֭ךָ (In You) בָּטְח֣וּ (trusted); אֲבֹתֵ֑ינוּ (our fathers) בָּ֝טְח֗וּ (they trusted) וַֽתְּפַלְּטֵֽמוֹ׃ (and You delivered them).
KJV (22:4)
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Inspired Version (22:5)
They cried unto thee and were delivered; they trusted in thee and were not confounded.
Hebrew (22:5)
KJV (22:5)
They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
Inspired Version (22:6)
But I, a worm, am loved of no man--a reproach of men and despised of the people.
Hebrew (22:6)
KJV (22:6)
But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
Inspired Version (22:7)
All they that see me laugh me to scorn; they shoot out the lip; they shake the head, saying,
Hebrew (22:7)
כָּל־ (All) רֹ֭אַי (who see me) יַלְעִ֣גוּ (mock) לִ֑י (me); יַפְטִ֥ירוּ (they sneer) בְ֝שָׂפָ֗ה (. . .) יָנִ֥יעוּ (and shake) רֹֽאשׁ׃ (their heads):
KJV (22:7)
All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,
Inspired Version (22:8)
He trusted on the Lord, that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Hebrew (22:8)
גֹּ֣ל (He trusts) אֶל־ (in) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD), יְפַלְּטֵ֑הוּ (let the LORD deliver him); יַ֝צִּילֵ֗הוּ (let the LORD rescue him), כִּ֘י (since) חָ֥פֵֽץ (He delights) בּֽוֹ׃ (in him).
KJV (22:8)
He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Inspired Version (22:9)
But thou art he that took me out of the womb; thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.
Hebrew (22:9)
KJV (22:9)
But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.
Inspired Version (22:10)
I was cast upon thee from the womb; thou wast my God from my mother's breasts.
Hebrew (22:10)
KJV (22:10)
I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly.
Inspired Version (22:11)
Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
Hebrew (22:11)
KJV (22:11)
Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
Inspired Version (22:12)
Many armies have compassed me; strong armies of Bashan have beset me around.
Hebrew (22:12)
סְ֭בָבוּנִי (surround me); פָּרִ֣ים (bulls) רַבִּ֑ים (Many) אַבִּירֵ֖י (strong) בָשָׁ֣ן ([bulls] of Bashan) כִּתְּרֽוּנִי׃ (encircle me).
KJV (22:12)
Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
Inspired Version (22:13)
They gaped upon me with their mouths, like a ravening and a roaring lion.
Hebrew (22:13)
KJV (22:13)
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
Inspired Version (22:14)
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
Hebrew (22:14)
כַּמַּ֥יִם (like water), נִשְׁפַּכְתִּי֮ (I am poured out) וְהִתְפָּֽרְד֗וּ (are disjointed). כָּֽל־ (and all) עַצְמ֫וֹתָ֥י (my bones) הָיָ֣ה (is) לִ֭בִּי (My heart) כַּדּוֹנָ֑ג (like wax); נָ֝מֵ֗ס (it melts away) בְּת֣וֹךְ (within) מֵעָֽי׃ (me).
KJV (22:14)
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
Inspired Version (22:15)
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
Hebrew (22:15)
יָ֘בֵ֤שׁ (is dried up) כַּחֶ֨רֶשׂ׀ (like a potsherd), כֹּחִ֗י (My strength) וּ֭לְשׁוֹנִי (and my tongue) מֻדְבָּ֣ק (sticks) מַלְקוֹחָ֑י (to the roof of my mouth). וְֽלַעֲפַר־ (in the dust) מָ֥וֶת (of death). תִּשְׁפְּתֵֽנִי׃ (You lay me)
KJV (22:15)
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
Inspired Version (22:16)
For dogs have compassed me; the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me; they pierced my hands and my feet.
Hebrew (22:16)
כִּ֥י (For) סְבָב֗וּנִי (surround me); כְּלָ֫בִ֥ים (dogs) עֲדַ֣ת (a band) מְ֭רֵעִים (of evil men) הִקִּיפ֑וּנִי (encircles me); כָּ֝אֲרִ֗י (they have pierced) יָדַ֥י (my hands) וְרַגְלָֽי׃ (and feet).
KJV (22:16)
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Inspired Version (22:17)
I may tell all my bones; they look and stare upon me.
Hebrew (22:17)
אֲסַפֵּ֥ר (I can count) כָּל־ (all) עַצְמוֹתָ֑י (my bones); הֵ֥מָּה (they) יַ֝בִּ֗יטוּ (stare) יִרְאוּ־ (and gloat) בִֽי׃ (over me).
KJV (22:17)
I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
Inspired Version (22:18)
They part my garments among them and cast lots upon my vesture.
Hebrew (22:18)
יְחַלְּק֣וּ (They divide) בְגָדַ֣י (my garments) לָהֶ֑ם (among them) וְעַל־ (for) לְ֝בוּשִׁ֗י (my clothing). יַפִּ֥ילוּ (and cast) גוֹרָֽל׃ (lots)
KJV (22:18)
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
Inspired Version (22:19)
But be not thou far from me, O Lord; O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Hebrew (22:19)
וְאַתָּ֣ה (But You), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), אַל־ (be not) תִּרְחָ֑ק (far off); אֱ֝יָלוּתִ֗י (O my Strength), לְעֶזְרָ֥תִי (to help me). חֽוּשָׁה׃ (come quickly)
KJV (22:19)
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Inspired Version (22:20)
Deliver my soul from the sword--my darling from the power of the dog.
Hebrew (22:20)
הַצִּ֣ילָה (Deliver) מֵחֶ֣רֶב (from the sword), נַפְשִׁ֑י (my soul) מִיַּד־ (from the power) כֶּ֝֗לֶב (of wild dogs). יְחִידָתִֽי׃ (my precious life)
KJV (22:20)
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
Inspired Version (22:21)
Save me from the lion's mouth, for thou hast heard me speak from the secret places of the wilderness through the horns of the unicorns.
Hebrew (22:21)
ה֭וֹשִׁיעֵנִי (Save me) מִפִּ֣י (from the mouth) אַרְיֵ֑ה (of the lion); וּמִקַּרְנֵ֖י (at the horns) רֵמִ֣ים (of the wild oxen) עֲנִיתָֽנִי׃ (You have answered me)!
KJV (22:21)
Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
Inspired Version (22:22)
I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Hebrew (22:22)
אֲסַפְּרָ֣ה (I will proclaim) שִׁמְךָ֣ (Your name) לְאֶחָ֑י (to my brothers); בְּת֖וֹךְ (in) קָהָ֣ל (the assembly). אֲהַלְלֶֽךָּ׃ (I will praise You)
KJV (22:22)
I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Inspired Version (22:23)
Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye, the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye, the seed of Israel.
Hebrew (22:23)
יִרְאֵ֤י (You who fear) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD), הַֽלְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him)! כָּל־ (All) זֶ֣רַע (descendants) יַעֲקֹ֣ב (of Jacob), כַּבְּד֑וּהוּ (honor Him)! וְג֥וּרוּ (revere Him)! מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ (. . .) כָּל־ (All) זֶ֥רַע (offspring) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel),
KJV (22:23)
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
Inspired Version (22:24)
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Hebrew (22:24)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹֽא־ (He has not) בָזָ֨ה (despised) וְלֹ֪א (. . .) שִׁקַּ֡ץ (or detested) עֱנ֬וּת (the torment) עָנִ֗י (of the afflicted). וְלֹא־ (He has not) הִסְתִּ֣יר (hidden) פָּנָ֣יו (His face) מִמֶּ֑נּוּ (from him), וּֽבְשַׁוְּע֖וֹ (cry for help). אֵלָ֣יו (to his) שָׁמֵֽעַ׃ (but has attended)
KJV (22:24)
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Inspired Version (22:25)
My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation; I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Hebrew (22:25)
מֵ֥אִתְּךָ֗ (for You [resounds]) תְֽהִלָּ֫תִ֥י (My praise) בְּקָהָ֥ל (assembly); רָ֑ב (in the great) נְדָרַ֥י (my vows) אֲ֝שַׁלֵּ֗ם (I will fulfill) נֶ֣גֶד (before) יְרֵאָֽיו׃ (those who fear You).
KJV (22:25)
My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Inspired Version (22:26)
The meek shall eat and be satisfied; they shall praise the Lord that seek him; your heart shall live for ever.
Hebrew (22:26)
יֹאכְל֬וּ (will eat) עֲנָוִ֨ים׀ (The poor) וְיִשְׂבָּ֗עוּ (and be satisfied); יְהַֽלְל֣וּ (will praise Him). יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) דֹּ֣רְשָׁ֑יו (those who seek) יְחִ֖י (live) לְבַבְכֶ֣ם (May your hearts) לָעַֽד׃ (forever)!
KJV (22:26)
The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
Inspired Version (22:27)
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord; and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
Hebrew (22:27)
יִזְכְּר֤וּ׀ (will remember) וְיָשֻׁ֣בוּ (and turn) אֶל־ (to) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD). כָּל־ (All) אַפְסֵי־ (the ends) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth) וְיִֽשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ (will bow down) לְ֝פָנֶ֗יךָ (before Him). כָּֽל־ (All) מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת (the families) גּוֹיִֽם׃ (of the nations)
KJV (22:27)
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
Inspired Version (22:28)
For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he is the governor among the nations.
Hebrew (22:28)
כִּ֣י (For) לַ֭יהוָה (belongs to the LORD) הַמְּלוּכָ֑ה (dominion) וּ֝מֹשֵׁ֗ל (and He rules) בַּגּוֹיִֽם׃ (over the nations).
KJV (22:28)
For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations.
Inspired Version (22:29)
All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship; all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him; and none can keep alive his own soul.
Hebrew (22:29)
אָכְל֬וּ (will feast) וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲוּ֨וּ׀ (and worship); כָּֽל־ (All) דִּשְׁנֵי־ (the rich) אֶ֗רֶץ (of the earth) לְפָנָ֣יו (before Him)— יִ֭כְרְעוּ (will kneel) כָּל־ (all) יוֹרְדֵ֣י (who go down) עָפָ֑ר (to the dust) וְ֝נַפְשׁ֗וֹ (their lives). לֹ֣א (even those unable) חִיָּֽה׃ (to preserve)
KJV (22:29)
All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
Inspired Version (22:30)
A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
Hebrew (22:30)
זֶ֥רַע (Posterity) יַֽעַבְדֶ֑נּוּ (will serve Him); יְסֻפַּ֖ר (they will declare) לַֽאדֹנָ֣י (the Lord) לַדּֽוֹר׃ (to a new generation).
KJV (22:30)
A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
Inspired Version (22:31)
They shall come and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, what he hath done.
Hebrew (22:31)
יָ֭בֹאוּ (They will come) וְיַגִּ֣ידוּ (and proclaim) צִדְקָת֑וֹ (His righteousness) לְעַ֥ם (to a people) נ֝וֹלָ֗ד (yet unborn)— כִּ֣י (all that) עָשָֽׂה׃ (He has done).
KJV (22:31)
They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.
Inspired Version (23:1)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Hebrew (23:1)
KJV (23:1)
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Inspired Version (23:2)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Hebrew (23:2)
בִּנְא֣וֹת (pastures); דֶּ֭שֶׁא (in green) יַרְבִּיצֵ֑נִי (He makes me lie down) עַל־ (beside) מֵ֖י (waters). מְנֻח֣וֹת (quiet) יְנַהֲלֵֽנִי׃ (He leads me)
KJV (23:2)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Inspired Version (23:3)
He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Hebrew (23:3)
נַפְשִׁ֥י (my soul); יְשׁוֹבֵ֑ב (He restores) יַֽנְחֵ֥נִי (He guides me) בְמַעְגְּלֵי־ (in the paths) צֶ֝֗דֶק (of righteousness) לְמַ֣עַן (for the sake) שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (of His name).
KJV (23:3)
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Inspired Version (23:4)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Hebrew (23:4)
גַּ֤ם (Even) כִּֽי־ (though) אֵלֵ֨ךְ (I walk) בְּגֵ֪יא (through the valley) צַלְמָ֡וֶת (of the shadow of death), לֹא־ (no) אִ֘ירָ֤א (I will fear) רָ֗ע (evil), כִּי־ (for) אַתָּ֥ה (You) עִמָּדִ֑י (are with me); שִׁבְטְךָ֥ (Your rod) וּ֝מִשְׁעַנְתֶּ֗ךָ (and Your staff), הֵ֣מָּה (they) יְנַֽחֲמֻֽנִי׃ (comfort me).
KJV (23:4)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Inspired Version (23:5)
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Hebrew (23:5)
תַּעֲרֹ֬ךְ (You prepare) לְפָנַ֨י׀ (before me) שֻׁלְחָ֗ן (a table) נֶ֥גֶד (in the presence of) צֹרְרָ֑י (my enemies). דִּשַּׁ֖נְתָּ (You anoint) בַשֶּׁ֥מֶן (with oil); רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י (my head) כּוֹסִ֥י (my cup) רְוָיָֽה׃ (overflows).
KJV (23:5)
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Inspired Version (23:6)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Hebrew (23:6)
KJV (23:6)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Inspired Version (24:1)
The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Hebrew (24:1)
לְדָוִ֗ד (of David). מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לַֽ֭יהוָה ([is] the LORD’s), הָאָ֣רֶץ (The earth) וּמְלוֹאָ֑הּ (and the fullness thereof), תֵּ֝בֵ֗ל (the world) וְיֹ֣שְׁבֵי (and all who dwell) בָֽהּ׃ (therein).
KJV (24:1)
The earth is the LORD's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Inspired Version (24:2)
For he hath founded it upon the seas and established it upon the floods.
Hebrew (24:2)
כִּי־ (For) ה֭וּא (He) עַל־ (upon) יַמִּ֣ים (the seas) יְסָדָ֑הּ (has founded it) וְעַל־ (upon) נְ֝הָר֗וֹת (the waters). יְכוֹנְנֶֽהָ׃ (and established it)
KJV (24:2)
For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Inspired Version (24:3)
Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who shall stand in his holy place?
Hebrew (24:3)
מִֽי־ (Who) יַעֲלֶ֥ה (may ascend) בְהַר־ (the hill) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD)? וּמִי־ (Who) יָ֝קוּם (may stand) בִּמְק֥וֹם (place)? קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (in His holy)
KJV (24:3)
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Inspired Version (24:4)
He that hath clean hands and a pure heart, who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity nor sworn deceitfully.
Hebrew (24:4)
נְקִ֥י (He who has clean) כַפַּ֗יִם (hands) וּֽבַר־ (and a pure) לֵ֫בָ֥ב (heart), אֲשֶׁ֤ר׀ (who) לֹא־ (does not) נָשָׂ֣א (lift up) לַשָּׁ֣וְא (to an idol) נַפְשִׁ֑י (his soul) וְלֹ֖א (or) נִשְׁבַּ֣ע (swear) לְמִרְמָֽה׃ (deceitfully).
KJV (24:4)
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Inspired Version (24:5)
He shall receive the blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Hebrew (24:5)
יִשָּׂ֣א (He will receive) בְ֭רָכָה (blessing) מֵאֵ֣ת (-) יְהוָ֑ה (from the LORD) וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה (and vindication) מֵאֱלֹהֵ֥י (from the God) יִשְׁעֽוֹ׃ (of his salvation).
KJV (24:5)
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Inspired Version (24:6)
This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
Hebrew (24:6)
KJV (24:6)
This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
Inspired Version (24:7)
Lift up your heads, O ye generations of Jacob; and be ye lifted up; and the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle, who is the king of glory, shall establish you for ever.
Hebrew (24:7)
שְׂא֤וּ (Lift up) שְׁעָרִ֨ים׀ (O gates)! רָֽאשֵׁיכֶ֗ם (your heads), וְֽ֭הִנָּשְׂאוּ (Be lifted up), פִּתְחֵ֣י (doors), עוֹלָ֑ם (O ancient) וְ֝יָב֗וֹא (may enter)! מֶ֣לֶךְ (that the King) הַכָּבֽוֹד׃ (of Glory)
KJV (24:7)
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Inspired Version
Hebrew (24:8)
מִ֥י (Who) זֶה֮ (is this) מֶ֤לֶךְ (King) הַכָּ֫ב֥וֹד (of Glory)? יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) עִזּ֣וּז (strong) וְגִבּ֑וֹר (and mighty), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) גִּבּ֥וֹר (mighty) מִלְחָמָֽה׃ (in battle).
KJV (24:8)
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
Inspired Version (24:8)
And he will roll away the heavens and will come down to redeem his people, to make you an everlasting name, to establish you upon his everlasting rock.
Hebrew
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KJV
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Inspired Version (24:9)
Lift up your heads, O ye generations of Jacob; lift up your heads, ye everlasting generations; and the Lord of hosts, the king of kings,
Hebrew (24:9)
שְׂא֤וּ (Lift up) שְׁעָרִ֨ים׀ (O gates)! רָֽאשֵׁיכֶ֗ם (your heads), וּ֭שְׂאוּ (Be lifted up), פִּתְחֵ֣י (doors), עוֹלָ֑ם (O ancient) וְ֝יָבֹא (may enter)! מֶ֣לֶךְ (that the King) הַכָּבֽוֹד׃ (of Glory)
KJV (24:9)
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Inspired Version (24:10)
Even the king of glory, shall come unto you, and shall redeem his people, and shall establish them in righteousness. Selah.
Hebrew (24:10)
KJV (24:10)
Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
Inspired Version (25:1)
Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Hebrew (25:1)
KJV (25:1)
Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
Inspired Version (25:2)
O my God, I trust in thee; let me not be ashamed; let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Hebrew (25:2)
אֱֽלֹהַ֗י (my God), בְּךָ֣ (in You), בָ֭טַחְתִּי (I trust). אַל־ (Do not let me) אֵב֑וֹשָׁה (be put to shame); אַל־ (do not let) יַֽעַלְצ֖וּ (exult) אֹיְבַ֣י (my enemies) לִֽי׃ (over me).
KJV (25:2)
O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Inspired Version (25:3)
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed; let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Hebrew (25:3)
גַּ֣ם (Surely) כָּל־ (. . .) קֹ֭וֶיךָ (who wait for You) לֹ֣א (none) יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ (will be put to shame); יֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ (will be disgraced). הַבּוֹגְדִ֥ים ([but] those who engage in treachery) רֵיקָֽם׃ (without cause)
KJV (25:3)
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Inspired Version (25:4)
Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
Hebrew (25:4)
דְּרָכֶ֣יךָ (Your ways), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD); הוֹדִיעֵ֑נִי (Show me) אֹ֖רְחוֹתֶ֣יךָ (Your paths). לַמְּדֵֽנִי׃ (teach me)
KJV (25:4)
Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Inspired Version (25:5)
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me; for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Hebrew (25:5)
הַדְרִ֘יכֵ֤נִי (Guide me) בַאֲמִתֶּ֨ךָ׀ (in Your truth) וְֽלַמְּדֵ֗נִי (and teach me), כִּֽי־ (for) אַ֭תָּה (You) אֱלֹהֵ֣י (are the God) יִשְׁעִ֑י (of my salvation); אוֹתְךָ֥ (for You). קִ֝וִּ֗יתִי (I wait) כָּל־ (all) הַיּֽוֹם׃ (day long)
KJV (25:5)
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Inspired Version (25:6)
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy loving-kindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
Hebrew (25:6)
זְכֹר־ (Remember), רַחֲמֶ֣יךָ (Your compassion) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), וַחֲסָדֶ֑יךָ (and loving devotion), כִּ֖י (for) מֵעוֹלָ֣ם (from age to age). הֵֽמָּה׃ (they [are])
KJV (25:6)
Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy loving-kindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
Inspired Version (25:7)
Remember not the sins of my youth nor my transgressions; according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.
Hebrew (25:7)
חַטֹּ֤אות (the sins) נְעוּרַ֨י׀ (of my youth), וּפְשָׁעַ֗י (nor my rebellious acts); אַל־ (not) תִּ֫זְכֹּ֥ר (Remember) כְּחַסְדְּךָ֥ (Your loving devotion), זְכָר־ (remember me) לִי־ (according to) אַ֑תָּה (. . .) לְמַ֖עַן (because of) טוּבְךָ֣ (Your goodness), יְהוָֽה׃ (O LORD).
KJV (25:7)
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
Inspired Version (25:8)
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Hebrew (25:8)
טוֹב־ (Good) וְיָשָׁ֥ר (and upright) יְהוָ֑ה ([is] the LORD); עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֤ן (. . .) יוֹרֶ֖ה (He shows) חַטָּאִ֣ים (sinners) בַּדָּֽרֶךְ׃ (the way).
KJV (25:8)
Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Inspired Version (25:9)
The meek will he guide in judgment; and the meek will he teach his way.
Hebrew (25:9)
יַדְרֵ֣ךְ (He guides) עֲ֭נָוִים (the humble) בַּמִּשְׁפָּ֑ט (in what is right) וִֽילַמֵּ֖ד (and teaches) עֲנָוִ֣ים (them) דַּרְכּֽוֹ׃ (His way).
KJV (25:9)
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Inspired Version (25:10)
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Hebrew (25:10)
כָּל־ (All) אָרְח֣וֹת (ways) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD’s) חֶ֣סֶד ([are] loving and faithful) וֶאֱמֶ֑ת (. . .) לְנֹצְרֵ֥י (to those who keep) בְ֝רִית֗וֹ (His covenant) וְעֵדֹתָֽיו׃ (and His decrees).
KJV (25:10)
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Inspired Version (25:11)
For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Hebrew (25:11)
לְמַֽעַן־ (For the sake of) שִׁמְךָ֥ (Your name), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וְֽסָלַחְתָּ֥ (forgive) לַ֝עֲוֺנִ֗י (my iniquity), כִּ֣י (for) רַב־ (is great). הֽוּא׃ (it)
KJV (25:11)
For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Inspired Version (25:12)
What man is he that feareth the Lord? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Hebrew (25:12)
מִי־ (Who) זֶ֣ה (. . .) הָ֭אִישׁ (is the man) יְרֵ֣א (who fears) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD)? י֝וֹרֶ֗נּוּ (He will instruct him) בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (in the path) יִבְחָֽר׃ (chosen [for him]).
KJV (25:12)
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Inspired Version (25:13)
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Hebrew (25:13)
KJV (25:13)
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Inspired Version (25:14)
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.
Hebrew (25:14)
ס֣וֹד (confides) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) לִירֵאָ֑יו (in those who fear Him), וּ֝בְרִית֗וֹ (His covenant to them). לְהוֹדִיעָֽם׃ (and reveals)
KJV (25:14)
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.
Inspired Version (25:15)
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Hebrew (25:15)
KJV (25:15)
Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Inspired Version (25:16)
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Hebrew (25:16)
KJV (25:16)
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Inspired Version (25:17)
The troubles of my heart are enlarged; oh, bring thou me out of my distresses.
Hebrew (25:17)
צָר֣וֹת (The troubles) לְבָבִ֣י (of my heart) הִרְחִ֑יבוּ (increase); מִ֝מְּצֽוּקוֹתַ֗י (from my distress). הוֹצִיאֵֽנִי׃ (free me)
KJV (25:17)
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
Inspired Version (25:18)
Look upon mine affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins.
Hebrew (25:18)
רְאֵ֣ה (Consider) עָ֭נְיִי (my affliction) וַעֲמָלִ֑י (and trouble), וְ֝שָׂ֗א (and take away) לְכָל־ (all) חַטֹּאותָֽי׃ (my sins).
KJV (25:18)
Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
Inspired Version (25:19)
Consider mine enemies, for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Hebrew (25:19)
רְאֵֽה־ (Consider) אוֹיְבַ֥י (my enemies), כִּי־ (for) רָ֑בּוּ (they are many), וְשִׂנְאַ֖ת (and they hate me) חָמָ֣ס (with vicious) שְׂנֵאֽוּנִי׃ (hatred).
KJV (25:19)
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Inspired Version (25:20)
Oh, keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in thee.
Hebrew (25:20)
KJV (25:20)
O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Inspired Version (25:21)
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait on thee.
Hebrew (25:21)
תֹּם־ (May integrity) וָיֹ֥שֶׁר (and uprightness) יִצְּר֑וּנִי (preserve me), כִּ֝֗י (because) קִוִּיתִֽיךָ׃ (I wait for You).
KJV (25:21)
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Inspired Version (25:22)
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Hebrew (25:22)
פְּדֵ֣ה (Redeem) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), אֶת־ (-) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (Israel), מִ֝כֹּ֗ל (from all) צָֽרוֹתָיו׃ (its distress).
KJV (25:22)
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Inspired Version (26:1)
Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in mine integrity; I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore, I shall not slide.
Hebrew (26:1)
לְדָוִ֨ד׀ (Of David). שָׁפְטֵ֤נִי (Vindicate me), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD)! כִּֽי־ (For) אֲ֭נִי (I) בְּתֻמִּ֣י (with integrity); הָלַ֑כְתִּי (have walked) וּבַיהוָ֥ה (in the LORD) בָּ֝טַ֗חְתִּי (I have trusted) לֹ֣א (without) אֶמְעָֽד׃ (wavering).
KJV (26:1)
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Inspired Version (26:2)
Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
Hebrew (26:2)
בְּחָנֵ֣נִי (Test me), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), וְנַסֵּ֑נִי (and try me); צְרוֹפָה (examine) כִלְיוֹתַ֣י (my heart) וְלִבִּֽי׃ (and mind).
KJV (26:2)
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
Inspired Version (26:3)
For thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes; and I have walked in thy truth.
Hebrew (26:3)
כִּֽי־ (For) חַ֭סְדְּךָ (Your loving devotion) לְנֶ֣גֶד (is before) עֵינָ֑י (my eyes), וְ֝הִתְהַלַּ֗כְתִּי (and I have walked) בַּאֲמִתֶּֽךָ׃ (in Your truth).
KJV (26:3)
For thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
Inspired Version (26:4)
I have not sat with vain persons; neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Hebrew (26:4)
לֹא־ (I do not) יָ֭שַׁבְתִּי (sit) עִם־ (with) מְתֵי־ (men), שָׁ֑וְא (deceitful) וְעִ֥ם (with) נַ֝עֲלָמִ֗ים (hypocrites). לֹ֣א (nor) אָבֽוֹא׃ (keep company)
KJV (26:4)
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Inspired Version (26:5)
I have hated the congregation of evil-doers and will not sit with the wicked.
Hebrew (26:5)
שָׂ֭נֵאתִי (I hate) קְהַ֣ל (the mob) מְרֵעִ֑ים (of evildoers), וְעִם־ (with) רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (the wicked). לֹ֣א (and refuse) אֵשֵֽׁב׃ (to sit)
KJV (26:5)
I have hated the congregation of evil-doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
Inspired Version (26:6)
I will wash mine hands in innocency; so will I compass thine altar, O Lord,
Hebrew (26:6)
אֶרְחַ֣ץ (I wash) בְּנִקָּי֣וֹן (in innocence) כַּפָּ֑י (my hands) וַאֲסֹבְבָ֖ה (that I may go about) אֶת־ (-) מִזְבַּחֲךָ֣ (Your altar), יְהוָֽה׃ (O LORD),
KJV (26:6)
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
Inspired Version (26:7)
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Hebrew (26:7)
לַ֭שְׁמִעַ (to raise) בְּק֣וֹל (my voice) תּוֹדָ֑ה (in thanksgiving) וּ֝לְסַפֵּ֗ר (and declare) כָּל־ (all) נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your wonderful works).
KJV (26:7)
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Inspired Version (26:8)
Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house and the place where thine honor dwelleth.
Hebrew (26:8)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), אָ֭הַבְתִּי (I love) מְע֣וֹן (where You dwell), בֵּיתֶ֑ךָ (the house) וּ֝מְק֗וֹם (the place) מִשְׁכַּ֥ן (resides). כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ (where Your glory)
KJV (26:8)
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honor dwelleth.
Inspired Version (26:9)
Gather not my soul with sinners nor my life with bloody men,
Hebrew (26:9)
KJV (26:9)
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Inspired Version (26:10)
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
Hebrew (26:10)
אֲשֶׁר־ (in whose) בִּידֵיהֶ֥ם (hands) זִמָּ֑ה (are wicked schemes), וִֽ֝ימִינָ֗ם (whose right hands) מָ֣לְאָה (are full) שֹּֽׁחַד׃ (of bribes).
KJV (26:10)
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
Inspired Version (26:11)
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity; redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Hebrew (26:11)
וַ֭אֲנִי (But I) בְּתֻמִּ֥י (with integrity); אֵלֵ֗ךְ (will walk) פְּדֵ֣נִי (redeem me) וְחָנֵּֽנִי׃ (and be merciful to me).
KJV (26:11)
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Inspired Version (26:12)
My foot standeth in an even place; in the congregations will I bless the Lord.
Hebrew (26:12)
רַ֭גְלִי (My feet) עָֽמְדָ֣ה (stand) בְמִישׁ֑וֹר (on level ground); בְּ֝מַקְהֵלִ֗ים (in the congregations) אֲבָרֵ֥ךְ (I will bless) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD).
KJV (26:12)
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
Inspired Version (27:1)
The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Hebrew (27:1)
KJV (27:1)
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Inspired Version (27:2)
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Hebrew (27:2)
בִּקְרֹ֤ב (came) עָלַ֨י׀ (upon me) מְרֵעִים֮ (When the wicked) לֶאֱכֹ֪ל (to devour) אֶת־ (-) בְּשָׂ֫רִ֥י (my flesh), צָרַ֣י (my enemies) וְאֹיְבַ֣י (and foes) לִ֑י () הֵ֖מָּה (-) כָשְׁל֣וּ (stumbled) וְנָפָֽלוּ׃ (and fell).
KJV (27:2)
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Inspired Version (27:3)
Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in this I am confident.
Hebrew (27:3)
KJV (27:3)
Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Inspired Version (27:4)
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after--that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.
Hebrew (27:4)
אַחַ֤ת׀ (One thing) שָׁאַ֣לְתִּי (I have asked) מֵֽאֵת־ (. . .) יְהוָה֮ (of the LORD); אוֹתָ֪הּ (-) אֲבַ֫קֵּ֥שׁ (this is what I desire): שִׁבְתִּ֣י (to dwell) בְּבֵית־ (in the house) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) כָּל־ (all) יְמֵ֣י (the days) חַיַּ֑י (of my life), לַחֲז֥וֹת (to gaze) בְּנֹֽעַם־ (on the beauty) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (of the LORD) וּלְבַקֵּ֥ר (and seek Him) בְּהֵיכָלֽוֹ׃ (in His temple).
KJV (27:4)
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
Inspired Version (27:5)
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Hebrew (27:5)
כִּ֤י (For) יִצְפְּנֵ֨נִי׀ (He will hide me) בְּסֻכֹּה֮ (in His shelter); בְּי֪וֹם (in the day) רָ֫עָ֥ה (of trouble) יַ֭סְתִּרֵנִי (He will conceal me) בְּסֵ֣תֶר (under the cover) אָהֳל֑וֹ (of His tent); בְּ֝צ֗וּר (upon a rock). יְרוֹמְמֵֽנִי׃ (He will set me high)
KJV (27:5)
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Inspired Version (27:6)
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
Hebrew (27:6)
וְעַתָּ֨ה (Then) יָר֪וּם (will be held high) רֹאשִׁ֡י (my head) עַ֤ל (above) אֹֽיְבַ֬י (my enemies) סְֽבִיבוֹתַ֗י (around me). וְאֶזְבְּחָ֣ה (I will offer) בְ֭אָהֳלוֹ (At His tabernacle) זִבְחֵ֣י (sacrifices) תְרוּעָ֑ה (with shouts of joy); אָשִׁ֥ירָה (I will sing) וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה (and make music) לַיהוָֽה׃ (to the LORD).
KJV (27:6)
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Inspired Version (27:7)
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice; have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Hebrew (27:7)
שְׁמַע־ (Hear), יְהוָ֖ה (O LORD), קוֹלִ֥י (my voice) אֶקְרָ֗א (when I call); וְחָנֵּ֥נִי (be merciful) וַעֲנֵֽנִי׃ (and answer me).
KJV (27:7)
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Inspired Version (27:8)
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
Hebrew (27:8)
לְךָ֤׀ (), אָמַ֣ר (said) לִ֭בִּי (My heart) בַּקְּשׁ֣וּ (Seek) פָנָ֑י (His face). אֶת־ (-) פָּנֶ֖יךָ (Your face), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), אֲבַקֵּֽשׁ׃ (I will seek).
KJV (27:8)
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Inspired Version (27:9)
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger; thou hast been my help; leave me not; neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Hebrew (27:9)
אַל־ (not) תַּסְתֵּ֬ר (Hide) פָּנֶ֨יךָ׀ (Your face) מִמֶּנִּי֮ (from me), אַֽל־ (nor) תַּט־ (turn away) בְּאַ֗ף (in anger). עַ֫בְדֶּ֥ךָ (Your servant) עֶזְרָתִ֥י (my helper); הָיִ֑יתָ (You have been) אַֽל־ (do not) תִּטְּשֵׁ֥נִי (leave me) וְאַל־ (or) תַּֽ֝עַזְבֵ֗נִי (forsake me), אֱלֹהֵ֥י (O God) יִשְׁעִֽי׃ (of my salvation).
KJV (27:9)
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Inspired Version (27:10)
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.
Hebrew (27:10)
כִּי־ (Though) אָבִ֣י (my father) וְאִמִּ֣י (and mother) עֲזָב֑וּנִי (forsake me), וַֽיהוָ֣ה (the LORD) יַֽאַסְפֵֽנִי׃ (will receive me).
KJV (27:10)
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
Inspired Version (27:11)
Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path because of mine enemies.
Hebrew (27:11)
ה֤וֹרֵ֥נִי (Teach me) יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), דַּ֫רְכֶּ֥ךָ (Your way), וּ֭נְחֵנִי (and lead me) בְּאֹ֣רַח (path), מִישׁ֑וֹר (on a level) לְ֝מַ֗עַן (because of) שׁוֹרְרָֽי׃ (my oppressors).
KJV (27:11)
Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
Inspired Version (27:12)
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies, for false witnesses are risen up against me and such as breathe out cruelty.
Hebrew (27:12)
אַֽל־ (Do not) תִּ֭תְּנֵנִי (hand me over) בְּנֶ֣פֶשׁ (to the will) צָרָ֑י (of my foes), כִּ֥י (for) קָֽמוּ־ (rise up) בִ֥י (against me), עֵֽדֵי־ (witnesses) שֶׁ֝֗קֶר (false) וִיפֵ֥חַ (breathing out) חָמָֽס׃ (violence).
KJV (27:12)
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Inspired Version (27:13)
Unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, thou wouldest deliver my soul into hell.
Hebrew (27:13)
לׅׄוּלֵׅׄ֗אׅׄ (Still) הֶ֭אֱמַנְתִּי (I am certain) לִרְא֥וֹת (to see) בְּֽטוּב־ (the goodness) יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) חַיִּֽים׃ (of the living).
KJV (27:13)
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Inspired Version (27:14)
Thou didst say unto me, Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord.
Hebrew (27:14)
קַוֵּ֗ה (Wait patiently) אֶל־ (for) יְה֫וָ֥ה (the LORD); חֲ֭זַק (be strong) וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ (and courageous) לִבֶּ֑ךָ (. . .). וְ֝קַוֵּ֗ה (Wait patiently) אֶל־ (for) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD)!
KJV (27:14)
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Inspired Version (28:1)
Unto thee will I cry, O Lord, my rock; be not silent to me, lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
Hebrew (28:1)
לְדָוִ֡ד (Of David). אֵ֘לֶ֤יךָ (To You), יְהוָ֨ה׀ (O LORD), אֶקְרָ֗א (I call); צוּרִי֮ (O my Rock). אַֽל־ (be not) תֶּחֱרַ֪שׁ (deaf) מִ֫מֶּ֥נִּי (to me), פֶּן־ (For if) תֶּֽחֱשֶׁ֥ה (You remain silent) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (. . .), וְ֝נִמְשַׁ֗לְתִּי (I will be) עִם־ (like) י֥וֹרְדֵי (those descending) בֽוֹר׃ (to the Pit).
KJV (28:1)
Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
Inspired Version (28:2)
Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands towards thy holy oracle.
Hebrew (28:2)
שְׁמַ֤ע (Hear) ק֣וֹל (my cry) תַּ֭חֲנוּנַי (for mercy) בְּשַׁוְּעִ֣י (when I call) אֵלֶ֑יךָ (to You {for help}), בְּנָשְׂאִ֥י (when I lift up) יָ֝דַ֗י (my hands) אֶל־ (toward) דְּבִ֥יר (sanctuary). קָדְשֶֽׁךָ׃ (Your holy)
KJV (28:2)
Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
Inspired Version (28:3)
Draw me not away with the wicked and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts.
Hebrew (28:3)
אַל־ (Do not) תִּמְשְׁכֵ֣נִי (drag me away) עִם־ (with) רְשָׁעִים֮ (the wicked), וְעִם־ (and with) פֹּ֪עֲלֵ֫י (the workers) אָ֥וֶן (of iniquity), דֹּבְרֵ֣י (who speak) שָׁ֭לוֹם (peace) עִם־ (to) רֵֽעֵיהֶ֑ם (their neighbors) וְ֝רָעָ֗ה (while malice) בִּלְבָבָֽם׃ (is in their hearts).
KJV (28:3)
Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts.
Inspired Version (28:4)
Give them according to their deeds and according to the wickedness of their endeavors; give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
Hebrew (28:4)
תֶּן־ (Repay) לָהֶ֣ם (them) כְּפָעֳלָם֮ (according to their deeds) וּכְרֹ֪עַ (of evil). מַֽעַלְלֵ֫יהֶ֥ם (and for their works) כְּמַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (have done); יְ֭דֵיהֶם (for what their hands) תֵּ֣ן (Repay) לָהֶ֑ם (them) הָשֵׁ֖ב (bring back) גְּמוּלָ֣ם (what they deserve). לָהֶֽם׃ (on them)
KJV (28:4)
Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavors: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
Inspired Version (28:5)
Because they regard not the works of the Lord nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them and not build them up.
Hebrew (28:5)
KJV (28:5)
Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
Inspired Version (28:6)
Blessed be the Lord because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Hebrew (28:6)
KJV (28:6)
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Inspired Version (28:7)
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore, my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Hebrew (28:7)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (The LORD) עֻזִּ֥י (is my strength) וּמָגִנִּי֮ (and my shield); בּ֤וֹ (in Him), בָטַ֥ח (trusts) לִבִּ֗י (my heart) וְֽנֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי (and I am helped). וַיַּעֲלֹ֥ז (rejoices), לִבִּ֑י (Therefore my heart) וּֽמִשִּׁירִ֥י (with my song). אֲהוֹדֶֽנּוּ׃ (and I give thanks to Him)
KJV (28:7)
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Inspired Version (28:8)
The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Hebrew (28:8)
יְהוָ֥ה (The LORD) עֹֽז־ (is the strength of His people) לָ֑מוֹ (), וּמָ֘ע֤וֹז (a stronghold) יְשׁוּע֖וֹת (of salvation) מְשִׁיח֣וֹ (for His anointed) הֽוּא׃ ().
KJV (28:8)
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Inspired Version (28:9)
Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance; feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
Hebrew (28:9)
הוֹשִׁ֤יעָה׀ (Save) אֶת־ (-) עַמֶּ֗ךָ (Your people) וּבָרֵ֥ךְ (and bless) אֶת־ (-) נַחֲלָתֶ֑ךָ (Your inheritance); וּֽרְעֵ֥ם (shepherd them) וְ֝נַשְּׂאֵ֗ם (and carry) עַד־ (them) הָעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (28:9)
Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
Inspired Version (29:1)
Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty; give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Hebrew (29:1)
KJV (29:1)
Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Inspired Version (29:2)
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Hebrew (29:2)
הָב֣וּ (Ascribe) לַֽ֭יהוָה (to the LORD) כְּב֣וֹד (the glory) שְׁמ֑וֹ (due His name); הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ (worship) לַ֝יהוָ֗ה (the LORD) בְּהַדְרַת־ (in the splendor) קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (of His holiness).
KJV (29:2)
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Inspired Version (29:3)
The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thundereth; the Lord is upon many waters.
Hebrew (29:3)
KJV (29:3)
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
Inspired Version (29:4)
The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
Hebrew (29:4)
KJV (29:4)
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
Inspired Version (29:5)
The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Hebrew (29:5)
ק֣וֹל (The voice) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) שֹׁבֵ֣ר (breaks) אֲרָזִ֑ים (the cedars); וַיְשַׁבֵּ֥ר (shatters) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) אֶת־ (-) אַרְזֵ֥י (the cedars) הַלְּבָנֽוֹן׃ (of Lebanon).
KJV (29:5)
The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Inspired Version (29:6)
He maketh them also to skip like a calf--Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
Hebrew (29:6)
וַיַּרְקִידֵ֥ם (skip) כְּמוֹ־ (like) עֵ֑גֶל (a calf), לְבָנ֥וֹן (He makes Lebanon) וְ֝שִׂרְיֹ֗ן (and Sirion) כְּמ֣וֹ (like) בֶן־ (a young) רְאֵמִֽים׃ (wild ox).
KJV (29:6)
He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
Inspired Version (29:7)
The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
Hebrew (29:7)
KJV (29:7)
The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.
Inspired Version (29:8)
The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
Hebrew (29:8)
KJV (29:8)
The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
Inspired Version (29:9)
The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve and discovereth the forests; and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
Hebrew (29:9)
ק֤וֹל (The voice) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (of the LORD) יְחוֹלֵ֣ל (twists) אַיָּלוֹת֮ (the oaks) וַֽיֶּחֱשֹׂ֪ף (bare). יְעָ֫ר֥וֹת (and strips the forests) וּבְהֵיכָל֑וֹ (And in His temple) כֻּ֝לּ֗וֹ (all) אֹמֵ֥ר (cry), כָּבֽוֹד׃ (Glory)!
KJV (29:9)
The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
Inspired Version (29:10)
The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
Hebrew (29:10)
יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) לַמַּבּ֣וּל (over the flood); יָשָׁ֑ב (sits enthroned) וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב (is enthroned) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) מֶ֣לֶךְ (as King) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (29:10)
The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
Inspired Version (29:11)
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Hebrew (29:11)
KJV (29:11)
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Inspired Version (30:1)
I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
Hebrew (30:1)
מִזְמ֡וֹר (A Psalm). שִׁיר־ (A song) חֲנֻכַּ֖ת (for the dedication) הַבַּ֣יִת (of the temple). לְדָוִֽד׃ (Of David). אֲרוֹמִמְךָ֣ (I will exalt You), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), כִּ֣י (for) דִלִּיתָ֑נִי (You have lifted me up) וְלֹא־ (and have not) שִׂמַּ֖חְתָּ (to rejoice) אֹיְבַ֣י (allowed my foes) לִֽי׃ (over me).
KJV (30:1)
I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
Inspired Version (30:2)
O Lord, my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Hebrew (30:2)
יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהָ֑י (my God), שִׁוַּ֥עְתִּי (for help), אֵ֝לֶ֗יךָ ({I cried} to You) וַתִּרְפָּאֵֽנִי׃ (and You healed me).
KJV (30:2)
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Inspired Version (30:3)
O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave; thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Hebrew (30:3)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), הֶֽעֱלִ֣יתָ (up) מִן־ (from) שְׁא֣וֹל (Sheol); נַפְשִׁ֑י (You pulled me) חִ֝יִּיתַ֗נִי (You spared me) מִיּוֹרְדֵי (from descending) בֽוֹר׃ (into the Pit).
KJV (30:3)
O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Inspired Version (30:4)
Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Hebrew (30:4)
זַמְּר֣וּ (Sing) לַיהוָ֣ה (to the LORD), חֲסִידָ֑יו (O you His saints), וְ֝הוֹד֗וּ (and praise) לְזֵ֣כֶר (name). קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (His holy)
KJV (30:4)
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Inspired Version (30:5)
For his anger kindleth against the wicked; they repent, and in a moment it is turned away; and they are in his favor, and he giveth them life; therefore, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Hebrew (30:5)
כִּ֤י (For) רֶ֨גַע׀ (is fleeting), בְּאַפּוֹ֮ (His anger) חַיִּ֪ים (lasts a lifetime). בִּרְצ֫וֹנ֥וֹ (but His favor) בָּ֭עֶרֶב (the night), יָלִ֥ין (may stay) בֶּ֗כִי (Weeping) וְלַבֹּ֥קֶר (in the morning). רִנָּֽה׃ (but joy [comes])
KJV (30:5)
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Inspired Version (30:6)
And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Hebrew (30:6)
וַ֭אֲנִי (I) אָמַ֣רְתִּי (said), בְשַׁלְוִ֑י (In prosperity) בַּל־ (I will never) אֶמּ֥וֹט (be shaken). לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (30:6)
And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Inspired Version (30:7)
Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong; thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Hebrew (30:7)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), בִּרְצוֹנְךָ֮ (You favored me); הֶעֱמַ֪דְתָּה (You made) לְֽהַרְרִ֫י (my mountain) עֹ֥ז ({stand} strong). הִסְתַּ֥רְתָּ (When You hid) פָנֶ֗יךָ (Your face), הָיִ֥יתִי (I was) נִבְהָֽל׃ (dismayed).
KJV (30:7)
LORD, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Inspired Version (30:8)
I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.
Hebrew (30:8)
KJV (30:8)
I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
Inspired Version (30:9)
When I go down to the pit, my blood shall return to the dust. I will praise thee; my soul shall declare thy truth. For what profit am I if I do it not?
Hebrew (30:9)
מַה־ (What) בֶּ֥צַע (gain [is there]) בְּדָמִי֮ (in my bloodshed), בְּרִדְתִּ֪י (in my descent) אֶ֫ל־ (to) שָׁ֥חַת (the Pit)? הֲיוֹדְךָ֥ (praise You)? עָפָ֑ר (Will the dust) הֲיַגִּ֥יד (Will it proclaim) אֲמִתֶּֽךָ׃ (Your faithfulness)?
KJV (30:9)
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Inspired Version (30:10)
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me; Lord, be thou my helper.
Hebrew (30:10)
KJV (30:10)
Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Inspired Version (30:11)
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; thou hast put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,
Hebrew (30:11)
הָפַ֣כְתָּ (You turned) מִסְפְּדִי֮ (my mourning) לְמָח֪וֹל (into dancing) לִ֥י (); פִּתַּ֥חְתָּ (You peeled off) שַׂקִּ֑י (my sackcloth) וַֽתְּאַזְּרֵ֥נִי (and clothed me) שִׂמְחָֽה׃ (with joy),
KJV (30:11)
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Inspired Version (30:12)
To the end that my soul may give glory to thy name, and sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord, my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Hebrew (30:12)
לְמַ֤עַן׀ (that my heart) יְזַמֶּרְךָ֣ (may sing) כָ֭בוֹד (Your praises) וְלֹ֣א (and not) יִדֹּ֑ם (be silent). יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD) אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (my God), לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever). אוֹדֶֽךָּ׃ (I will give thanks)
KJV (30:12)
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Inspired Version (31:1)
In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed; deliver me in thy righteousness.
Hebrew (31:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). בְּךָ֖ (In You), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), חָ֭סִיתִי (I have taken refuge); אַל־ (let me never) אֵב֣וֹשָׁה (be put to shame); לְעוֹלָ֑ם (. . .) בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֥ (by Your righteousness). פַלְּטֵֽנִי׃ (save me)
KJV (31:1)
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (31:2)
Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily; be thou my strong rock, for a house of defence to save me.
Hebrew (31:2)
הַטֵּ֤ה (Incline) אֵלַ֨י׀ (to me); אָזְנְךָ֮ (Your ear) מְהֵרָ֪ה (come quickly) הַצִּ֫ילֵ֥נִי (to my rescue). הֱיֵ֤ה (Be) לִ֨י׀ (my) לְֽצוּר־ (rock) מָ֭עוֹז (of refuge), לְבֵ֥ית (the stronghold) מְצוּד֗וֹת (. . .) לְהוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃ (of my deliverance).
KJV (31:2)
Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for a house of defense to save me.
Inspired Version (31:3)
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore, for thy name's sake, lead me and guide me.
Hebrew (31:3)
כִּֽי־ (For) סַלְעִ֣י (are my rock) וּמְצוּדָתִ֣י (and my fortress); אָ֑תָּה (You) וּלְמַ֥עַן (for the sake of) שִׁ֝מְךָ֗ (Your name). תַּֽנְחֵ֥נִי (lead me) וּֽתְנַהֲלֵֽנִי׃ (and guide me)
KJV (31:3)
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
Inspired Version (31:4)
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; for thou art my strength.
Hebrew (31:4)
תּוֹצִיאֵ֗נִי (You free me) מֵרֶ֣שֶׁת (from the net) ז֭וּ (-) טָ֣מְנוּ (laid out) לִ֑י (for me), כִּֽי־ (for) אַ֝תָּה (You) מָֽעוּזִּֽי׃ (are my refuge).
KJV (31:4)
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
Inspired Version (31:5)
Into thine hand I commit my spirit; thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
Hebrew (31:5)
בְּיָדְךָ֮ (Into Your hands) אַפְקִ֪יד (I commit) ר֫וּחִ֥י (my spirit); פָּדִ֖יתָה (You have redeemed me), אוֹתִ֥י (-) יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), אֵ֣ל (God) אֱמֶֽת׃ (of truth).
KJV (31:5)
Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
Inspired Version (31:6)
I have hated them that regard lying vanities; but I trust in the Lord.
Hebrew (31:6)
שָׂנֵ֗אתִי (I hate) הַשֹּׁמְרִ֥ים (those who cling) הַבְלֵי־ (to worthless idols) שָׁ֑וְא (. . .), וַ֝אֲנִ֗י (I) אֶל־ (but in) יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) בָּטָֽחְתִּי׃ (trust).
KJV (31:6)
I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.
Inspired Version (31:7)
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy; for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities,
Hebrew (31:7)
אָגִ֥ילָה (I will be glad) וְאֶשְׂמְחָ֗ה (and rejoice) בְּחַ֫סְדֶּ֥ךָ (in Your loving devotion), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (for) רָ֭אִיתָ (You have seen) אֶת־ (-) עָנְיִ֑י (my affliction); יָ֝דַ֗עְתָּ (You have known) בְּצָר֥וֹת (the anguish) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (of my soul).
KJV (31:7)
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;
Inspired Version (31:8)
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy; thou hast set my feet in a large room.
Hebrew (31:8)
וְלֹ֣א (You have not) הִ֭סְגַּרְתַּנִי (delivered me) בְּיַד־ (to) אוֹיֵ֑ב (the enemy); הֶֽעֱמַ֖דְתָּ (You have set) בַמֶּרְחָ֣ב (in the open). רַגְלָֽי׃ (my feet)
KJV (31:8)
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.
Inspired Version (31:9)
Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
Hebrew (31:9)
חָנֵּ֥נִי (Be merciful to me), יְהוָה֮ (O LORD), כִּ֤י (for) צַ֫ר־ (I am in distress) לִ֥י (); עָשְׁשָׁ֖ה (fail) בְכַ֥עַס (from sorrow), עֵינִ֗י (my eyes) נַפְשִׁ֥י (my soul) וּבִטְנִֽי׃ (and body as well).
KJV (31:9)
Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
Inspired Version (31:10)
For my life is spent with grief and my years with sighing; my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
Hebrew (31:10)
כִּ֤י (For) כָל֪וּ (is consumed) בְיָג֡וֹן (with grief) חַיַּי֮ (my life) וּשְׁנוֹתַ֪י (and my years) בַּאֲנָ֫חָ֥ה (with groaning); כָּשַׁ֣ל (has drained) בַּעֲוֺנִ֣י (my iniquity) כֹחִ֑י (my strength), וַעֲצָמַ֥י (and my bones) עָשֵֽׁשׁוּ׃ (are wasting away).
KJV (31:10)
For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
Inspired Version (31:11)
I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbors, and a fear to mine acquaintance; they that did see me without fled from me.
Hebrew (31:11)
מִכָּל־ (Among all) צֹרְרַ֨י (my enemies) הָיִ֪יתִי (I am) חֶרְפָּ֡ה (a disgrace), וְלִשֲׁכֵנַ֨י׀ (and among my neighbors) מְאֹד֮ (even more). וּפַ֪חַד (I am dreaded) לִֽמְיֻדָּ֫עָ֥י (by my friends)— רֹאַ֥י (when they see) בַּח֑וּץ (on the street). נָדְד֥וּ (they flee) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (me)
KJV (31:11)
I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.
Inspired Version (31:12)
I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind; I am like a broken vessel.
Hebrew (31:12)
נִ֭שְׁכַּחְתִּי (I am forgotten) כְּמֵ֣ת (like a dead man), מִלֵּ֑ב (out of mind). הָ֝יִ֗יתִי (I am) כִּכְלִ֥י (vessel). אֹבֵֽד׃ (like a broken)
KJV (31:12)
I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.
Inspired Version (31:13)
For I have heard the slander of many; fear was on every side; while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
Hebrew (31:13)
כִּ֤י (For) שָׁמַ֨עְתִּי׀ (I hear) דִּבַּ֥ת (the slander) רַבִּים֮ (of many); מָג֪וֹר (there is terror) מִסָּ֫בִ֥יב (on every side). בְּהִוָּסְדָ֣ם (They conspire) יַ֣חַד (. . .) עָלַ֑י (against me) לָקַ֖חַת (to take) נַפְשִׁ֣י (my life). זָמָֽמוּ׃ ([and] plot)
KJV (31:13)
For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
Inspired Version (31:14)
But I trusted in thee, O Lord; I said, Thou art my God.
Hebrew (31:14)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But I) עָלֶ֣יךָ (in You), בָטַ֣חְתִּי (trust) יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD); אָ֝מַ֗רְתִּי (I say), אֱלֹהַ֥י (are my God). אָֽתָּה׃ (You)
KJV (31:14)
But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
Inspired Version (31:15)
My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies and from them that persecute me.
Hebrew (31:15)
בְּיָדְךָ֥ ([are] in Your hands); עִתֹּתָ֑י (My times) הַצִּ֘ילֵ֤נִי (deliver me) מִיַּד־ (from) א֝וֹיְבַ֗י (my enemies) וּמֵרֹדְפָֽי׃ (and from those who pursue me).
KJV (31:15)
My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Inspired Version (31:16)
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; save me for thy mercies' sake.
Hebrew (31:16)
הָאִ֣ירָה (shine) פָ֭נֶיךָ (Make Your face) עַל־ (on) עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your servant); ה֖וֹשִׁיעֵ֣נִי (save me) בְחַסְדֶּֽךָ׃ (by Your loving devotion).
KJV (31:16)
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
Inspired Version (31:17)
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee; let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
Hebrew (31:17)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), אַל־ (let me not) אֵ֭בוֹשָׁה (be ashamed), כִּ֣י (for) קְרָאתִ֑יךָ (I have called on You). יֵבֹ֥שׁוּ (be put to shame); רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (Let the wicked) יִדְּמ֥וּ (let them lie silent) לִשְׁאֽוֹל׃ (in Sheol).
KJV (31:17)
Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
Inspired Version (31:18)
Let the lying lips be put to silence, which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Hebrew (31:18)
תֵּ֥אָלַ֗מְנָה (be silenced)— שִׂפְתֵ֫י (lips) שָׁ֥קֶר (May lying) הַדֹּבְר֖וֹת ([lips that] speak) עַל־ (against) צַדִּ֥יק (the righteous), עָתָ֗ק (with arrogance) בְּגַאֲוָ֥ה (full of pride) וָבֽוּז׃ (and contempt).
KJV (31:18)
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Inspired Version (31:19)
Oh, how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Hebrew (31:19)
מָ֤ה (How) רַֽב־ (great) טוּבְךָ֮ (is Your goodness) אֲשֶׁר־ (which) צָפַ֪נְתָּ (You have laid up) לִּֽירֵ֫אֶ֥יךָ (for those who fear You), פָּ֭עַלְתָּ (which You have bestowed) לַחֹסִ֣ים (on those who take refuge) בָּ֑ךְ (in You)! נֶ֝֗גֶד (before) בְּנֵ֣י (the sons) אָדָם׃ (of men)
KJV (31:19)
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Inspired Version (31:20)
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man; thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Hebrew (31:20)
תַּסְתִּירֵ֤ם׀ (You hide them) בְּסֵ֥תֶר (in the secret place) פָּנֶיךָ֮ (of Your presence) מֵֽרֻכְסֵ֫י (from the schemes) אִ֥ישׁ (of men). תִּצְפְּנֵ֥ם (You conceal them) בְּסֻכָּ֗ה (in Your shelter) מֵרִ֥יב (from accusing) לְשֹׁנֽוֹת׃ (tongues).
KJV (31:20)
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Inspired Version (31:21)
Blessed be the Lord; for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Hebrew (31:21)
KJV (31:21)
Blessed be the LORD: for he hath showed me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.
Inspired Version (31:22)
For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes; nevertheless, thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.
Hebrew (31:22)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (I) אָ֘מַ֤רְתִּי (said), בְחָפְזִ֗י (In my alarm) נִגְרַזְתִּי֮ (I am cut off) מִנֶּ֪גֶד (from) עֵ֫ינֶ֥יךָ (Your sight)! אָכֵ֗ן (But) שָׁ֭מַעְתָּ (You heard) ק֥וֹל (my plea) תַּחֲנוּנַ֗י (for mercy) בְּשַׁוְּעִ֥י (for help). אֵלֶֽיךָ׃ (when I called to You)
KJV (31:22)
For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.
Inspired Version (31:23)
O, love the Lord, all ye, his saints; for the Lord preserveth the faithful and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Hebrew (31:23)
אֶֽהֱב֥וּ (Love) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD), כָּֽל־ (all) חֲסִ֫ידָ֥יו (His saints). אֱ֭מוּנִים (the faithful), נֹצֵ֣ר (preserves) יְהוָ֑ה (The LORD) וּמְשַׁלֵּ֥ם (repays) עַל־ (but fully) יֶ֝֗תֶר (. . .) עֹשֵׂ֥ה (the arrogant) גַאֲוָֽה׃ (. . .).
KJV (31:23)
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Inspired Version (31:24)
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
Hebrew (31:24)
חִ֭זְקוּ (Be strong) וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ (and courageous) לְבַבְכֶ֑ם (. . .), כָּל־ (all) הַ֝מְיַחֲלִ֗ים (you who hope) לַיהוָֽה׃ (in the LORD).
KJV (31:24)
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Inspired Version (32:1)
Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven and who have no sins to be covered.
Hebrew (32:1)
KJV (32:1)
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Inspired Version (32:2)
Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Hebrew (32:2)
אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי (Blessed) אָדָ֗ם (is the man) לֹ֤א (does not) יַחְשֹׁ֬ב (count) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) ל֣וֹ (against him), עָוֺ֑ן (whose iniquity) וְאֵ֖ין (there is no) בְּרוּח֣וֹ (in whose spirit) רְמִיָּה׃ (deceit).
KJV (32:2)
Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Inspired Version (32:3)
When I kept silence, my spirit failed within me; when I opened my mouth, my bones waxed old through my speaking all the day long.
Hebrew (32:3)
כִּֽי־ (When) הֶ֭חֱרַשְׁתִּי (I kept silent), בָּל֣וּ (became brittle) עֲצָמָ֑י (my bones) בְּ֝שַׁאֲגָתִ֗י (from my groaning) כָּל־ (all day long) הַיּֽוֹם׃ (. . .).
KJV (32:3)
When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
Inspired Version (32:4)
For day and night thy Spirit was heavy upon me; my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
Hebrew (32:4)
כִּ֤י׀ (For) יוֹמָ֣ם (day) וָלַיְלָה֮ (and night) תִּכְבַּ֥ד (was heavy) עָלַ֗י (upon me); יָ֫דֶ֥ךָ (Your hand) נֶהְפַּ֥ךְ (was drained) לְשַׁדִּ֑י (my strength) בְּחַרְבֹ֖נֵי (heat). קַ֣יִץ (as in the summer) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (32:4)
For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
Inspired Version (32:5)
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Hebrew (32:5)
חַטָּאתִ֨י (my sin to You) אוֹדִ֪יעֲךָ֡ (Then I acknowledged) וַעֲוֺ֘נִ֤י (my iniquity). לֹֽא־ (and did not) כִסִּ֗יתִי (hide) אָמַ֗רְתִּי (I said), אוֹדֶ֤ה (I will confess) עֲלֵ֣י (. . .) פְ֭שָׁעַי (my transgressions) לַיהוָ֑ה (to the LORD), וְאַתָּ֨ה (and You) נָ֘שָׂ֤אתָ (forgave) עֲוֺ֖ן (the guilt) חַטָּאתִ֣י (of my sin). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (32:5)
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Inspired Version (32:6)
For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found; surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
Hebrew (32:6)
KJV (32:6)
For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
Inspired Version (32:7)
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Hebrew (32:7)
אַתָּ֤ה׀ (You) סֵ֥תֶר (are my hiding place) לִי֮ (). מִצַּ֪ר (from trouble); תִּ֫צְּרֵ֥נִי (You protect me) רָנֵּ֥י (with songs) פַלֵּ֑ט (of deliverance). תְּס֖וֹבְבֵ֣נִי (You surround me) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (32:7)
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Inspired Version (32:8)
Thou hast said, I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go; I will guide thee with mine eye.
Hebrew (32:8)
אַשְׂכִּֽילְךָ֨׀ (I will instruct you) וְֽאוֹרְךָ֗ (and teach) בְּדֶֽרֶךְ־ (you the way) ז֥וּ (. . .) תֵלֵ֑ךְ (you should go); אִֽיעֲצָ֖ה (I will give you counsel) עָלֶ֣יךָ (over you). עֵינִֽי׃ ([and] watch)
KJV (32:8)
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Inspired Version (32:9)
Be ye not as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
Hebrew (32:9)
KJV (32:9)
Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
Inspired Version (32:10)
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
Hebrew (32:10)
רַבִּ֥ים (Many) מַכְאוֹבִ֗ים (are the sorrows) לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע (of the wicked), וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ (who trusts) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD). חֶ֝֗סֶד (but loving devotion) יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ׃ (surrounds him)
KJV (32:10)
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Inspired Version (32:11)
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Hebrew (32:11)
שִׂמְח֬וּ (Be glad) בַֽיהוָ֣ה (in the LORD) וְ֭גִילוּ (and rejoice), צַדִּיקִ֑ים (O righteous ones); וְ֝הַרְנִ֗ינוּ (shout for joy), כָּל־ (all) יִשְׁרֵי־ (you upright) לֵֽב׃ (in heart).
KJV (32:11)
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Inspired Version (33:1)
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous; to praise the Lord is comely for the upright in heart.
Hebrew (33:1)
רַנְּנ֣וּ (Rejoice) צַ֭דִּיקִים (O righteous ones); בַּֽיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD), לַ֝יְשָׁרִ֗ים (for the upright) נָאוָ֥ה (it is fitting) תְהִלָּֽה׃ (to praise [Him]).
KJV (33:1)
Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Inspired Version (33:2)
Praise the Lord with thy voice; sing unto him with the psaltery and harp, an instrument with ten strings.
Hebrew (33:2)
KJV (33:2)
Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Inspired Version (33:3)
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Hebrew (33:3)
שִֽׁירוּ־ (Sing) ל֭וֹ (to Him) שִׁ֣יר (song); חָדָ֑שׁ (a new) הֵיטִ֥יבוּ (skillfully) נַ֝גֵּ֗ן (play) בִּתְרוּעָֽה׃ (with a shout of joy).
KJV (33:3)
Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.
Inspired Version (33:4)
For the word of the Lord is given to the upright, and all his works are done in truth.
Hebrew (33:4)
כִּֽי־ (For) יָשָׁ֥ר (is upright), דְּבַר־ (the word) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) וְכָל־ (and all) מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗הוּ (His work) בֶּאֱמוּנָֽה׃ (is trustworthy).
KJV (33:4)
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
Inspired Version (33:5)
He loveth righteousness and judgment; the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Hebrew (33:5)
KJV (33:5)
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
Inspired Version (33:6)
By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Hebrew (33:6)
KJV (33:6)
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Inspired Version (33:7)
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap; he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
Hebrew (33:7)
כֹּנֵ֣ס (He piles up) כַּ֭נֵּד (. . .) מֵ֣י (the waters) הַיָּ֑ם (of the sea); נֹתֵ֖ן (He puts) בְּאֹצָר֣וֹת (into storehouses). תְּהוֹמֽוֹת׃ (the depths)
KJV (33:7)
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
Inspired Version (33:8)
Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Hebrew (33:8)
יִֽירְא֣וּ (fear) מֵ֭יְהוָה (the LORD); כָּל־ (Let all) הָאָ֑רֶץ (the earth) מִמֶּ֥נּוּ (. . .) יָ֝ג֗וּרוּ (revere Him). כָּל־ (let all) יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (the people) תֵבֵֽל׃ (of the world)
KJV (33:8)
Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Inspired Version (33:9)
For he spake, and it was finished; he commanded, and it stood fast.
Hebrew (33:9)
KJV (33:9)
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
Inspired Version (33:10)
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught; he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Hebrew (33:10)
KJV (33:10)
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Inspired Version (33:11)
The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Hebrew (33:11)
KJV (33:11)
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Inspired Version (33:12)
Blessed are the nations and the people whom the Lord God hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Hebrew (33:12)
KJV (33:12)
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Inspired Version (33:13)
The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
Hebrew (33:13)
KJV (33:13)
The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
Inspired Version (33:14)
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Hebrew (33:14)
מִֽמְּכוֹן־ (place) שִׁבְתּ֥וֹ (who inhabit) הִשְׁגִּ֑יחַ (He gazes) אֶ֖ל (on) כָּל־ (all) יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (From His dwelling) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth).
KJV (33:14)
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Inspired Version (33:15)
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
Hebrew (33:15)
הַיֹּצֵ֣ר (He shapes) יַ֣חַד (of each); לִבָּ֑ם (the hearts) הַ֝מֵּבִ֗ין (He considers) אֶל־ (. . .) כָּל־ (all) מַעֲשֵׂיהֶֽם׃ (their works).
KJV (33:15)
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
Inspired Version (33:16)
There is no king saved by the multitude of a host; a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Hebrew (33:16)
אֵֽין־ (No) הַ֭מֶּלֶךְ (king) נוֹשָׁ֣ע (is saved) בְּרָב־ (by his vast) חָ֑יִל (army); גִּ֝בּ֗וֹר (warrior) לֹֽא־ (no) יִנָּצֵ֥ל (is delivered) בְּרָב־ (by his great) כֹּֽחַ׃ (strength).
KJV (33:16)
There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Inspired Version (33:17)
A horse is a vain thing for safety; neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
Hebrew (33:17)
שֶׁ֣קֶר (is a vain hope) הַ֭סּוּס (A horse) לִתְשׁוּעָ֑ה (for salvation); וּבְרֹ֥ב (even its great) חֵ֝יל֗וֹ (strength) לֹ֣א (cannot) יְמַלֵּֽט׃ (save).
KJV (33:17)
A horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
Inspired Version (33:18)
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy,
Hebrew (33:18)
הִנֵּ֤ה (Surely) עֵ֣ין (the eyes) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) אֶל־ (are on) יְרֵאָ֑יו (those who fear Him), לַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים (on those whose hope) לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (is in His loving devotion)
KJV (33:18)
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Inspired Version (33:19)
To deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in a time of famine.
Hebrew (33:19)
לְהַצִּ֣יל (to deliver) מִמָּ֣וֶת (from death) נַפְשָׁ֑ם (them) וּ֝לְחַיּוֹתָ֗ם (and keep them alive) בָּרָעָֽב׃ (in famine).
KJV (33:19)
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Inspired Version (33:20)
Our soul waiteth for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
Hebrew (33:20)
נַ֭פְשֵׁנוּ (Our soul) חִכְּתָ֣ה (waits) לַֽיהוָ֑ה (for the LORD); עֶזְרֵ֖נוּ (is our help) וּמָגִנֵּ֣נוּ (and our shield). הֽוּא׃ (He)
KJV (33:20)
Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
Inspired Version (33:21)
For our heart shall rejoice in him because we have trusted in his holy name.
Hebrew (33:21)
KJV (33:21)
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Inspired Version (33:22)
Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us according as we hope in thee.
Hebrew (33:22)
יְהִֽי־ (rest) חַסְדְּךָ֣ (May Your loving devotion) יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), עָלֵ֑ינוּ (on us), כַּ֝אֲשֶׁ֗ר (as) יִחַ֥לְנוּ (we put our hope) לָֽךְ׃ (in You).
KJV (33:22)
Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Inspired Version (34:1)
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Hebrew (34:1)
לְדָוִ֗ד (Of David), בְּשַׁנּוֹת֣וֹ (when he pretended) אֶת־ (-) טַ֭עְמוֹ (to be insane) לִפְנֵ֣י (before) אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ (Abimelech), וַֽ֝יְגָרֲשֵׁ֗הוּ (so that [the king] drove him) וַיֵּלַֽךְ׃ (away). אֲבָרֲכָ֣ה (I will bless) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) בְּכָל־ (at all) עֵ֑ת (times); תָּ֝מִ֗יד (will always) תְּֽהִלָּת֥וֹ (His praise) בְּפִֽי׃ (be on my lips).
KJV (34:1)
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Inspired Version (34:2)
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear thereof and be glad.
Hebrew (34:2)
בַּ֭יהוָה (in the LORD); תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל (boasts) נַפְשִׁ֑י (My soul) יִשְׁמְע֖וּ (hear) עֲנָוִ֣ים (let the oppressed) וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃ (and rejoice).
KJV (34:2)
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Inspired Version (34:3)
O, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
Hebrew (34:3)
גַּדְּל֣וּ (Magnify) לַיהוָ֣ה (the LORD) אִתִּ֑י (with me); וּנְרוֹמְמָ֖ה (let us exalt) שְׁמ֣וֹ (His name) יַחְדָּֽו׃ (together).
KJV (34:3)
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
Inspired Version (34:4)
I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears.
Hebrew (34:4)
דָּרַ֣שְׁתִּי (I sought) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD), וְעָנָ֑נִי (and He answered me); וּמִכָּל־ (from all) מְ֝גוּרוֹתַ֗י (my fears). הִצִּילָֽנִי׃ (He delivered me)
KJV (34:4)
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Inspired Version (34:5)
They looked unto him and were lightened; and their faces were not ashamed.
Hebrew (34:5)
הִבִּ֣יטוּ (Those who look) אֵלָ֣יו (to Him) וְנָהָ֑רוּ (are radiant with joy); וּ֝פְנֵיהֶ֗ם (their faces) אַל־ (shall never) יֶחְפָּֽרוּ׃ (be ashamed).
KJV (34:5)
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Inspired Version (34:6)
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.
Hebrew (34:6)
זֶ֤ה (This) עָנִ֣י (poor) קָ֭רָא (man called out), וַיהוָ֣ה (and the LORD) שָׁמֵ֑עַ (heard him); וּמִכָּל־ (from all) צָ֝רוֹתָ֗יו (his troubles). הוֹשִׁיעֽוֹ׃ (He saved him)
KJV (34:6)
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Inspired Version (34:7)
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him and delivereth them.
Hebrew (34:7)
חֹנֶ֤ה (encamps) מַלְאַךְ־ (The angel) יְהוָ֓ה (of the LORD) סָ֘בִ֤יב (around) לִֽירֵאָ֗יו (those who fear Him), וַֽיְחַלְּצֵֽם׃ (and he delivers them).
KJV (34:7)
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Inspired Version (34:8)
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Hebrew (34:8)
טַעֲמ֣וּ (Taste) וּ֭רְאוּ (and see) כִּי־ (that) ט֣וֹב (is good); יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י (blessed) הַ֝גֶּ֗בֶר (is the man) יֶחֱסֶה־ (who takes refuge) בּֽוֹ׃ (in Him)!
KJV (34:8)
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Inspired Version (34:9)
Oh, fear the Lord, ye, his saints; for there is no want to them that fear him.
Hebrew (34:9)
יְר֣אוּ (Fear) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD), קְדֹשָׁ֑יו (you His saints), כִּי־ (for) אֵ֥ין (nothing). מַ֝חְס֗וֹר (lack) לִירֵאָֽיו׃ (those who fear Him)
KJV (34:9)
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Inspired Version (34:10)
The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
Hebrew (34:10)
כְּ֭פִירִים (Young lions) רָשׁ֣וּ (go lacking) וְרָעֵ֑בוּ (and hungry), וְדֹרְשֵׁ֥י (but those who seek) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) לֹא־ (no) יַחְסְר֥וּ (lack) כָל־ (. . .) טֽוֹב׃ (good thing).
KJV (34:10)
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
Inspired Version (34:11)
Come, ye children; hearken unto me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Hebrew (34:11)
KJV (34:11)
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Inspired Version (34:12)
What man is he that desireth life and loveth many days, that he may see good?
Hebrew (34:12)
KJV (34:12)
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
Inspired Version (34:13)
Keep thy tongue from evil and thy lips from speaking guile.
Hebrew (34:13)
נְצֹ֣ר (Keep) לְשׁוֹנְךָ֣ (your tongue) מֵרָ֑ע (from evil) וּ֝שְׂפָתֶ֗יךָ (and your lips) מִדַּבֵּ֥ר (speech). מִרְמָֽה׃ (from deceitful)
KJV (34:13)
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Inspired Version (34:14)
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Hebrew (34:14)
KJV (34:14)
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Inspired Version (34:15)
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Hebrew (34:15)
עֵינֵ֣י (The eyes) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) אֶל־ (are on) צַדִּיקִ֑ים (the righteous), וְ֝אָזְנָ֗יו (and His ears) אֶל־ (are inclined) שַׁוְעָתָֽם׃ (to their cry).
KJV (34:15)
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Inspired Version (34:16)
The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
Hebrew (34:16)
פְּנֵ֣י ([But] the face) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) בְּעֹ֣שֵׂי (is against) רָ֑ע (those who do evil), לְהַכְרִ֖ית (to wipe out) מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (from the earth). זִכְרָֽם׃ ([all] memory of them)
KJV (34:16)
The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
Inspired Version (34:17)
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Hebrew (34:17)
צָעֲק֣וּ (The righteous cry out), וַיהוָ֣ה (and the LORD) שָׁמֵ֑עַ (hears); וּמִכָּל־ (from all) צָ֝רוֹתָ֗ם (their troubles). הִצִּילָֽם׃ (He delivers them)
KJV (34:17)
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Inspired Version (34:18)
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Hebrew (34:18)
קָר֣וֹב (is near to) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) לְנִשְׁבְּרֵי־ (the brokenhearted) לֵ֑ב (. . .); וְֽאֶת־ (-) דַּכְּאֵי־ (the contrite) ר֥וּחַ (in spirit). יוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (He saves)
KJV (34:18)
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Inspired Version (34:19)
Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Hebrew (34:19)
רַ֭בּוֹת (Many) רָע֣וֹת ([are] the afflictions) צַדִּ֑יק (of the righteous), וּ֝מִכֻּלָּ֗ם (from them all). יַצִּילֶ֥נּוּ (delivers him) יְהוָֽה׃ (but the LORD)
KJV (34:19)
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Inspired Version (34:20)
He keepeth all his bones; not one of them is broken.
Hebrew (34:20)
שֹׁמֵ֥ר (He protects) כָּל־ (all) עַצְמוֹתָ֑יו (his bones); אַחַ֥ת (one) מֵ֝הֵ֗נָּה (of them) לֹ֣א (not) נִשְׁבָּֽרָה׃ (will be broken).
KJV (34:20)
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Inspired Version (34:21)
Evil shall slay the wicked; and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
Hebrew (34:21)
תְּמוֹתֵ֣ת ({will} slay) רָשָׁ֣ע (the wicked), רָעָ֑ה (Evil) וְשֹׂנְאֵ֖י (and the haters) צַדִּ֣יק (of the righteous) יֶאְשָֽׁמוּ׃ (will be condemned).
KJV (34:21)
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
Inspired Version (34:22)
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants; and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Hebrew (34:22)
KJV (34:22)
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Inspired Version (35:1)
Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me; fight against them that fight against me.
Hebrew (35:1)
KJV (35:1)
Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Inspired Version (35:2)
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
Hebrew (35:2)
הַחֲזֵ֣ק (Take up) מָגֵ֣ן (Your shield) וְצִנָּ֑ה (and buckler); וְ֝ק֗וּמָה (arise and come) בְּעֶזְרָתִֽי׃ (to my aid).
KJV (35:2)
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
Inspired Version (35:3)
Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me; say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Hebrew (35:3)
וְהָ֘רֵ֤ק (Draw) חֲנִ֣ית (the spear) וּ֭סְגֹר (and javelin) לִקְרַ֣את (against) רֹדְפָ֑י (my pursuers); אֱמֹ֥ר (say) לְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (to my soul): יְֽשֻׁעָתֵ֥ךְ (your salvation). אָֽנִי׃ (I [am])
KJV (35:3)
Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Inspired Version (35:4)
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul; let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
Hebrew (35:4)
יֵבֹ֣שׁוּ (be disgraced) וְיִכָּלְמוּ֮ (and put to shame); מְבַקְשֵׁ֪י (May those who seek) נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (my life) יִסֹּ֣גוּ (be driven back) אָח֣וֹר (. . .) וְיַחְפְּר֑וּ (and confounded). חֹ֝שְׁבֵ֗י (may those who plan) רָעָתִֽי׃ (to harm me)
KJV (35:4)
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
Inspired Version (35:5)
Let them be as chaff before the wind; and let the angel of the Lord chase them.
Hebrew (35:5)
KJV (35:5)
Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.
Inspired Version (35:6)
Let their way be dark and slippery; and let the angel of the Lord persecute them.
Hebrew (35:6)
יְֽהִי־ (be) דַרְכָּ֗ם (May their path) חֹ֥שֶׁךְ (dark) וַחֲלַקְלַקּ֑וֹת (and slick), וּמַלְאַ֥ךְ (as the angel) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (of the LORD) רֹדְפָֽם׃ (pursues).
KJV (35:6)
Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.
Inspired Version (35:7)
For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
Hebrew (35:7)
כִּֽי־ (For) חִנָּ֣ם (without cause) טָֽמְנוּ־ (they laid) לִ֭י (for me); שַׁ֣חַת (a pit) רִשְׁתָּ֑ם (their net) חִ֝נָּ֗ם (without reason) חָפְר֥וּ (they dug) לְנַפְשִֽׁי׃ (for my soul).
KJV (35:7)
For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
Inspired Version (35:8)
Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself; into that very destruction let him fall.
Hebrew (35:8)
תְּבוֹאֵ֣הוּ (befall them) שׁוֹאָה֮ (May ruin) לֹֽא־ (by surprise) יֵ֫דָ֥ע (. . .); וְרִשְׁתּ֣וֹ (may the net) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) טָמַ֣ן (they hid) תִּלְכְּד֑וֹ (ensnare them); בְּ֝שׁוֹאָ֗ה (the hazard [they created]). יִפָּל־ (may they fall) בָּֽהּ׃ (into)
KJV (35:8)
Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
Inspired Version (35:9)
And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in his salvation.
Hebrew (35:9)
וְ֭נַפְשִׁי (Then my soul) תָּגִ֣יל (will rejoice) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD) תָּ֝שִׂישׂ (and exult) בִּישׁוּעָתֽוֹ׃ (in His salvation).
KJV (35:9)
And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
Inspired Version (35:10)
All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
Hebrew (35:10)
כָּ֥ל (All) עַצְמוֹתַ֨י׀ (my bones) תֹּאמַרְנָה֮ (will exclaim), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), מִ֥י (Who) כָ֫מ֥וֹךָ (is like You), מַצִּ֣יל (who delivers) עָ֭נִי (the afflicted) מֵחָזָ֣ק (the aggressor), מִמֶּ֑נּוּ (from) וְעָנִ֥י (the poor) וְ֝אֶבְי֗וֹן (and needy) מִגֹּזְלֽוֹ׃ (from the robber)?
KJV (35:10)
All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
Inspired Version (35:11)
False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
Hebrew (35:11)
יְ֭קוּמוּן (come forward); עֵדֵ֣י (witnesses) חָמָ֑ס (Hostile) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-) לֹא־ (nothing {about}). יָ֝דַ֗עְתִּי (I know) יִשְׁאָלֽוּנִי׃ (they make charges)
KJV (35:11)
False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
Inspired Version (35:12)
They rewarded me evil for good, for the purpose of the spoiling of my soul.
Hebrew (35:12)
יְשַׁלְּמ֣וּנִי (They repay me) רָ֭עָה (evil) תַּ֥חַת (for) טוֹבָ֗ה (good), שְׁכ֣וֹל ([to] the bereavement) לְנַפְשִֽׁי׃ (of my soul).
KJV (35:12)
They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
Inspired Version (35:13)
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Hebrew (35:13)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (Yet) בַּחֲלוֹתָ֡ם (when they were ill), לְב֬וּשִׁי (I put on) שָׂ֗ק (sackcloth); עִנֵּ֣יתִי (I humbled) בַצּ֣וֹם (with fasting), נַפְשִׁ֑י (myself) וּ֝תְפִלָּתִ֗י (but my prayers) עַל־ (unanswered) חֵיקִ֥י (. . .). תָשֽׁוּב׃ (returned)
KJV (35:13)
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Inspired Version (35:14)
I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother; I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
Hebrew (35:14)
כְּרֵֽעַ־ (as for my friend) כְּאָ֣ח (or brother) לִ֭י (); הִתְהַלָּ֑כְתִּי (I paced about) כַּאֲבֶל־ (like one mourning) אֵ֝֗ם ([for his] mother). קֹדֵ֥ר (with grief), שַׁחֽוֹתִי׃ (I was bowed down)
KJV (35:14)
I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
Inspired Version (35:15)
But in mine adversity they rejoiced and gathered themselves together; yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me and ceased not;
Hebrew (35:15)
וּבְצַלְעִי֮ (But when I stumbled), שָׂמְח֪וּ (in glee); וְֽנֶאֱ֫סָ֥פוּ (they assembled) נֶאֶסְפ֬וּ (they gathered together) עָלַ֣י (against me). נֵ֭כִים (Assailants) וְלֹ֣א (I did not) יָדַ֑עְתִּי (know) קָֽרְע֥וּ (slandered me) וְלֹא־ (without) דָֽמּוּ׃ (ceasing).
KJV (35:15)
But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:
Inspired Version (35:16)
With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
Hebrew (35:16)
בְּ֭חַנְפֵי (Like godless) לַעֲגֵ֣י (jesters) מָע֑וֹג (at a feast), חָרֹ֖ק (they gnashed) עָלַ֣י (at me). שִׁנֵּֽימוֹ׃ (their teeth)
KJV (35:16)
With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
Inspired Version (35:17)
Lord, how long wilt thou look on? Rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
Hebrew (35:17)
אֲדֹנָי֮ (O Lord), כַּמָּ֪ה (How long), תִּ֫רְאֶ֥ה (will You look on)? הָשִׁ֣יבָה (Rescue) נַ֭פְשִׁי (my soul) מִשֹּׁאֵיהֶ֑ם (from their ravages), מִ֝כְּפִירִ֗ים (from these lions). יְחִידָתִֽי׃ (my precious life)
KJV (35:17)
Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
Inspired Version (35:18)
I will give thee thanks in the great congregation; I will praise thee among much people.
Hebrew (35:18)
KJV (35:18)
I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
Inspired Version (35:19)
Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
Hebrew (35:19)
אַֽל־ (Let not) יִשְׂמְחוּ־ (gloat) לִ֣י (over me) אֹיְבַ֣י (my enemies) שֶׁ֑קֶר (without cause), שֹׂנְאַ֥י ([nor] those who hate me) חִ֝נָּ֗ם (without reason) יִקְרְצוּ־ (wink in malice) עָֽיִן׃ (. . .).
KJV (35:19)
Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
Inspired Version (35:20)
For they speak not peace; but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
Hebrew (35:20)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֥א (they do not) שָׁל֗וֹם (peace), יְדַ֫בֵּ֥רוּ (speak) וְעַ֥ל (against) רִגְעֵי־ (those who live quietly) אֶ֑רֶץ (in the land). דִּבְרֵ֥י (schemes) מִ֝רְמוֹת (deceitful) יַחֲשֹׁבֽוּן׃ (but they devise)
KJV (35:20)
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
Inspired Version (35:21)
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Hebrew (35:21)
וַיַּרְחִ֥יבוּ (. . .) עָלַ֗י (at me) פִּ֫יהֶ֥ם (They gape) אָ֭מְרוּ (and say), הֶאָ֣ח׀ (Aha), הֶאָ֑ח (aha)! רָאֲתָ֥ה (have seen)! עֵינֵֽינוּ׃ (Our eyes)
KJV (35:21)
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Inspired Version (35:22)
This thou hast seen, O Lord; keep not silence; O Lord, be not far from me.
Hebrew (35:22)
רָאִ֣יתָה (You have seen it); יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), אַֽל־ (be not) תֶּחֱרַ֑שׁ (silent). אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י (O Lord), אֲל־ (be not) תִּרְחַ֥ק (far) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from me).
KJV (35:22)
This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
Inspired Version (35:23)
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
Hebrew (35:23)
הָעִ֣ירָה (Awake) וְ֭הָקִיצָה (and rise) לְמִשְׁפָּטִ֑י (to my defense), אֱלֹהַ֖י (my God) וַֽאדֹנָ֣י (and my Lord)! לְרִיבִֽי׃ (to my cause),
KJV (35:23)
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
Inspired Version (35:24)
Judge me, O Lord, my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
Hebrew (35:24)
שָׁפְטֵ֣נִי (Vindicate me) כְ֭צִדְקְךָ (by Your righteousness), יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהָ֗י (my God), וְאַל־ (and do not let them) יִשְׂמְחוּ־ (gloat) לִֽי׃ (over me).
KJV (35:24)
Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
Inspired Version (35:25)
Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it; let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
Hebrew (35:25)
אַל־ (Let them not) יֹאמְר֣וּ (say) בְ֭לִבָּם (in their hearts), הֶאָ֣ח (Aha), נַפְשֵׁ֑נוּ (just what we wanted)! אַל־ (Let them not) יֹ֝אמְר֗וּ (say), בִּֽלַּעֲנֽוּהוּ׃ (We have swallowed him up)!
KJV (35:25)
Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
Inspired Version (35:26)
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt; let them be clothed with shame and dishonor that magnify themselves against me.
Hebrew (35:26)
יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ (be ashamed) וְיַחְפְּר֨וּ׀ (and confounded) יַחְדָּו֮ (. . .); שְׂמֵחֵ֪י (May those who gloat) רָעָ֫תִ֥י (in my distress) יִֽלְבְּשׁוּ־ (be clothed) בֹ֥שֶׁת (in shame) וּכְלִמָּ֑ה (and reproach). הַֽמַּגְדִּילִ֥ים (may those who exalt themselves) עָלָֽי׃ (over me)
KJV (35:26)
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonor that magnify themselves against me.
Inspired Version (35:27)
Let them shout for joy and be glad, that favor my righteous cause; yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
Hebrew (35:27)
יָרֹ֣נּוּ (shout for joy) וְיִשְׂמְחוּ֮ (and gladness); חֲפֵצֵ֪י (May those who favor) צִ֫דְקִ֥י (my vindication) וְיֹאמְר֣וּ (say), תָ֭מִיד (may they always) יִגְדַּ֣ל (Exalted be) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) הֶ֝חָפֵ֗ץ (who delights) שְׁל֣וֹם (well-being). עַבְדּֽוֹ׃ (in His servant’s)
KJV (35:27)
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
Inspired Version (35:28)
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
Hebrew (35:28)
וּ֭לְשׁוֹנִי (Then my tongue) תֶּהְגֶּ֣ה (will proclaim) צִדְקֶ֑ךָ (Your righteousness) כָּל־ (all) הַ֝יּוֹם (day long). תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ׃ ([and] Your praises)
KJV (35:28)
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
Inspired Version (36:1)
The wicked, who live in transgression, saith in their hearts, There is no condemnation; for there is no fear of God before their eyes.
Hebrew (36:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). לְעֶֽבֶד־ (the servant) יְהוָ֬ה (of the LORD). לְדָוִֽד׃ (A Psalm of David), נְאֻֽם־ (An oracle) פֶּ֣שַׁע (regarding the transgression) לָ֭רָשָׁע (of the wicked man): בְּקֶ֣רֶב (is in) לִבִּ֑י (my heart) אֵֽין־ (There is no) פַּ֥חַד (fear) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (of God) לְנֶ֣גֶד (before) עֵינָֽיו׃ (his eyes).
KJV (36:1)
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
Inspired Version (36:2)
For they flatter themselves in their own eyes until their iniquities are found to be hateful.
Hebrew (36:2)
כִּֽי־ (For) הֶחֱלִ֣יק (are too full of conceit) אֵלָ֣יו (. . .) בְּעֵינָ֑יו (his eyes) לִמְצֹ֖א (to detect) עֲוֺנ֣וֹ (his own sin). לִשְׂנֹֽא׃ (or hate)
KJV (36:2)
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
Inspired Version (36:3)
The words of their mouth are full of iniquity and deceit. The wicked man hath left off to be wise and to do good;
Hebrew (36:3)
דִּבְרֵי־ (The words) פִ֭יו (of his mouth) אָ֣וֶן (are wicked) וּמִרְמָ֑ה (and deceitful); חָדַ֖ל (he has ceased) לְהַשְׂכִּ֣יל (to be wise) לְהֵיטִֽיב׃ ([and] well-doing).
KJV (36:3)
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Inspired Version (36:4)
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good.
Hebrew (36:4)
KJV (36:4)
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
Inspired Version (36:5)
O Lord, thou art in the heavens; they are full of thy mercy. And the thoughts of a righteous man ascendeth up unto thee whose throne is far above the clouds.
Hebrew (36:5)
יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), בְּהַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (reaches to the heavens), חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion), אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (Your faithfulness) עַד־ (to) שְׁחָקִֽים׃ (the clouds).
KJV (36:5)
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
Inspired Version (36:6)
He is filled with thy righteousness like the great mountains, and with thy judgments like a great deep. O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
Hebrew (36:6)
צִדְקָֽתְךָ֨׀ (Your righteousness) כְּֽהַרְרֵי־ (mountains); אֵ֗ל (is like the highest) מִ֭שְׁפָּטֶךָ (Your judgments [are]) תְּה֣וֹם (like the deepest sea) רַבָּ֑ה (. . .). אָ֤דָֽם־ (man) וּבְהֵמָ֖ה (and beast). תוֹשִׁ֣יעַ (You preserve) יְהוָֽה׃ (O LORD),
KJV (36:6)
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
Inspired Version (36:7)
How excellent is thy loving-kindness, O God! Therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Hebrew (36:7)
מַה־ (How) יָּקָ֥ר (precious) חַסְדְּךָ֗ (is Your loving devotion), אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (O God), וּבְנֵ֥י (that the children) אָדָ֑ם (of men) בְּצֵ֥ל (in the shadow) כְּ֝נָפֶ֗יךָ (of Your wings)! יֶחֱסָיֽוּן׃ (take refuge)
KJV (36:7)
How excellent is thy loving-kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Inspired Version (36:8)
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Hebrew (36:8)
יִ֭רְוְיֻן (They feast on) מִדֶּ֣שֶׁן (the abundance) בֵּיתֶ֑ךָ (of Your house), וְנַ֖חַל (from Your river) עֲדָנֶ֣יךָ (of delights). תַשְׁקֵֽם׃ (and You give them drink)
KJV (36:8)
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Inspired Version (36:9)
For with thee is the fountain of life; in thy light shall we see light.
Hebrew (36:9)
KJV (36:9)
For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
Inspired Version (36:10)
Oh, continue thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Hebrew (36:10)
מְשֹׁ֣ךְ (Extend) חַ֭סְדְּךָ (Your loving devotion) לְיֹדְעֶ֑יךָ (to those who know You), וְ֝צִדְקָֽתְךָ֗ (and Your righteousness) לְיִשְׁרֵי־ (to the upright) לֵֽב׃ (in heart).
KJV (36:10)
O continue thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Inspired Version (36:11)
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Hebrew (36:11)
אַל־ (Let not) תְּ֭בוֹאֵנִי (come against me), רֶ֣גֶל (the foot) גַּאֲוָ֑ה (of the proud) וְיַד־ (nor the hand) רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (of the wicked) אַל־ (away). תְּנִדֵֽנִי׃ (drive me)
KJV (36:11)
Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Inspired Version (36:12)
They are the workers of iniquity and shall fall; they shall be cast down and shall not be able to rise.
Hebrew (36:12)
KJV (36:12)
There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
Inspired Version (37:1)
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
Hebrew (37:1)
לְדָוִ֨ד׀ (Of David). אַל־ (Do not) תִּתְחַ֥ר (fret over) בַּמְּרֵעִ֑ים (those who do evil); אַל־ (do not) תְּ֝קַנֵּ֗א (envy) בְּעֹשֵׂ֥י (those who do) עַוְלָֽה׃ (wrong).
KJV (37:1)
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
Inspired Version (37:2)
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb.
Hebrew (37:2)
כִּ֣י (For) כֶ֭חָצִיר (like grass) מְהֵרָ֣ה (quickly) יִמָּ֑לוּ (they wither) וּכְיֶ֥רֶק (like tender) דֶּ֝֗שֶׁא (plants). יִבּוֹלֽוּן׃ (and wilt)
KJV (37:2)
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Inspired Version (37:3)
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Hebrew (37:3)
בְּטַ֣ח (Trust) בַּֽ֭יהוָה (in the LORD) וַעֲשֵׂה־ (and do) ט֑וֹב (good); שְׁכָן־ (dwell) אֶ֝֗רֶץ (in the land) וּרְעֵ֥ה (and cultivate) אֱמוּנָֽה׃ (faithfulness).
KJV (37:3)
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Inspired Version (37:4)
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Hebrew (37:4)
וְהִתְעַנַּ֥ג (Delight yourself) עַל־ (in) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), וְיִֽתֶּן־ (and He will give) לְ֝ךָ֗ (you) מִשְׁאֲלֹ֥ת (the desires) לִבֶּֽךָ׃ (of your heart).
KJV (37:4)
Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Inspired Version (37:5)
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Hebrew (37:5)
גּ֣וֹל (Commit) עַל־ (to) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD); דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ (your way) וּבְטַ֥ח (trust) עָ֝לָ֗יו (in Him), וְה֣וּא (and He) יַעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (will do it).
KJV (37:5)
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Inspired Version (37:6)
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light and thy judgment as the noonday.
Hebrew (37:6)
וְהוֹצִ֣יא (He will bring forth) כָא֣וֹר (like the dawn), צִדְקֶ֑ךָ (your righteousness) וּ֝מִשְׁפָּטֶ֗ךָ (your justice) כַּֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ (like the noonday sun).
KJV (37:6)
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Inspired Version (37:7)
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Hebrew (37:7)
דּ֤וֹם׀ (Be still) לַיהוָה֮ (before the LORD) וְהִתְח֪וֹלֵ֫ל (and wait patiently) ל֥וֹ (for Him); אַל־ (do not) תִּ֭תְחַר (fret) בְּמַצְלִ֣יחַ (when men prosper) דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (in their ways), בְּ֝אִ֗ישׁ ([when they]) עֹשֶׂ֥ה (carry out) מְזִמּֽוֹת׃ (wicked schemes).
KJV (37:7)
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Inspired Version (37:8)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Hebrew (37:8)
הֶ֣רֶף (Refrain) מֵ֭אַף (from anger) וַעֲזֹ֣ב (and abandon) חֵמָ֑ה (wrath); אַל־ (do not) תִּ֝תְחַ֗ר (fret)— אַךְ־ (it can only) לְהָרֵֽעַ׃ (bring harm).
KJV (37:8)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Inspired Version (37:9)
For evildoers shall be cut off; but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
Hebrew (37:9)
כִּֽי־ (For) מְ֭רֵעִים (the evildoers) יִכָּרֵת֑וּן (will be cut off), וְקֹוֵ֥י (but those who hope) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (in the LORD) הֵ֣מָּה (. . .) יִֽירְשׁוּ־ (will inherit) אָֽרֶץ׃ (the land).
KJV (37:9)
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
Inspired Version (37:10)
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be; yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
Hebrew (37:10)
וְע֣וֹד (Yet a little while) מְ֭עַט (. . .), וְאֵ֣ין (will be no more); רָשָׁ֑ע (and the wicked) וְהִתְבּוֹנַ֖נְתָּ (though you look) עַל־ (for them), מְקוֹמ֣וֹ (vvv) וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃ (they will not be found).
KJV (37:10)
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
Inspired Version (37:11)
But the meek shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Hebrew (37:11)
וַעֲנָוִ֥ים (But the meek) יִֽירְשׁוּ־ (will inherit) אָ֑רֶץ (the land) וְ֝הִתְעַנְּג֗וּ (and delight) עַל־ (in) רֹ֥ב (abundant) שָׁלֽוֹם׃ (prosperity).
KJV (37:11)
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Inspired Version (37:12)
The wicked plotteth against the just and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
Hebrew (37:12)
זֹמֵ֣ם (scheme) רָ֭שָׁע (The wicked) לַצַּדִּ֑יק (against the righteous) וְחֹרֵ֖ק (and gnash) עָלָ֣יו (at them), שִׁנָּֽיו׃ (their teeth)
KJV (37:12)
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
Inspired Version (37:13)
The Lord shall laugh at him; for he seeth that his day is coming.
Hebrew (37:13)
KJV (37:13)
The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
Inspired Version (37:14)
The wicked have drawn out the sword and have bent their bow to cast down the poor and needy and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Hebrew (37:14)
חֶ֤רֶב׀ (the sword) פָּֽתְח֣וּ (have drawn) רְשָׁעִים֮ (The wicked) וְדָרְכ֪וּ (and bent) קַ֫שְׁתָּ֥ם (the bow) לְ֭הַפִּיל (to bring down) עָנִ֣י (the poor) וְאֶבְי֑וֹן (and needy), לִ֝טְב֗וֹחַ (to slay) יִשְׁרֵי־ ([are] upright). דָֽרֶךְ׃ (those whose ways)
KJV (37:14)
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Inspired Version (37:15)
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
Hebrew (37:15)
חַ֭רְבָּם ([But] their swords) תָּב֣וֹא (will pierce) בְלִבָּ֑ם (their own hearts), וְ֝קַשְּׁתוֹתָ֗ם (and their bows) תִּשָּׁבַֽרְנָה׃ (will be broken).
KJV (37:15)
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
Inspired Version (37:16)
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
Hebrew (37:16)
טוֹב־ (Better [is]) מְ֭עַט (the little) לַצַּדִּ֑יק (of the righteous) מֵ֝הֲמ֗וֹן (than the abundance) רְשָׁעִ֥ים ([who are] wicked). רַבִּֽים׃ (of many)
KJV (37:16)
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
Inspired Version (37:17)
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.
Hebrew (37:17)
כִּ֤י (For) זְרוֹע֣וֹת (the arms) רְ֭שָׁעִים (of the wicked) תִּשָּׁבַ֑רְנָה (will be broken), וְסוֹמֵ֖ךְ (upholds) צַדִּיקִ֣ים (the righteous). יְהוָֽה׃ (but the LORD)
KJV (37:17)
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Inspired Version (37:18)
The Lord knoweth the days of the upright; and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Hebrew (37:18)
יוֹדֵ֣עַ (knows) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) יְמֵ֣י (the days) תְמִימִ֑ם (of the blameless), וְ֝נַחֲלָתָ֗ם (and their inheritance) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (. . .). תִּהְיֶֽה׃ (will last forever)
KJV (37:18)
The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Inspired Version (37:19)
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Hebrew (37:19)
KJV (37:19)
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Inspired Version (37:20)
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs; they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
Hebrew (37:20)
כִּ֤י (But) רְשָׁעִ֨ים׀ (the wicked) יֹאבֵ֗דוּ (will perish) וְאֹיְבֵ֣י (and enemies) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) כִּיקַ֣ר (like the glory) כָּרִ֑ים (of the fields). כָּל֖וּ (They will vanish); בֶעָשָׁ֣ן (like smoke) כָּֽלוּ׃ (they will fade away).
KJV (37:20)
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
Inspired Version (37:21)
The wicked borroweth and payeth not again; but the righteous showeth mercy and giveth.
Hebrew (37:21)
לֹוֶ֣ה (borrow) רָ֭שָׁע (The wicked) וְלֹ֣א (and do not) יְשַׁלֵּ֑ם (repay), וְ֝צַדִּ֗יק (but the righteous) חוֹנֵ֥ן (are gracious) וְנוֹתֵֽן׃ (and giving).
KJV (37:21)
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.
Inspired Version (37:22)
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Hebrew (37:22)
כִּ֣י (Surely) מְ֭בֹרָכָיו (those He blesses) יִ֣ירְשׁוּ (will inherit) אָ֑רֶץ (the land), וּ֝מְקֻלָּלָ֗יו (but the cursed) יִכָּרֵֽתוּ׃ (will be destroyed).
KJV (37:22)
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Inspired Version (37:23)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way.
Hebrew (37:23)
מֵ֭יְהוָה (by the LORD) מִֽצְעֲדֵי־ (The steps) גֶ֥בֶר (of a man) כּוֹנָ֗נוּ (are ordered) וְדַרְכּ֥וֹ (in his journey). יֶחְפָּֽץ׃ ([who] takes delight)
KJV (37:23)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
Inspired Version (37:24)
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Hebrew (37:24)
KJV (37:24)
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Inspired Version (37:25)
I have been young and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread.
Hebrew (37:25)
נַ֤עַר׀ (young) הָיִ֗יתִי (I once was) גַּם־ (and now) זָ֫קַ֥נְתִּי (am old), וְֽלֹא־ (yet never) רָ֭אִיתִי (have I seen) צַדִּ֣יק (the righteous) נֶעֱזָ֑ב (abandoned) וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ (or their children) מְבַקֶּשׁ־ (begging) לָֽחֶם׃ (for bread).
KJV (37:25)
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Inspired Version (37:26)
He is ever merciful and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Hebrew (37:26)
כָּל־ (They are) הַ֭יּוֹם (ever) חוֹנֵ֣ן (generous) וּמַלְוֶ֑ה (and quick to lend), וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ (and their children) לִבְרָכָֽה׃ (are a blessing).
KJV (37:26)
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Inspired Version (37:27)
Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore.
Hebrew (37:27)
KJV (37:27)
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Inspired Version (37:28)
For the Lord loveth judgment and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever; but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Hebrew (37:28)
כִּ֤י (For) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD) אֹ֘הֵ֤ב (loves) מִשְׁפָּ֗ט (justice) וְלֹא־ (and will not) יַעֲזֹ֣ב (forsake) אֶת־ (-) חֲ֭סִידָיו (His saints). לְעוֹלָ֣ם (forever), נִשְׁמָ֑רוּ (They are preserved) וְזֶ֖רַע (but the offspring) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) נִכְרָֽת׃ (will be cut off).
KJV (37:28)
For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Inspired Version (37:29)
The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell therein for ever.
Hebrew (37:29)
צַדִּיקִ֥ים (The righteous) יִֽירְשׁוּ־ (will inherit) אָ֑רֶץ (the land) וְיִשְׁכְּנ֖וּ (and dwell) לָעַ֣ד (forever). עָלֶֽיהָ׃ (in it)
KJV (37:29)
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Inspired Version (37:30)
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Hebrew (37:30)
פִּֽי־ (The mouth) צַ֭דִּיק (of the righteous man) יֶהְגֶּ֣ה (utters) חָכְמָ֑ה (wisdom), וּ֝לְשׁוֹנ֗וֹ (and his tongue) תְּדַבֵּ֥ר (speaks) מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (justice).
KJV (37:30)
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Inspired Version (37:31)
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Hebrew (37:31)
תּוֹרַ֣ת (The law) אֱלֹהָ֣יו (of his God) בְּלִבּ֑וֹ (is in his heart); לֹ֖א (do not) תִמְעַ֣ד (falter). אֲשֻׁרָיו׃ (his steps)
KJV (37:31)
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Inspired Version (37:32)
The wicked watcheth the righteous and seeketh to slay him.
Hebrew (37:32)
צוֹפֶ֣ה (lie in wait) רָ֭שָׁע (Though the wicked) לַצַּדִּ֑יק (for the righteous), וּ֝מְבַקֵּ֗שׁ (and seek) לַהֲמִיתוֹ׃ (to slay them),
KJV (37:32)
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Inspired Version (37:33)
The Lord will not leave him in his hand nor condemn him when he is judged.
Hebrew (37:33)
יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) לֹא־ (will not) יַעַזְבֶ֣נּוּ (leave them) בְיָד֑וֹ (in their power) וְלֹ֥א (or) יַ֝רְשִׁיעֶ֗נּוּ (let them be condemned) בְּהִשָּׁפְטֽוֹ׃ (under judgment).
KJV (37:33)
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Inspired Version (37:34)
Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
Hebrew (37:34)
קַוֵּ֤ה (Wait) אֶל־ (for) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD) וּשְׁמֹ֬ר (and keep) דַּרְכּ֗וֹ (His way), וִֽ֭ירוֹמִמְךָ (and He will raise you up) לָרֶ֣שֶׁת (to inherit) אָ֑רֶץ (the land). בְּהִכָּרֵ֖ת (are cut off), רְשָׁעִ֣ים (When the wicked) תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (you will see [it]).
KJV (37:34)
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
Inspired Version (37:35)
I have seen the wicked in great power and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Hebrew (37:35)
רָ֭אִיתִי (I have seen) רָשָׁ֣ע (a wicked), עָרִ֑יץ (ruthless man) וּ֝מִתְעָרֶ֗ה (like a well-rooted) כְּאֶזְרָ֥ח (native tree), רַעֲנָֽן׃ (flourishing)
KJV (37:35)
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Inspired Version (37:36)
Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not; yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Hebrew (37:36)
וַ֭יַּֽעֲבֹר (yet he passed away) וְהִנֵּ֣ה (. . .); אֵינֶ֑נּוּ (and was no more) וָֽ֝אֲבַקְשֵׁ֗הוּ (though I searched), וְלֹ֣א (he could not) נִמְצָֽא׃ (be found).
KJV (37:36)
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Inspired Version (37:37)
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace.
Hebrew (37:37)
KJV (37:37)
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
Inspired Version (37:38)
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together; the end of the wicked shall come, and they shall be cut off.
Hebrew (37:38)
וּֽ֭פֹשְׁעִים (But the transgressors) נִשְׁמְד֣וּ (be destroyed); יַחְדָּ֑ו (will all) אַחֲרִ֖ית (the future) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) נִכְרָֽתָה׃ (will be cut off).
KJV (37:38)
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
Inspired Version (37:39)
But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Hebrew (37:39)
וּתְשׁוּעַ֣ת (The salvation) צַ֭דִּיקִים (of the righteous) מֵיְהוָ֑ה ([is] from the LORD); מָֽ֝עוּזָּ֗ם ([He is] their stronghold) בְּעֵ֣ת (in time) צָרָֽה׃ (of trouble).
KJV (37:39)
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Inspired Version (37:40)
And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; he shall deliver them from the wicked and save them because they trust in him.
Hebrew (37:40)
וַֽיַּעְזְרֵ֥ם (helps) יְהוָ֗ה (The LORD) וַֽיְפַ֫לְּטֵ֥ם (and delivers them); יְפַלְּטֵ֣ם (He rescues) מֵ֭רְשָׁעִים (from the wicked), וְיוֹשִׁיעֵ֑ם (and saves them) כִּי־ (because) חָ֥סוּ (they take refuge) בֽוֹ׃ (in Him).
KJV (37:40)
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
Inspired Version (38:1)
O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath; neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Hebrew (38:1)
מִזְמ֖וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִ֣ד (of David), לְהַזְכִּֽיר׃ (for remembrance). יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), אַל־ (do not) בְּקֶצְפְּךָ֥ (in Your anger) תוֹכִיחֵ֑נִי (rebuke me) וּֽבַחֲמָתְךָ֥ (in Your wrath). תְיַסְּרֵֽנִי׃ (or discipline me)
KJV (38:1)
O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Inspired Version (38:2)
For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
Hebrew (38:2)
KJV (38:2)
For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
Inspired Version (38:3)
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
Hebrew (38:3)
אֵין־ (There is no) מְתֹ֣ם (soundness) בִּ֭בְשָׂרִי (in my body) מִפְּנֵ֣י (because of) זַעְמֶ֑ךָ (Your anger); אֵין־ (there is no) שָׁל֥וֹם (rest) בַּ֝עֲצָמַ֗י (in my bones) מִפְּנֵ֥י (because of) חַטָּאתִֽי׃ (my sin).
KJV (38:3)
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
Inspired Version (38:4)
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head; as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Hebrew (38:4)
כִּ֣י (For) עֲ֭וֺנֹתַי (my iniquities) עָבְר֣וּ (have overwhelmed) רֹאשִׁ֑י (me); כְּמַשָּׂ֥א (they are a burden) כָ֝בֵ֗ד (too heavy) יִכְבְּד֥וּ (to bear) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (. . .).
KJV (38:4)
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Inspired Version (38:5)
My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
Hebrew (38:5)
הִבְאִ֣ישׁוּ (are foul) נָ֭מַקּוּ (and festering) חַבּוּרֹתָ֑י (My wounds) מִ֝פְּנֵ֗י (because of) אִוַּלְתִּֽי׃ (my sinful folly).
KJV (38:5)
My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
Inspired Version (38:6)
I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
Hebrew (38:6)
נַעֲוֵ֣יתִי (I am bent) שַׁחֹ֣תִי (and brought low) עַד־ (. . .) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .); כָּל־ (all day long) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (. . .) קֹדֵ֥ר (mourning). הִלָּֽכְתִּי׃ (I go about)
KJV (38:6)
I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
Inspired Version (38:7)
For my loins are filled with a loathsome distress; and no soundness is found in my flesh.
Hebrew (38:7)
KJV (38:7)
For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.
Inspired Version (38:8)
I am feeble, and broken, and very sore. I have wept by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
Hebrew (38:8)
נְפוּג֣וֹתִי (I am numb) וְנִדְכֵּ֣יתִי (crushed); עַד־ (and badly) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .) שָׁ֝אַ֗גְתִּי (I groan) מִֽנַּהֲמַ֥ת (in anguish) לִבִּֽי׃ (of heart).
KJV (38:8)
I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
Inspired Version (38:9)
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Hebrew (38:9)
אֲֽדֹנָי (O Lord), נֶגְדְּךָ֥ ([is] before You); כָל־ (my every) תַּאֲוָתִ֑י (desire) וְ֝אַנְחָתִ֗י (my groaning) מִמְּךָ֥ (from You). לֹא־ (is not) נִסְתָּֽרָה׃ (hidden)
KJV (38:9)
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Inspired Version (38:10)
My heart panteth; my strength faileth me; as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.
Hebrew (38:10)
לִבִּ֣י (My heart) סְ֭חַרְחַר (pounds), עֲזָבַ֣נִי (fails), כֹחִ֑י (my strength) וְֽאוֹר־ (the light) עֵינַ֥י (of my eyes) גַּם־ (and even) הֵ֝֗ם (. . .) אֵ֣ין (has faded) אִתִּֽי׃ (. . .).
KJV (38:10)
My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.
Inspired Version (38:11)
My lovers and my friends stand aloof because of my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
Hebrew (38:11)
אֹֽהֲבַ֨י׀ (My beloved) וְרֵעַ֗י (and friends) מִנֶּ֣גֶד (. . .) נִגְעִ֣י (my disease), יַעֲמֹ֑דוּ (shun) וּ֝קְרוֹבַ֗י (and my kinsmen) מֵרָחֹ֥ק (at a distance). עָמָֽדוּ׃ (stand)
KJV (38:11)
My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
Inspired Version (38:12)
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things and imagine deceits all the day long.
Hebrew (38:12)
וַיְנַקְשׁ֤וּ׀ (lay snares); מְבַקְשֵׁ֬י (Those who seek) נַפְשִׁ֗י (my life) וְדֹרְשֵׁ֣י (those who wish me) רָ֭עָתִי (harm) דִּבְּר֣וּ (speak) הַוּ֑וֹת (destruction), וּ֝מִרְמ֗וֹת (deceit) כָּל־ (all) הַיּ֥וֹם (day long). יֶהְגּֽוּ׃ (plotting)
KJV (38:12)
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
Inspired Version (38:13)
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Hebrew (38:13)
KJV (38:13)
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Inspired Version (38:14)
Thus I was as a man that heareth not and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
Hebrew (38:14)
KJV (38:14)
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
Inspired Version (38:15)
For in thee, O Lord, do I hope; thou wilt hear, O Lord, my God.
Hebrew (38:15)
KJV (38:15)
For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
Inspired Version (38:16)
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me; when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
Hebrew (38:16)
כִּֽי־ (For) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (I said), פֶּן־ (Let them not) יִשְׂמְחוּ־ (gloat) לִ֑י (over me)— בְּמ֥וֹט (slips). רַ֝גְלִ֗י (when my foot) עָלַ֥י (me) הִגְדִּֽילוּ׃ (those who taunt)
KJV (38:16)
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
Inspired Version (38:17)
For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.
Hebrew (38:17)
KJV (38:17)
For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.
Inspired Version (38:18)
For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Hebrew (38:18)
כִּֽי־ (Yes), עֲוֺנִ֥י (my iniquity); אַגִּ֑יד (I confess) אֶ֝דְאַ֗ג (I am troubled) מֵֽחַטָּאתִֽי׃ (by my sin).
KJV (38:18)
For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Inspired Version (38:19)
But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong; and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Hebrew (38:19)
KJV (38:19)
But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Inspired Version (38:20)
They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries because I follow the thing that good is.
Hebrew (38:20)
וּמְשַׁלְּמֵ֣י (Those who repay) רָ֭עָה (evil) תַּ֣חַת (with) טוֹבָ֑ה (my good) יִ֝שְׂטְנ֗וּנִי (attack me) תַּ֣חַת (for) רְדוֹפִי (pursuing) טֽוֹב׃ (the good).
KJV (38:20)
They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
Inspired Version (38:21)
Forsake me not, O Lord; O my God, be not far from me.
Hebrew (38:21)
אַל־ (Do not) תַּֽעַזְבֵ֥נִי (forsake me), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD); אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (O my God). אַל־ (be not) תִּרְחַ֥ק (far) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from me),
KJV (38:21)
Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.
Inspired Version (38:22)
Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation.
Hebrew (38:22)
KJV (38:22)
Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.
Inspired Version (39:1)
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.
Hebrew (39:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). לִידִיתוּן (For Jeduthun). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אָמַ֗רְתִּי (I said), אֶֽשְׁמְרָ֣ה (I will watch) דְרָכַי֮ (my ways) מֵחֲט֪וֹא (so that I will not sin) בִלְשׁ֫וֹנִ֥י (with my tongue); אֶשְׁמְרָ֥ה (I will guard) לְפִ֥י (my mouth) מַחְס֑וֹם (with a muzzle) בְּעֹ֖ד (as long as) רָשָׁ֣ע (the wicked) לְנֶגְדִּֽי׃ (are present).
KJV (39:1)
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
Inspired Version (39:2)
I was dumb with silence; I held my peace, even from good, and my sorrow was stirred.
Hebrew (39:2)
נֶאֱלַ֣מְתִּי (I was speechless) ד֭וּמִיָּה (and still); הֶחֱשֵׁ֣יתִי (I remained silent), מִטּ֑וֹב ([even] from [speaking] good), וּכְאֵבִ֥י (and my sorrow) נֶעְכָּֽר׃ (was stirred).
KJV (39:2)
I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
Inspired Version (39:3)
My heart was hot within me; while I was musing, the fire burned; then spake I with my tongue,
Hebrew (39:3)
חַם־ (grew hot) לִבִּ֨י׀ (My heart) בְּקִרְבִּ֗י (within me); בַּהֲגִיגִ֥י (as I mused), תִבְעַר־ (burned). אֵ֑שׁ (the fire) דִּ֝בַּ֗רְתִּי ([Then] I spoke) בִּלְשֽׁוֹנִי׃ (with my tongue):
KJV (39:3)
My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
Inspired Version (39:4)
Lord, make me to know mine end and the measure of my days, what it is--that I may know how frail I am.
Hebrew (39:4)
KJV (39:4)
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
Inspired Version (39:5)
Behold, thou hast made my days as a handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee; verily, every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
Hebrew (39:5)
הִנֵּ֤ה (You, indeed), טְפָח֨וֹת׀ ([as] handbreadths), נָ֘תַ֤תָּה (have made) יָמַ֗י (my days) וְחֶלְדִּ֣י (and my lifetime) כְאַ֣יִן (as nothing) נֶגְדֶּ֑ךָ (before You). אַ֥ךְ (Truly) כָּֽל־ (each) הֶ֥בֶל (exists as but a breath) כָּל־ (. . .). אָ֝דָ֗ם (man) נִצָּ֥ב (at his best) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (39:5)
Behold, thou hast made my days as a handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
Inspired Version (39:6)
Surely every man walketh in a vain show; surely they are disquieted in vain; he heapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Hebrew (39:6)
אַךְ־ (Surely) בְּצֶ֤לֶם׀ (like a phantom); יִֽתְהַלֶּךְ־ (goes about) אִ֗ישׁ (every man) אַךְ־ (surely) הֶ֥בֶל (in vain); יֶהֱמָי֑וּן (he bustles) יִ֝צְבֹּ֗ר (he heaps up [riches]) וְֽלֹא־ (not) יֵדַ֥ע (knowing) מִי־ (who) אֹסְפָֽם׃ (will haul them away).
KJV (39:6)
Surely every man walketh in a vain shw: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Inspired Version (39:7)
And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.
Hebrew (39:7)
וְעַתָּ֣ה (And now), מַה־ (for what) קִּוִּ֣יתִי (do I wait)? אֲדֹנָ֑י (O Lord), תּ֝וֹחַלְתִּ֗י (My hope is) לְךָ֣ (in) הִֽיא׃ (You).
KJV (39:7)
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
Inspired Version (39:8)
Deliver me from all my transgressions; make me not the reproach of the foolish.
Hebrew (39:8)
מִכָּל־ (from all) פְּשָׁעַ֥י (my transgressions); הַצִּילֵ֑נִי (Deliver me) חֶרְפַּ֥ת (the reproach) נָ֝בָ֗ל (of fools). אַל־ (do not) תְּשִׂימֵֽנִי׃ (make me)
KJV (39:8)
Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.
Inspired Version (39:9)
I was dumb and opened not my mouth because thou didst chasten me.
Hebrew (39:9)
נֶ֭אֱלַמְתִּי (I have become mute); לֹ֣א (I do not) אֶפְתַּח־ (open) פִּ֑י (my mouth) כִּ֖י (because [of what]) אַתָּ֣ה (You) עָשִֽׂיתָ׃ (have done).
KJV (39:9)
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
Inspired Version (39:10)
Remove thy stroke away from me, or I shall be consumed by the blow of thy hand.
Hebrew (39:10)
הָסֵ֣ר (Remove) מֵעָלַ֣י (from me); נִגְעֶ֑ךָ (Your scourge) מִתִּגְרַ֥ת (by the force) יָ֝דְךָ֗ (of Your hand). אֲנִ֣י (I) כָלִֽיתִי׃ (am perishing)
KJV (39:10)
Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
Inspired Version (39:11)
When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth; surely every man is vanity. Selah.
Hebrew (39:11)
KJV (39:11)
When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
Inspired Version (39:12)
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears; for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
Hebrew (39:12)
שִֽׁמְעָ֥ה־ (Hear) תְפִלָּתִ֨י׀ (my prayer), יְהוָ֡ה (O LORD), וְשַׁוְעָתִ֨י׀ (to my cry for help); הַאֲזִינָה֮ (and give ear) אֶֽל־ (to) דִּמְעָתִ֗י (my weeping). אַֽל־ (do not) תֶּ֫חֱרַ֥שׁ (be deaf) כִּ֤י (For) גֵ֣ר (am a foreigner) אָנֹכִ֣י (I) עִמָּ֑ךְ (dwelling with You), תּ֝וֹשָׁ֗ב (a stranger) כְּכָל־ (like all) אֲבוֹתָֽי׃ (my fathers).
KJV (39:12)
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
Inspired Version (39:13)
Oh, spare me, that I may recover strength before I go hence and be no more.
Hebrew (39:13)
הָשַׁ֣ע (Turn Your gaze) מִמֶּ֣נִּי (away from me), וְאַבְלִ֑יגָה (that I may again be cheered) בְּטֶ֖רֶם (before) אֵלֵ֣ךְ (I depart) וְאֵינֶֽנִּי׃ (and am no more).
KJV (39:13)
O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.
Inspired Version (40:1)
I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me and heard my cry.
Hebrew (40:1)
לַ֝מְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָוִ֥ד (of David). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) קַוֺּ֣ה (I waited patiently for) קִוִּ֣יתִי (. . .) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD); וַיֵּ֥ט (He inclined) אֵ֝לַ֗י (to me) וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (and heard) שַׁוְעָתִֽי׃ (my cry).
KJV (40:1)
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Inspired Version (40:2)
He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my doings.
Hebrew (40:2)
וַיַּעֲלֵ֤נִי׀ (He lifted me up) מִבּ֥וֹר (from the pit) שָׁאוֹן֮ (of despair), מִטִּ֪יט (clay); הַיָּ֫וֵ֥ן (out of the miry) וַיָּ֖קֶם (He set) עַל־ (upon) סֶ֥לַע (a rock), רַגְלַ֗י (my feet) כּוֹנֵ֥ן (firm). אֲשֻׁרָֽי׃ ([and] made my footsteps)
KJV (40:2)
He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Inspired Version (40:3)
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God; many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
Hebrew (40:3)
וַיִּתֵּ֬ן (He put) בְּפִ֨י׀ (in my mouth), שִׁ֥יר (song) חָדָשׁ֮ (a new) תְּהִלָּ֪ה (a hymn of praise) לֵֽאלֹ֫הֵ֥ינוּ (to our God). יִרְא֣וּ (will see) רַבִּ֣ים (Many) וְיִירָ֑אוּ (and fear) וְ֝יִבְטְח֗וּ (and put their trust) בַּיהוָֽה׃ (in the LORD).
KJV (40:3)
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Inspired Version (40:4)
Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust and respecteth not the proud nor such as turn aside to lies.
Hebrew (40:4)
אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי (Blessed) הַגֶּ֗בֶר (is the man) אֲשֶׁר־ (who) שָׂ֣ם (has made) יְ֭הֹוָה (the LORD) מִבְטַח֑וֹ (his trust), וְֽלֹא־ (who has not) פָנָ֥ה (turned) אֶל־ (to) רְ֝הָבִ֗ים (the proud), וְשָׂטֵ֥י (nor to those who lapse) כָזָֽב׃ (into falsehood).
KJV (40:4)
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Inspired Version (40:5)
Many, O Lord, my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done and thy thoughts which are to us-ward; they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
Hebrew (40:5)
רַבּ֤וֹת (Many), עָשִׂ֨יתָ׀ (have done), אַתָּ֤ה׀ (You) יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהַי֮ (my God), נִֽפְלְאֹתֶ֥יךָ (are the wonders) וּמַחְשְׁבֹתֶ֗יךָ (and the plans You have) אֵ֫לֵ֥ינוּ (for us)— אֵ֤ין׀ (none) עֲרֹ֬ךְ (can compare) אֵלֶ֗יךָ (to You)— אַגִּ֥ידָה (if I proclaim) וַאֲדַבֵּ֑רָה (and declare them), עָ֝צְמ֗וּ (they are more than) מִסַּפֵּֽר׃ ([I] can count).
KJV (40:5)
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
Inspired Version (40:6)
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened; burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Hebrew (40:6)
זֶ֤בַח (Sacrifice) וּמִנְחָ֨ה׀ (and offering) לֹֽא־ (You did not) חָפַ֗צְתָּ (desire), אָ֭זְנַיִם (but my ears) כָּרִ֣יתָ (You have opened). לִּ֑י () עוֹלָ֥ה (Burnt offerings) וַ֝חֲטָאָ֗ה (and sin offerings) לֹ֣א (You did not) שָׁאָֽלְתָּ׃ (require).
KJV (40:6)
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Inspired Version (40:7)
Then said I, Lo, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me.
Hebrew (40:7)
אָ֣ז (Then) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (I said), הִנֵּה־ (Here I am), בָ֑אתִי (I have come)— בִּמְגִלַּת־ (in the scroll) סֵ֝֗פֶר (. . .): כָּת֥וּב (it is written) עָלָֽי׃ (about me)
KJV (40:7)
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
Inspired Version (40:8)
I delight to do thy will, O my God; yea, thy law is within my heart.
Hebrew (40:8)
לַֽעֲשֽׂוֹת־ (to do) רְצוֹנְךָ֣ (Your will), אֱלֹהַ֣י (O my God); חָפָ֑צְתִּי (I delight) וְ֝ת֥וֹרָתְךָ֗ (Your law) בְּת֣וֹךְ ([is] within) מֵעָֽי׃ (my heart).
KJV (40:8)
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Inspired Version (40:9)
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation; lo, I have not refrained my lips; O Lord, thou knowest.
Hebrew (40:9)
בִּשַּׂ֤רְתִּי (I proclaim) צֶ֨דֶק׀ (righteousness) בְּקָ֘הָ֤ל (assembly); רָ֗ב (in the great) הִנֵּ֣ה (behold), שְׂ֭פָתַי (my lips), לֹ֣א (I do not) אֶכְלָ֑א (seal) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), אַתָּ֥ה (as You), יָדָֽעְתָּ׃ (do know).
KJV (40:9)
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
Inspired Version (40:10)
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Hebrew (40:10)
צִדְקָתְךָ֬ (Your righteousness) לֹא־ (I have not) כִסִּ֨יתִי׀ (covered up) בְּת֬וֹךְ (in) לִבִּ֗י (my heart); אֱמוּנָתְךָ֣ (Your faithfulness) וּתְשׁוּעָתְךָ֣ (and salvation); אָמָ֑רְתִּי (I have declared) לֹא־ (I have not) כִחַ֥דְתִּי (concealed) חַסְדְּךָ֥ (Your loving devotion) וַ֝אֲמִתְּךָ֗ (and faithfulness) לְקָהָ֥ל (assembly). רָֽב׃ (from the great)
KJV (40:10)
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Inspired Version (40:11)
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord; let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Hebrew (40:11)
אַתָּ֤ה (-) יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), לֹא־ (do not) תִכְלָ֣א (withhold) רַחֲמֶ֣יךָ (Your mercy) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (from me); חַסְדְּךָ֥ (Your loving devotion) וַ֝אֲמִתְּךָ֗ (and faithfulness) תָּמִ֥יד (will always) יִצְּרֽוּנִי׃ (guard me).
KJV (40:11)
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Inspired Version (40:12)
For innumerable evils have compassed me about; mine iniquities have taken hold upon me so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head; therefore, my heart faileth me.
Hebrew (40:12)
כִּ֤י (For) אָפְפ֥וּ־ (surround me) עָלַ֨י׀ (. . .); רָע֡וֹת (evils) עַד־ (. . .) אֵ֬ין (without) מִסְפָּ֗ר (number) הִשִּׂיג֣וּנִי (have overtaken me), עֲ֭וֺנֹתַי (my sins) וְלֹא־ (so that I cannot) יָכֹ֣לְתִּי (. . .) לִרְא֑וֹת (see). עָצְמ֥וּ (They are more) מִשַּֽׂעֲר֥וֹת (than the hairs) רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י (of my head), וְלִבִּ֥י (and my heart) עֲזָבָֽנִי׃ (has failed within me).
KJV (40:12)
For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
Inspired Version (40:13)
Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me; O Lord, make haste to help me.
Hebrew (40:13)
רְצֵ֣ה (Be pleased), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), לְהַצִּילֵ֑נִי (to deliver me); יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), לְעֶזְרָ֥תִי (to help me). חֽוּשָׁה׃ (hurry),
KJV (40:13)
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
Inspired Version (40:14)
Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
Hebrew (40:14)
יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ (be ashamed) וְיַחְפְּר֨וּ׀ (and confounded) יַחַד֮ (. . .); מְבַקְשֵׁ֥י (May those who seek) נַפְשִׁ֗י (my life) לִסְפּ֫וֹתָ֥הּ (vvv) יִסֹּ֣גוּ (be repelled) אָ֭חוֹר (. . .) וְיִכָּלְמ֑וּ (and humiliated). חֲ֝פֵצֵ֗י (may those who wish me) רָעָתִֽי׃ (harm)
KJV (40:14)
Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
Inspired Version (40:15)
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Hebrew (40:15)
יָ֭שֹׁמּוּ (be appalled) עַל־ (at) עֵ֣קֶב (. . .) בָּשְׁתָּ֑ם (their own shame). הָאֹמְרִ֥ים (May those who say) לִ֝֗י (to me), הֶ֘אָ֥ח׀ (Aha), הֶאָֽח׃ (aha)!
KJV (40:15)
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Inspired Version (40:16)
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.
Hebrew (40:16)
יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ (rejoice) וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ׀ (and be glad) בְּךָ֗ (in You); כָּֽל־ (May all) מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥יךָ (who seek You) יֹאמְר֣וּ (say), תָ֭מִיד (always) יִגְדַּ֣ל (be magnified)! יְהוָ֑ה (The LORD) אֹֽ֝הֲבֵ֗י (may those who love) תְּשׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your salvation)
KJV (40:16)
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
Inspired Version (40:17)
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me; thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
Hebrew (40:17)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But I [am]) עָנִ֣י (poor) וְאֶבְיוֹן֮ (and needy); אֲדֹנָ֪י (may the Lord) יַחֲשָׁ֫ב (think) לִ֥י (of me). עֶזְרָתִ֣י (are my helper) וּמְפַלְטִ֣י (and deliverer); אַ֑תָּה (You) אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (O my God), אַל־ (do not) תְּאַחַֽר׃ (delay).
KJV (40:17)
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
Inspired Version (41:1)
Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
Hebrew (41:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אַ֭שְׁרֵי (Blessed) מַשְׂכִּ֣יל ([is] the one who cares) אֶל־ (for) דָּ֑ל (the poor); בְּי֥וֹם (in the day) רָ֝עָ֗ה (of trouble). יְֽמַלְּטֵ֥הוּ (will deliver him) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD)
KJV (41:1)
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Inspired Version (41:2)
The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth; and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
Hebrew (41:2)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (The LORD) יִשְׁמְרֵ֣הוּ (will protect) וִֽ֭יחַיֵּהוּ (and preserve him); יֶאְשֹּׁר (He will bless him) בָּאָ֑רֶץ (in the land) וְאַֽל־ (and refuse) תִּ֝תְּנֵ֗הוּ (to give him over) בְּנֶ֣פֶשׁ (to the will) אֹיְבָֽיו׃ (of his foes).
KJV (41:2)
The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
Inspired Version (41:3)
The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing; thou wilt make all his pains to cease when he is laid in his bed of sickness.
Hebrew (41:3)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) יִ֭סְעָדֶנּוּ (will sustain him) עַל־ (on) עֶ֣רֶשׂ (his bed) דְּוָ֑י (of illness) כָּל־ (. . .) מִ֝שְׁכָּב֗וֹ (from his bed) הָפַ֥כְתָּ (and restore him) בְחָלְיֽוֹ׃ (of sickness).
KJV (41:3)
The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
Inspired Version (41:4)
I said, Lord, be merciful unto me; heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee.
Hebrew (41:4)
אֲֽנִי־ (I) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (said), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), חָנֵּ֑נִי (be gracious to me); רְפָאָ֥ה (heal) נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (me), כִּי־ (for) חָטָ֥אתִי (I have sinned) לָֽךְ׃ (against You).
KJV (41:4)
I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
Inspired Version (41:5)
Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die and his name perish?
Hebrew (41:5)
KJV (41:5)
Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
Inspired Version (41:6)
And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity; his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
Hebrew (41:6)
KJV (41:6)
And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
Inspired Version (41:7)
All that hate me whisper together against me; against me do they devise my hurt.
Hebrew (41:7)
יַ֗חַד (. . .) עָלַ֣י (against me); יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ (whisper) כָּל־ (All) שֹׂנְאָ֑י (who hate) עָלַ֓י׀ (me) יַחְשְׁב֖וּ (they imagine) רָעָ֣ה (the worst) לִֽי׃ (for me):
KJV (41:7)
All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
Inspired Version (41:8)
An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him; and now that he lieth, he shall rise up no more.
Hebrew (41:8)
KJV (41:8)
An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
Inspired Version (41:9)
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
Hebrew (41:9)
גַּם־ (Even) אִ֤ישׁ (my close friend) שְׁלוֹמִ֨י׀ (. . .) אֲשֶׁר־ (whom) בָּטַ֣חְתִּי (I trusted) ב֭וֹ (), אוֹכֵ֣ל (the one who shared) לַחְמִ֑י (my bread), הִגְדִּ֖יל (has lifted up) עָלַ֣י (against me). עָקֵֽב׃ ([his] heel)
KJV (41:9)
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
Inspired Version (41:10)
But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me and raise me up, that I may requite them.
Hebrew (41:10)
וְאַתָּ֤ה (But You), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), חָנֵּ֥נִי (be gracious to me) וַהֲקִימֵ֑נִי (and raise me up), וַֽאֲשַׁלְּמָ֥ה (that I may repay) לָהֶֽם׃ (them).
KJV (41:10)
But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
Inspired Version (41:11)
By this I know that thou favorest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
Hebrew (41:11)
בְּזֹ֣את (By this) יָ֭דַעְתִּי (I know) כִּֽי־ (that) חָפַ֣צְתָּ (You delight) בִּ֑י (in me), כִּ֤י (for) לֹֽא־ (does not) יָרִ֖יעַ (triumph) אֹיְבִ֣י (my enemy) עָלָֽי׃ (over me).
KJV (41:11)
By this I know that thou favorest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
Inspired Version (41:12)
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity and settest me before thy face for ever.
Hebrew (41:12)
וַאֲנִ֗י (In my) בְּ֭תֻמִּי (integrity) תָּמַ֣כְתָּ (You uphold) בִּ֑י (me) וַתַּצִּיבֵ֖נִי (and set me) לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (in Your presence) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (41:12)
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
Inspired Version (41:13)
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting and to everlasting. Amen and amen.
Hebrew (41:13)
בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ (Blessed be) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD), אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (the God) יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (of Israel), מֵֽ֭הָעוֹלָם (from everlasting) וְעַ֥ד (to) הָעוֹלָ֗ם (everlasting). אָ֘מֵ֥ן׀ (Amen) וְאָמֵֽן׃ (and Amen).
KJV (41:13)
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
Inspired Version (42:1)
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Hebrew (42:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (A Maskil) לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹֽרַח׃ (of Korah). כְּאַיָּ֗ל (As the deer) תַּעֲרֹ֥ג (pants) עַל־ (for) אֲפִֽיקֵי־ (streams) מָ֑יִם (of water), כֵּ֤ן (so) נַפְשִׁ֨י (my soul) תַעֲרֹ֖ג (longs) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (after You), אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (O God).
KJV (42:1)
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Inspired Version (42:2)
My soul thirsteth for to see God, for to see the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
Hebrew (42:2)
צָמְאָ֬ה (thirsts) נַפְשִׁ֨י׀ (My soul) לֵאלֹהִים֮ (for God), לְאֵ֪ל (God). חָ֥י (the living) מָתַ֥י (When) אָב֑וֹא (shall I come) וְ֝אֵרָאֶ֗ה (and appear) פְּנֵ֣י (in) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God’s presence)?
KJV (42:2)
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
Inspired Version (42:3)
My tears have been poured out unto thee day and night while mine enemies continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
Hebrew (42:3)
הָֽיְתָה־ (have been) לִּ֬י (my) דִמְעָתִ֣י (My tears) לֶ֭חֶם (food) יוֹמָ֣ם ([both] day) וָלָ֑יְלָה (and night), בֶּאֱמֹ֥ר (while men ask) אֵלַ֥י (me) כָּל־ (all day long) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (. . .), אַיֵּ֥ה (Where) אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃ (is your God)?
KJV (42:3)
My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
Inspired Version (42:4)
When I remember these, mine enemies, I pour out my soul unto thee; for I had gone with the multitude; I also went with them to the house of God with the voice of joy and praise, with the multitude that kept holyday.
Hebrew (42:4)
אֵ֤לֶּה (These things) אֶזְכְּרָ֨ה׀ (come to mind) וְאֶשְׁפְּכָ֬ה (as I pour out) עָלַ֨י׀ (. . .) נַפְשִׁ֗י (my soul): כִּ֤י (how) אֶֽעֱבֹ֨ר׀ (I walked) בַּסָּךְ֮ (with the multitude), אֶדַּדֵּ֗ם (leading) עַד־ (to) בֵּ֥ית (the house) אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (of God) בְּקוֹל־ (with shouts) רִנָּ֥ה (of joy) וְתוֹדָ֗ה (and praise). הָמ֥וֹן (the festive) חוֹגֵֽג׃ (procession)
KJV (42:4)
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
Inspired Version (42:5)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
Hebrew (42:5)
מַה־ (Why) תִּשְׁתּ֬וֹחֲחִ֨י׀ (are you downcast), נַפְשִׁי֮ (O my soul)? וַתֶּהֱמִ֪י (Why the unease) עָ֫לָ֥י (within me)? הוֹחִ֣ילִי (Put your hope) לֵֽ֭אלֹהִים (in God), כִּי־ (for) ע֥וֹד (I will yet) אוֹדֶ֗נּוּ (praise Him) יְשׁוּע֥וֹת (for the salvation) פָּנָֽיו׃ (of His presence).
KJV (42:5)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
Inspired Version (42:6)
O my God, my soul is cast down within me; therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan and of the Hermonites from the hill Mizar.
Hebrew (42:6)
אֱֽלֹהַ֗י (O my God), עָלַי֮ (within me). נַפְשִׁ֪י (my soul) תִשְׁתּ֫וֹחָ֥ח (despairs) עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֗ן (. . .) אֶ֭זְכָּרְךָ (I remember You) מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (from the land) יַרְדֵּ֑ן (of Jordan) וְ֝חֶרְמוֹנִ֗ים (and the peaks of Hermon)— מֵהַ֥ר ([even] from Mount) מִצְעָֽר׃ (Mizar).
KJV (42:6)
O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
Inspired Version (42:7)
Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts; all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.
Hebrew (42:7)
תְּהֽוֹם־ (Deep) אֶל־ (to) תְּה֣וֹם (deep) ק֭וֹרֵא (calls) לְק֣וֹל (in the roar) צִנּוֹרֶ֑יךָ (of Your waterfalls); כָּֽל־ (all) מִשְׁבָּרֶ֥יךָ (Your breakers) וְ֝גַלֶּ֗יךָ (and waves) עָלַ֥י (over me). עָבָֽרוּ׃ (have rolled)
KJV (42:7)
Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.
Inspired Version (42:8)
Yet the Lord will command his loving-kindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
Hebrew (42:8)
יוֹמָ֤ם׀ (by day), יְצַוֶּ֬ה (decrees) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (The LORD) חַסְדּ֗וֹ (His loving devotion) וּ֭בַלַּיְלָה (and at night) שִׁירָהּ (His song) עִמִּ֑י (is with me) תְּ֝פִלָּ֗ה ([as] a prayer) לְאֵ֣ל (to the God) חַיָּֽי׃ (of my life).
KJV (42:8)
Yet the LORD will command his loving-kindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
Inspired Version (42:9)
I will say unto God, my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Hebrew (42:9)
אוֹמְרָ֤ה׀ (I say) לְאֵ֥ל (to God) סַלְעִי֮ (my Rock), לָמָ֪ה (Why) שְׁכַ֫חְתָּ֥נִי (have You forgotten me)? לָֽמָּה־ (Why) קֹדֵ֥ר (in sorrow) אֵלֵ֗ךְ (must I walk) בְּלַ֣חַץ (oppression)? אוֹיֵֽב׃ (because of the enemy’s)
KJV (42:9)
I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Inspired Version (42:10)
As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?
Hebrew (42:10)
בְּרֶ֤צַח׀ (Like the crushing) בְּֽעַצְמוֹתַ֗י (of my bones), חֵרְפ֥וּנִי (taunt me), צוֹרְרָ֑י (my enemies) בְּאָמְרָ֥ם (while they say) אֵלַ֥י (to me) כָּל־ (all) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (day long), אַיֵּ֥ה (Where) אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃ (is your God)?
KJV (42:10)
As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?
Inspired Version (42:11)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him who is the health of my countenance and my God.
Hebrew (42:11)
מַה־ (Why) תִּשְׁתּ֬וֹחֲחִ֨י׀ (are you downcast), נַפְשִׁי֮ (O my soul)? וּֽמַה־ (Why) תֶּהֱמִ֪י (the unease) עָ֫לָ֥י (within me)? הוֹחִ֣ילִי (Put your hope) לֵֽ֭אלֹהִים (in God), כִּי־ (for) ע֣וֹד (I will yet) אוֹדֶ֑נּוּ (praise Him), יְשׁוּעֹ֥ת (my Savior) פָּ֝נַ֗י (. . .) וֵֽאלֹהָֽי׃ (and my God).
KJV (42:11)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Inspired Version (43:1)
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Hebrew (43:1)
שָׁפְטֵ֤נִי (Vindicate me), אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀ (O God), וְרִ֘יבָ֤ה (and plead) רִיבִ֗י (my case) מִגּ֥וֹי (nation); לֹא־ (against an ungodly) חָסִ֑יד (. . .) מֵ֤אִישׁ־ (men). מִרְמָ֖ה (from deceitful) וְעַוְלָ֣ה (and unjust) תְפַלְּטֵֽנִי׃ (deliver me)
KJV (43:1)
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Inspired Version (43:2)
For thou art the God of my strength. Why dost thou cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Hebrew (43:2)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַתָּ֤ה׀ (You) אֱלֹהֵ֣י (are the God) מָֽעוּזִּי֮ (of my refuge). לָמָ֪ה (Why) זְנַ֫חְתָּ֥נִי (have You rejected me)? לָֽמָּה־ (Why) קֹדֵ֥ר (in sorrow) אֶתְהַלֵּ֗ךְ (must I walk) בְּלַ֣חַץ (oppression)? אוֹיֵֽב׃ (because of the enemy’s)
KJV (43:2)
For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Inspired Version (43:3)
Oh, send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill and to thy tabernacles.
Hebrew (43:3)
שְׁלַח־ (Send out) אוֹרְךָ֣ (Your light) וַ֭אֲמִתְּךָ (and Your truth); הֵ֣מָּה (let them) יַנְח֑וּנִי (lead me). יְבִיא֥וּנִי (Let them bring me) אֶל־ (to) הַֽר־ (mountain) קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ (Your holy) וְאֶל־ (and to) מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (the place where You dwell).
KJV (43:3)
O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
Inspired Version (43:4)
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God, my exceeding joy; yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God.
Hebrew (43:4)
וְאָב֤וֹאָה׀ (Then I will go) אֶל־ (to) מִזְבַּ֬ח (the altar) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (of God), אֶל־ (to) אֵל֮ (God), שִׂמְחַ֪ת (my greatest joy) גִּ֫ילִ֥י (. . .). וְאוֹדְךָ֥ (I will praise) בְכִנּ֗וֹר (You with the harp), אֱלֹהִ֥ים (O God), אֱלֹהָֽי׃ (my God).
KJV (43:4)
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
Inspired Version (43:5)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise him who is the health of my countenance and my God.
Hebrew (43:5)
מַה־ (Why) תִּשְׁתּ֬וֹחֲחִ֨י׀ (are you downcast), נַפְשִׁי֮ (O my soul)? וּֽמַה־ (Why) תֶּהֱמִ֪י (the unease) עָ֫לָ֥י (within me)? הוֹחִ֣ילִי (Put your hope) לֵֽ֭אלֹהִים (in God), כִּי־ (for) ע֣וֹד (I will yet) אוֹדֶ֑נּוּ (praise Him), יְשׁוּעֹ֥ת (my Savior) פָּ֝נַ֗י (. . .) וֵֽאלֹהָֽי׃ (and my God).
KJV (43:5)
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Inspired Version (44:1)
We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old--
Hebrew (44:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ (For the choirmaster). לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֬רַח (of Korah). מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃ (A Maskil) אֱלֹהִ֤ים׀ (O God); בְּאָזְנֵ֬ינוּ (with our ears), שָׁמַ֗עְנוּ (We have heard) אֲבוֹתֵ֥ינוּ (our fathers) סִפְּרוּ־ (have told) לָ֑נוּ (us) פֹּ֥עַל (the work) פָּעַ֥לְתָּ (You did) בִֽ֝ימֵיהֶ֗ם (in their days), בִּ֣ימֵי (in the days) קֶֽדֶם׃ (of old).
KJV (44:1)
We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
Inspired Version (44:2)
How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people and cast them out.
Hebrew (44:2)
אַתָּ֤ה׀ (You) יָדְךָ֡ (With Your hand) גּוֹיִ֣ם (the nations) ה֭וֹרַשְׁתָּ (drove out) וַתִּטָּעֵ֑ם (and planted [our fathers] there); תָּרַ֥ע (You crushed) לְ֝אֻמִּ֗ים (the peoples) וַֽתְּשַׁלְּחֵֽם׃ (and cast them out).
KJV (44:2)
How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.
Inspired Version (44:3)
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword; neither did their own arm save them; but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance because thou hadst a favor unto them.
Hebrew (44:3)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֪א (it was not) בְחַרְבָּ֡ם (by their sword) יָ֥רְשׁוּ (that they took) אָ֗רֶץ (the land); וּזְרוֹעָם֮ (their arm) לֹא־ (did not) הוֹשִׁ֪יעָ֫ה (bring them victory) לָּ֥מוֹ (. . .). כִּֽי־ (It was) יְמִֽינְךָ֣ (by Your right hand), וּ֭זְרוֹעֲךָ (Your arm), וְא֥וֹר (and the light) פָּנֶ֗יךָ (of Your face), כִּ֣י (because) רְצִיתָֽם׃ (You favored them).
KJV (44:3)
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favor unto them.
Inspired Version (44:4)
Thou art my King, O God; command deliverances for Jacob.
Hebrew (44:4)
KJV (44:4)
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Inspired Version (44:5)
Through thee will we push down our enemies; through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
Hebrew (44:5)
בְּ֭ךָ (Through You) צָרֵ֣ינוּ (our foes); נְנַגֵּ֑חַ (we repel) בְּ֝שִׁמְךָ֗ (through Your name) נָב֥וּס (we trample) קָמֵֽינוּ׃ (our enemies).
KJV (44:5)
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
Inspired Version (44:6)
For I will not trust in my bow; neither shall my sword save me.
Hebrew (44:6)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֣א (I do not) בְקַשְׁתִּ֣י (in my bow), אֶבְטָ֑ח (trust) וְ֝חַרְבִּ֗י (nor does my sword) לֹ֣א (. . .) תוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃ (save me).
KJV (44:6)
For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
Inspired Version (44:7)
But thou hast saved us from our enemies and hast put them to shame that hated us.
Hebrew (44:7)
כִּ֣י (For) ה֭וֹשַׁעְתָּנוּ (You save us) מִצָּרֵ֑ינוּ (from our enemies); וּמְשַׂנְאֵ֥ינוּ (You put those who hate us) הֱבִישֽׁוֹתָ׃ (to shame).
KJV (44:7)
But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
Inspired Version (44:8)
In God we boast all the day long and praise thy name for ever. Selah.
Hebrew (44:8)
בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים (In God) הִלַּלְ֣נוּ (we have boasted) כָל־ (all day long) הַיּ֑וֹם (. . .), וְשִׁמְךָ֓׀ (and Your name) לְעוֹלָ֖ם (forever). נוֹדֶ֣ה (we will praise) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (44:8)
In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.
Inspired Version (44:9)
But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame, and goest not forth with our armies.
Hebrew (44:9)
אַף־ (But) זָ֭נַחְתָּ (You have rejected) וַתַּכְלִימֵ֑נוּ (and humbled us); וְלֹא־ (You no longer) תֵ֝צֵ֗א (go forth) בְּצִבְאוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (with our armies).
KJV (44:9)
But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
Inspired Version (44:10)
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy; and they which hate us spoil for themselves.
Hebrew (44:10)
תְּשִׁיבֵ֣נוּ (You have made us retreat) אָ֭חוֹר (. . .) מִנִּי־ (from) צָ֑ר (the foe), וּ֝מְשַׂנְאֵ֗ינוּ (and those who hate us) שָׁ֣סוּ (have plundered us). לָֽמוֹ׃ ()
KJV (44:10)
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.
Inspired Version (44:11)
Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat and hast scattered us among the heathen.
Hebrew (44:11)
תִּ֭תְּנֵנוּ (You have given us up) כְּצֹ֣אן (as sheep) מַאֲכָ֑ל (to be devoured); וּ֝בַגּוֹיִ֗ם (among the nations). זֵרִיתָֽנוּ׃ (You have scattered us)
KJV (44:11)
Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen.
Inspired Version (44:12)
Thou sellest thy people for naught and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
Hebrew (44:12)
תִּמְכֹּֽר־ (You sell) עַמְּךָ֥ (Your people) בְלֹא־ (for nothing); ה֑וֹן (profit) וְלֹ֥א־ (no) רִ֝בִּ֗יתָ (do You gain) בִּמְחִירֵיהֶֽם׃ (from their sale).
KJV (44:12)
Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
Inspired Version (44:13)
Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
Hebrew (44:13)
תְּשִׂימֵ֣נוּ (You have made us) חֶ֭רְפָּה (a reproach) לִשְׁכֵנֵ֑ינוּ (to our neighbors), לַ֥עַג (a mockery) וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס (and derision) לִסְבִיבוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (to those around us).
KJV (44:13)
Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
Inspired Version (44:14)
Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.
Hebrew (44:14)
תְּשִׂימֵ֣נוּ (You have made us) מָ֭שָׁל (a byword) בַּגּוֹיִ֑ם (among the nations), מְנֽוֹד־ (a laughingstock) רֹ֝֗אשׁ (. . .) בַּל־ (among) אֻמִּֽים׃ (the peoples).
KJV (44:14)
Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.
Inspired Version (44:15)
My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,
Hebrew (44:15)
כָּל־ (All day long) הַ֭יּוֹם (. . .) כְּלִמָּתִ֣י (my disgrace) נֶגְדִּ֑י (is before me), וּבֹ֖שֶׁת (and shame) פָּנַ֣י (my face), כִּסָּֽתְנִי׃ (has covered)
KJV (44:15)
My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,
Inspired Version (44:16)
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, by reason of the enemy and avenger.
Hebrew (44:16)
מִ֭קּוֹל (at the voice) מְחָרֵ֣ף (of the scorner) וּמְגַדֵּ֑ף (and reviler), מִפְּנֵ֥י (because of) א֝וֹיֵ֗ב (the enemy), וּמִתְנַקֵּֽם׃ (bent on revenge).
KJV (44:16)
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
Inspired Version (44:17)
All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee; neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
Hebrew (44:17)
כָּל־ (All) זֹ֣את (this) בָּ֭אַתְנוּ (has come upon us), וְלֹ֣א (though we have not) שְׁכַחֲנ֑וּךָ (forgotten You) וְלֹֽא־ (. . .) שִׁ֝קַּ֗רְנוּ (or betrayed) בִּבְרִיתֶֽךָ׃ (Your covenant).
KJV (44:17)
All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
Inspired Version (44:18)
Our heart is not turned back; neither have our steps declined from thy way,
Hebrew (44:18)
לֹא־ (have not) נָס֣וֹג (turned back) אָח֣וֹר (. . .); לִבֵּ֑נוּ (Our hearts) וַתֵּ֥ט (have not strayed) אֲשֻׁרֵ֗ינוּ (our steps) מִנִּ֥י (from) אָרְחֶֽךָ׃ (Your path).
KJV (44:18)
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Inspired Version (44:19)
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons and covered us with the shadow of death.
Hebrew (44:19)
כִּ֣י (But) דִ֭כִּיתָנוּ (You have crushed us) בִּמְק֣וֹם (in the lair) תַּנִּ֑ים (of jackals); וַתְּכַ֖ס (You have covered us) עָלֵ֣ינוּ (. . .) בְצַלְמָֽוֶת׃ (with deepest darkness).
KJV (44:19)
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
Inspired Version (44:20)
If we have forgotten the name of our God or stretched out our hands to a strange god,
Hebrew (44:20)
אִם־ (If) שָׁ֭כַחְנוּ (we had forgotten) שֵׁ֣ם (the name) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (of our God) וַנִּפְרֹ֥שׂ (or spread out) כַּ֝פֵּ֗ינוּ (our hands) לְאֵ֣ל (god), זָֽר׃ (to a foreign)
KJV (44:20)
If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god;
Inspired Version (44:21)
Shall not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
Hebrew (44:21)
KJV (44:21)
Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
Inspired Version (44:22)
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Hebrew (44:22)
כִּֽי־ (Yet) עָ֭לֶיךָ (for Your sake) הֹרַ֣גְנוּ (we face death) כָל־ (all day long) הַיּ֑וֹם (. . .); נֶ֝חְשַׁ֗בְנוּ (we are considered) כְּצֹ֣אן (as sheep) טִבְחָֽה׃ (to be slaughtered).
KJV (44:22)
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Inspired Version (44:23)
Awake! Why sleepest thou, O Lord? Arise! Cast us not off for ever.
Hebrew (44:23)
KJV (44:23)
Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.
Inspired Version (44:24)
Wherefore hidest thou thy face and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
Hebrew (44:24)
לָֽמָּה־ (Why) פָנֶ֥יךָ (Your face) תַסְתִּ֑יר (do You hide) תִּשְׁכַּ֖ח (and forget) עָנְיֵ֣נוּ (our affliction) וְֽלַחֲצֵֽנוּ׃ (and oppression)?
KJV (44:24)
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
Inspired Version (44:25)
For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
Hebrew (44:25)
כִּ֤י (For) שָׁ֣חָה (has sunk) לֶעָפָ֣ר (to the dust); נַפְשֵׁ֑נוּ (our soul) דָּבְקָ֖ה (cling) לָאָ֣רֶץ (to the earth). בִּטְנֵֽנוּ׃ (our bodies)
KJV (44:25)
For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
Inspired Version (44:26)
Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies' sake.
Hebrew (44:26)
ק֭וּמָֽה (Rise up); עֶזְרָ֣תָה (be our help) לָּ֑נוּ ()! וּ֝פְדֵ֗נוּ (Redeem us) לְמַ֣עַן (on account of) חַסְדֶּֽךָ׃ (Your loving devotion).
KJV (44:26)
Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies' sake.
Inspired Version (45:1)
My heart is inditing a good matter; I speak of the things which I have made touching the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Hebrew (45:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (For the choirmaster). עַל־ (To the tune of) שֹׁ֭שַׁנִּים (The Lilies). לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֑רַח (of Korah). מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל (A Maskil) שִׁ֣יר (song). יְדִידֹֽת׃ (A love) רָ֘חַ֤שׁ (is stirred) לִבִּ֨י׀ (My heart) דָּ֘בָ֤ר (theme) ט֗וֹב (by a noble) אֹמֵ֣ר (recite) אָ֭נִי (as I) מַעֲשַׂ֣י (my verses) לְמֶ֑לֶךְ (to the king); לְ֝שׁוֹנִ֗י (my tongue) עֵ֤ט׀ (is the pen) סוֹפֵ֬ר (writer). מָהִֽיר׃ (of a skillful)
KJV (45:1)
My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Inspired Version (45:2)
Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured into thy lips; therefore, God hath blessed thee for ever.
Hebrew (45:2)
יָפְיָפִ֡יתָ (You are the most handsome) מִבְּנֵ֬י (of men) אָדָ֗ם (. . .); ה֣וּצַק (has anointed) חֵ֭ן (grace) בְּשְׂפְתוֹתֶ֑יךָ (your lips); עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֤ן (. . .) בֵּֽרַכְךָ֖ (has blessed you forever) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (45:2)
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
Inspired Version (45:3)
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
Hebrew (45:3)
חֲגֽוֹר־ (Strap) חַרְבְּךָ֣ (your sword) עַל־ (at) יָרֵ֣ךְ (your side), גִּבּ֑וֹר (O mighty warrior); ה֝וֹדְךָ֗ (appear in your majesty) וַהֲדָרֶֽךָ׃ (and splendor).
KJV (45:3)
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
Inspired Version (45:4)
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth, and meekness, and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Hebrew (45:4)
וַהֲדָ֬רְךָ֨׀ (In your splendor) צְלַ֬ח (in victory) רְכַ֗ב (ride forth) עַֽל־ (on) דְּבַר־ (behalf) אֱ֭מֶת (of truth) וְעַנְוָה־ (and humility) צֶ֑דֶק (and justice); וְתוֹרְךָ֖ (show) נוֹרָא֣וֹת (your awesome deeds). יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (may your right hand)
KJV (45:4)
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Inspired Version (45:5)
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies, whereby the people fall under thee.
Hebrew (45:5)
חִצֶּ֗יךָ (Your arrows) שְׁנ֫וּנִ֥ים (pierce) עַ֭מִּים (the nations) תַּחְתֶּ֣יךָ (beneath your feet). יִפְּל֑וּ (fall) בְּ֝לֵ֗ב (the hearts) אוֹיְבֵ֥י (foes); הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (of the king’s)
KJV (45:5)
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
Inspired Version (45:6)
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the scepter of thy kingdom is a right scepter.
Hebrew (45:6)
כִּסְאֲךָ֣ (Your throne), אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), עוֹלָ֣ם ([endures] forever) וָעֶ֑ד (and ever), שֵׁ֥בֶט ([and]) מִ֝ישֹׁ֗ר (justice) שֵׁ֣בֶט ([is] the scepter) מַלְכוּתֶֽךָ׃ (of Your kingdom).
KJV (45:6)
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of thy kingdom is a right scepter.
Inspired Version (45:7)
Thou lovest righteousness and hatest wickedness; therefore, God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Hebrew (45:7)
אָהַ֣בְתָּ (You have loved) צֶּדֶק֮ (righteousness) וַתִּשְׂנָ֫א (and hated) רֶ֥שַׁע (wickedness); עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֤ן׀ (. . .) מְשָׁחֲךָ֡ (has anointed you) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God), אֱ֭לֹהֶיךָ (your God), שֶׁ֥מֶן (with the oil) שָׂשׂ֗וֹן (of joy). מֵֽחֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃ (above your companions)
KJV (45:7)
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Inspired Version (45:8)
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia out of the ivory palaces whereby they have made thee glad.
Hebrew (45:8)
מֹר־ (with myrrh) וַאֲהָל֣וֹת (and aloes) קְ֭צִיעוֹת (and cassia); כָּל־ (All) בִּגְדֹתֶ֑יךָ (your garments [are fragrant]) מִֽן־ (from) הֵ֥יכְלֵי (palaces) שֵׁ֝֗ן (of ivory) מִנִּ֥י (the harps) שִׂמְּחֽוּךָ׃ (make you glad).
KJV (45:8)
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
Inspired Version (45:9)
Kings' daughters were among thy honorable women; upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Hebrew (45:9)
בְּנ֣וֹת (The daughters) מְ֭לָכִים (of kings) בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ (are among your honored women); נִצְּבָ֥ה (stands) שֵׁגַ֥ל (the queen) לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗ (at your right hand), בְּכֶ֣תֶם (adorned with the gold) אוֹפִֽיר׃ (of Ophir).
KJV (45:9)
Kings' daughters were among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Inspired Version (45:10)
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people and thy father's house;
Hebrew (45:10)
KJV (45:10)
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
Inspired Version (45:11)
So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty; for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
Hebrew (45:11)
וְיִתְאָ֣ו (will desire) הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (and the king) יָפְיֵ֑ךְ (your beauty); כִּי־ (for) ה֥וּא (he) אֲ֝דֹנַ֗יִךְ (is your lord). וְהִשְׁתַּֽחֲוִי־ (bow) לֽוֹ׃ (to him),
KJV (45:11)
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
Inspired Version (45:12)
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
Hebrew (45:12)
וּבַֽת־ (The Daughter) צֹ֨ר׀ (of Tyre) בְּ֭מִנְחָה ([will come] with a gift); פָּנַ֥יִךְ (your favor). יְחַלּ֗וּ (will seek) עֲשִׁ֣ירֵי (of wealth) עָֽם׃ (men)
KJV (45:12)
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
Inspired Version (45:13)
The King's daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is of wrought gold.
Hebrew (45:13)
כָּל־ (All) כְּבוּדָּ֣ה (glorious) בַת־ (is the princess) מֶ֣לֶךְ (. . .) פְּנִ֑ימָה (in her chamber); מִֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֖וֹת ([is] embroidered) זָהָ֣ב (with gold). לְבוּשָֽׁהּ׃ (her gown)
KJV (45:13)
The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
Inspired Version (45:14)
She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework; the virgins, her companions that follow her, shall be brought unto thee.
Hebrew (45:14)
לִרְקָמוֹת֮ (In colorful garments) תּוּבַ֪ל (she is led) לַ֫מֶּ֥לֶךְ (to the king); בְּתוּל֣וֹת (her virgin) אַ֭חֲרֶיהָ (. . .) רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ (companions) מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת (are brought) לָֽךְ׃ (before you).
KJV (45:14)
She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
Inspired Version (45:15)
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought; they shall enter into the King's palace.
Hebrew (45:15)
תּ֭וּבַלְנָה (They are led in) בִּשְׂמָחֹ֣ת (with joy) וָגִ֑יל (and gladness); תְּ֝בֹאֶ֗ינָה (they enter) בְּהֵ֣יכַל (the palace) מֶֽלֶךְ׃ (of the king).
KJV (45:15)
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.
Inspired Version (45:16)
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
Hebrew (45:16)
תַּ֣חַת (will succeed) אֲ֭בֹתֶיךָ (your fathers); יִהְי֣וּ (. . .) בָנֶ֑יךָ (Your sons) תְּשִׁיתֵ֥מוֹ (you will make them) לְ֝שָׂרִ֗ים (princes) בְּכָל־ (throughout) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the land).
KJV (45:16)
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
Inspired Version (45:17)
I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations; therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Hebrew (45:17)
KJV (45:17)
I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (46:1)
God is our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble.
Hebrew (46:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). לִבְנֵי־ (Of the sons) קֹ֑רַח (of Korah). עַֽל־ (According to) עֲלָמ֥וֹת (Alamoth). שִֽׁיר׃ (A song). אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) לָ֭נוּ (is our) מַחֲסֶ֣ה (refuge) וָעֹ֑ז (and strength), עֶזְרָ֥ה (help) בְ֝צָר֗וֹת (in times of trouble). נִמְצָ֥א (an ever-present) מְאֹֽד׃ (. . .)
KJV (46:1)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Inspired Version (46:2)
Therefore, we will not fear though the earth shall be removed and though the mountains shall be carried into the midst of the sea,
Hebrew (46:2)
KJV (46:2)
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Inspired Version (46:3)
And the waters thereof roar, being troubled, and the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
Hebrew (46:3)
יֶהֱמ֣וּ (roar) יֶחְמְר֣וּ (and foam) מֵימָ֑יו (though their waters) יִֽרְעֲשֽׁוּ־ (quake) הָרִ֖ים (and the mountains) בְּגַאֲוָת֣וֹ (in the surge). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (46:3)
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Inspired Version (46:4)
Yet there shall be a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
Hebrew (46:4)
נָהָ֗ר (There is a river) פְּלָגָ֗יו (whose streams) יְשַׂמְּח֥וּ (delight) עִיר־ (the city) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God), קְ֝דֹ֗שׁ (the holy [place where]) מִשְׁכְּנֵ֥י (dwells). עֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (the Most High)
KJV (46:4)
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
Inspired Version (46:5)
For Zion shall come, and God shall be in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help her right early.
Hebrew (46:5)
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) בְּ֭קִרְבָּהּ (is within her); בַּל־ (she will not) תִּמּ֑וֹט (be moved). יַעְזְרֶ֥הָ (will help her) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God) לִפְנ֥וֹת (dawns). בֹּֽקֶר׃ (when morning)
KJV (46:5)
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
Inspired Version (46:6)
The heathen shall be enraged, and their kingdoms shall be moved; and the Lord shall utter his voice, and the earth shall be melted.
Hebrew (46:6)
הָמ֣וּ (rage), ג֭וֹיִם (Nations) מָ֣טוּ (crumble); מַמְלָכ֑וֹת (kingdoms) נָתַ֥ן (when He lifts) בְּ֝קוֹל֗וֹ (His voice). תָּמ֥וּג (melts) אָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth)
KJV (46:6)
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
Inspired Version (46:7)
The Lord of hosts who shall be with us, the God of Jacob, our refuge. Selah.
Hebrew (46:7)
KJV (46:7)
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Inspired Version (46:8)
Come behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he shall make in the earth in the latter days.
Hebrew (46:8)
לְֽכוּ־ (Come), חֲ֭זוּ (see) מִפְעֲל֣וֹת (the works) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), אֲשֶׁר־ (who) שָׂ֖ם (brings) שַׁמּ֣וֹת (devastation) בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (upon the earth).
KJV (46:8)
Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
Inspired Version (46:9)
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire and saith unto the nations,
Hebrew (46:9)
מַשְׁבִּ֥ית (to cease) מִלְחָמוֹת֮ (He makes wars) עַד־ (throughout) קְצֵ֪ה (. . .) הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ (the earth); קֶ֣שֶׁת (the bow) יְ֭שַׁבֵּר (He breaks) וְקִצֵּ֣ץ (and shatters) חֲנִ֑ית (the spear); עֲ֝גָל֗וֹת (the shields) יִשְׂרֹ֥ף (He burns) בָּאֵֽשׁ׃ (in the fire).
KJV (46:9)
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Inspired Version (46:10)
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen; I will be exalted in the earth.
Hebrew (46:10)
הַרְפּ֣וּ (Be still) וּ֭דְעוּ (and know) כִּי־ (that) אָנֹכִ֣י (I) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (am God); אָר֥וּם (I will be exalted) בַּ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם (among the nations), אָר֥וּם (I will be exalted) בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (over the earth).
KJV (46:10)
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Inspired Version (46:11)
The Lord of hosts shall be with us, the God of Jacob, our refuge. Selah.
Hebrew (46:11)
KJV (46:11)
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Inspired Version (47:1)
Oh, clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
Hebrew (47:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֬רַח (of Korah). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) כָּֽל־ (all you peoples) הָ֭עַמִּים (. . .); תִּקְעוּ־ (Clap) כָ֑ף (your hands), הָרִ֥יעוּ (shout) לֵ֝אלֹהִ֗ים (unto God) בְּק֣וֹל (with a voice) רִנָּֽה׃ (of triumph).
KJV (47:1)
O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
Inspired Version (47:2)
For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
Hebrew (47:2)
KJV (47:2)
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
Inspired Version (47:3)
He shall subdue the people under us and the nations under our feet.
Hebrew (47:3)
יַדְבֵּ֣ר (He subdues) עַמִּ֣ים (nations) תַּחְתֵּ֑ינוּ (beneath us), וּ֝לְאֻמִּ֗ים (and peoples) תַּ֣חַת (under) רַגְלֵֽינוּ׃ (our feet).
KJV (47:3)
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
Inspired Version (47:4)
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
Hebrew (47:4)
KJV (47:4)
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
Inspired Version (47:5)
God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
Hebrew (47:5)
KJV (47:5)
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
Inspired Version (47:6)
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Hebrew (47:6)
זַמְּר֣וּ (Sing praises) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (to God), זַמֵּ֑רוּ (sing praises); זַמְּר֖וּ (sing praises) לְמַלְכֵּ֣נוּ (to our King), זַמֵּֽרוּ׃ (sing praises)!
KJV (47:6)
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Inspired Version (47:7)
For God is the King of all the earth; sing ye praises with understanding.
Hebrew (47:7)
KJV (47:7)
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
Inspired Version (47:8)
God reigneth over the heathen; God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
Hebrew (47:8)
מָלַ֣ךְ (reigns) אֱ֭לֹהִים (God) עַל־ (over) גּוֹיִ֑ם (the nations); אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God) יָשַׁ֤ב׀ (is seated) עַל־ (on) כִּסֵּ֬א (throne). קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (His holy)
KJV (47:8)
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
Inspired Version (47:9)
The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong unto God; he is greatly exalted.
Hebrew (47:9)
נְדִ֘יבֵ֤י (The nobles) עַמִּ֨ים׀ (of the nations) נֶאֱסָ֗פוּ (have assembled) עַם֮ (as the people) אֱלֹהֵ֪י (of the God) אַבְרָ֫הָ֥ם (of Abraham); כִּ֣י (for) לֵֽ֭אלֹהִים (belong to God); מָֽגִנֵּי־ (the shields) אֶ֗רֶץ (of the earth) מְאֹ֣ד (He is highly) נַעֲלָֽה׃ (exalted).
KJV (47:9)
The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Inspired Version (48:1)
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Hebrew (48:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song). מִ֝זְמוֹר (A Psalm) לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹֽרַח׃ (of Korah). גָּ֘ד֤וֹל (Great is) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD), וּמְהֻלָּ֣ל (to be praised) מְאֹ֑ד (and greatly) בְּעִ֥יר (in the city) אֱ֝לֹהֵ֗ינוּ (of our God), הַר־ (mountain). קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (His holy)
KJV (48:1)
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Inspired Version (48:2)
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
Hebrew (48:2)
KJV (48:2)
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
Inspired Version (48:3)
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
Hebrew (48:3)
אֱלֹהִ֥ים (God) בְּאַרְמְנוֹתֶ֗יהָ (is in her citadels); נוֹדַ֥ע (He has shown Himself to be) לְמִשְׂגָּֽב׃ (a fortress).
KJV (48:3)
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
Inspired Version (48:4)
For lo, the kings were assembled; they passed by together.
Hebrew (48:4)
כִּֽי־ (For) הִנֵּ֣ה (behold), הַ֭מְּלָכִים (the kings) נֽוֹעֲד֑וּ (assembled); עָבְר֥וּ (they all advanced) יַחְדָּֽו׃ (together).
KJV (48:4)
For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.
Inspired Version (48:5)
They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled and hasted away.
Hebrew (48:5)
הֵ֣מָּה (They) רָ֭אוּ (saw) כֵּ֣ן (and) תָּמָ֑הוּ (were astounded); נִבְהֲל֥וּ (in terror). נֶחְפָּֽזוּ׃ (they fled)
KJV (48:5)
They saw it, and so they marveled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
Inspired Version (48:6)
Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
Hebrew (48:6)
רְ֭עָדָה (Trembling) אֲחָזָ֣תַם (seized them) שָׁ֑ם (there), חִ֝֗יל (anguish) כַּיּוֹלֵֽדָה׃ (like a woman in labor).
KJV (48:6)
Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
Inspired Version (48:7)
Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
Hebrew (48:7)
בְּר֥וּחַ (With a wind) קָדִ֑ים (from the east) תְּ֝שַׁבֵּ֗ר (You wrecked) אֳנִיּ֥וֹת (the ships) תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ׃ (of Tarshish).
KJV (48:7)
Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
Inspired Version (48:8)
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish it for ever. Selah.
Hebrew (48:8)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (As) שָׁמַ֨עְנוּ׀ (we have heard), כֵּ֤ן (so) רָאִ֗ינוּ (we have seen) בְּעִיר־ (in the city) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) צְ֭בָאוֹת (of Hosts), בְּעִ֣יר (in the city) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (of our God): אֱלֹ֘הִ֤ים (God) יְכוֹנְנֶ֖הָ (will establish her) עַד־ (forever) עוֹלָ֣ם (. . .). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (48:8)
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
Inspired Version (48:9)
We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
Hebrew (48:9)
דִּמִּ֣ינוּ (we contemplate) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God), חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion). בְּ֝קֶ֗רֶב (Within) הֵיכָלֶֽךָ׃ (Your temple),
KJV (48:9)
We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
Inspired Version (48:10)
According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth; thy right hand is full of righteousness.
Hebrew (48:10)
כְּשִׁמְךָ֤ (Your name), אֱלֹהִ֗ים (O God), כֵּ֣ן (. . .) תְּ֭הִלָּתְךָ (like Your praise), עַל־ (reaches to) קַצְוֵי־ (the ends) אֶ֑רֶץ (of the earth); צֶ֝֗דֶק (of righteousness). מָלְאָ֥ה (is full) יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (Your right hand)
KJV (48:10)
According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
Inspired Version (48:11)
Let Mount Zion rejoice; let the daughters of Judah be glad because of thy judgments.
Hebrew (48:11)
יִשְׂמַ֤ח׀ (is glad), הַר־ (Mount) צִיּ֗וֹן (Zion) תָּ֭גֵלְנָה (rejoice), בְּנ֣וֹת (the daughters) יְהוּדָ֑ה (of Judah) לְ֝מַ֗עַן (on account of) מִשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃ (Your judgments).
KJV (48:11)
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
Inspired Version (48:12)
Walk about Zion, and go round about her; tell the towers thereof.
Hebrew (48:12)
סֹ֣בּוּ (March around) צִ֭יּוֹן (Zion), וְהַקִּיפ֑וּהָ (encircle her), סִ֝פְר֗וּ (count) מִגְדָּלֶֽיהָ׃ (her towers),
KJV (48:12)
Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.
Inspired Version (48:13)
Mark ye well her bulwarks; consider her palaces, that ye may tell it to the generation following.
Hebrew (48:13)
שִׁ֤יתוּ (consider) לִבְּכֶ֨ם׀ (. . .) לְֽחֵילָ֗ה (her ramparts), פַּסְּג֥וּ (tour) אַרְמְנוֹתֶ֑יהָ (her citadels), לְמַ֥עַן (that) תְּ֝סַפְּר֗וּ (you may tell) לְד֣וֹר (generation). אַחֲרֽוֹן׃ (the next)
KJV (48:13)
Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.
Inspired Version (48:14)
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even unto death.
Hebrew (48:14)
כִּ֤י (For) זֶ֨ה׀ (this) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) אֱ֭לֹהֵינוּ ([is] our God) עוֹלָ֣ם (forever) וָעֶ֑ד (and ever); ה֖וּא (He) יְנַהֲגֵ֣נוּ (will be our guide) עַל־ (even till) מֽוּת׃ (death).
KJV (48:14)
For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Inspired Version (49:1)
Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world,
Hebrew (49:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֬רַח (of Korah). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) שִׁמְעוּ־ (Hear) זֹ֭את (this), כָּל־ (all you peoples) הָֽעַמִּ֑ים (. . .); הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינוּ (listen), כָּל־ (all) יֹ֥שְׁבֵי (inhabitants) חָֽלֶד׃ (of the world),
KJV (49:1)
Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
Inspired Version (49:2)
Both low and high, rich and poor together.
Hebrew (49:2)
KJV (49:2)
Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
Inspired Version (49:3)
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Hebrew (49:3)
KJV (49:3)
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Inspired Version (49:4)
I will incline mine ear to a parable; I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Hebrew (49:4)
אַטֶּ֣ה (I will incline) לְמָשָׁ֣ל (to a proverb); אָזְנִ֑י (my ear) אֶפְתַּ֥ח (I will express) בְּ֝כִנּ֗וֹר (with the harp): חִידָתִֽי׃ (my riddle)
KJV (49:4)
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Inspired Version (49:5)
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Hebrew (49:5)
KJV (49:5)
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Inspired Version (49:6)
They that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches,
Hebrew (49:6)
הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים (They trust) עַל־ (in) חֵילָ֑ם (their wealth) וּבְרֹ֥ב (in their great) עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם (riches). יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃ (and boast)
KJV (49:6)
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Inspired Version (49:7)
None can by any means redeem his brother, 49:8 Nor give to God a ransom for him that he should still live for ever, that it ceaseth not forever to see corruption.
Hebrew (49:7)
אָ֗ח (his brother) לֹא־ (No) פָדֹ֣ה (can possibly redeem) יִפְדֶּ֣ה (. . .) אִ֑ישׁ (man) לֹא־ (or) יִתֵּ֖ן (pay) לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (to God). כָּפְרֽוֹ׃ (his ransom)
KJV (49:7)
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
Inspired Version (49:9)
For the redemption of their souls is through God--and precious.
Hebrew (49:8)
וְ֭יֵקַר (is costly), פִּדְי֥וֹן (For the redemption) נַפְשָׁ֗ם (of his soul) וְחָדַ֥ל (can payment suffice), לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (and never)
KJV (49:8)
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
Inspired Version
Hebrew (49:9)
KJV (49:9)
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
Inspired Version (49:10)
For he seeth wise men die; likewise, the fool and the brutish person perish and leave their wealth to others;
Hebrew (49:10)
כִּ֤י (For) יִרְאֶ֨ה׀ (it is clear) חֲכָ֘מִ֤ים (that wise) יָמ֗וּתוּ (men die), יַ֤חַד (both) כְּסִ֣יל (and the foolish) וָבַ֣עַר (and the senseless) יֹאבֵ֑דוּ (perish) וְעָזְב֖וּ (and leave) לַאֲחֵרִ֣ים (to others). חֵילָֽם׃ (their wealth)
KJV (49:10)
For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Inspired Version (49:11)
Their inward thought of their houses for ever, their dwelling places to all generations. Lands they called after their own names, and they are honorable.
Hebrew (49:11)
קִרְבָּ֤ם (Their graves) בָּתֵּ֨ימוֹ׀ (homes)— לְֽעוֹלָ֗ם (are their eternal) מִ֭שְׁכְּנֹתָם (their dwellings) לְדֹ֣ר (for endless generations) וָדֹ֑ר (. . .)— קָֽרְא֥וּ (were their namesakes) בִ֝שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם (. . .). עֲלֵ֣י (even though) אֲדָמֽוֹת׃ ([their] lands)
KJV (49:11)
Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
Inspired Version (49:12)
Nevertheless, man in honor abideth not; he is also like the beasts that perish.
Hebrew (49:12)
KJV (49:12)
Nevertheless man being in honor abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
Inspired Version (49:13)
This I speak of them who walk in their way and forsaketh the Almighty in their folly; yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
Hebrew (49:13)
זֶ֣ה (This) דַ֭רְכָּם (is the fate) כֵּ֣סֶל (of the foolish) לָ֑מוֹ () וְאַחֲרֵיהֶ֓ם׀ (and their followers) בְּפִיהֶ֖ם (their sayings). יִרְצ֣וּ (who endorse) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (49:13)
This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
Inspired Version (49:14)
Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
Hebrew (49:14)
כַּצֹּ֤אן׀ (Like sheep) לִֽשְׁא֣וֹל (for Sheol). שַׁתּוּ֮ (they are destined) מָ֤וֶת (Death) יִ֫רְעֵ֥ם (will be their shepherd). וַיִּרְדּ֘וּ (will rule them) בָ֤ם (in) יְשָׁרִ֨ים׀ (The upright) לַבֹּ֗קֶר (the morning), וְצִירָם (and their form) לְבַלּ֥וֹת (will decay) שְׁא֗וֹל (in Sheol), מִזְּבֻ֥ל (far from their lofty abode) לֽוֹ׃ ().
KJV (49:14)
Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
Inspired Version (49:15)
But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for he shall receive me. Selah.
Hebrew (49:15)
KJV (49:15)
But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
Inspired Version (49:16)
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Hebrew (49:16)
KJV (49:16)
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Inspired Version (49:17)
For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.
Hebrew (49:17)
KJV (49:17)
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Inspired Version (49:18)
Though while he lived he blessed his soul (and men will praise thee when thou doest well to thyself),
Hebrew (49:18)
כִּֽי־ (Though) נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (his soul)— בְּחַיָּ֣יו (in his lifetime) יְבָרֵ֑ךְ (he blesses) וְ֝יוֹדֻ֗ךָ (and men praise) כִּי־ (you when) תֵיטִ֥יב (you prosper) לָֽךְ׃ ()—
KJV (49:18)
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
Inspired Version (49:19)
He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
Hebrew (49:19)
KJV (49:19)
He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
Inspired Version (49:20)
Man that is in honor and understandeth not is like the beasts that perish.
Hebrew (49:20)
KJV (49:20)
Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
Inspired Version (50:1)
The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
Hebrew (50:1)
מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְאָ֫סָ֥ף (of Asaph). אֵ֤ל׀ (The Mighty One), אֱֽלֹהִ֡ים (God) יְֽהוָ֗ה (the LORD), דִּבֶּ֥ר (speaks) וַיִּקְרָא־ (and summons) אָ֑רֶץ (the earth) מִמִּזְרַח־ (from where the sun rises) שֶׁ֝֗מֶשׁ (. . .). עַד־ (to) מְבֹאֽוֹ׃ (where it sets)
KJV (50:1)
The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
Inspired Version (50:2)
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
Hebrew (50:2)
מִצִּיּ֥וֹן (From Zion), מִכְלַל־ (perfect) יֹ֗פִי (in beauty), אֱלֹהִ֥ים (God) הוֹפִֽיעַ׃ (shines forth).
KJV (50:2)
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
Inspired Version (50:3)
Our God shall come and shall not keep silence; a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.
Hebrew (50:3)
יָ֤בֹ֥א (approaches) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (Our God) וְֽאַל־ (and will not) יֶ֫חֱרַ֥שׁ (be silent)! אֵשׁ־ (fire) לְפָנָ֥יו (precedes Him), תֹּאכֵ֑ל (Consuming) וּ֝סְבִיבָ֗יו (rages around Him). נִשְׂעֲרָ֥ה (and a tempest) מְאֹֽד׃ (. . .)
KJV (50:3)
Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.
Inspired Version (50:4)
He shall call to the heavens from above and to the earth, that he may judge his people.
Hebrew (50:4)
KJV (50:4)
He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.
Inspired Version (50:5)
Gather my saints together unto me, those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
Hebrew (50:5)
KJV (50:5)
Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
Inspired Version (50:6)
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; for God is judge himself. Selah.
Hebrew (50:6)
וַיַּגִּ֣ידוּ (proclaim) שָׁמַ֣יִם (And the heavens) צִדְק֑וֹ (His righteousness), כִּֽי־ (for) אֱלֹהִ֓ים׀ (God) שֹׁפֵ֖ט (is Judge). ה֣וּא (Himself) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (50:6)
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Inspired Version (50:7)
Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee; I am God, even thy God.
Hebrew (50:7)
שִׁמְעָ֤ה (Hear), עַמִּ֨י׀ (O My people), וַאֲדַבֵּ֗רָה (and I will speak), יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (O Israel), וְאָעִ֣ידָה (and I will testify) בָּ֑ךְ (against you): אֱלֹהִ֖ים (am God), אֱלֹהֶ֣יךָ (your God). אָנֹֽכִי׃ (I)
KJV (50:7)
Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.
Inspired Version (50:8)
I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings to have been continually before me.
Hebrew (50:8)
לֹ֣א (I do not) עַל־ (you for) זְ֭בָחֶיךָ (your sacrifices), אוֹכִיחֶ֑ךָ (rebuke) וְעוֹלֹתֶ֖יךָ (and your burnt offerings) לְנֶגְדִּ֣י (before Me). תָמִֽיד׃ (are ever)
KJV (50:8)
I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me.
Inspired Version (50:9)
I will take no bullock out of thy house nor he goats out of thy folds;
Hebrew (50:9)
לֹא־ (I have no) אֶקַּ֣ח (need) מִבֵּיתְךָ֣ (from your stall) פָ֑ר (for a bull) מִ֝מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗יךָ (from your pens), עַתּוּדִֽים׃ (or goats)
KJV (50:9)
I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.
Inspired Version (50:10)
For every beast of the forest is mine and the cattle upon a thousand hills.
Hebrew (50:10)
כִּי־ (for) לִ֥י (is Mine)— כָל־ (every) חַיְתוֹ־ (beast) יָ֑עַר (of the forest) בְּ֝הֵמ֗וֹת (the cattle) בְּהַרְרֵי־ (hills). אָֽלֶף׃ (on a thousand)
KJV (50:10)
For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.
Inspired Version (50:11)
I know all the fowls of the mountains; and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
Hebrew (50:11)
יָ֭דַעְתִּי (I know) כָּל־ (every) ע֣וֹף (bird) הָרִ֑ים (in the mountains), וְזִ֥יז (and the creatures) שָׂ֝דַ֗י (of the field) עִמָּדִֽי׃ ([are] Mine).
KJV (50:11)
I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
Inspired Version (50:12)
If I were hungry, I would not tell thee; for the world is mine and the fulness thereof.
Hebrew (50:12)
KJV (50:12)
If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fullness thereof.
Inspired Version (50:13)
Will I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?
Hebrew (50:13)
הַֽ֭אוֹכַל (Do I eat) בְּשַׂ֣ר (the flesh) אַבִּירִ֑ים (of bulls), וְדַ֖ם (the blood) עַתּוּדִ֣ים (of goats)? אֶשְׁתֶּֽה׃ (or drink)
KJV (50:13)
Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
Inspired Version (50:14)
Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows unto the Most High,
Hebrew (50:14)
זְבַ֣ח (Sacrifice) לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (to God), תּוֹדָ֑ה (a thank offering) וְשַׁלֵּ֖ם (and fulfill) לְעֶלְי֣וֹן (to the Most High). נְדָרֶֽיךָ׃ (your vows)
KJV (50:14)
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
Inspired Version (50:15)
And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Hebrew (50:15)
וּ֭קְרָאֵנִי (Call upon Me) בְּי֣וֹם (in the day) צָרָ֑ה (of trouble); אֲ֝חַלֶּצְךָ֗ (I will deliver you), וּֽתְכַבְּדֵֽנִי׃ (and you will honor Me).
KJV (50:15)
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Inspired Version (50:16)
But unto the wicked, God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth,
Hebrew (50:16)
וְלָ֤רָשָׁ֨ע׀ (To the wicked, however), אָ֘מַ֤ר (says), אֱלֹהִ֗ים (God) מַה־ (What right) לְּ֭ךָ (have you) לְסַפֵּ֣ר (to recite) חֻקָּ֑י (My statutes) וַתִּשָּׂ֖א (and to bear) בְרִיתִ֣י (My covenant) עֲלֵי־ (on) פִֽיךָ׃ (your lips)?
KJV (50:16)
But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
Inspired Version (50:17)
Seeing thou hatest instruction and castest my words behind thee?
Hebrew (50:17)
וְ֭אַתָּה (For you) שָׂנֵ֣אתָ (hate) מוּסָ֑ר (My instruction) וַתַּשְׁלֵ֖ךְ (and cast) דְּבָרַ֣י (My words) אַחֲרֶֽיךָ׃ (behind you).
KJV (50:17)
Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.
Inspired Version (50:18)
When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him and hast been partaker with adulterers.
Hebrew (50:18)
אִם־ (When) רָאִ֣יתָ (you see) גַ֭נָּב (a thief), וַתִּ֣רֶץ (you befriend) עִמּ֑וֹ (him), וְעִ֖ם (with) מְנָאֲפִ֣ים (adulterers). חֶלְקֶֽךָ׃ (and throw in your lot)
KJV (50:18)
When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
Inspired Version (50:19)
Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
Hebrew (50:19)
פִּ֭יךָ (your mouth) שָׁלַ֣חְתָּ (You unleash) בְרָעָ֑ה (for evil) וּ֝לְשׁוֹנְךָ֗ (your tongue) תַּצְמִ֥יד (and harness) מִרְמָֽה׃ (to deceit).
KJV (50:19)
Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
Inspired Version (50:20)
Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son.
Hebrew (50:20)
KJV (50:20)
Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son.
Inspired Version (50:21)
These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself; but I will reprove thee and set covenants in order before thine eyes.
Hebrew (50:21)
אֵ֤לֶּה (these things), עָשִׂ֨יתָ׀ (You have done) וְֽהֶחֱרַ֗שְׁתִּי (and I kept silent); דִּמִּ֗יתָ (you thought) הֱֽיוֹת־ (I was) אֶֽהְיֶ֥ה (. . .) כָמ֑וֹךָ (just like you). אוֹכִיחֲךָ֖ (But now I rebuke you) וְאֶֽעֶרְכָ֣ה (and accuse you) לְעֵינֶֽיךָ׃ (to your face).
KJV (50:21)
These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
Inspired Version (50:22)
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces and none can deliver.
Hebrew (50:22)
KJV (50:22)
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.
Inspired Version (50:23)
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.
Hebrew (50:23)
זֹבֵ֥חַ (He who sacrifices) תּוֹדָ֗ה (a thank offering) יְֽכַ֫בְּדָ֥נְנִי (honors Me), וְשָׂ֥ם (and to him who rightly orders) דֶּ֑רֶךְ ([his] way), אַ֝רְאֶ֗נּוּ (I will show) בְּיֵ֣שַׁע (the salvation) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (50:23)
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.
Inspired Version (51:1)
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness; according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.
Hebrew (51:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). בְּֽבוֹא־ (came) אֵ֭לָיו (to him) נָתָ֣ן (When Nathan) הַנָּבִ֑יא (the prophet) כַּֽאֲשֶׁר־ (after) בָּ֝֗א (his adultery) אֶל־ (with) בַּת־ (vvv) שָֽׁבַע׃ (Bathsheba). חָנֵּ֣נִי (Have mercy on me), אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God), כְּחַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (according to Your loving devotion); כְּרֹ֥ב (according to Your great) רַ֝חֲמֶ֗יךָ (compassion), מְחֵ֣ה (blot out) פְשָׁעָֽי׃ (my transgressions).
KJV (51:1)
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Inspired Version (51:2)
Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Hebrew (51:2)
הַרְבֵּה (Wash me clean) כַּבְּסֵ֣נִי (. . .) מֵעֲוֺנִ֑י (of my iniquity) וּֽמֵחַטָּאתִ֥י (from my sin). טַהֲרֵֽנִי׃ (and cleanse me)
KJV (51:2)
Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Inspired Version (51:3)
For I acknowledge my transgressions; and my sin is ever before me.
Hebrew (51:3)
KJV (51:3)
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
Inspired Version (51:4)
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned and done this evil in thy sight, that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest and be clear when thou judgest.
Hebrew (51:4)
לְךָ֤ (Against You), לְבַדְּךָ֨׀ (You only), חָטָאתִי֮ (have I sinned) וְהָרַ֥ע (what is evil) בְּעֵינֶ֗יךָ (in Your sight), עָ֫שִׂ֥יתִי (and done) לְ֭מַעַן (so that) תִּצְדַּ֥ק (You may be proved right) בְּדָבְרֶ֗ךָ (when You speak) תִּזְכֶּ֥ה (and blameless) בְשָׁפְטֶֽךָ׃ (when You judge).
KJV (51:4)
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Inspired Version (51:5)
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Hebrew (51:5)
הֵן־ (Surely) בְּעָו֥וֹן (in iniquity); חוֹלָ֑לְתִּי (I was brought forth) וּ֝בְחֵ֗טְא (I was sinful) יֶֽחֱמַ֥תְנִי (conceived me). אִמִּֽי׃ (when my mother)
KJV (51:5)
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Inspired Version (51:6)
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Hebrew (51:6)
הֵן־ (Surely) אֱ֭מֶת (truth) חָפַ֣צְתָּ (You desire) בַטֻּח֑וֹת (in the inmost being); וּ֝בְסָתֻ֗ם (in the inmost place). חָכְמָ֥ה (wisdom) תוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃ (You teach me)
KJV (51:6)
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Inspired Version (51:7)
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Hebrew (51:7)
תְּחַטְּאֵ֣נִי (Purify me) בְאֵז֣וֹב (with hyssop), וְאֶטְהָ֑ר (and I will be clean); תְּ֝כַבְּסֵ֗נִי (wash me), וּמִשֶּׁ֥לֶג (than snow). אַלְבִּֽין׃ (and I will be whiter)
KJV (51:7)
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Inspired Version (51:8)
Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
Hebrew (51:8)
תַּ֭שְׁמִיעֵנִי (Let me hear) שָׂשׂ֣וֹן (joy) וְשִׂמְחָ֑ה (and gladness); תָּ֝גֵ֗לְנָה (rejoice). עֲצָמ֥וֹת (let the bones) דִּכִּֽיתָ׃ (You have crushed)
KJV (51:8)
Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
Inspired Version (51:9)
Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
Hebrew (51:9)
הַסְתֵּ֣ר (Hide) פָּ֭נֶיךָ (Your face) מֵחֲטָאָ֑י (from my sins) וְֽכָל־ (all) עֲוֺ֖נֹתַ֣י (my iniquities). מְחֵֽה׃ (and blot out)
KJV (51:9)
Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
Inspired Version (51:10)
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Hebrew (51:10)
KJV (51:10)
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Inspired Version (51:11)
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me.
Hebrew (51:11)
אַל־ (. . .) תַּשְׁלִיכֵ֥נִי (Cast me not away) מִלְּפָנֶ֑יךָ (from Your presence); וְר֥וּחַ (Spirit) קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ (Your Holy) אַל־ (not) תִּקַּ֥ח (take) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from me).
KJV (51:11)
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Inspired Version (51:12)
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free Spirit.
Hebrew (51:12)
הָשִׁ֣יבָה (Restore) לִּ֭י (to me) שְׂשׂ֣וֹן (the joy) יִשְׁעֶ֑ךָ (of Your salvation), וְר֖וּחַ (spirit). נְדִיבָ֣ה (with a willing) תִסְמְכֵֽנִי׃ (and sustain me)
KJV (51:12)
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Inspired Version (51:13)
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Hebrew (51:13)
אֲלַמְּדָ֣ה (Then I will teach) פֹשְׁעִ֣ים (transgressors) דְּרָכֶ֑יךָ (Your ways), וְ֝חַטָּאִ֗ים (and sinners) אֵלֶ֥יךָ (to You). יָשֽׁוּבוּ׃ (will return)
KJV (51:13)
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Inspired Version (51:14)
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation; and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
Hebrew (51:14)
הַצִּ֘ילֵ֤נִי (Deliver me) מִדָּמִ֨ים׀ (from bloodguilt), אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God), אֱלֹהֵ֥י (the God) תְּשׁוּעָתִ֑י (of my salvation), תְּרַנֵּ֥ן (will sing) לְ֝שׁוֹנִ֗י (and my tongue) צִדְקָתֶֽךָ׃ (of Your righteousness).
KJV (51:14)
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (51:15)
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Hebrew (51:15)
אֲ֭דֹנָי (O Lord), שְׂפָתַ֣י (my lips), תִּפְתָּ֑ח (open) וּ֝פִ֗י (and my mouth) יַגִּ֥יד (will declare) תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ׃ (Your praise).
KJV (51:15)
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Inspired Version (51:16)
For thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it; thou delightest not in burnt offering.
Hebrew (51:16)
KJV (51:16)
For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
Inspired Version (51:17)
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Hebrew (51:17)
זִֽבְחֵ֣י (The sacrifices) אֱלֹהִים֮ (of God) ר֪וּחַ (spirit); נִשְׁבָּ֫רָ֥ה ([are] a broken) לֵב־ (heart), נִשְׁבָּ֥ר (a broken) וְנִדְכֶּ֑ה (and a contrite) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (O God), לֹ֣א (You will not) תִבְזֶֽה׃ (despise).
KJV (51:17)
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Inspired Version (51:18)
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion; build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Hebrew (51:18)
הֵיטִ֣יבָה (to prosper); בִ֭רְצוֹנְךָ (In Your good pleasure), אֶת־ (-) צִיּ֑וֹן (cause Zion) תִּ֝בְנֶ֗ה (build up) חוֹמ֥וֹת (the walls) יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (of Jerusalem).
KJV (51:18)
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (51:19)
Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering, and whole burnt offering; then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Hebrew (51:19)
KJV (51:19)
Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Inspired Version (52:1)
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The goodness of God endureth continually.
Hebrew (52:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (A Maskil) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). בְּב֤וֹא׀ (went) דּוֹאֵ֣ג (After Doeg) הָאֲדֹמִי֮ (the Edomite) וַיַּגֵּ֪ד (and told) לְשָׁ֫א֥וּל (to Saul) וַיֹּ֥אמֶר () ל֑וֹ (him), בָּ֥א (has gone) דָ֝וִ֗ד (David) אֶל־ (to) בֵּ֥ית (the house) אֲחִימֶֽלֶךְ׃ (of Ahimelech). מַה־ (Why) תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל (do you boast) בְּ֭רָעָה (of evil), הַגִּבּ֑וֹר (O mighty man)? חֶ֥סֶד (The loving devotion) אֵ֝֗ל (of God) כָּל־ ([endures] all) הַיּֽוֹם׃ (day long).
KJV (52:1)
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
Inspired Version (52:2)
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Hebrew (52:2)
הַ֭וּוֹת (destruction) תַּחְשֹׁ֣ב (devises) לְשׁוֹנֶ֑ךָ (Your tongue) כְּתַ֥עַר (razor), מְ֝לֻטָּ֗שׁ (like a sharpened) עֹשֵׂ֥ה (O worker) רְמִיָּֽה׃ (of deceit).
KJV (52:2)
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Inspired Version (52:3)
Thou lovest evil more than good, and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
Hebrew (52:3)
אָהַ֣בְתָּ (You love) רָּ֣ע (evil) מִטּ֑וֹב (more than good), שֶׁ֓קֶר׀ (falsehood) מִדַּבֵּ֖ר (more than speaking) צֶ֣דֶק (truth). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (52:3)
Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
Inspired Version (52:4)
Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Hebrew (52:4)
KJV (52:4)
Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Inspired Version (52:5)
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever; he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
Hebrew (52:5)
גַּם־ (Surely) אֵל֮ (God) יִתָּצְךָ֪ (will bring you down) לָ֫נֶ֥צַח (to everlasting ruin); יַחְתְּךָ֣ (He will snatch you up) וְיִסָּחֲךָ֣ (and tear you away) מֵאֹ֑הֶל (from [your] tent); וְשֵֽׁרֶשְׁךָ֨ (He will uproot you) מֵאֶ֖רֶץ (from the land) חַיִּ֣ים (of the living). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (52:5)
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
Inspired Version (52:6)
The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him.
Hebrew (52:6)
וְיִרְא֖וּ (will see) צַדִּיקִ֥ים (The righteous) וְיִירָ֗אוּ (and fear); וְעָלָ֥יו (vvv) יִשְׂחָֽקוּ׃ (they will mock [the evildoer], saying),
KJV (52:6)
The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
Inspired Version (52:7)
Lo, the man who made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Hebrew (52:7)
הִנֵּ֤ה (Look at) הַגֶּ֗בֶר (the man) לֹ֤א (who did not) יָשִׂ֥ים (make) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (God) מָֽע֫וּזּ֥וֹ (his refuge), וַ֭יִּבְטַח (but trusted) בְּרֹ֣ב (in the abundance) עָשְׁר֑וֹ (of his wealth) יָ֝עֹ֗ז ([and] strengthened himself) בְּהַוָּתֽוֹ׃ (by destruction).
KJV (52:7)
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Inspired Version (52:8)
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
Hebrew (52:8)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But I) כְּזַ֣יִת (am like an olive tree) רַ֭עֲנָן (flourishing) בְּבֵ֣ית (in the house) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God); בָּטַ֥חְתִּי (I trust) בְחֶֽסֶד־ (in the loving devotion) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (of God) עוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃ (and ever).
KJV (52:8)
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (52:9)
I will praise thee for ever because thou hast done wonderful works; I will wait on thy name, for thou art good before thy saints.
Hebrew (52:9)
אוֹדְךָ֣ (I will praise You) לְ֭עוֹלָם (forever), כִּ֣י (because) עָשִׂ֑יתָ (You have done it). וַאֲקַוֶּ֖ה (I will wait on) שִׁמְךָ֥ (Your name)— כִֽי־ (for) ט֝֗וֹב (it is good)— נֶ֣גֶד (in the presence) חֲסִידֶֽיךָ׃ (of Your saints).
KJV (52:9)
I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
Inspired Version (53:1)
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Such are corrupt, and they have done abominable iniquity. There is none that doeth good.
Hebrew (53:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) מָחֲלַ֗ת (Mahalath). מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (A Maskil) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אָ֘מַ֤ר (says) נָבָ֣ל (The fool) בְּ֭לִבּוֹ (in his heart), אֵ֣ין ([There is] no) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God). הִֽ֝שְׁחִ֗יתוּ (They are corrupt); וְהִֽתְעִ֥יבוּ (their ways) עָ֝֗וֶל (are vile). אֵ֣ין (There is no) עֹֽשֵׂה־ (one who does) טֽוֹב׃ (good).
KJV (53:1)
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Inspired Version (53:2)
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Hebrew (53:2)
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (God) מִשָּׁמַיִם֮ (from heaven) הִשְׁקִ֪יף (looks down) עַֽל־ (upon) בְּנֵ֫י (the sons) אָדָ֥ם (of men) לִ֭רְאוֹת (to see) הֲיֵ֣שׁ (if any) מַשְׂכִּ֑יל (understand), דֹּ֝רֵ֗שׁ (if any seek) אֶת־ (-) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God).
KJV (53:2)
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Inspired Version (53:3)
Every one of them is gone back; they are altogether become filthy.
Hebrew (53:3)
KJV (53:3)
Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Inspired Version (53:4)
The workers of iniquity have no knowledge; they eat up my people as they eat bread; they have not called upon God.
Hebrew (53:4)
KJV (53:4)
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
Inspired Version (53:5)
There is none that doeth good, no not one. They were in great fear, for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against him.
Hebrew (53:5)
שָׁ֤ם׀ (There they are), פָּֽחֲדוּ־ (overwhelmed) פַחַד֮ (with dread), לֹא־ (nothing) הָ֪יָה֫ ([where] there was) פָ֥חַד (to fear). כִּֽי־ (For) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (God) פִּ֭זַּר (has scattered) עַצְמ֣וֹת (the bones) חֹנָ֑ךְ (of those who besieged you). הֱ֝בִשֹׁ֗תָה (You put them to shame), כִּֽי־ (for) אֱלֹהִ֥ים (God) מְאָסָֽם׃ (has despised them).
KJV (53:5)
There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
Inspired Version (53:6)
O Lord, thou hast put to shame those who have said in their hearts there was no fear, because thou hast despised them.
Hebrew
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KJV
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Inspired Version (53:7)
Oh, that Zion were come, the salvation of Israel; for out of Zion shall they be judged when God bringeth back the captivity of his people. And Jacob shall rejoice; Israel shall be glad.
Hebrew (53:6)
מִ֥י (Oh, that) יִתֵּ֣ן (would come) מִצִּיּוֹן֮ (from Zion)! יְשֻׁע֪וֹת (the salvation) יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל (of Israel) בְּשׁ֣וּב (restores) אֱ֭לֹהִים (When God) שְׁב֣וּת (His captive) עַמּ֑וֹ (people), יָגֵ֥ל (rejoice), יַ֝עֲקֹ֗ב (let Jacob) יִשְׂמַ֥ח (be glad)! יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (let Israel)
KJV (53:6)
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Inspired Version (54:1)
Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Hebrew (54:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). בִּנְגִינֹ֗ת (With stringed instruments). מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (A Maskil) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). בְּב֣וֹא (went) הַ֭זִּיפִים (When the Ziphites) וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (and said), לְשָׁא֑וּל (to Saul) הֲלֹ֥א (not) דָ֝וִ֗ד (Is David) מִסְתַּתֵּ֥ר (hiding) עִמָּֽנוּ׃ (among us)? אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), בְּשִׁמְךָ֣ (by Your name), הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (Save me), וּבִגְבוּרָתְךָ֥ (by Your might)! תְדִינֵֽנִי׃ (and vindicate me)
KJV (54:1)
Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Inspired Version (54:2)
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Hebrew (54:2)
אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God); שְׁמַ֣ע (Hear) תְּפִלָּתִ֑י (my prayer), הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינָה (listen) לְאִמְרֵי־ (to the words) פִֽי׃ (of my mouth).
KJV (54:2)
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Inspired Version (54:3)
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul; they have not set God before them. Selah.
Hebrew (54:3)
כִּ֤י (For) זָרִ֨ים׀ (strangers) קָ֤מוּ (rise up) עָלַ֗י (against me), וְֽ֭עָרִיצִים (and ruthless) בִּקְשׁ֣וּ (men seek) נַפְשִׁ֑י (my life)— לֹ֤א (men with no) שָׂ֨מוּ (regard) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (for God). לְנֶגְדָּ֣ם (. . .) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (54:3)
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Inspired Version (54:4)
Behold, God is mine helper; the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
Hebrew (54:4)
הִנֵּ֣ה (Surely) אֱ֭לֹהִים (God) עֹזֵ֣ר (is my helper) לִ֑י (); אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י (the Lord) בְּֽסֹמְכֵ֥י (is the sustainer) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (of my soul).
KJV (54:4)
Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
Inspired Version (54:5)
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies--cut them off in thy truth.
Hebrew (54:5)
יָשׁוֹב (He will reward) הָ֭רַע (with evil). לְשֹׁרְרָ֑י (my enemies) בַּ֝אֲמִתְּךָ֗ (In Your faithfulness), הַצְמִיתֵֽם׃ (destroy them).
KJV (54:5)
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
Inspired Version (54:6)
I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O Lord, for it is good.
Hebrew (54:6)
בִּנְדָבָ֥ה (Freely) אֶזְבְּחָה־ (I will sacrifice) לָּ֑ךְ (to You); א֤וֹדֶה (I will praise) שִּׁמְךָ֖ (Your name), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), כִּי־ (for) טֽוֹב׃ (it is good).
KJV (54:6)
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
Inspired Version (54:7)
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
Hebrew (54:7)
כִּ֣י (For) מִכָּל־ (from every) צָ֭רָה (trouble), הִצִּילָ֑נִי (He has delivered me) וּ֝בְאֹיְבַ֗י (my foes). רָאֲתָ֥ה (have looked in triumph on) עֵינִֽי׃ (and my eyes)
KJV (54:7)
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
Inspired Version (55:1)
Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Hebrew (55:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). בִּנְגִינֹ֗ת (With stringed instruments). מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (A Maskil) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). הַאֲזִ֣ינָה (Listen) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), תְּפִלָּתִ֑י (to my prayer), וְאַל־ (and do not) תִּ֝תְעַלַּ֗ם (ignore) מִתְּחִנָּתִֽי׃ (my plea).
KJV (55:1)
Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Inspired Version (55:2)
Attend unto me, and hear me; I mourn in my complaint and make a noise,
Hebrew (55:2)
הַקְשִׁ֣יבָה (Attend) לִּ֣י (to me) וַעֲנֵ֑נִי (and answer me). אָרִ֖יד (I am restless) בְּשִׂיחִ֣י (in my complaint), וְאָהִֽימָה׃ (and distraught)
KJV (55:2)
Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
Inspired Version (55:3)
Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked; for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
Hebrew (55:3)
KJV (55:3)
Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
Inspired Version (55:4)
My heart is sore pained within me; and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
Hebrew (55:4)
לִ֭בִּי (My heart) יָחִ֣יל (pounds) בְּקִרְבִּ֑י (within me), וְאֵימ֥וֹת (and the terrors) מָ֝֗וֶת (of death) נָפְל֥וּ (assail) עָלָֽי׃ (me).
KJV (55:4)
My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
Inspired Version (55:5)
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
Hebrew (55:5)
יִרְאָ֣ה (Fear) וָ֭רַעַד (and trembling) יָ֣בֹא (grip) בִ֑י (me), וַ֝תְּכַסֵּ֗נִי (has overwhelmed me). פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ (and horror)
KJV (55:5)
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
Inspired Version (55:6)
And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest.
Hebrew (55:6)
וָאֹמַ֗ר (I said), מִֽי־ (Oh), יִתֶּן־ (that) לִּ֣י (I had) אֵ֭בֶר (wings) כַּיּוֹנָ֗ה (like a dove)! אָע֥וּפָה (I would fly away) וְאֶשְׁכֹּֽנָה׃ (and find rest).
KJV (55:6)
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Inspired Version (55:7)
Lo, then would I wander far off and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
Hebrew (55:7)
KJV (55:7)
Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
Inspired Version (55:8)
I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
Hebrew (55:8)
אָחִ֣ישָׁה (I would hurry) מִפְלָ֣ט (to my shelter), לִ֑י (far from) מֵר֖וּחַ (this raging) סֹעָ֣ה (. . .) מִסָּֽעַר׃ (tempest).
KJV (55:8)
I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
Inspired Version (55:9)
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues; for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Hebrew (55:9)
KJV (55:9)
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Inspired Version (55:10)
Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof; mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
Hebrew (55:10)
יוֹמָ֤ם (Day) וָלַ֗יְלָה (and night) יְסוֹבְבֻ֥הָ (they encircle) עַל־ (. . .) חוֹמֹתֶ֑יהָ (the walls), וְאָ֖וֶן (while malice) וְעָמָ֣ל (and trouble) בְּקִרְבָּֽהּ׃ ([lie] within).
KJV (55:10)
Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
Inspired Version (55:11)
Wickedness is in the midst thereof; deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
Hebrew (55:11)
הַוּ֥וֹת (Destruction) בְּקִרְבָּ֑הּ ([is] within); וְֽלֹא־ (never) יָמִ֥ישׁ (leave) מֵ֝רְחֹבָ֗הּ (the streets). תֹּ֣ךְ (oppression) וּמִרְמָֽה׃ (and deceit)
KJV (55:11)
Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
Inspired Version (55:12)
For it was not an enemy that reproached me, neither he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; if so, then I could have borne it; I would have hid myself from him;
Hebrew (55:12)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹֽא־ (it is not) אוֹיֵ֥ב (an enemy) יְחָֽרְפֵ֗נִי (who insults me); וְאֶ֫שָּׂ֥א (that I could endure). לֹֽא־ (It is not) מְ֭שַׂנְאִי (a foe) עָלַ֣י (against me); הִגְדִּ֑יל (who rises) וְאֶסָּתֵ֥ר (I could hide). מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (from him)
KJV (55:12)
For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
Inspired Version (55:13)
But it was a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
Hebrew (55:13)
וְאַתָּ֣ה (But it is you), אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (a man) כְּעֶרְכִּ֑י (like myself), אַ֝לּוּפִ֗י (my companion) וּמְיֻדָּֽעִי׃ (and close friend).
KJV (55:13)
But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
Inspired Version (55:14)
We took sweet counsel together and walked unto the house of God in company.
Hebrew (55:14)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (We) יַ֭חְדָּו (together); נַמְתִּ֣יק (shared sweet) ס֑וֹד (fellowship) בְּבֵ֥ית (into the house) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (of God). נְהַלֵּ֥ךְ (we walked) בְּרָֽגֶשׁ׃ (with the crowd)
KJV (55:14)
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
Inspired Version (55:15)
Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell; for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.
Hebrew (55:15)
יַשִּׁימָוֶת (Let death seize them by surprise) עָלֵ֗ימוֹ (. . .); יֵרְד֣וּ (let them go down) שְׁא֣וֹל (to Sheol) חַיִּ֑ים (alive), כִּֽי־ (for) רָע֖וֹת (evil) בִּמְגוּרָ֣ם (in their homes). בְּקִרְבָּֽם׃ (is with them)
KJV (55:15)
Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
Inspired Version (55:16)
As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.
Hebrew (55:16)
KJV (55:16)
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
Inspired Version (55:17)
Evening, and morning, and at noon will I pray and cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice.
Hebrew (55:17)
עֶ֤רֶב (and night), וָבֹ֣קֶר (Morning), וְ֭צָהֳרַיִם (noon), אָשִׂ֣יחָה (in distress), וְאֶהֱמֶ֑ה (I cry out) וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (and He hears) קוֹלִֽי׃ (my voice).
KJV (55:17)
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Inspired Version (55:18)
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; for there were many with me.
Hebrew (55:18)
פָּ֘דָ֤ה (He redeems) בְשָׁל֣וֹם (in peace) נַ֭פְשִׁי (my soul) מִקֲּרָב־ (from the battle) לִ֑י ([waged] against me), כִּֽי־ (even though) בְ֝רַבִּ֗ים (many) הָי֥וּ (oppose) עִמָּדִֽי׃ (me).
KJV (55:18)
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Inspired Version (55:19)
God shall hear and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore, they fear not God.
Hebrew (55:19)
יִשְׁמַ֤ע׀ (will hear) אֵ֨ל׀ (God) וְֽיַעֲנֵם֮ (and humiliate them)— וְיֹ֤שֵׁ֥ב (the One enthroned) קֶ֗דֶם (for the ages)— סֶ֥לָה (Selah) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (because) אֵ֣ין (they do not) חֲלִיפ֣וֹת (change) לָ֑מוֹ () וְלֹ֖א (and they have no) יָרְא֣וּ (fear) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (55:19)
God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
Inspired Version (55:20)
They have put forth their hands against such as be at peace with them; they have broken the Lord's covenant.
Hebrew (55:20)
שָׁלַ֣ח (My companion attacks) יָ֭דָיו (. . .) בִּשְׁלֹמָ֗יו (his friends); חִלֵּ֥ל (he violates) בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃ (his covenant).
KJV (55:20)
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
Inspired Version (55:21)
The words of their mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in their heart. Their words were softer than oil, yet they have drawn swords.
Hebrew (55:21)
חָלְק֤וּ׀ (is smooth) מַחְמָאֹ֣ת (as butter), פִּיו֮ (His speech) וּֽקֲרָב־ (but war) לִ֫בּ֥וֹ (is in his heart). רַכּ֖וּ (are softer) דְבָרָ֥יו (His words) מִשֶּׁ֗מֶן (than oil), וְהֵ֣מָּה (yet they are) פְתִחֽוֹת׃ (swords unsheathed).
KJV (55:21)
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Inspired Version (55:22)
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee; he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Hebrew (55:22)
הַשְׁלֵ֤ךְ (Cast) עַל־ (upon) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD) יְהָבְךָ֮ (your burden) וְה֪וּא (and He) יְכַ֫לְכְּלֶ֥ךָ (will sustain you); לֹא־ (He will never) יִתֵּ֖ן (let) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (. . .) מ֗וֹט (be shaken). לַצַּדִּֽיק׃ (the righteous)
KJV (55:22)
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Inspired Version (55:23)
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction; bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
Hebrew (55:23)
וְאַתָּ֤ה (But You), אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀ (O God), תּוֹרִדֵ֬ם׀ (will bring them down) לִבְאֵ֬ר (to the Pit) שַׁ֗חַת (of destruction); אַנְשֵׁ֤י (men) דָמִ֣ים (of bloodshed) וּ֭מִרְמָה (and deceit) לֹא־ (will not) יֶחֱצ֣וּ (live out half) יְמֵיהֶ֑ם (their days). וַ֝אֲנִ֗י (But I) אֶבְטַח־ (will trust) בָּֽךְ׃ (in You).
KJV (55:23)
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
Inspired Version (56:1)
Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up; he, fighting daily, oppresseth me.
Hebrew (56:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֤חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). עַל־ (To the tune of) י֬וֹנַת (A Dove) אֵ֣לֶם (Oaks). רְ֭חֹקִים (on Distant) לְדָוִ֣ד (of David), מִכְתָּ֑ם (A Miktam) בֶּֽאֱחֹ֨ז (seized) אֹת֖וֹ (him) פְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים (when the Philistines) בְּגַֽת׃ (in Gath). חָנֵּ֣נִי (Be merciful to me), אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), כִּֽי־ (for) שְׁאָפַ֣נִי (are hounding me); אֱנ֑וֹשׁ (men) כָּל־ (all) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (day) לֹחֵ֥ם (their attack). יִלְחָצֵֽנִי׃ (they press)
KJV (56:1)
Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
Inspired Version (56:2)
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up; for they be many that fight against me, O thou Most High.
Hebrew (56:2)
KJV (56:2)
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
Inspired Version (56:3)
What! Am I afraid? I will trust in thee.
Hebrew (56:3)
KJV (56:3)
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Inspired Version (56:4)
In God I will praise his word; in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Hebrew (56:4)
בֵּאלֹהִים֮ (In God), אֲהַלֵּ֪ל (I praise)— דְּבָ֫ר֥וֹ (whose word) בֵּאלֹהִ֣ים (in God) בָּ֭טַחְתִּי (I trust). לֹ֣א (I will not) אִירָ֑א (be afraid). מַה־ (What) יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה (do) בָשָׂ֣ר (can man) לִֽי׃ (to me)?
KJV (56:4)
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Inspired Version (56:5)
Every day they wrest my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.
Hebrew (56:5)
כָּל־ (All day long) הַ֭יּוֹם (. . .) דְּבָרַ֣י (my words); יְעַצֵּ֑בוּ (they twist) עָלַ֖י ([are] on my) כָּל־ (all) מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֣ם (their thoughts) לָרָֽע׃ (demise).
KJV (56:5)
Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
Inspired Version (56:6)
They gather themselves together; they hide themselves; they mark my steps when they wait for my soul.
Hebrew (56:6)
יָג֤וּרוּ׀ (They conspire), יַצְפִּינוּ (they lurk), הֵ֭מָּה (they) עֲקֵבַ֣י (my steps) יִשְׁמֹ֑רוּ (watch) כַּ֝אֲשֶׁ֗ר (while) קִוּ֥וּ (they wait) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (to take my life).
KJV (56:6)
They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
Inspired Version (56:7)
Shall they escape by iniquity? In thine anger cast down the people, O God.
Hebrew (56:7)
KJV (56:7)
Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
Inspired Version (56:8)
Thou tellest my wanderings; put thou my tears into thy bottle. Are they not in thy book?
Hebrew (56:8)
נֹדִי֮ (of my wanderings). סָפַ֪רְתָּ֫ה (have taken account) אָ֥תָּה (You) שִׂ֣ימָה (Put) דִמְעָתִ֣י (my tears) בְנֹאדֶ֑ךָ (in Your bottle)— הֲ֝לֹ֗א ([are they] not) בְּסִפְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (in Your book)?
KJV (56:8)
Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
Inspired Version (56:9)
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back; this I know, for God is for me.
Hebrew (56:9)
אָ֥֨ז (Then) יָ֘שׁ֤וּבוּ (will retreat) אוֹיְבַ֣י (my enemies) אָ֭חוֹר (. . .) בְּי֣וֹם (on the day) אֶקְרָ֑א (I cry for help). זֶה־ (By this) יָ֝דַ֗עְתִּי (I will know) כִּֽי־ (that) אֱלֹהִ֥ים (God [is]) לִֽי׃ (on my side).
KJV (56:9)
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
Inspired Version (56:10)
In God will I praise his word; in the Lord will I praise his word.
Hebrew (56:10)
בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים (In God), אֲהַלֵּ֣ל (I praise), דָּבָ֑ר (whose word) בַּ֝יהוָ֗ה (in the LORD), אֲהַלֵּ֥ל (I praise), דָּבָֽר׃ (whose word)
KJV (56:10)
In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
Inspired Version (56:11)
In God have I put my trust; I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
Hebrew (56:11)
בֵּֽאלֹהִ֣ים (in God) בָּ֭טַחְתִּי (I trust); לֹ֣א (I will not) אִירָ֑א (be afraid). מַה־ (What) יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה (do) אָדָ֣ם (can man) לִֽי׃ (to me)?
KJV (56:11)
In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
Inspired Version (56:12)
Thy vows are upon me, O God; I will render praises unto thee.
Hebrew (56:12)
עָלַ֣י ([are] upon me), אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God); נְדָרֶ֑יךָ (Your vows) אֲשַׁלֵּ֖ם (I will render) תּוֹדֹ֣ת (thank offerings) לָֽךְ׃ (to You).
KJV (56:12)
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
Inspired Version (56:13)
For thou hast delivered my soul from death. Wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Hebrew (56:13)
כִּ֤י (For) הִצַּ֪לְתָּ (You have delivered) נַפְשִׁ֡י (my soul) מִמָּוֶת֮ (from death), הֲלֹ֥א (. . .) רַגְלַ֗י (and my feet) מִ֫דֶּ֥חִי (from stumbling), לְ֭הִֽתְהַלֵּךְ (that I may walk) לִפְנֵ֣י (before) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God) בְּ֝א֗וֹר (in the light) הַֽחַיִּֽים׃ (of life).
KJV (56:13)
For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Inspired Version (57:1)
Be merciful unto me, O God; be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee; yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge until these calamities be overpast.
Hebrew (57:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (For the choirmaster. [To the tune of]) אַל־ (vvv) תַּ֭שְׁחֵת (Do Not Destroy). לְדָוִ֣ד (of David), מִכְתָּ֑ם (A Miktam) בְּבָרְח֥וֹ (when he fled) מִפְּנֵי־ (from) שָׁ֝א֗וּל (Saul) בַּמְּעָרָֽה׃ (into the cave). חָנֵּ֤נִי (Have mercy on me), אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀ (O God), חָנֵּ֗נִי (have mercy), כִּ֥י (for) בְךָ֮ (in You) חָסָ֪יָה (takes refuge). נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (my soul) וּבְצֵֽל־ (In the shadow) כְּנָפֶ֥יךָ (of Your wings) אֶחְסֶ֑ה (I will take shelter) עַ֝֗ד (until) יַעֲבֹ֥ר (has passed). הַוּֽוֹת׃ (the danger)
KJV (57:1)
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
Inspired Version (57:2)
I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me.
Hebrew (57:2)
KJV (57:2)
I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
Inspired Version (57:3)
He shall send from heaven and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
Hebrew (57:3)
יִשְׁלַ֤ח (He reaches down) מִשָּׁמַ֨יִם׀ (from heaven) וְֽיוֹשִׁיעֵ֗נִי (and saves me); חֵרֵ֣ף (He rebukes) שֹׁאֲפִ֣י (those who trample me). סֶ֑לָה (Selah) יִשְׁלַ֥ח (sends forth) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God) חַסְדּ֥וֹ (His loving devotion) וַאֲמִתּֽוֹ׃ (and His truth).
KJV (57:3)
He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
Inspired Version (57:4)
My soul is among lions; and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Hebrew (57:4)
נַפְשִׁ֤י׀ (My soul) בְּת֥וֹךְ ([is] among) לְבָאִם֮ (the lions); אֶשְׁכְּבָ֪ה (I lie down) לֹ֫הֲטִ֥ים (with ravenous beasts)— בְּֽנֵי־ (. . .) אָדָ֗ם ([with] men) שִׁ֭נֵּיהֶם (whose teeth) חֲנִ֣ית (are spears) וְחִצִּ֑ים (and arrows), וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם (whose tongues) חֶ֣רֶב (swords). חַדָּֽה׃ (are sharp)
KJV (57:4)
My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Inspired Version (57:5)
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Hebrew (57:5)
ר֣וּמָה (Be exalted), עַל־ (above) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (the heavens); אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God), עַ֖ל (cover) כָּל־ (all) הָאָ֣רֶץ (the earth). כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ (may Your glory)
KJV (57:5)
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Inspired Version (57:6)
They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down; they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
Hebrew (57:6)
רֶ֤שֶׁת׀ (a net) הֵכִ֣ינוּ (They spread) לִפְעָמַי֮ (for my feet); כָּפַ֪ף (was despondent). נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (my soul) כָּר֣וּ (They dug) לְפָנַ֣י (before me), שִׁיחָ֑ה (a pit) נָפְל֖וּ (but they themselves have fallen) בְתוֹכָ֣הּ (into it)! סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (57:6)
They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
Inspired Version (57:7)
My heart is fixed, O God; my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise.
Hebrew (57:7)
נָ֘כ֤וֹן (is steadfast), לִבִּ֣י (My heart) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), נָכ֣וֹן (is steadfast). לִבִּ֑י (my heart) אָ֝שִׁ֗ירָה (I will sing) וַאֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃ (and make music).
KJV (57:7)
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Inspired Version (57:8)
Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I myself will awake early.
Hebrew (57:8)
KJV (57:8)
Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
Inspired Version (57:9)
I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people; I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Hebrew (57:9)
אוֹדְךָ֖ (I will praise You), בָעַמִּ֥ים׀ (among the nations); אֲדֹנָ֑י (O Lord), אֲ֝זַמֶּרְךָ֗ (I will sing Your praises) בַּל־ (. . .) אֻמִּֽים׃ (among the peoples).
KJV (57:9)
I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Inspired Version (57:10)
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens and thy truth unto the clouds.
Hebrew (57:10)
כִּֽי־ (For) גָדֹ֣ל (reaches) עַד־ (to) שָׁמַ֣יִם (the heavens), חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion) וְֽעַד־ (and) שְׁחָקִ֥ים (to the clouds). אֲמִתֶּֽךָ׃ (Your faithfulness)
KJV (57:10)
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
Inspired Version (57:11)
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Hebrew (57:11)
KJV (57:11)
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
Inspired Version (58:1)
Do ye, indeed, speak righteousness, O congregation? Do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
Hebrew (58:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). אַל־ (To the tune of) תַּשְׁחֵ֗ת (Do Not Destroy). לְדָוִ֥ד (of David). מִכְתָּֽם׃ (A Miktam) הַֽאֻמְנָ֗ם (Do you indeed) אֵ֣לֶם (O rulers)? צֶ֭דֶק (justly), תְּדַבֵּר֑וּן (speak) מֵישָׁרִ֥ים (uprightly), תִּ֝שְׁפְּט֗וּ (Do you judge) בְּנֵ֣י (O sons) אָדָֽם׃ (of men)?
KJV (58:1)
Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
Inspired Version (58:2)
Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.
Hebrew (58:2)
אַף־ (No), בְּלֵב֮ (in your hearts) עוֹלֹ֪ת (injustice); תִּפְעָ֫ל֥וּן (you devise) בָּאָ֡רֶץ (on the earth). חֲמַ֥ס (violence) יְ֝דֵיכֶ֗ם (with your hands) תְּפַלֵּֽסֽוּן׃ (you mete out)
KJV (58:2)
Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.
Inspired Version (58:3)
The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Hebrew (58:3)
זֹ֣רוּ (are estranged) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (The wicked) מֵרָ֑חֶם (from the womb); תָּע֥וּ (go astray) מִ֝בֶּ֗טֶן (from birth). דֹּבְרֵ֥י (the liars) כָזָֽב׃ (. . .)
KJV (58:3)
The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Inspired Version (58:4)
Their poison is like the poison of a serpent; they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear,
Hebrew (58:4)
KJV (58:4)
Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
Inspired Version (58:5)
Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
Hebrew (58:5)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (vvv) לֹא־ (refusing) יִ֭שְׁמַע (to hear) לְק֣וֹל (the tune) מְלַחֲשִׁ֑ים (of the charmer) חוֹבֵ֖ר (weaves his spell) חֲבָרִ֣ים (. . .). מְחֻכָּֽם׃ (who skillfully)
KJV (58:5)
Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
Inspired Version (58:6)
Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth; break out the great teeth of the young lions, O Lord.
Hebrew (58:6)
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God), הֲרָס־ (shatter) שִׁנֵּ֥ימוֹ (their teeth) בְּפִ֑ימוֹ (in their mouths); מַלְתְּע֥וֹת (the fangs) כְּ֝פִירִ֗ים (of the lions). נְתֹ֣ץ׀ (tear out) יְהוָֽה׃ (O LORD),
KJV (58:6)
Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.
Inspired Version (58:7)
Let them melt away as waters which run continually; when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.
Hebrew (58:7)
יִמָּאֲס֣וּ (May they vanish) כְמוֹ־ (like) מַ֭יִם (water) יִתְהַלְּכוּ־ (that runs off) לָ֑מוֹ (); יִדְרֹ֥ךְ (when they draw the bow), חִצּוֹ (may their arrows) כְּמ֣וֹ () יִתְמֹלָֽלוּ׃ (be blunted).
KJV (58:7)
Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.
Inspired Version (58:8)
As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away, like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.
Hebrew (58:8)
KJV (58:8)
As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.
Inspired Version (58:9)
Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living and in his wrath.
Hebrew (58:9)
בְּטֶ֤רֶם (Before) יָבִ֣ינוּ (can feel) סִּֽירֹתֵיכֶ֣ם (your pots) אָטָ֑ד ([the burning] thorns)— כְּמוֹ־ (or) חַ֥י (whether green) כְּמוֹ־ (. . .) חָ֝ר֗וֹן (dry)— יִשְׂעָרֶֽנּוּ׃ (He will sweep them away).
KJV (58:9)
Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath.
Inspired Version (58:10)
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,
Hebrew (58:10)
יִשְׂמַ֣ח (will rejoice) צַ֭דִּיק (The righteous) כִּי־ (when) חָזָ֣ה (they see) נָקָ֑ם (they are avenged); פְּעָמָ֥יו (their feet) יִ֝רְחַ֗ץ (they will wash) בְּדַ֣ם (in the blood) הָרָשָֽׁע׃ (of the wicked).
KJV (58:10)
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
Inspired Version (58:11)
So that a man shall say, Verily, there is a reward for the righteous; verily, he is a God that judgeth in the earth.
Hebrew (58:11)
וְיֹאמַ֣ר (will say), אָ֭דָם (Then men) אַךְ־ (There is surely) פְּרִ֣י (a reward) לַצַּדִּ֑יק (for the righteous)! אַ֥ךְ (surely) יֵשׁ־ (There is) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (a God) שֹׁפְטִ֥ים (who judges) בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth)!
KJV (58:11)
So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.
Inspired Version (59:1)
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God; defend me from them that rise up against me.
Hebrew (59:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (For the choirmaster). אַל־ (To the tune of) תַּשְׁחֵת֮ (Do Not Destroy). לְדָוִ֪ד (of David), מִ֫כְתָּ֥ם (A Miktam) בִּשְׁלֹ֥חַ (sent) שָׁא֑וּל (when Saul) וַֽיִּשְׁמְר֥וּ (men to watch) אֶת־ (-) הַ֝בַּ֗יִת ([David’s] house) לַהֲמִיתֽוֹ׃ (in order to kill him). הַצִּילֵ֖נִי (Deliver me) מֵאֹיְבַ֥י׀ (from my enemies), אֱלֹהָ֑י (O my God); מִּמִתְקוֹמְמַ֥י (from those who rise against me). תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽנִי׃ (protect me)
KJV (59:1)
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Inspired Version (59:2)
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
Hebrew (59:2)
הַ֭צִּילֵנִי (Deliver me) מִפֹּ֣עֲלֵי (from workers) אָ֑וֶן (of iniquity), וּֽמֵאַנְשֵׁ֥י (. . .) דָ֝מִ֗ים (from men of bloodshed). הוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃ (and save me)
KJV (59:2)
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
Inspired Version (59:3)
For lo, they lie in wait for my soul; the mighty are gathered against me, not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.
Hebrew (59:3)
KJV (59:3)
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
Inspired Version (59:4)
They run and prepare themselves without my fault; awake to help me, and behold.
Hebrew (59:4)
בְּֽלִי־ (For no) עָ֭וֺן (fault of my own), יְרוּצ֣וּן (they move swiftly) וְיִכּוֹנָ֑נוּ (to attack me). ע֖וּרָה (Arise) לִקְרָאתִ֣י (to help me), וּרְאֵה׃ (and take notice).
KJV (59:4)
They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
Inspired Version (59:5)
Thou, therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen; be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
Hebrew (59:5)
וְאַתָּ֤ה (vvv) יְהוָֽה־ (O LORD) אֱלֹהִ֥ים׀ (God) צְבָא֡וֹת (of Hosts), אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (the God) יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (of Israel), הָקִ֗יצָה (rouse Yourself) לִפְקֹ֥ד (to punish) כָּֽל־ (all) הַגּוֹיִ֑ם (the nations); אַל־ (show no) תָּחֹ֨ן (mercy) כָּל־ (to the) בֹּ֖גְדֵי (traitors). אָ֣וֶן (wicked) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (59:5)
Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
Inspired Version (59:6)
They return at evening; they make a noise like a dog and go round about the city.
Hebrew (59:6)
יָשׁ֣וּבוּ (They return) לָ֭עֶרֶב (in the evening), יֶהֱמ֥וּ (snarling) כַכָּ֗לֶב (like dogs) וִיס֥וֹבְבוּ (and prowling around) עִֽיר׃ (the city).
KJV (59:6)
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
Inspired Version (59:7)
Behold, they belch out with their mouth; swords are in their lips. For who, say they, doth hear?
Hebrew (59:7)
הִנֵּ֤ה׀ (See what) יַבִּ֘יע֤וּן (they spew) בְּפִיהֶ֗ם (from their mouths)— חֲ֭רָבוֹת (sharp words) בְּשִׂפְתוֹתֵיהֶ֑ם (from their lips): כִּי־ (For) מִ֥י (who) שֹׁמֵֽעַ׃ (can hear us)?
KJV (59:7)
Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
Inspired Version (59:8)
But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
Hebrew (59:8)
וְאַתָּ֣ה (But You), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), תִּשְׂחַק־ (laugh) לָ֑מוֹ (at them); תִּ֝לְעַ֗ג (You scoff) לְכָל־ (at all) גּוֹיִֽם׃ (the nations).
KJV (59:8)
But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
Inspired Version (59:9)
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee; for God is my defence.
Hebrew (59:9)
עֻ֭זּוֹ (O my strength), אֵלֶ֣יךָ (for You), אֶשְׁמֹ֑רָה (I will keep watch) כִּֽי־ (because [You]), אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (O God), מִשְׂגַּבִּֽי׃ (are my fortress).
KJV (59:9)
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.
Inspired Version (59:10)
The God of my mercy shall prevent me; God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
Hebrew (59:10)
אֱלֹהֵ֣י (My God) חַסְדּוֹ (of loving devotion) יְקַדְּמֵ֑נִי (will come to meet me); אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God) יַרְאֵ֥נִי (will let me stare down) בְשֹׁרְרָֽי׃ (my foes).
KJV (59:10)
The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
Inspired Version (59:11)
Slay them not, lest my people forget; scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.
Hebrew (59:11)
אַל־ (Do not) תַּהַרְגֵ֤ם׀ (kill them), פֶּֽן־ (or) יִשְׁכְּח֬וּ (will forget). עַמִּ֗י (my people) הֲנִיעֵ֣מוֹ (Scatter them) בְ֭חֵילְךָ (by Your power), וְהוֹרִידֵ֑מוֹ (and bring them down), מָֽגִנֵּ֣נוּ (our shield). אֲדֹנָֽי׃ (O Lord),
KJV (59:11)
Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
Inspired Version (59:12)
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride, and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Hebrew (59:12)
חַטַּאת־ (By the sins) פִּ֗ימוֹ (of their mouths) דְּֽבַר־ (and the words) שְׂפָ֫תֵ֥ימוֹ (of their lips), וְיִלָּכְד֥וּ (let them be trapped) בִגְאוֹנָ֑ם (in their pride), וּמֵאָלָ֖ה (in the curses) וּמִכַּ֣חַשׁ (and lies) יְסַפֵּֽרוּ׃ (they utter).
KJV (59:12)
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Inspired Version (59:13)
Consume them in wrath; consume them, that they may not be; and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
Hebrew (59:13)
כַּלֵּ֥ה (Consume) בְחֵמָה֮ ([them] in wrath); כַּלֵּ֪ה (consume them) וְֽאֵ֫ינֵ֥מוֹ (till they are no more), וְֽיֵדְע֗וּ (so it may be known) כִּֽי־ (that) אֱ֭לֹהִים (God) מֹשֵׁ֣ל (rules) בְּיַעֲקֹ֑ב (over Jacob). לְאַפְסֵ֖י (to the ends) הָאָ֣רֶץ (of the earth) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (59:13)
Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
Inspired Version (59:14)
And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog and go round about the city.
Hebrew (59:14)
וְיָשׁ֣וּבוּ (They return) לָ֭עֶרֶב (in the evening), יֶהֱמ֥וּ (snarling) כַכָּ֗לֶב (like dogs) וִיס֥וֹבְבוּ (and prowling around) עִֽיר׃ (the city).
KJV (59:14)
And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
Inspired Version (59:15)
Let them wander up and down for meat and grudge if they be not satisfied.
Hebrew (59:15)
הֵ֭מָּה (They) יְנוּעוּן (scavenge) לֶאֱכֹ֑ל (for food), אִם־ (if) לֹ֥א (they are not) יִ֝שְׂבְּע֗וּ (satisfied). וַיָּלִֽינוּ׃ (and growl)
KJV (59:15)
Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
Inspired Version (59:16)
But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning; for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.
Hebrew (59:16)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But I) אָשִׁ֣יר (will sing) עֻזֶּךָ֮ (of Your strength) וַאֲרַנֵּ֥ן (and proclaim) לַבֹּ֗קֶר (in the morning). חַ֫סְדֶּ֥ךָ (Your loving devotion) כִּֽי־ (For) הָיִ֣יתָ (You are) מִשְׂגָּ֣ב (my fortress) לִ֑י (), וּ֝מָנ֗וֹס (my refuge) בְּי֣וֹם (in times) צַר־ (of trouble) לִֽי׃ ().
KJV (59:16)
But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.
Inspired Version (59:17)
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing; for God is my defense and the God of my mercy.
Hebrew (59:17)
עֻ֭זִּי (O my strength), אֵלֶ֣יךָ (To You), אֲזַמֵּ֑רָה (I sing praises), כִּֽי־ (for) אֱלֹהִ֥ים (You, O God), מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י (are my fortress), אֱלֹהֵ֥י (my God) חַסְדִּֽי׃ (of loving devotion).
KJV (59:17)
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Inspired Version (60:1)
O God, thou hast cast us off; thou hast scattered us; thou hast been displeased; oh, turn thyself to us again.
Hebrew (60:1)
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (For the choirmaster). עַל־ (To the tune of) שׁוּשַׁ֣ן (The Lily) עֵד֑וּת (of the Covenant). מִכְתָּ֖ם (A Miktam) לְדָוִ֣ד (of David) לְלַמֵּֽד׃ (for instruction). בְּהַצּוֹת֨וֹ׀ (When he fought) אֶ֥ת (-) אֲרַ֣ם (vvv) נַהֲרַיִם֮ (Aram-naharaim) וְאֶת־ (-) אֲרַ֪ם (vvv) צ֫וֹבָ֥ה (and Aram-zobah), וַיָּ֤שָׁב (returned) יוֹאָ֗ב (and Joab) וַיַּ֣ךְ (and struck down) אֶת־ (-) אֱד֣וֹם (Edomites) בְּגֵיא־ (in the Valley) מֶ֑לַח (of Salt). שְׁנֵ֖ים (12,000 {}) עָשָׂ֣ר (. . .) אָֽלֶף׃ (. . .) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God); זְנַחְתָּ֣נוּ (You have rejected us), פְרַצְתָּ֑נוּ (You have broken us); אָ֝נַ֗פְתָּ (You have been angry); תְּשׁ֣וֹבֵ֥ב (restore) לָֽנוּ׃ (us)!
KJV (60:1)
O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
Inspired Version (60:2)
Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it; heal the breaches thereof, for it shaketh.
Hebrew (60:2)
הִרְעַ֣שְׁתָּה (You have shaken) אֶ֣רֶץ (the land) פְּצַמְתָּ֑הּ (and torn it open). רְפָ֖ה (Heal) שְׁבָרֶ֣יהָ (its fractures), כִי־ (for) מָֽטָה׃ (it is quaking).
KJV (60:2)
Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
Inspired Version (60:3)
Thou hast showed thy people hard things; thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.
Hebrew (60:3)
הִרְאִ֣יתָה (You have shown) עַמְּךָ֣ (Your people) קָשָׁ֑ה (hardship); הִ֝שְׁקִיתָ֗נוּ (You made us drink). יַ֣יִן (from the wine) תַּרְעֵלָֽה׃ (we are staggered)
KJV (60:3)
Thou hast showed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.
Inspired Version (60:4)
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
Hebrew (60:4)
נָ֘תַ֤תָּה (You have raised) לִּירֵאֶ֣יךָ (for those who fear You), נֵּ֭ס (a banner) לְהִתְנוֹסֵ֑ס (that they may flee) מִ֝פְּנֵ֗י (. . .) קֹ֣שֶׁט (the bow). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (60:4)
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
Inspired Version (60:5)
That thy beloved may be delivered, save with thy right hand, and hear me.
Hebrew (60:5)
לְ֭מַעַן (that) יֵחָלְצ֣וּן (may be delivered). יְדִידֶ֑יךָ (Your beloved) הוֹשִׁ֖יעָה (and save us) יְמִֽינְךָ֣ (with Your right hand), וַעֲנֵנוּ׃ (Respond)
KJV (60:5)
That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.
Inspired Version (60:6)
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Hebrew (60:6)
אֱלֹהִ֤ים׀ (God) דִּבֶּ֥ר (has spoken) בְּקָדְשׁ֗וֹ (from His sanctuary): אֶ֫עְלֹ֥זָה (I will triumph)! אֲחַלְּקָ֥ה (I will parcel out) שְׁכֶ֑ם (Shechem) וְעֵ֖מֶק (the Valley) סֻכּ֣וֹת (of Succoth). אֲמַדֵּֽד׃ (and apportion)
KJV (60:6)
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Inspired Version (60:7)
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Hebrew (60:7)
לִ֤י (is Mine), גִלְעָ֨ד׀ (Gilead) וְלִ֬י (is Mine); מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה (and Manasseh) וְ֭אֶפְרַיִם (Ephraim) מָע֣וֹז (is My helmet) רֹאשִׁ֑י (. . .), יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה (Judah [is]) מְחֹֽקְקִי׃ (My scepter).
KJV (60:7)
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Inspired Version (60:8)
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; Philistia, triumph thou because of me.
Hebrew (60:8)
מוֹאָ֤ב׀ (Moab) סִ֬יר (is My washbasin) רַחְצִ֗י (. . .); עַל־ (upon) אֱ֭דוֹם (Edom) אַשְׁלִ֣יךְ (I toss) נַעֲלִ֑י (My sandal); עָ֝לַ֗י (over) פְּלֶ֣שֶׁת (Philistia) הִתְרֹעָֽעִֽי׃ (I shout in triumph).
KJV (60:8)
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.
Inspired Version (60:9)
Who will bring me into the strong city? Who will lead me into Edom?
Hebrew (60:9)
KJV (60:9)
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
Inspired Version (60:10)
Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off, and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?
Hebrew (60:10)
הֲלֹֽא־ (Have You not) אַתָּ֣ה (. . .) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God)? זְנַחְתָּ֑נוּ (rejected us), וְֽלֹא־ (Will You no longer) תֵצֵ֥א (march out), אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (O God), בְּצִבְאוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (with our armies)?
KJV (60:10)
Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?
Inspired Version (60:11)
Give us help from trouble; for vain is the help of man.
Hebrew (60:11)
הָֽבָה־ (Give) לָּ֣נוּ (us) עֶזְרָ֣ת (aid) מִצָּ֑ר (against the enemy), וְ֝שָׁ֗וְא (is worthless). תְּשׁוּעַ֥ת (for the help) אָדָם׃ (of man)
KJV (60:11)
Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
Inspired Version (60:12)
Through God we shall do valiantly; for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Hebrew (60:12)
בֵּֽאלֹהִ֥ים (With God) נַעֲשֶׂה־ (we will perform) חָ֑יִל (with valor), וְ֝ה֗וּא (and He) יָב֥וּס (will trample) צָרֵֽינוּ׃ (our enemies).
KJV (60:12)
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Inspired Version (61:1)
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Hebrew (61:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (With) נְגִינַ֬ת (stringed instruments). לְדָוִֽד׃ (Of David). שִׁמְעָ֣ה (Hear) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God); רִנָּתִ֑י (my cry), הַ֝קְשִׁ֗יבָה (attend) תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃ (to my prayer).
KJV (61:1)
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Inspired Version (61:2)
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Hebrew (61:2)
מִקְצֵ֤ה (From the ends) הָאָ֨רֶץ׀ (of the earth) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (to You) אֶ֭קְרָא (I call out) בַּעֲטֹ֣ף (is faint). לִבִּ֑י (whenever my heart) בְּצוּר־ (to the rock) יָר֖וּם ([that] is higher) מִמֶּ֣נִּי (than I). תַנְחֵֽנִי׃ (Lead me)
KJV (61:2)
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Inspired Version (61:3)
For thou hast been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy.
Hebrew (61:3)
KJV (61:3)
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
Inspired Version (61:4)
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever; I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Hebrew (61:4)
אָג֣וּרָה (Let me dwell) בְ֭אָהָלְךָ (in Your tent) עוֹלָמִ֑ים (forever) אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה (and take refuge) בְסֵ֖תֶר (in the shelter) כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ (of Your wings). סֶּֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (61:4)
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Inspired Version (61:5)
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Hebrew (61:5)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַתָּ֣ה (You) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God); שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ (have heard) לִנְדָרָ֑י (my vows), נָתַ֥תָּ (You have given me) יְ֝רֻשַּׁ֗ת (the inheritance) יִרְאֵ֥י (reserved for those who fear) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (Your name).
KJV (61:5)
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Inspired Version (61:6)
Thou wilt prolong the king's life and his years as many generations.
Hebrew (61:6)
KJV (61:6)
Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
Inspired Version (61:7)
He shall abide before God for ever; oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Hebrew (61:7)
KJV (61:7)
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Inspired Version (61:8)
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Hebrew (61:8)
כֵּ֤ן (Then) אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה (sing praise) שִׁמְךָ֣ (to Your name) לָעַ֑ד (I will ever) לְֽשַׁלְּמִ֥י (and fulfill) נְדָרַ֗י (my vows) י֣וֹם׀ (day) יֽוֹם׃ (by day).
KJV (61:8)
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Inspired Version (62:1)
Truly my soul waiteth upon God; from him cometh my salvation.
Hebrew (62:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) יְדוּת֗וּן (Jeduthun). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). אַ֣ךְ (alone) אֶל־ (In) אֱ֭לֹהִים (God) דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה (finds rest); נַפְשִׁ֑י (my soul) מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ (comes from Him). יְשׁוּעָתִֽי׃ (my salvation)
KJV (62:1)
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Inspired Version (62:2)
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Hebrew (62:2)
אַךְ־ (alone) ה֣וּא (He) צ֭וּרִי (is my rock) וִֽישׁוּעָתִ֑י (and my salvation). מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י ([He is] my fortress); לֹא־ (I will never) אֶמּ֥וֹט (be shaken) רַבָּֽה׃ (. . .).
KJV (62:2)
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Inspired Version (62:3)
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ye shall be slain, all of you; as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
Hebrew (62:3)
עַד־ (How long) אָ֤נָה׀ (. . .) תְּהֽוֹתְת֣וּ (will you threaten) עַל (. . .) אִישׁ֮ (a man)? תְּרָצְּח֪וּ (of you throw him down) כֻ֫לְּכֶ֥ם (Will all) כְּקִ֥יר (wall) נָט֑וּי (like a leaning) גָּ֝דֵ֗ר (fence)? הַדְּחוּיָֽה׃ (or a tottering)
KJV (62:3)
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
Inspired Version (62:4)
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Hebrew (62:4)
אַ֤ךְ (They fully) מִשְּׂאֵת֨וֹ׀ (from his lofty perch); יָעֲצ֣וּ (intend) לְהַדִּיחַ֮ (to cast him down) יִרְצ֪וּ (they delight) כָ֫זָ֥ב (in lies); בְּפִ֥יו (with their mouths) יְבָרֵ֑כוּ (they bless), וּ֝בְקִרְבָּ֗ם (. . .). יְקַלְלוּ־ (but inwardly they curse) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (62:4)
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Inspired Version (62:5)
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Hebrew (62:5)
אַ֣ךְ (alone), לֵ֭אלֹהִים (in God) דּ֣וֹמִּי (Rest) נַפְשִׁ֑י (O my soul), כִּי־ (for) מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ (comes from Him). תִּקְוָתִֽי׃ (my hope)
KJV (62:5)
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Inspired Version (62:6)
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
Hebrew (62:6)
אַךְ־ (alone) ה֣וּא (He) צ֭וּרִי (is my rock) וִֽישׁוּעָתִ֑י (and my salvation); מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י ([He is] my fortress); לֹ֣א (I will not) אֶמּֽוֹט׃ (be shaken).
KJV (62:6)
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
Inspired Version (62:7)
In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength and my refuge is in God.
Hebrew (62:7)
עַל־ (rest on) אֱ֭לֹהִים (God), יִשְׁעִ֣י (My salvation) וּכְבוֹדִ֑י (and my honor) צוּר־ (rock); עֻזִּ֥י (my strong) מַ֝חְסִ֗י (my refuge) בֵּֽאלֹהִֽים׃ (is in God).
KJV (62:7)
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Inspired Version (62:8)
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Hebrew (62:8)
בִּטְח֘וּ (Trust) ב֤וֹ (in Him) בְכָל־ (at all) עֵ֨ת׀ (times), עָ֗ם (O people); שִׁפְכֽוּ־ (pour out) לְפָנָ֥יו (before Him). לְבַבְכֶ֑ם (your hearts) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (God) מַחֲסֶה־ (is our refuge) לָּ֣נוּ (). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (62:8)
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Inspired Version (62:9)
Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie; to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Hebrew (62:9)
KJV (62:9)
Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Inspired Version (62:10)
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Hebrew (62:10)
אַל־ (Place no) תִּבְטְח֣וּ (trust) בְעֹשֶׁק֮ (in extortion) וּבְגָזֵ֪ל (in stolen goods). אַל־ (. . .) תֶּ֫הְבָּ֥לוּ (or false hope) חַ֤יִל׀ (your riches) כִּֽי־ (If) יָנ֑וּב (increase), אַל־ (do not) תָּשִׁ֥יתוּ (set) לֵֽב׃ (your heart [upon them]).
KJV (62:10)
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Inspired Version (62:11)
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Hebrew (62:11)
אַחַ֤ת׀ (once); דִּבֶּ֬ר (has spoken) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (God) שְׁתַּֽיִם־ (twice): ז֥וּ (this) שָׁמָ֑עְתִּי (I have heard) כִּ֥י (. . .) עֹ֝֗ז (that power) לֵאלֹהִֽים׃ (belongs to God),
KJV (62:11)
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Inspired Version (62:12)
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy; for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Hebrew (62:12)
וּלְךָֽ־ (to You), אֲדֹנָ֥י (O Lord). חָ֑סֶד (and loving devotion) כִּֽי־ (For) אַתָּ֨ה (You) תְשַׁלֵּ֖ם (will repay) לְאִ֣ישׁ (each man) כְּֽמַעֲשֵֽׂהוּ׃ (according to his deeds).
KJV (62:12)
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Inspired Version (63:1)
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsteth for thee; my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is,
Hebrew (63:1)
מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִ֑ד (of David), בִּ֝הְיוֹת֗וֹ (when he was) בְּמִדְבַּ֥ר (in the Wilderness) יְהוּדָֽה׃ (of Judah). אֱלֹהִ֤ים׀ (O God), אֵלִ֥י (You are my God). אַתָּ֗ה (You); אֲֽשַׁחֲ֫רֶ֥ךָּ (Earnestly I seek) צָמְאָ֬ה (thirsts for You). לְךָ֨׀ (my) נַפְשִׁ֗י (soul) כָּמַ֣הּ (yearns for You) לְךָ֣ (My) בְשָׂרִ֑י (body) בְּאֶֽרֶץ־ (land) צִיָּ֖ה (in a dry) וְעָיֵ֣ף (and weary) בְּלִי־ (without) מָֽיִם׃ (water).
KJV (63:1)
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
Inspired Version (63:2)
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
Hebrew (63:2)
כֵּ֭ן (So) בַּקֹּ֣דֶשׁ (in the sanctuary) חֲזִיתִ֑יךָ (I have seen You) לִרְא֥וֹת ([and] beheld) עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ (Your power) וּכְבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ (and glory).
KJV (63:2)
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
Inspired Version (63:3)
Because thy loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Hebrew (63:3)
כִּי־ (Because) ט֣וֹב (is better) חַ֭סְדְּךָ (Your loving devotion) מֵֽחַיִּ֗ים (than life), שְׂפָתַ֥י (my lips) יְשַׁבְּחֽוּנְךָ׃ (will glorify You).
KJV (63:3)
Because thy loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Inspired Version (63:4)
Thus will I bless thee while I live; I will lift up my hands in thy name.
Hebrew (63:4)
כֵּ֣ן (So) אֲבָרֶכְךָ֣ (I will bless You) בְחַיָּ֑י (as long as I live); בְּ֝שִׁמְךָ (in Your name) אֶשָּׂ֥א (I will lift) כַפָּֽי׃ (my hands).
KJV (63:4)
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
Inspired Version (63:5)
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips,
Hebrew (63:5)
כְּמ֤וֹ (as) חֵ֣לֶב (with the richest) וָ֭דֶשֶׁן (of foods); תִּשְׂבַּ֣ע (is satisfied) נַפְשִׁ֑י (My soul) וְשִׂפְתֵ֥י (lips) רְ֝נָנ֗וֹת (with joyful) יְהַלֶּל־ (will praise You). פִּֽי׃ (my mouth)
KJV (63:5)
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
Inspired Version (63:6)
When I remember thee upon my bed and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Hebrew (63:6)
אִם־ (When) זְכַרְתִּ֥יךָ (I remember You) עַל־ (on) יְצוּעָ֑י (my bed), בְּ֝אַשְׁמֻר֗וֹת (through the watches of the night). אֶהְגֶּה־ (I think) בָּֽךְ׃ (of You)
KJV (63:6)
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Inspired Version (63:7)
Because thou hast been my help, therefore, in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Hebrew (63:7)
כִּֽי־ (For) הָיִ֣יתָ (You are) עֶזְרָ֣תָה (my help) לִּ֑י (); וּבְצֵ֖ל (in the shadow) כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ (of Your wings). אֲרַנֵּֽן׃ (I will sing for joy)
KJV (63:7)
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Inspired Version (63:8)
My soul followeth hard after thee; thy right hand upholdeth me.
Hebrew (63:8)
דָּבְקָ֣ה (clings) נַפְשִׁ֣י (My soul) אַחֲרֶ֑יךָ (to You) בִּ֝֗י (); תָּמְכָ֥ה (upholds me). יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (Your right hand)
KJV (63:8)
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
Inspired Version (63:9)
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
Hebrew (63:9)
וְהֵ֗מָּה (But those) לְ֭שׁוֹאָה (to destroy it) יְבַקְשׁ֣וּ (who seek) נַפְשִׁ֑י (my life) יָ֝בֹ֗אוּ (will go) בְּֽתַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת (into the depths) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (63:9)
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
Inspired Version (63:10)
They shall fall by the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes.
Hebrew (63:10)
יַגִּירֻ֥הוּ (They will fall) עַל־ (to) יְדֵי־ (the power) חָ֑רֶב (of the sword); מְנָ֖ת (a portion) שֻׁעָלִ֣ים (for foxes). יִהְיֽוּ׃ (they will become)
KJV (63:10)
They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
Inspired Version (63:11)
But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory; but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
Hebrew (63:11)
וְהַמֶּלֶךְ֮ (But the king) יִשְׂמַ֪ח (will rejoice) בֵּאלֹ֫הִ֥ים (in God); יִ֭תְהַלֵּל (will exult), כָּל־ (all) הַנִּשְׁבָּ֣ע (who swear) בּ֑וֹ (by Him) כִּ֥י (for) יִ֝סָּכֵ֗ר (will be shut). פִּ֣י (the mouths) דֽוֹבְרֵי־ (of liars) שָֽׁקֶר׃ (. . .)
KJV (63:11)
But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
Inspired Version (64:1)
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
Hebrew (64:1)
KJV (64:1)
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
Inspired Version (64:2)
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked, from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity,
Hebrew (64:2)
תַּ֭סְתִּירֵנִי (Hide me) מִסּ֣וֹד (from the scheming) מְרֵעִ֑ים (of the wicked), מֵ֝רִגְשַׁ֗ת (from the mob) פֹּ֣עֲלֵי (of workers) אָֽוֶן׃ (of iniquity),
KJV (64:2)
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
Inspired Version (64:3)
Who whet their tongue like a sword and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words,
Hebrew (64:3)
KJV (64:3)
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
Inspired Version (64:4)
That they may shoot in secret at the perfect; suddenly do they shoot at him and fear not.
Hebrew (64:4)
לִיר֣וֹת (ambushing) בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֣ים (in seclusion), תָּ֑ם (the innocent) פִּתְאֹ֥ם (suddenly), יֹ֝רֻ֗הוּ (shooting) וְלֹ֣א (without) יִירָֽאוּ׃ (fear).
KJV (64:4)
That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
Inspired Version (64:5)
They encourage themselves in an evil matter; they commune of laying snares privily. They say, Who shall see them?
Hebrew (64:5)
יְחַזְּקוּ־ (They hold fast) לָ֨מוֹ׀ () דָּ֘בָ֤ר (purpose); רָ֗ע (to their evil) יְֽ֭סַפְּרוּ (they speak) לִטְמ֣וֹן (of hiding) מוֹקְשִׁ֑ים (their snares). אָ֝מְר֗וּ (they say). מִ֣י (Who) יִרְאֶה־ (will see) לָּֽמוֹ׃ (them)?
KJV (64:5)
They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
Inspired Version (64:6)
They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search; both the inward thought of every one of them and the heart is deep.
Hebrew (64:6)
יַֽחְפְּֽשׂוּ־ (They devise) עוֹלֹ֗ת (injustice [and say]), תַּ֭מְנוּ (We have perfected) חֵ֣פֶשׂ (a secret) מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ (plan). וְקֶ֥רֶב (For the inner) אִ֝֗ישׁ (man) וְלֵ֣ב (and the heart) עָמֹֽק׃ (are mysterious).
KJV (64:6)
They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
Inspired Version (64:7)
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded,
Hebrew (64:7)
וַיֹּרֵ֗ם (will shoot them) אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (But God) חֵ֥ץ (with arrows); פִּתְא֑וֹם (suddenly) הָ֝י֗וּ (they will be) מַכּוֹתָֽם׃ (wounded).
KJV (64:7)
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
Inspired Version (64:8)
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves; all that see them shall flee away.
Hebrew (64:8)
וַיַּכְשִׁיל֣וּהוּ (They will be made to stumble), עָלֵ֣ימוֹ (turned against them). לְשׁוֹנָ֑ם (their own tongues) יִ֝תְנֹדֲד֗וּ (will shake their heads). כָּל־ (All) רֹ֥אֵה (who see) בָֽם׃ ()
KJV (64:8)
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
Inspired Version (64:9)
And all men shall fear and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
Hebrew (64:9)
וַיִּֽירְא֗וּ (will fear) כָּל־ (Then all) אָ֫דָ֥ם (mankind) וַ֭יַּגִּידוּ (and proclaim) פֹּ֥עַל (the work) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (of God); וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֥הוּ (what He has done). הִשְׂכִּֽילוּ׃ (so they will ponder)
KJV (64:9)
And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
Inspired Version (64:10)
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Hebrew (64:10)
KJV (64:10)
The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Inspired Version (65:1)
Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
Hebrew (65:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִ֥ד (of David). שִֽׁיר׃ (A song). לְךָ֤ (You), דֻֽמִיָּ֬ה (awaits) תְהִלָּ֓ה (Praise) אֱלֹ֘הִ֥ים (O God), בְּצִיּ֑וֹן (in Zion); וּ֝לְךָ֗ (to You) יְשֻׁלַּם־ (will be fulfilled). נֶֽדֶר׃ (our vows)
KJV (65:1)
Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
Inspired Version (65:2)
O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
Hebrew (65:2)
KJV (65:2)
O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
Inspired Version (65:3)
Iniquities prevail against me; as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
Hebrew (65:3)
דִּבְרֵ֣י (When iniquities) עֲ֭וֺנֹת (. . .) גָּ֣בְרוּ (prevail) מֶ֑נִּי (against me), פְּ֝שָׁעֵ֗ינוּ (our transgressions). אַתָּ֥ה (You) תְכַפְּרֵֽם׃ (atone for)
KJV (65:3)
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
Inspired Version (65:4)
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts; we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Hebrew (65:4)
אַשְׁרֵ֤י׀ (Blessed) תִּֽבְחַ֣ר (is the one You choose) וּתְקָרֵב֮ (and bring near) יִשְׁכֹּ֪ן (to dwell) חֲצֵ֫רֶ֥יךָ (in Your courts)! נִ֭שְׂבְּעָה (We are filled) בְּט֣וּב (with the goodness) בֵּיתֶ֑ךָ (of Your house), קְ֝דֹ֗שׁ (the holiness) הֵיכָלֶֽךָ׃ (of Your temple).
KJV (65:4)
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Inspired Version (65:5)
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation, who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth and of them that are afar off upon the sea,
Hebrew (65:5)
נ֤וֹרָא֨וֹת׀ (With awesome deeds) בְּצֶ֣דֶק (of righteousness) תַּ֭עֲנֵנוּ (You answer us), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (O God) יִשְׁעֵ֑נוּ (of our salvation), מִבְטָ֥ח (the hope) כָּל־ (of all) קַצְוֵי־ (the ends) אֶ֝֗רֶץ (of the earth) וְיָ֣ם (seas). רְחֹקִֽים׃ (and of the farthest)
KJV (65:5)
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
Inspired Version (65:6)
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains, being girded with power,
Hebrew (65:6)
מֵכִ֣ין (You formed) הָרִ֣ים (the mountains) בְּכֹח֑וֹ (by Your power), נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר (having girded Yourself) בִּגְבוּרָֽה׃ (with might).
KJV (65:6)
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
Inspired Version (65:7)
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Hebrew (65:7)
מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ׀ (You stilled) שְׁא֣וֹן (the roaring) יַ֭מִּים (of the seas), שְׁא֥וֹן (the pounding) גַּלֵּיהֶ֗ם (of their waves), וַהֲמ֥וֹן (and the tumult) לְאֻמִּֽים׃ (of the nations).
KJV (65:7)
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Inspired Version (65:8)
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens; thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
Hebrew (65:8)
וַיִּ֤ירְא֨וּ׀ (fear) יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (Those who live) קְ֭צָוֺת (far away) מֵאוֹתֹתֶ֑יךָ (Your wonders); מ֤וֹצָֽאֵי־ (You make the dawn) בֹ֖קֶר (. . .) וָעֶ֣רֶב (and sunset) תַּרְנִֽין׃ (shout for joy).
KJV (65:8)
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
Inspired Version (65:9)
Thou visitest the earth and waterest it; thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water; thou preparest them corn when thou hast so provided for it.
Hebrew (65:9)
פָּקַ֥דְתָּ (You attend to) הָאָ֨רֶץ׀ (the earth) וַתְּשֹׁ֪קְקֶ֡הָ (and water it); רַבַּ֬ת (with abundance) תַּעְשְׁרֶ֗נָּה (You enrich it). פֶּ֣לֶג (The streams) אֱ֭לֹהִים (of God) מָ֣לֵא (are full) מָ֑יִם (of water), תָּכִ֥ין (You prepare) דְּ֝גָנָ֗ם (our grain) כִּי־ (for) כֵ֥ן (for [the earth]). תְּכִינֶֽהָ׃ (by providing)
KJV (65:9)
Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
Inspired Version (65:10)
Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly; thou settlest the furrows thereof; thou makest it soft with showers; thou blessest the springing thereof.
Hebrew (65:10)
תְּלָמֶ֣יהָ (its furrows) רַ֭וֵּה (You soak) נַחֵ֣ת (and level) גְּדוּדֶ֑יהָ (its ridges); בִּרְבִיבִ֥ים (with showers) תְּ֝מֹגְגֶ֗נָּה (You soften it) צִמְחָ֥הּ (its growth). תְּבָרֵֽךְ׃ (and bless)
KJV (65:10)
Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.
Inspired Version (65:11)
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
Hebrew (65:11)
עִ֭טַּרְתָּ (You crown) שְׁנַ֣ת (the year) טוֹבָתֶ֑ךָ (with Your bounty), וּ֝מַעְגָּלֶ֗יךָ (and Your paths) יִרְעֲפ֥וּן (overflow) דָּֽשֶׁן׃ (with plenty).
KJV (65:11)
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
Inspired Version (65:12)
They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness; and the little hills rejoice on every side.
Hebrew (65:12)
יִ֭רְעֲפוּ (overflow); נְא֣וֹת (The pastures) מִדְבָּ֑ר (of the wilderness) וְ֝גִ֗יל (with joy). גְּבָע֥וֹת (the hills) תַּחְגֹּֽרְנָה׃ (are robed)
KJV (65:12)
They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.
Inspired Version (65:13)
The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy; they also sing.
Hebrew (65:13)
לָבְשׁ֬וּ (are clothed) כָרִ֨ים׀ (The pastures) הַצֹּ֗אן (with flocks), וַעֲמָקִ֥ים (and the valleys) יַֽעַטְפוּ־ (are decked) בָ֑ר (with grain). יִ֝תְרוֹעֲע֗וּ (They shout in triumph); אַף־ (indeed), יָשִֽׁירוּ׃ (they sing).
KJV (65:13)
The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
Inspired Version (66:1)
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands;
Hebrew (66:1)
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (For the choirmaster). שִׁ֣יר (A song). מִזְמ֑וֹר (A Psalm). הָרִ֥יעוּ (Make a joyful noise) לֵ֝אלֹהִים (to God), כָּל־ (all) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth)!
KJV (66:1)
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
Inspired Version (66:2)
Sing forth the honor of his name; make his praise glorious.
Hebrew (66:2)
KJV (66:2)
Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious.
Inspired Version (66:3)
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
Hebrew (66:3)
אִמְר֣וּ (Say) לֵ֭אלֹהִים (to God), מַה־ (How) נּוֹרָ֣א (awesome) מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ (are Your deeds) בְּרֹ֥ב (So great is Your) עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ (power) יְֽכַחֲשׁ֖וּ (cower before You). לְךָ֣ ()! אֹיְבֶֽיךָ׃ (that Your enemies)
KJV (66:3)
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
Inspired Version (66:4)
All the earth shall worship thee and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Hebrew (66:4)
כָּל־ (All) הָאָ֤רֶץ׀ (the earth) יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (bows down) לְ֭ךָ (to You); וִֽיזַמְּרוּ־ (they sing praise) לָ֑ךְ (to You); יְזַמְּר֖וּ (they sing praise) שִׁמְךָ֣ (to Your name). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (66:4)
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Inspired Version (66:5)
Come and see the works of God; he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
Hebrew (66:5)
לְכ֣וּ (Come) וּ֭רְאוּ (and see) מִפְעֲל֣וֹת (the works) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God); נוֹרָ֥א (how awesome) עֲ֝לִילָ֗ה (are His deeds) עַל־ (toward) בְּנֵ֥י (vvv) אָדָֽם׃ (mankind).
KJV (66:5)
Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
Inspired Version (66:6)
He turned the sea into dry land; they went through the flood on foot; there did we rejoice in him.
Hebrew (66:6)
הָ֤פַךְ (He turned) יָ֨ם׀ (the sea) לְֽיַבָּשָׁ֗ה (into dry land); בַּ֭נָּהָר (the waters) יַֽעַבְר֣וּ (they passed through) בְרָ֑גֶל (on foot); שָׁ֝֗ם (there) נִשְׂמְחָה־ (we rejoiced) בּֽוֹ׃ (in Him).
KJV (66:6)
He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
Inspired Version (66:7)
He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations; let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
Hebrew (66:7)
מֹ֘שֵׁ֤ל (He rules) בִּגְבוּרָת֨וֹ׀ (by His power); עוֹלָ֗ם (forever) עֵ֭ינָיו (His eyes) בַּגּוֹיִ֣ם (the nations). תִּצְפֶּ֑ינָה (watch) הַסּוֹרְרִ֓ים׀ (the rebellious) אַל־ (Do not let) יָרִימוּ (exalt) לָ֣מוֹ (themselves). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (66:7)
He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
Inspired Version (66:8)
Oh, bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard,
Hebrew (66:8)
בָּרְכ֖וּ (Bless) עַמִּ֥ים׀ (O peoples); אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God), וְ֝הַשְׁמִ֗יעוּ (be heard). ק֣וֹל (let the sound) תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ (of His praise)
KJV (66:8)
O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:
Inspired Version (66:9)
Which holdeth our soul in life and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
Hebrew (66:9)
הַשָּׂ֣ם (He preserves) נַ֭פְשֵׁנוּ (our) בַּֽחַיִּ֑ים (lives) וְלֹֽא־ (and keeps) נָתַ֖ן (. . .) לַמּ֣וֹט (from slipping). רַגְלֵֽנוּ׃ (our feet)
KJV (66:9)
Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
Inspired Version (66:10)
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us as silver is tried.
Hebrew (66:10)
כִּֽי־ (For) בְחַנְתָּ֥נוּ (have tested us); אֱלֹהִ֑ים (You , O God), צְ֝רַפְתָּ֗נוּ (You have refined us) כִּצְרָף־ (. . .). כָּֽסֶף׃ (like silver)
KJV (66:10)
For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
Inspired Version (66:11)
Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidest affliction upon our loins.
Hebrew (66:11)
הֲבֵאתָ֥נוּ (You led us) בַמְּצוּדָ֑ה (into the net); שַׂ֖מְתָּ (You laid) מוּעָקָ֣ה (burdens) בְמָתְנֵֽינוּ׃ (on our backs).
KJV (66:11)
Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
Inspired Version (66:12)
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
Hebrew (66:12)
הִרְכַּ֥בְתָּ (ride) אֱנ֗וֹשׁ (You let men) לְרֹ֫אשֵׁ֥נוּ (over our heads); בָּֽאנוּ־ (we went) בָאֵ֥שׁ (through fire) וּבַמַּ֑יִם (and water), וַ֝תּוֹצִיאֵ֗נוּ (but You brought us) לָֽרְוָיָֽה׃ (into abundance).
KJV (66:12)
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
Inspired Version (66:13)
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings; I will pay thee my vows,
Hebrew (66:13)
אָב֣וֹא (I will enter) בֵיתְךָ֣ (Your house) בְעוֹל֑וֹת (with burnt offerings); אֲשַׁלֵּ֖ם (I will fulfill) לְךָ֣ (to You)— נְדָרָֽי׃ (my vows)
KJV (66:13)
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
Inspired Version (66:14)
Which my lips have uttered and my mouth hath spoken when I was in trouble.
Hebrew (66:14)
KJV (66:14)
Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.
Inspired Version (66:15)
I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
Hebrew (66:15)
KJV (66:15)
I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
Inspired Version (66:16)
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Hebrew (66:16)
לְכֽוּ־ (Come) שִׁמְע֣וּ (and listen), וַ֭אֲסַפְּרָה (and I will declare) כָּל־ (all you) יִרְאֵ֣י (who fear) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God), אֲשֶׁ֖ר (what) עָשָׂ֣ה (He has done) לְנַפְשִֽׁי׃ (for me).
KJV (66:16)
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Inspired Version (66:17)
I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
Hebrew (66:17)
אֵלָ֥יו (to Him) פִּֽי־ (with my mouth) קָרָ֑אתִי (I cried out) וְ֝רוֹמַ֗ם (and praised Him) תַּ֣חַת (with) לְשׁוֹנִֽי׃ (my tongue).
KJV (66:17)
I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
Inspired Version (66:18)
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me;
Hebrew (66:18)
KJV (66:18)
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
Inspired Version (66:19)
But, verily, God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
Hebrew (66:19)
אָ֭כֵן (has surely) שָׁמַ֣ע (heard); אֱלֹהִ֑ים (But God) הִ֝קְשִׁ֗יב (He has attended) בְּק֣וֹל (to the sound) תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃ (of my prayer).
KJV (66:19)
But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
Inspired Version (66:20)
Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer nor his mercy from me.
Hebrew (66:20)
בָּר֥וּךְ (Blessed) אֱלֹהִ֑ים ([be] God), אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) לֹֽא־ (has not) הֵסִ֘יר (rejected) תְּפִלָּתִ֥י (my prayer) וְ֝חַסְדּ֗וֹ (His loving devotion)! מֵאִתִּֽי׃ (or withheld from me)
KJV (66:20)
Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Inspired Version (67:1)
God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us, Selah,
Hebrew (67:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥ח (For the choirmaster). בִּנְגִינֹ֗ת (With stringed instruments). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm). שִֽׁיר׃ (A song). אֱלֹהִ֗ים (May God) יְחָנֵּ֥נוּ (be gracious to us) וִֽיבָרְכֵ֑נוּ (and bless us), יָ֤אֵ֥ר (to shine upon) פָּנָ֖יו ([and] cause His face) אִתָּ֣נוּ (us), סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (67:1)
God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
Inspired Version (67:2)
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
Hebrew (67:2)
לָדַ֣עַת (may be known) בָּאָ֣רֶץ (on earth), דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ (that Your ways) בְּכָל־ (among all) גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם (nations). יְשׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your salvation)
KJV (67:2)
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
Inspired Version (67:3)
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Hebrew (67:3)
KJV (67:3)
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Inspired Version (67:4)
Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for thou shalt judge the people righteously and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
Hebrew (67:4)
יִֽשְׂמְח֥וּ (be glad) וִֽירַנְּנ֗וּ (and sing for joy), לְאֻ֫מִּ֥ים (Let the nations) כִּֽי־ (for) תִשְׁפֹּ֣ט (You judge) עַמִּ֣ים (the peoples) מִישׁ֑וֹר (justly) וּלְאֻמִּ֓ים׀ (the nations) בָּאָ֖רֶץ (of the earth). תַּנְחֵ֣ם (and lead) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (67:4)
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
Inspired Version (67:5)
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Hebrew (67:5)
KJV (67:5)
Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Inspired Version (67:6)
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
Hebrew (67:6)
אֶ֭רֶץ (The earth) נָתְנָ֣ה (has yielded) יְבוּלָ֑הּ (its harvest); יְ֝בָרְכֵ֗נוּ (blesses us). אֱלֹהִ֥ים (God), אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (our God),
KJV (67:6)
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
Inspired Version (67:7)
God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Hebrew (67:7)
יְבָרְכֵ֥נוּ (blesses us), אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God) וְיִֽירְא֥וּ (shall fear Him) אֹ֝ת֗וֹ (-). כָּל־ (that all) אַפְסֵי־ (the ends) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth)
KJV (67:7)
God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Inspired Version (68:1)
Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; let them also that hate him flee before him.
Hebrew (68:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָוִ֗ד (of David). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) שִֽׁיר׃ (A song). יָק֣וּם (arises). אֱ֭לֹהִים (God) יָפ֣וּצוּ (are scattered), אוֹיְבָ֑יו (His enemies) וְיָנ֥וּסוּ (flee) מְ֝שַׂנְאָ֗יו (and those who hate Him) מִפָּנָֽיו׃ (His presence).
KJV (68:1)
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
Inspired Version (68:2)
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
Hebrew (68:2)
כְּהִנְדֹּ֥ף (is blown away), עָשָׁ֗ן (As smoke) תִּ֫נְדֹּ֥ף (You will drive [them] out); כְּהִמֵּ֣ס (melts) דּ֭וֹנַג (as wax) מִפְּנֵי־ (before) אֵ֑שׁ (the fire), יֹאבְד֥וּ (will perish) רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (the wicked) מִפְּנֵ֥י (in the presence) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (68:2)
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
Inspired Version (68:3)
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God; yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Hebrew (68:3)
וְֽצַדִּיקִ֗ים (But the righteous) יִשְׂמְח֣וּ (will be glad) יַֽ֭עַלְצוּ ([and] rejoice) לִפְנֵ֥י (before) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (God); וְיָשִׂ֥ישׂוּ (they will celebrate) בְשִׂמְחָֽה׃ (with joy).
KJV (68:3)
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Inspired Version (68:4)
Sing unto God; sing praises to his name; extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name, JAH, and rejoice before him.
Hebrew (68:4)
שִׁ֤ירוּ׀ (Sing) לֵֽאלֹהִים֮ (to God)! זַמְּר֪וּ (Sing praises) שְׁ֫מ֥וֹ (to His name). סֹ֡לּוּ (Exalt) לָרֹכֵ֣ב (Him who rides) בָּ֭עֲרָבוֹת (on the clouds) בְּיָ֥הּ (is the LORD)— שְׁמ֗וֹ (His name) וְעִלְז֥וּ (and rejoice) לְפָנָֽיו׃ (before Him).
KJV (68:4)
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
Inspired Version (68:5)
A father of the fatherless and a judge of the widows is God in his holy habitation.
Hebrew (68:5)
אֲבִ֣י (A father) יְ֭תוֹמִים (of the fatherless) וְדַיַּ֣ן (and a defender) אַלְמָנ֑וֹת (of widows) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים ([is] God) בִּמְע֥וֹן (habitation). קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (in His holy)
KJV (68:5)
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
Inspired Version (68:6)
God setteth the solitary in families; he bringeth out those which are bound with chains; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Hebrew (68:6)
אֱלֹהִ֤ים׀ (God) מ֘וֹשִׁ֤יב (settles) יְחִידִ֨ים׀ (the lonely) בַּ֗יְתָה (in families); מוֹצִ֣יא (He leads) אֲ֭סִירִים (the prisoners {out}) בַּכּוֹשָׁר֑וֹת (to prosperity), אַ֥ךְ (but) ס֝וֹרֲרִ֗ים (the rebellious) שָׁכְנ֥וּ (dwell) צְחִיחָֽה׃ (in a sun-scorched [land]).
KJV (68:6)
God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Inspired Version (68:7)
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness, Selah,
Hebrew (68:7)
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God), בְּ֭צֵאתְךָ (when You went out) לִפְנֵ֣י (before) עַמֶּ֑ךָ (Your people), בְּצַעְדְּךָ֖ (when You marched) בִֽישִׁימ֣וֹן (through the wasteland), סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (68:7)
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah:
Inspired Version (68:8)
The earth shook; the heavens also dropped at the presence of God; even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Hebrew (68:8)
אֶ֤רֶץ (the earth) רָעָ֨שָׁה׀ (shook) אַף־ (and) שָׁמַ֣יִם (the heavens) נָטְפוּ֮ (poured down [rain]) מִפְּנֵ֪י (before) אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (God), זֶ֥ה (the One) סִינַ֑י ([on] Sinai), מִפְּנֵ֥י (before) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God), אֱלֹהֵ֥י (the God) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel).
KJV (68:8)
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Inspired Version (68:9)
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance when it was weary.
Hebrew (68:9)
גֶּ֣שֶׁם (rain), נְ֭דָבוֹת (abundant) תָּנִ֣יף (You sent) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God); נַחֲלָתְךָ֥ (inheritance). וְ֝נִלְאָ֗ה (Your weary) אַתָּ֥ה (You) כֽוֹנַנְתָּֽהּ׃ (refreshed)
KJV (68:9)
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
Inspired Version (68:10)
Thy congregation hath dwelt therein; thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.
Hebrew (68:10)
חַיָּתְךָ֥ (Your flock) יָֽשְׁבוּ־ (settled) בָ֑הּ (therein); תָּ֤כִ֥ין (You provided) בְּטוֹבָתְךָ֖ (from Your bounty) לֶעָנִ֣י (for the poor). אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (O God),
KJV (68:10)
Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.
Inspired Version (68:11)
The Lord gave the word; great was the company of those that published it.
Hebrew (68:11)
KJV (68:11)
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
Inspired Version (68:12)
Kings of armies did flee apace; and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.
Hebrew (68:12)
מַלְכֵ֣י (Kings) צְ֭בָאוֹת ([and their] armies) יִדֹּד֣וּן (flee in haste) יִדֹּד֑וּן (. . .); וּנְוַת (she who waits) בַּ֝֗יִת (at home) תְּחַלֵּ֥ק (divides) שָׁלָֽל׃ (the plunder).
KJV (68:12)
Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.
Inspired Version (68:13)
Though ye have lain among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.
Hebrew (68:13)
אִֽם־ (Though) תִּשְׁכְּבוּן֮ (you lie down) בֵּ֪ין (among) שְׁפַ֫תָּ֥יִם (the sheepfolds), כַּנְפֵ֣י (the wings) י֭וֹנָה (of the dove) נֶחְפָּ֣ה (are covered) בַכֶּ֑סֶף (with silver), וְ֝אֶבְרוֹתֶ֗יהָ (with shimmering) בִּֽירַקְרַ֥ק (and her feathers) חָרֽוּץ׃ (gold).
KJV (68:13)
Though ye have lain among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.
Inspired Version (68:14)
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.
Hebrew (68:14)
בְּפָ֘רֵ֤שׂ (scattered) שַׁדַּ֓י (When the Almighty) מְלָ֘כִ֤ים (the kings) בָּ֗הּ (in [the land]), תַּשְׁלֵ֥ג (it was like the snow falling) בְּצַלְמֽוֹן׃ (on Zalmon).
KJV (68:14)
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.
Inspired Version (68:15)
The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan--a high hill as the hill of Bashan.
Hebrew (68:15)
KJV (68:15)
The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; a high hill as the hill of Bashan.
Inspired Version (68:16)
Why leap ye, ye high hills? This is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the Lord will dwell in it for ever.
Hebrew (68:16)
לָ֤מָּה׀ (Why) תְּֽרַצְּדוּן֮ (do you gaze in envy), הָרִ֪ים (O mountains) גַּבְנֻ֫נִּ֥ים (of many peaks)? הָהָ֗ר ([This is] the mountain) חָמַ֣ד (chose) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) לְשִׁבְתּ֑וֹ (for [His] dwelling), אַף־ (will surely) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (where the LORD) יִשְׁכֹּ֥ן (dwell) לָנֶֽצַח׃ (forever).
KJV (68:16)
Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
Inspired Version (68:17)
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; the Lord is among them as in Sinai, in the holy place.
Hebrew (68:17)
רֶ֤כֶב (The chariots) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (of God) רִבֹּתַ֣יִם ([are] tens of thousands)— אַלְפֵ֣י (thousands) שִׁנְאָ֑ן (of thousands [are they]); אֲדֹנָ֥י (the Lord) בָ֝֗ם ([is] in) סִינַ֥י ([as He was at] Sinai). בַּקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (His sanctuary)
KJV (68:17)
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.
Inspired Version (68:18)
Thou hast ascended on high; thou hast led captivity captive; thou hast received gifts for men, yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.
Hebrew (68:18)
עָ֘לִ֤יתָ (You have ascended) לַמָּר֨וֹם׀ (on high); שָׁ֘בִ֤יתָ (. . .). שֶּׁ֗בִי (You have led captives away) לָקַ֣חְתָּ (You have received) מַ֭תָּנוֹת (gifts) בָּאָדָ֑ם (from men), וְאַ֥ף (even) ס֝וֹרְרִ֗ים ([from] the rebellious), לִשְׁכֹּ֤ן׀ (may dwell [there]). יָ֬הּ (that the LORD) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God)
KJV (68:18)
Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
Inspired Version (68:19)
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Hebrew (68:19)
בָּ֤ר֣וּךְ (Blessed [be]) אֲדֹנָי֮ (the Lord), י֤וֹם׀ ([who] daily) י֥וֹם (. . .) יַֽעֲמָס־ (bears our burden), לָ֗נוּ (-) הָ֘אֵ֤ל (the God) יְֽשׁוּעָתֵ֬נוּ (of our salvation). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (68:19)
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Inspired Version (68:20)
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto God, the Lord, belong the issues from death.
Hebrew (68:20)
הָ֤אֵ֣ל׀ (Our God) לָנוּ֮ (. . .) אֵ֤ל ([is] a God) לְֽמוֹשָׁ֫ע֥וֹת (of deliverance); וְלֵיהוִ֥ה (GOD) אֲדֹנָ֑י (the Lord) לַ֝מָּ֗וֶת (from death). תּוֹצָאֽוֹת׃ ([is our] rescuer)
KJV (68:20)
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
Inspired Version (68:21)
But God shall wound the head of his enemies and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
Hebrew (68:21)
אַךְ־ (Surely) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (God) יִמְחַץ֮ (will crush) רֹ֤אשׁ (the heads) אֹ֫יְבָ֥יו (of His enemies), קָדְקֹ֥ד (crowns) שֵׂעָ֑ר (the hairy) מִ֝תְהַלֵּ֗ךְ (of those who persist) בַּאֲשָׁמָֽיו׃ (in guilty ways).
KJV (68:21)
But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
Inspired Version (68:22)
The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan; I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea,
Hebrew (68:22)
אָמַ֣ר (said), אֲ֭דֹנָי (The Lord) מִבָּשָׁ֣ן (from Bashan), אָשִׁ֑יב (I will retrieve [them]) אָ֝שִׁ֗יב (I will bring [them] up) מִֽמְּצֻל֥וֹת (from the depths) יָֽם׃ (of the sea),
KJV (68:22)
The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea:
Inspired Version (68:23)
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.
Hebrew (68:23)
לְמַ֤עַן׀ (that) תִּֽמְחַ֥ץ (may be dipped) רַגְלְךָ֗ (your foot) בְּ֫דָ֥ם (in the blood) לְשׁ֥וֹן (the tongues) כְּלָבֶ֑יךָ (of your dogs) מֵאֹיְבִ֥ים (of [your] foes)— מִנֵּֽהוּ׃ (in [the same]).
KJV (68:23)
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.
Inspired Version (68:24)
They have seen thy goings, O God, even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
Hebrew (68:24)
רָא֣וּ (They have seen) הֲלִיכוֹתֶ֣יךָ (Your procession), אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God)— הֲלִ֘יכ֤וֹת (the march) אֵלִ֖י (of my God) מַלְכִּ֣י ([and] King) בַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (into the sanctuary).
KJV (68:24)
They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
Inspired Version (68:25)
The singers went before; the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
Hebrew (68:25)
קִדְּמ֣וּ (lead the way), שָׁ֭רִים (The singers) אַחַ֣ר ([follow] after), נֹגְנִ֑ים (the musicians) בְּת֥וֹךְ (among) עֲ֝לָמ֗וֹת (the maidens) תּוֹפֵפֽוֹת׃ (playing tambourines).
KJV (68:25)
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
Inspired Version (68:26)
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
Hebrew (68:26)
בְּֽ֭מַקְהֵלוֹת (in the great congregation); בָּרְכ֣וּ (Bless) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God) יְ֝הוָ֗ה ([bless] the LORD) מִמְּק֥וֹר (from the fountain) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel).
KJV (68:26)
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
Inspired Version (68:27)
There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah, and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
Hebrew (68:27)
שָׁ֤ם (There [is]) בִּנְיָמִ֨ן׀ (Benjamin), צָעִ֡יר (the youngest), רֹדֵ֗ם (ruling them), שָׂרֵ֣י (the princes) יְ֭הוּדָה (of Judah) רִגְמָתָ֑ם ([in] their company), שָׂרֵ֥י (the princes) זְ֝בֻל֗וּן (of Zebulun) שָׂרֵ֥י ([and]) נַפְתָּלִֽי׃ (of Naphtali).
KJV (68:27)
There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
Inspired Version (68:28)
Thy God hath commanded thy strength; strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Hebrew (68:28)
צִוָּ֥ה (Summon) אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ (O God); עֻ֫זֶּ֥ךָ (Your power), עוּזָּ֥ה (show Your strength), אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God), ז֝֗וּ (which) פָּעַ֥לְתָּ (You have exerted) לָּֽנוּ׃ (on our behalf).
KJV (68:28)
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Inspired Version (68:29)
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
Hebrew (68:29)
מֵֽ֭הֵיכָלֶךָ (Because of Your temple) עַל־ (at) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (Jerusalem) לְךָ֤ (You) יוֹבִ֖ילוּ (will bring) מְלָכִ֣ים (kings) שָֽׁי׃ (gifts).
KJV (68:29)
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
Inspired Version (68:30)
Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver; scatter thou the people that delight in war.
Hebrew (68:30)
גְּעַ֨ר (Rebuke) חַיַּ֪ת (the beast) קָנֶ֡ה (in the reeds), עֲדַ֤ת (the herd) אַבִּירִ֨ים׀ (of bulls) בְּעֶגְלֵ֬י (among the calves) עַמִּ֗ים (of the nations), מִתְרַפֵּ֥ס ([until] it submits), בְּרַצֵּי־ ([bringing] bars) כָ֑סֶף (of silver). בִּזַּ֥ר (Scatter) עַ֝מִּ֗ים (the nations) קְרָב֥וֹת (in war). יֶחְפָּֽצוּ׃ ([who] delight)
KJV (68:30)
Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.
Inspired Version (68:31)
Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
Hebrew (68:31)
יֶאֱתָ֣יוּ (will arrive) חַ֭שְׁמַנִּים (Envoys) מִנִּ֣י (from) מִצְרָ֑יִם (Egypt); כּ֥וּשׁ (Cush) תָּרִ֥יץ (will stretch out) יָ֝דָ֗יו (her hands) לֵאלֹהִֽים׃ (to God).
KJV (68:31)
Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
Inspired Version (68:32)
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; oh, sing praises unto the Lord, Selah,
Hebrew (68:32)
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת (O kingdoms) הָ֭אָרֶץ (of the earth); שִׁ֣ירוּ (Sing) לֵאלֹהִ֑ים (to God), זַמְּר֖וּ (sing praises) אֲדֹנָ֣י (to the Lord)— סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (68:32)
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
Inspired Version (68:33)
To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
Hebrew (68:33)
לָ֭רֹכֵב (to Him who rides) בִּשְׁמֵ֣י (upon the highest) שְׁמֵי־ (heavens) קֶ֑דֶם (of old); הֵ֥ן (behold), יִתֵּ֥ן (resounds). בְּ֝קוֹלוֹ (voice) ק֣וֹל (. . .) עֹֽז׃ ({His} mighty)
KJV (68:33)
To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
Inspired Version (68:34)
Ascribe ye strength unto God; his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Hebrew (68:34)
תְּנ֥וּ (Ascribe) עֹ֗ז (the power) לֵֽאלֹ֫הִ֥ים (to God), עַֽל־ ([is] over) יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל (Israel), גַּאֲוָת֑וֹ (whose majesty) וְ֝עֻזּ֗וֹ (whose strength) בַּשְּׁחָקִֽים׃ ([is] in the skies).
KJV (68:34)
Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Inspired Version (68:35)
O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places; the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
Hebrew (68:35)
נ֤וֹרָ֥א ([You are] awesome) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (O God), מִֽמִּקְדָּ֫שֶׁ֥יךָ (in Your sanctuary); אֵ֤ל (the God) יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (of Israel) ה֤וּא (Himself) נֹתֵ֨ן׀ (gives) עֹ֖ז (strength) וְתַעֲצֻמ֥וֹת (and power) לָעָ֗ם (to [His] people). בָּר֥וּךְ (Blessed) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ ([be] God)!
KJV (68:35)
O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
Inspired Version (69:1)
Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
Hebrew (69:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (To the tune of) שׁוֹשַׁנִּ֬ים (Lilies). לְדָוִֽד׃ (Of David). הוֹשִׁיעֵ֥נִי (Save me), אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God), כִּ֤י (for) בָ֖אוּ (are up) מַ֣יִם (the waters) עַד־ (to) נָֽפֶשׁ׃ (my neck).
KJV (69:1)
Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
Inspired Version (69:2)
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
Hebrew (69:2)
טָבַ֤עְתִּי׀ (I have sunk) בִּיוֵ֣ן (into the miry) מְ֭צוּלָה (depths), וְאֵ֣ין (where [there is] no) מָעֳמָ֑ד (footing); בָּ֥אתִי (I have drifted) בְמַעֲמַקֵּי־ (into deep) מַ֝֗יִם (waters), וְשִׁבֹּ֥לֶת (where the flood) שְׁטָפָֽתְנִי׃ (engulfs me).
KJV (69:2)
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
Inspired Version (69:3)
I am weary of my crying; my throat is dried; mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
Hebrew (69:3)
יָגַ֣עְתִּי (I am weary) בְקָרְאִי֮ (from my crying); נִחַ֪ר (is parched). גְּר֫וֹנִ֥י (my throat) כָּל֥וּ (fail), עֵינַ֑י (My eyes) מְ֝יַחֵ֗ל (looking) לֵאלֹהָֽי׃ (for my God).
KJV (69:3)
I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
Inspired Version (69:4)
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head; they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty; then I restored that which I took not away.
Hebrew (69:4)
רַבּ֤וּ׀ (outnumber) מִשַּׂעֲר֣וֹת (the hairs) רֹאשִׁי֮ (of my head); שֹׂנְאַ֪י (Those who hate me) חִ֫נָּ֥ם (without cause) עָצְמ֣וּ (many are) מַ֭צְמִיתַי (those who would destroy me)— אֹיְבַ֣י (my enemies) שֶׁ֑קֶר (for no reason) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-). לֹא־ (Though I did not) גָ֝זַ֗לְתִּי (steal), אָ֣ז (. . .) אָשִֽׁיב׃ (I must repay).
KJV (69:4)
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
Inspired Version (69:5)
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Hebrew (69:5)
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God), אַתָּ֣ה (You) יָ֭דַעְתָּ (know) לְאִוַּלְתִּ֑י (my folly), וְ֝אַשְׁמוֹתַ֗י (and my guilt) מִמְּךָ֥ (from You). לֹא־ (is not) נִכְחָֽדוּ׃ (hidden)
KJV (69:5)
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Inspired Version (69:6)
Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for my sake; let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.
Hebrew (69:6)
אַל־ (not) יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ (be ashamed) בִ֨י׀ (through me), קֹוֶיךָ֮ (May those who hope in You) אֲדֹנָ֥י (O Lord) יְהוִ֗ה (GOD) צְבָ֫א֥וֹת (of Hosts); אַל־ (not) יִכָּ֣לְמוּ (be dishonored) בִ֣י (through me), מְבַקְשֶׁ֑יךָ (may those who seek You) אֱ֝לֹהֵ֗י (O God) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel).
KJV (69:6)
Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.
Inspired Version (69:7)
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.
Hebrew (69:7)
כִּֽי־ (For) עָ֭לֶיךָ (for Your sake), נָשָׂ֣אתִי (I have endured) חֶרְפָּ֑ה (scorn) כִּסְּתָ֖ה (has covered) כְלִמָּ֣ה (and shame) פָנָֽי׃ (my face).
KJV (69:7)
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.
Inspired Version (69:8)
I am become a stranger unto my brethren and an alien unto my mother's children.
Hebrew (69:8)
KJV (69:8)
I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's children.
Inspired Version (69:9)
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
Hebrew (69:9)
כִּֽי־ (because) קִנְאַ֣ת (zeal) בֵּיתְךָ֣ (for Your house) אֲכָלָ֑תְנִי (has consumed me), וְחֶרְפּ֥וֹת (and the insults) ח֝וֹרְפֶ֗יךָ (of those who insult You) נָפְל֥וּ (have fallen) עָלָֽי׃ (on me).
KJV (69:9)
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
Inspired Version (69:10)
When I wept and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
Hebrew (69:10)
וָאֶבְכֶּ֣ה (wept) בַצּ֣וֹם (and fasted), נַפְשִׁ֑י (I) וַתְּהִ֖י (but it brought me) לַחֲרָפ֣וֹת (reproach) לִֽי׃ ().
KJV (69:10)
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
Inspired Version (69:11)
I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.
Hebrew (69:11)
וָאֶתְּנָ֣ה (I made) לְבוּשִׁ֣י (my clothing), שָׂ֑ק (sackcloth) וָאֱהִ֖י (and I was) לָהֶ֣ם (to them). לְמָשָֽׁל׃ (sport)
KJV (69:11)
I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.
Inspired Version (69:12)
They that sit in the gate speak against me, and I was the song of the drunkards.
Hebrew (69:12)
יָשִׂ֣יחוּ (mock) בִ֭י (me), יֹ֣שְׁבֵי (Those who sit) שָׁ֑עַר (at the gate) וּ֝נְגִינ֗וֹת (and I am the song) שׁוֹתֵ֥י (of drunkards) שֵׁכָֽר׃ (. . .).
KJV (69:12)
They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.
Inspired Version (69:13)
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of thy mercy, hear me in the truth of thy salvation.
Hebrew (69:13)
וַאֲנִ֤י (But) תְפִלָּתִֽי־ (my prayer) לְךָ֨׀ (to You), יְהוָ֡ה (O LORD), עֵ֤ת (is for a time) רָצ֗וֹן (of favor). אֱלֹהִ֥ים (O God), בְּרָב־ (In Your abundant) חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (loving devotion), עֲ֝נֵ֗נִי (answer me) בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת (with Your sure) יִשְׁעֶֽךָ׃ (salvation).
KJV (69:13)
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
Inspired Version (69:14)
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink; let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Hebrew (69:14)
הַצִּילֵ֣נִי (Rescue me) מִ֭טִּיט (from the mire) וְאַל־ (and do not) אֶטְבָּ֑עָה (let me sink); אִנָּצְלָ֥ה (deliver me) מִ֝שֹּֽׂנְאַ֗י (from my foes) וּמִמַּֽעֲמַקֵּי־ (and out of the deep) מָֽיִם׃ (waters).
KJV (69:14)
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Inspired Version (69:15)
Let not the waterflood overflow me; neither let the deep swallow me up; and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
Hebrew (69:15)
אַל־ (Do not) תִּשְׁטְפֵ֤נִי׀ (engulf me) שִׁבֹּ֣לֶת (let the floods) מַ֭יִם (. . .) וְאַל־ (let not) תִּבְלָעֵ֣נִי (swallow me up); מְצוּלָ֑ה (or the depths) וְאַל־ (. . .) תֶּאְטַר־ (close) עָלַ֖י (over me). בְּאֵ֣ר (the Pit) פִּֽיהָ׃ (its mouth)
KJV (69:15)
Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
Inspired Version (69:16)
Hear me, O Lord; for thy loving-kindness is good; turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
Hebrew (69:16)
עֲנֵ֣נִי (Answer me), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), כִּי־ (for) ט֣וֹב (is good); חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion) כְּרֹ֥ב (in keeping with Your great) רַ֝חֲמֶ֗יךָ (compassion). פְּנֵ֣ה (turn) אֵלָֽי׃ (to me)
KJV (69:16)
Hear me, O LORD; for thy loving-kindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
Inspired Version (69:17)
And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble; hear me speedily.
Hebrew (69:17)
וְאַל־ (not) תַּסְתֵּ֣ר (Hide) פָּ֭נֶיךָ (Your face) מֵֽעַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (from Your servant), כִּֽי־ (for) צַר־ (I am in distress). לִ֝֗י (me) מַהֵ֥ר (quickly)! עֲנֵֽנִי׃ (Answer)
KJV (69:17)
And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.
Inspired Version (69:18)
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it; deliver me because of mine enemies.
Hebrew (69:18)
KJV (69:18)
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
Inspired Version (69:19)
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor; mine adversaries are all before thee.
Hebrew (69:19)
אַתָּ֤ה (You) יָדַ֗עְתָּ (know) חֶרְפָּתִ֣י (my reproach), וּ֭בָשְׁתִּי (my shame) וּכְלִמָּתִ֑י (and disgrace). נֶ֝גְדְּךָ֗ (are before You). כָּל־ (All) צוֹרְרָֽי׃ (my adversaries)
KJV (69:19)
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: mine adversaries are all before thee.
Inspired Version (69:20)
Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness; and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.
Hebrew (69:20)
חֶרְפָּ֤ה׀ (Insults) שָֽׁבְרָ֥ה (have broken) לִבִּ֗י (my heart), וָֽאָ֫נ֥וּשָׁה (and I am in despair). וָאֲקַוֶּ֣ה (I looked) לָנ֣וּד (for sympathy), וָאַ֑יִן (but there was none), וְ֝לַמְנַחֲמִ֗ים (for comforters), וְלֹ֣א (no one). מָצָֽאתִי׃ (but I found)
KJV (69:20)
Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.
Inspired Version (69:21)
They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
Hebrew (69:21)
וַיִּתְּנ֣וּ (They poisoned) בְּבָרוּתִ֣י (my food) רֹ֑אשׁ (with gall) וְ֝לִצְמָאִ֗י (my thirst). יַשְׁק֥וּנִי (to quench) חֹֽמֶץ׃ (and gave me vinegar)
KJV (69:21)
They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
Inspired Version (69:22)
Let their table become a snare before them; and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.
Hebrew (69:22)
יְהִֽי־ (May their table) שֻׁלְחָנָ֣ם (become) לִפְנֵיהֶ֣ם (. . .) לְפָ֑ח (a snare); וְלִשְׁלוֹמִ֥ים (may it be a retribution) לְמוֹקֵֽשׁ׃ (and a trap).
KJV (69:22)
Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.
Inspired Version (69:23)
Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.
Hebrew (69:23)
תֶּחְשַׁ֣כְנָה (be darkened) עֵ֭ינֵיהֶם (May their eyes) מֵרְא֑וֹת (so they cannot see), וּ֝מָתְנֵ֗יהֶם (and their backs) תָּמִ֥יד (forever). הַמְעַֽד׃ (be bent)
KJV (69:23)
Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.
Inspired Version (69:24)
Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.
Hebrew (69:24)
KJV (69:24)
Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.
Inspired Version (69:25)
Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.
Hebrew (69:25)
תְּהִי־ (May) טִֽירָתָ֥ם (their place) נְשַׁמָּ֑ה (be deserted); בְּ֝אָהֳלֵיהֶ֗ם (in their tents). אַל־ (let there be no one) יְהִ֥י (-) יֹשֵֽׁב׃ (to dwell)
KJV (69:25)
Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.
Inspired Version (69:26)
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
Hebrew (69:26)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַתָּ֣ה (You) אֲשֶׁר־ (the one) הִכִּ֣יתָ (struck) רָדָ֑פוּ (they persecute) וְאֶל־ (. . .) מַכְא֖וֹב (the pain) חֲלָלֶ֣יךָ (of those You wounded). יְסַפֵּֽרוּ׃ (and recount)
KJV (69:26)
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
Inspired Version (69:27)
Add iniquity unto their iniquity; and let them not come into thy righteousness.
Hebrew (69:27)
KJV (69:27)
Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (69:28)
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living and not be written with the righteous.
Hebrew (69:28)
יִ֭מָּחֽוּ (May they be blotted out) מִסֵּ֣פֶר (of the Book) חַיִּ֑ים (of Life) וְעִ֥ם (with) צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים (the righteous). אַל־ (and not) יִכָּתֵֽבוּ׃ (listed)
KJV (69:28)
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.
Inspired Version (69:29)
But I am poor and sorrowful; let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
Hebrew (69:29)
וַ֭אֲנִי (But I [am]) עָנִ֣י (in pain) וְכוֹאֵ֑ב (and distress); יְשׁוּעָתְךָ֖ (let Your salvation) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God). תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽנִי׃ (protect me),
KJV (69:29)
But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
Inspired Version (69:30)
I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Hebrew (69:30)
אֲהַֽלְלָ֣ה (I will praise) שֵׁם־ (name) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God’s) בְּשִׁ֑יר (in song) וַאֲגַדְּלֶ֥נּוּ (and exalt Him) בְתוֹדָֽה׃ (with thanksgiving).
KJV (69:30)
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Inspired Version (69:31)
This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
Hebrew (69:31)
KJV (69:31)
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
Inspired Version (69:32)
The humble shall see this and be glad; and your heart shall live that seek God.
Hebrew (69:32)
רָא֣וּ (will see) עֲנָוִ֣ים (The humble) יִשְׂמָ֑חוּ (and rejoice). דֹּרְשֵׁ֥י (You who seek) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God), וִיחִ֥י (be revived)! לְבַבְכֶֽם׃ (let your hearts)
KJV (69:32)
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
Inspired Version (69:33)
For the Lord heareth the poor and despiseth not his prisoners.
Hebrew (69:33)
כִּֽי־ (For) שֹׁמֵ֣עַ (listens) אֶל־ (to) אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים (the needy) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) וְאֶת־ (-) אֲ֝סִירָ֗יו (His captive people). לֹ֣א (and does not) בָזָֽה׃ (despise)
KJV (69:33)
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
Inspired Version (69:34)
Let the heaven and earth praise him--the seas and every thing that moveth therein.
Hebrew (69:34)
KJV (69:34)
Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
Inspired Version (69:35)
For God will save Zion and will build the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and have it in possession.
Hebrew (69:35)
כִּ֤י (For) אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀ (God) י֘וֹשִׁ֤יעַ (will save) צִיּ֗וֹן (Zion) וְ֭יִבְנֶה (and rebuild) עָרֵ֣י (the cities) יְהוּדָ֑ה (of Judah), וְיָ֥שְׁבוּ (that they may dwell) שָׁ֝֗ם (there) וִירֵשֽׁוּהָ׃ (and possess it).
KJV (69:35)
For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.
Inspired Version (69:36)
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it; and they that love his name shall dwell therein.
Hebrew (69:36)
וְזֶ֣רַע (The descendants) עֲ֭בָדָיו (of His servants) יִנְחָל֑וּהָ (will inherit it), וְאֹהֲבֵ֥י (and those who love) שְׁ֝מ֗וֹ (His name) יִשְׁכְּנוּ־ (will settle) בָֽהּ׃ (in it).
KJV (69:36)
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.
Inspired Version (70:1)
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord.
Hebrew (70:1)
לַ֝מְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָוִ֥ד (Of David). לְהַזְכִּֽיר׃ (To bring remembrance). אֱלֹהִ֥ים ([Make haste], O God), לְהַצִּילֵ֑נִי (to deliver me)! יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), לְעֶזְרָ֥תִי (to help me)! חֽוּשָֽׁה׃ (Hurry),
KJV (70:1)
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.
Inspired Version (70:2)
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul; let them be turned backward and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
Hebrew (70:2)
יֵבֹ֣שׁוּ (be ashamed) וְיַחְפְּרוּ֮ (and confounded); מְבַקְשֵׁ֪י (May those who seek) נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (my life) יִסֹּ֣גוּ (be repelled) אָ֭חוֹר (. . .) וְיִכָּלְמ֑וּ (and humiliated). חֲ֝פֵצֵ֗י (may those who wish me) רָעָתִֽי׃ (harm)
KJV (70:2)
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
Inspired Version (70:3)
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
Hebrew (70:3)
יָ֭שׁוּבוּ (retreat) עַל־ (because of) עֵ֣קֶב (. . .) בָּשְׁתָּ֑ם (their shame). הָ֝אֹמְרִ֗ים (May those who say), הֶ֘אָ֥ח׀ (Aha), הֶאָֽח׃ (aha)!
KJV (70:3)
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
Inspired Version (70:4)
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
Hebrew (70:4)
יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ (rejoice) וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ׀ (and be glad) בְּךָ֗ (in You); כָּֽל־ (May all) מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥יךָ (who seek You) וְיֹאמְר֣וּ (say), תָ֭מִיד (always) יִגְדַּ֣ל (be magnified)! אֱלֹהִ֑ים (Let God) אֹ֝הֲבֵ֗י (may those who love) יְשׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your salvation)
KJV (70:4)
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
Inspired Version (70:5)
But I am poor and needy; make haste unto me, O God; thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.
Hebrew (70:5)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But I [am]) עָנִ֣י (poor) וְאֶבְיוֹן֮ (and needy); אֱלֹהִ֪ים (O God). חֽוּשָׁ֫ה־ (hurry) לִּ֥י (to me), עֶזְרִ֣י (are my help) וּמְפַלְטִ֣י (and my deliverer); אַ֑תָּה (You) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), אַל־ (do not) תְּאַחַֽר׃ (delay).
KJV (70:5)
But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
Inspired Version (71:1)
In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be put to confusion.
Hebrew (71:1)
בְּךָֽ־ (In You), יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD), חָסִ֑יתִי (I have taken refuge); אַל־ (let me never) אֵב֥וֹשָׁה (be put to shame). לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (71:1)
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
Inspired Version (71:2)
Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape; incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
Hebrew (71:2)
בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֗ (In Your justice), תַּצִּילֵ֥נִי (rescue) וּֽתְפַלְּטֵ֑נִי (and deliver me); הַטֵּֽה־ (incline) אֵלַ֥י (-) אָ֝זְנְךָ֗ (Your ear) וְהוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃ (and save me).
KJV (71:2)
Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
Inspired Version (71:3)
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort; thou hast given commandment to save me, for thou art my rock and my fortress.
Hebrew (71:3)
KJV (71:3)
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
Inspired Version (71:4)
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
Hebrew (71:4)
אֱֽלֹהַ֗י (O my God), פַּ֭לְּטֵנִי (Deliver me), מִיַּ֣ד (from the hand) רָשָׁ֑ע (of the wicked), מִכַּ֖ף (from the grasp) מְעַוֵּ֣ל (of the unjust) וְחוֹמֵץ׃ (and ruthless).
KJV (71:4)
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
Inspired Version (71:5)
For thou art my hope, O Lord God; thou art my trust from my youth.
Hebrew (71:5)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַתָּ֥ה (You) תִקְוָתִ֑י (are my hope), אֲדֹנָ֥י (O Lord) יְ֝הוִ֗ה (GOD), מִבְטַחִ֥י (my confidence) מִנְּעוּרָֽי׃ (from my youth).
KJV (71:5)
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
Inspired Version (71:6)
By thee have I been holden up from the womb; thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels; my praise shall be continually of thee.
Hebrew (71:6)
עָלֶ֤יךָ׀ (on You) נִסְמַ֬כְתִּי (I have leaned) מִבֶּ֗טֶן (since birth); מִמְּעֵ֣י (womb). אִ֭מִּי (from my mother’s) אַתָּ֣ה (You) גוֹזִ֑י (pulled me) בְּךָ֖ (for You). תְהִלָּתִ֣י (My praise) תָמִֽיד׃ (is always)
KJV (71:6)
By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
Inspired Version (71:7)
I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
Hebrew (71:7)
כְּ֭מוֹפֵת (a portent) הָיִ֣יתִי (I have become) לְרַבִּ֑ים (to many), וְ֝אַתָּ֗ה (but You) מַֽחֲסִי־ (refuge). עֹֽז׃ (are my strong)
KJV (71:7)
I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
Inspired Version (71:8)
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honor all the day.
Hebrew (71:8)
יִמָּ֣לֵא (is filled) פִ֭י (My mouth) תְּהִלָּתֶ֑ךָ ([with] Your praise) כָּל־ (all) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (day long). תִּפְאַרְתֶּֽךָ׃ ([and with] Your splendor)
KJV (71:8)
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honor all the day.
Inspired Version (71:9)
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Hebrew (71:9)
אַֽל־ (Do not) תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי (discard me) לְעֵ֣ת (. . .) זִקְנָ֑ה (in my old age); כִּכְל֥וֹת (fails). כֹּ֝חִ֗י (when my strength) אַֽל־ (do not) תַּעַזְבֵֽנִי׃ (forsake me)
KJV (71:9)
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Inspired Version (71:10)
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
Hebrew (71:10)
כִּֽי־ (For) אָמְר֣וּ (speak) אוֹיְבַ֣י (my enemies) לִ֑י (against me), וְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י (and those who lie in wait) נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (for my life) נוֹעֲצ֥וּ (conspire) יַחְדָּֽו׃ (. . .),
KJV (71:10)
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
Inspired Version (71:11)
Saying, God hath forsaken him; persecute and take him, for there is none to deliver him.
Hebrew (71:11)
KJV (71:11)
Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
Inspired Version (71:12)
O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste for my help.
Hebrew (71:12)
אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God). אַל־ (Be not) תִּרְחַ֣ק (far) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (from me), אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (O my God), לְעֶזְרָ֥תִי (to help me). חִישָׁה׃ (Hurry),
KJV (71:12)
O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
Inspired Version (71:13)
Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.
Hebrew (71:13)
יֵבֹ֣שׁוּ (be ashamed) יִכְלוּ֮ ([and] consumed); שֹׂטְנֵ֪י (May the accusers) נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (of my soul) יַֽעֲט֣וּ (be covered) חֶ֭רְפָּה (with scorn) וּכְלִמָּ֑ה (and disgrace). מְ֝בַקְשֵׁ֗י (may those who seek) רָעָתִֽי׃ (my harm)
KJV (71:13)
Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.
Inspired Version (71:14)
But I will hope continually and will yet praise thee more and more.
Hebrew (71:14)
וַ֭אֲנִי (But I) תָּמִ֣יד (will always) אֲיַחֵ֑ל (hope) וְ֝הוֹסַפְתִּ֗י (You more) עַל־ (and) כָּל־ (more). תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ׃ (and will praise)
KJV (71:14)
But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
Inspired Version (71:15)
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day, for I know not the numbers thereof.
Hebrew (71:15)
פִּ֤י׀ (My mouth) יְסַפֵּ֬ר (will declare) צִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ (Your righteousness) כָּל־ (all day long) הַיּ֥וֹם (. . .), תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ (and Your salvation) כִּ֤י (though) לֹ֖א (I cannot) יָדַ֣עְתִּי (know) סְפֹרֽוֹת׃ (their full measure).
KJV (71:15)
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
Inspired Version (71:16)
I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
Hebrew (71:16)
אָב֗וֹא (I will come) בִּ֭גְבֻרוֹת (in the strength) אֲדֹנָ֣י (of the Lord) יְהוִ֑ה (GOD); אַזְכִּ֖יר (I will proclaim) צִדְקָתְךָ֣ (Your righteousness)— לְבַדֶּֽךָ׃ (Yours alone).
KJV (71:16)
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
Inspired Version (71:17)
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
Hebrew (71:17)
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God), לִמַּדְתַּ֥נִי (You have taught me) מִנְּעוּרָ֑י (from my youth), וְעַד־ (and to this day) הֵ֝֗נָּה (. . .) אַגִּ֥יד (I proclaim) נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your marvelous deeds).
KJV (71:17)
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
Inspired Version (71:18)
Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, forsake me not until I have showed thy strength unto this generation and thy power to every one that is to come.
Hebrew (71:18)
וְגַ֤ם (Even) עַד־ (when) זִקְנָ֨ה׀ (I am old) וְשֵׂיבָה֮ (and gray), אֱלֹהִ֪ים (O God), אַֽל־ (do not) תַּעַ֫זְבֵ֥נִי (forsake me), עַד־ (until) אַגִּ֣יד (I proclaim) זְרוֹעֲךָ֣ (Your power) לְד֑וֹר (to the next generation), לְכָל־ (to all) יָ֝ב֗וֹא (who are to come). גְּבוּרָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your might)
KJV (71:18)
Now also when I am old and grey-headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
Inspired Version (71:19)
Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things. O God, who is like unto thee!
Hebrew (71:19)
וְצִדְקָתְךָ֥ (Your righteousness) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (O God), עַד־ ([reaches] to) מָ֫ר֥וֹם (the heavens), אֲשֶׁר־ (You who) עָשִׂ֥יתָ (have done) גְדֹל֑וֹת (great things). אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (O God), מִ֣י (Who), כָמֽוֹךָ׃ (is like You)?
KJV (71:19)
Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
Inspired Version (71:20)
Thou, which hast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
Hebrew (71:20)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (Though) הִרְאִיתַנוּ (You have shown me) צָר֥וֹת (troubles) רַבּ֗וֹת (many) וְרָ֫ע֥וֹת (and misfortunes), תָּשׁ֥וּב (once again). תְּחַיֵּינוּ (You will revive me) וּֽמִתְּהֹמ֥וֹת (Even from the depths) הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (of the earth) תָּשׁ֥וּב (back up). תַּעֲלֵֽנִי׃ (You will bring me)
KJV (71:20)
Thou, which hast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
Inspired Version (71:21)
Thou shalt increase my greatness and comfort me on every side.
Hebrew (71:21)
תֶּ֤רֶב׀ (You will increase) גְּֽדֻלָּתִ֗י (my honor) וְתִסֹּ֥ב (once again). תְּֽנַחֲמֵֽנִי׃ (and comfort me)
KJV (71:21)
Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
Inspired Version (71:22)
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God; unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
Hebrew (71:22)
גַּם־ (So) אֲנִ֤י׀ (I) אוֹדְךָ֣ (will praise You) בִכְלִי־ (with the harp) נֶבֶל֮ (. . .) אֲמִתְּךָ֪ (for Your faithfulness), אֱלֹ֫הָ֥י (O my God); אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה (I will sing praise) לְךָ֣ (to You) בְכִנּ֑וֹר (with the lyre), קְ֝ד֗וֹשׁ (O Holy One) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel).
KJV (71:22)
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
Inspired Version (71:23)
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee, and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Hebrew (71:23)
תְּרַנֵּ֣נָּ֣ה (will shout for joy), שְׂ֭פָתַי (my lips) כִּ֣י (When) אֲזַמְּרָה־ (I sing praise) לָּ֑ךְ (to You) וְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (along with my soul), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (which) פָּדִֽיתָ׃ (You have redeemed).
KJV (71:23)
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Inspired Version (71:24)
My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.
Hebrew (71:24)
גַּם־ () לְשׁוֹנִ֗י (My tongue) כָּל־ (all day long) הַ֭יּוֹם (. . .), תֶּהְגֶּ֣ה (will indeed proclaim) צִדְקָתֶ֑ךָ (Your righteousness) כִּי־ (for) בֹ֥שׁוּ (are disgraced) כִֽי־ (and) חָ֝פְר֗וּ (confounded). מְבַקְשֵׁ֥י (those who seek) רָעָתִֽי׃ (my harm)
KJV (71:24)
My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.
Inspired Version (72:1)
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
Hebrew (72:1)
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֨ה׀ (Of Solomon). אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God), מִ֭שְׁפָּטֶיךָ (with Your justice), לְמֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) תֵּ֑ן (Endow) וְצִדְקָתְךָ֥ (with Your righteousness). לְבֶן־ (and the son) מֶֽלֶךְ׃ (of the king)
KJV (72:1)
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
Inspired Version (72:2)
He shall judge thy people with righteousness and thy poor with judgment.
Hebrew (72:2)
יָדִ֣ין (May he judge) עַמְּךָ֣ (Your people) בְצֶ֑דֶק (with righteousness) וַעֲנִיֶּ֥יךָ (and Your afflicted) בְמִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (with justice).
KJV (72:2)
He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
Inspired Version (72:3)
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
Hebrew (72:3)
יִשְׂא֤וּ (bring) הָרִ֓ים (May the mountains) שָׁ֘ל֥וֹם (peace) לָעָ֑ם (to the people), וּ֝גְבָע֗וֹת (and the hills) בִּצְדָקָֽה׃ ([bring] righteousness).
KJV (72:3)
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
Inspired Version (72:4)
He shall judge the poor of the people; he shall save the children of the needy and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Hebrew (72:4)
יִשְׁפֹּ֤ט׀ (May he vindicate) עֲֽנִיֵּי־ (the afflicted) עָ֗ם (among the people); י֭וֹשִׁיעַ (may he save) לִבְנֵ֣י (the children) אֶבְי֑וֹן (of the needy) וִֽידַכֵּ֣א (and crush) עוֹשֵֽׁק׃ (the oppressor).
KJV (72:4)
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Inspired Version (72:5)
They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
Hebrew (72:5)
יִֽירָא֥וּךָ (May they fear him) עִם־ (as long as) שָׁ֑מֶשׁ (the sun [shines]), וְלִפְנֵ֥י (as long as) יָ֝רֵ֗חַ (the moon [remains]), דּ֣וֹר (through all) דּוֹרִֽים׃ (generations).
KJV (72:5)
They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
Inspired Version (72:6)
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass, as showers that water the earth.
Hebrew (72:6)
KJV (72:6)
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
Inspired Version (72:7)
In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
Hebrew (72:7)
KJV (72:7)
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
Inspired Version (72:8)
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Hebrew (72:8)
וְ֭יֵרְדְּ (May he rule) מִיָּ֣ם (from sea) עַד־ (to) יָ֑ם (sea), וּ֝מִנָּהָ֗ר (and from the [Euphrates]) עַד־ (to) אַפְסֵי־ (the ends) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (72:8)
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Inspired Version (72:9)
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
Hebrew (72:9)
לְ֭פָנָיו (before him), יִכְרְע֣וּ (bow) צִיִּ֑ים (May the nomads) וְ֝אֹיְבָ֗יו (and his enemies) עָפָ֥ר (the dust). יְלַחֵֽכוּ׃ (lick)
KJV (72:9)
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
Inspired Version (72:10)
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Hebrew (72:10)
מַלְכֵ֬י (May the kings) תַרְשִׁ֣ישׁ (of Tarshish) וְ֭אִיִּים (and distant shores) מִנְחָ֣ה (tribute); יָשִׁ֑יבוּ (bring) מַלְכֵ֥י (may the kings) שְׁבָ֥א (of Sheba) וּ֝סְבָ֗א (and Seba) אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר (gifts). יַקְרִֽיבוּ׃ (offer)
KJV (72:10)
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Inspired Version (72:11)
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; all nations shall serve him.
Hebrew (72:11)
וְיִשְׁתַּחֲווּ־ (bow down) ל֥וֹ (to him) כָל־ (May all) מְלָכִ֑ים (kings) כָּל־ ([and] all) גּוֹיִ֥ם (nations) יַֽעַבְדֽוּהוּ׃ (serve him).
KJV (72:11)
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Inspired Version (72:12)
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth, the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
Hebrew (72:12)
KJV (72:12)
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
Inspired Version (72:13)
He shall spare the poor and needy and shall save the souls of the needy.
Hebrew (72:13)
יָ֭חֹס (He will take pity) עַל־ (on) דַּ֣ל (the poor) וְאֶבְי֑וֹן (and needy) וְנַפְשׁ֖וֹת (the lives) אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים (of the oppressed). יוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (and save)
KJV (72:13)
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
Inspired Version (72:14)
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence; and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
Hebrew (72:14)
מִתּ֣וֹךְ (from oppression) וּ֭מֵחָמָס (and violence), יִגְאַ֣ל (He will redeem) נַפְשָׁ֑ם (them) וְיֵיקַ֖ר (is precious) דָּמָ֣ם (for their blood) בְּעֵינָֽיו׃ (in his sight).
KJV (72:14)
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
Inspired Version (72:15)
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba; prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
Hebrew (72:15)
וִיחִ֗י (Long may he live)! וְיִתֶּן־ (be given) לוֹ֮ (him). מִזְּהַ֪ב (May gold) שְׁ֫בָ֥א (from Sheba) וְיִתְפַּלֵּ֣ל (pray) בַּעֲד֣וֹ (for him); תָמִ֑יד (May people ever) כָּל־ (all) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (day long). יְבָרֲכֶֽנְהֽוּ׃ (may they bless him)
KJV (72:15)
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
Inspired Version (72:16)
There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon; and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
Hebrew (72:16)
יְהִ֤י (May there be) פִסַּת־ (an abundance) בַּ֨ר׀ (of grain) בָּאָרֶץ֮ (in the land); בְּרֹ֪אשׁ (atop) הָ֫רִ֥ים (the hills). יִרְעַ֣שׁ (may it sway) כַּלְּבָנ֣וֹן (like [the forests of] Lebanon), פִּרְי֑וֹ (May its fruit trees) וְיָצִ֥יצוּ (flourish) מֵ֝עִ֗יר ([the people] of its cities) כְּעֵ֣שֶׂב (like the grass) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (of the field).
KJV (72:16)
There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
Inspired Version (72:17)
His name shall endure for ever; his name shall be continued as long as the sun; and men shall be blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed.
Hebrew (72:17)
יְהִ֤י (endure) שְׁמ֨וֹ (May his name) לְֽעוֹלָ֗ם (forever); לִפְנֵי־ (as) שֶׁמֶשׁ֮ (long as the sun [shines]). יָנִין (continue) שְׁ֫מ֥וֹ (may his name) וְיִתְבָּ֥רְכוּ (be blessed); ב֑וֹ (In him) כָּל־ (may all) גּוֹיִ֥ם (nations) יְאַשְּׁרֽוּהוּ׃ (may they call him blessed).
KJV (72:17)
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
Inspired Version (72:18)
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Hebrew (72:18)
בָּר֤וּךְ׀ (Blessed be) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) אֱ֭לֹהִים (God), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (the God) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (of Israel), עֹשֵׂ֖ה (does) נִפְלָא֣וֹת (marvelous deeds). לְבַדּֽוֹ׃ (who alone)
KJV (72:18)
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Inspired Version (72:19)
And blessed be his glorious name for ever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen.
Hebrew (72:19)
וּבָר֤וּךְ׀ (And blessed) שֵׁ֥ם (name) כְּבוֹד֗וֹ ([be] His glorious) לְע֫וֹלָ֥ם (forever); וְיִמָּלֵ֣א (be filled) כְ֭בוֹדוֹ (with His glory). אֶת־ (-) כֹּ֥ל (may all) הָאָ֗רֶץ (the earth) אָ֘מֵ֥ן׀ (Amen) וְאָמֵֽן׃ (and amen).
KJV (72:19)
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
Inspired Version (72:20)
The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.
Hebrew (72:20)
כָּלּ֥וּ (Thus conclude) תְפִלּ֑וֹת (the prayers) דָּ֝וִ֗ד (of David) בֶּן־ (son) יִשָֽׁי׃ (of Jesse).
KJV (72:20)
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
Inspired Version (73:1)
Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
Hebrew (73:1)
KJV (73:1)
Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
Inspired Version (73:2)
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
Hebrew (73:2)
וַאֲנִ֗י (But as for me), כִּ֭מְעַט (had almost) נָטוּי (stumbled); רַגְלָ֑י (my feet) כְּ֝אַ֗יִן (had nearly) שֻׁפְּכָה (slipped). אֲשֻׁרָֽי׃ (my steps)
KJV (73:2)
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
Inspired Version (73:3)
For I was envious at the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Hebrew (73:3)
כִּֽי־ (For) קִ֭נֵּאתִי (I envied) בַּֽהוֹלְלִ֑ים (the arrogant) שְׁל֖וֹם (the prosperity) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked). אֶרְאֶֽה׃ ([when] I saw)
KJV (73:3)
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Inspired Version (73:4)
For there are no bands in their death; but their strength is firm.
Hebrew (73:4)
KJV (73:4)
For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
Inspired Version (73:5)
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
Hebrew (73:5)
KJV (73:5)
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
Inspired Version (73:6)
Therefore, pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Hebrew (73:6)
KJV (73:6)
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Inspired Version (73:7)
Their eyes stand out with fatness; they have more than heart could wish.
Hebrew (73:7)
KJV (73:7)
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
Inspired Version (73:8)
They are corrupt and speak wickedly concerning oppression; they speak loftily.
Hebrew (73:8)
יָמִ֤יקוּ׀ (They mock) וִידַבְּר֣וּ (and speak) בְרָ֣ע (with malice); עֹ֑שֶׁק (oppression). מִמָּר֥וֹם (with arrogance) יְדַבֵּֽרוּ׃ (they threaten)
KJV (73:8)
They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
Inspired Version (73:9)
They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
Hebrew (73:9)
שַׁתּ֣וּ (They set) בַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (against the heavens), פִּיהֶ֑ם (their mouths) וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם (and their tongues) תִּֽהֲלַ֥ךְ (strut) בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (across the earth).
KJV (73:9)
They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
Inspired Version (73:10)
Therefore, his people return hither; and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
Hebrew (73:10)
KJV (73:10)
Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
Inspired Version (73:11)
And they say, How doth God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?
Hebrew (73:11)
וְֽאָמְר֗וּ (The wicked say), אֵיכָ֥ה (How) יָדַֽע־ (know)? אֵ֑ל (can God) וְיֵ֖שׁ (. . .) דֵּעָ֣ה (have knowledge)? בְעֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (Does the Most High)
KJV (73:11)
And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
Inspired Version (73:12)
Behold, these are the ungodly who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Hebrew (73:12)
הִנֵּה־ (Behold), אֵ֥לֶּה (these [are]) רְשָׁעִ֑ים (the wicked)— וְשַׁלְוֵ֥י (carefree) ע֝וֹלָ֗ם (always) הִשְׂגּוּ־ (as they increase) חָֽיִל׃ (their wealth).
KJV (73:12)
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Inspired Version (73:13)
Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain and washed my hands in innocency.
Hebrew (73:13)
אַךְ־ (Surely) רִ֭יק (in vain) זִכִּ֣יתִי (I have kept my heart pure) לְבָבִ֑י (. . .); וָאֶרְחַ֖ץ (I have washed) בְּנִקָּי֣וֹן (in innocence) כַּפָּֽי׃ (my hands).
KJV (73:13)
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Inspired Version (73:14)
For all the day long have I been plagued and chastened every morning.
Hebrew (73:14)
וָאֱהִ֣י (For I am) נָ֭גוּעַ (afflicted) כָּל־ (all day long) הַיּ֑וֹם (. . .) וְ֝תוֹכַחְתִּ֗י (and punished every morning) לַבְּקָרִֽים׃ (. . .).
KJV (73:14)
For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
Inspired Version (73:15)
If I say, I will speak thus, behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
Hebrew (73:15)
אִם־ (If) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (I had said), אֲסַפְּרָ֥ה (I will speak) כְמ֑וֹ (this way), הִנֵּ֤ה (then) ד֭וֹר (vvv) בָּנֶ֣יךָ (Your children). בָגָֽדְתִּי׃ (I would have betrayed)
KJV (73:15)
If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
Inspired Version (73:16)
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me,
Hebrew (73:16)
וָֽ֭אֲחַשְּׁבָה (When I tried) לָדַ֣עַת (to understand) זֹ֑את (all this), עָמָ֖ל (was troublesome) הִיא (it) בְעֵינָֽי׃ (in my sight)
KJV (73:16)
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
Inspired Version (73:17)
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
Hebrew (73:17)
עַד־ (until) אָ֭בוֹא (I entered) אֶל־ (. . .) מִקְדְּשֵׁי־ (sanctuary); אֵ֑ל (God’s) אָ֝בִ֗ינָה (then I discerned) לְאַחֲרִיתָֽם׃ (their end).
KJV (73:17)
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
Inspired Version (73:18)
Surely thou didst set them in slippery places; thou castedst them down into destruction.
Hebrew (73:18)
אַ֣ךְ (Surely) בַּ֭חֲלָקוֹת (on slick ground); תָּשִׁ֣ית (You set) לָ֑מוֹ (them) הִ֝פַּלְתָּ֗ם (You cast them down) לְמַשּׁוּאֽוֹת׃ (into ruin).
KJV (73:18)
Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
Inspired Version (73:19)
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors,
Hebrew (73:19)
אֵ֤יךְ (How) הָי֣וּ (they are) לְשַׁמָּ֣ה (laid waste), כְרָ֑גַע (suddenly) סָ֥פוּ (swept away) תַ֝֗מּוּ (completely) מִן־ (by) בַּלָּהֽוֹת׃ (terrors)!
KJV (73:19)
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
Inspired Version (73:20)
As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
Hebrew (73:20)
כַּחֲל֥וֹם (from a dream), מֵהָקִ֑יץ (Like [one] waking) אֲ֝דֹנָי (so You, O Lord), בָּעִ֤יר׀ (awaken) צַלְמָ֬ם (their form). תִּבְזֶֽה׃ ([and] despise)
KJV (73:20)
As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
Inspired Version (73:21)
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Hebrew (73:21)
כִּ֭י (When) יִתְחַמֵּ֣ץ (was grieved) לְבָבִ֑י (my heart) וְ֝כִלְיוֹתַ֗י (within), אֶשְׁתּוֹנָֽן׃ (and I was pierced)
KJV (73:21)
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Inspired Version (73:22)
So foolish was I and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee.
Hebrew (73:22)
KJV (73:22)
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
Inspired Version (73:23)
Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; thou hast holden me by my right hand.
Hebrew (73:23)
וַאֲנִ֣י (Yet I) תָמִ֣יד (am always) עִמָּ֑ךְ (with You); אָ֝חַ֗זְתָּ (You hold) בְּיַד־ (hand). יְמִינִֽי׃ (my right)
KJV (73:23)
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
Inspired Version (73:24)
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel and afterward receive me to glory.
Hebrew (73:24)
בַּעֲצָתְךָ֥ (with Your counsel), תַנְחֵ֑נִי (You guide me) וְ֝אַחַ֗ר (and later) כָּב֥וֹד (in glory). תִּקָּחֵֽנִי׃ (receive me)
KJV (73:24)
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Inspired Version (73:25)
Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.
Hebrew (73:25)
מִי־ (Whom have I) לִ֥י () בַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (in heaven but You)? וְ֝עִמְּךָ֗ (besides You). לֹא־ (no one) חָפַ֥צְתִּי (I desire) בָאָֽרֶץ׃ (And on earth)
KJV (73:25)
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.
Inspired Version (73:26)
My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
Hebrew (73:26)
כָּלָ֥ה (may fail), שְׁאֵרִ֗י (My flesh) וּלְבָ֫בִ֥י (and my heart) צוּר־ (is the strength) לְבָבִ֥י (of my heart) וְחֶלְקִ֗י (and my portion) אֱלֹהִ֥ים (but God) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (73:26)
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Inspired Version (73:27)
For lo, they that are far from thee shall perish; thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
Hebrew (73:27)
כִּֽי־ (from You) הִנֵּ֣ה (will surely) רְחֵקֶ֣יךָ (Those far) יֹאבֵ֑דוּ (perish); הִ֝צְמַ֗תָּה (You destroy) כָּל־ (all) זוֹנֶ֥ה (who are unfaithful) מִמֶּֽךָּ׃ (to You).
KJV (73:27)
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
Inspired Version (73:28)
But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
Hebrew (73:28)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But as) קִֽרֲבַ֥ת (to draw near) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (to God). לִ֫י־ (for me), ט֥וֹב ([it is] good) שַׁתִּ֤י׀ (I have made) בַּאדֹנָ֣י (the Lord) יְהֹוִ֣ה (GOD) מַחְסִ֑י (my refuge), לְ֝סַפֵּ֗ר (that I may proclaim) כָּל־ (all) מַלְאֲכוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your works).
KJV (73:28)
But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
Inspired Version (74:1)
O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? Why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
Hebrew (74:1)
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל (A Maskil) לְאָ֫סָ֥ף (of Asaph). לָמָ֣ה (Why) אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God)? זָנַ֣חְתָּ (have You rejected us forever) לָנֶ֑צַח (. . .), יֶעְשַׁ֥ן (smolder) אַ֝פְּךָ֗ (Why does Your anger) בְּצֹ֣אן (against the sheep) מַרְעִיתֶֽךָ׃ (of Your pasture)?
KJV (74:1)
O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
Inspired Version (74:2)
Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this Mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
Hebrew (74:2)
זְכֹ֤ר (Remember) עֲדָתְךָ֨׀ (Your congregation), קָ֘נִ֤יתָ (which You purchased) קֶּ֗דֶם (long ago) גָּ֭אַלְתָּ (and redeemed) שֵׁ֣בֶט (as the tribe) נַחֲלָתֶ֑ךָ (of Your inheritance)— הַר־ (Mount) צִ֝יּ֗וֹן (Zion), זֶ֤ה׀ (. . .) שָׁכַ֬נְתָּ (where You dwell) בּֽוֹ׃ ().
KJV (74:2)
Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
Inspired Version (74:3)
Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations, even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.
Hebrew (74:3)
הָרִ֣ימָה (Turn) פְ֭עָמֶיךָ (Your steps) לְמַשֻּׁא֣וֹת (ruins), נֶ֑צַח (to the everlasting) כָּל־ (to everything) הֵרַ֖ע (has destroyed). אוֹיֵ֣ב (the enemy) בַּקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (in the sanctuary)
KJV (74:3)
Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.
Inspired Version (74:4)
Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.
Hebrew (74:4)
שָׁאֲג֣וּ (have roared) צֹ֭רְרֶיךָ (Your foes) בְּקֶ֣רֶב (within) מוֹעֲדֶ֑ךָ (Your meeting place); שָׂ֖מוּ (they have unfurled) אוֹתֹתָ֣ם (their banners) אֹתֽוֹת׃ (as signs),
KJV (74:4)
Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.
Inspired Version (74:5)
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
Hebrew (74:5)
יִ֭וָּדַע (like men) כְּמֵבִ֣יא (wielding) לְמָ֑עְלָה () בִּֽסֲבָךְ־ (in a thicket) עֵ֝֗ץ (of trees) קַרְדֻּמּֽוֹת׃ (axes)
KJV (74:5)
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
Inspired Version (74:6)
But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
Hebrew (74:6)
וְעֵת (and) פִּתּוּחֶ֣יהָ (the carvings) יָּ֑חַד (all) בְּכַשִּׁ֥יל (with hatchets) וְ֝כֵֽילַפֹּ֗ת (and picks). יַהֲלֹמֽוּן׃ (smashing)
KJV (74:6)
But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
Inspired Version (74:7)
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary; they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.
Hebrew (74:7)
שִׁלְח֣וּ (They have burned) בָ֭אֵשׁ (. . .) מִקְדָּשֶׁ֑ךָ (Your sanctuary) לָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (to the ground); חִלְּל֥וּ (they have defiled) מִֽשְׁכַּן־ (the dwelling place) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (of Your Name).
KJV (74:7)
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.
Inspired Version (74:8)
They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together. They have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.
Hebrew (74:8)
KJV (74:8)
They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.
Inspired Version (74:9)
We see not our signs; there is no more any prophet; neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.
Hebrew (74:9)
אֽוֹתֹתֵ֗ינוּ (signs) לֹ֥א (There are no) רָ֫אִ֥ינוּ (for us to see). אֵֽין־ (There is no) ע֥וֹד (longer) נָבִ֑יא (any prophet). וְלֹֽא־ (And none) אִ֝תָּ֗נוּ (of us) יֹדֵ֥עַ (knows) עַד־ (how long) מָֽה׃ (this will last).
KJV (74:9)
We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.
Inspired Version (74:10)
O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?
Hebrew (74:10)
KJV (74:10)
O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?
Inspired Version (74:11)
Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? Pluck it out of thy bosom.
Hebrew (74:11)
KJV (74:11)
Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
Inspired Version (74:12)
For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.
Hebrew (74:12)
וֵ֭אלֹהִים (Yet God) מַלְכִּ֣י ([is] my King) מִקֶּ֑דֶם (from ancient times), פֹּעֵ֥ל (working) יְ֝שׁוּע֗וֹת (salvation) בְּקֶ֣רֶב (on) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth).
KJV (74:12)
For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.
Inspired Version (74:13)
Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength; thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.
Hebrew (74:13)
אַתָּ֤ה (You) פוֹרַ֣רְתָּ (divided) בְעָזְּךָ֣ (by Your strength); יָ֑ם (the sea) שִׁבַּ֖רְתָּ (You smashed) רָאשֵׁ֥י (the heads) תַ֝נִּינִ֗ים (of the dragons) עַל־ (of) הַמָּֽיִם׃ (the sea);
KJV (74:13)
Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.
Inspired Version (74:14)
Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.
Hebrew (74:14)
אַתָּ֣ה (You) רִ֭צַּצְתָּ (crushed) רָאשֵׁ֣י (the heads) לִוְיָתָ֑ן (of Leviathan); תִּתְּנֶ֥נּוּ (You fed him) מַ֝אֲכָ֗ל (. . .) לְעָ֣ם (to the creatures) לְצִיִּֽים׃ (of the desert).
KJV (74:14)
Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.
Inspired Version (74:15)
Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood; thou driedst up mighty rivers.
Hebrew (74:15)
אַתָּ֣ה (You) בָ֭קַעְתָּ (broke open) מַעְיָ֣ן (the fountain) וָנָ֑חַל (and the flood); אַתָּ֥ה (You) ה֝וֹבַ֗שְׁתָּ (dried up) נַהֲר֥וֹת (rivers). אֵיתָֽן׃ (the ever-flowing)
KJV (74:15)
Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood: thou driedst up mighty rivers.
Inspired Version (74:16)
The day is thine; the night also is thine; thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
Hebrew (74:16)
לְךָ֣ (is Yours), י֭וֹם (The day) אַף־ (and also) לְךָ֥ () לָ֑יְלָה (the night); אַתָּ֥ה (You) הֲ֝כִינ֗וֹתָ (established) מָא֥וֹר (the moon) וָשָֽׁמֶשׁ׃ (and the sun).
KJV (74:16)
The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
Inspired Version (74:17)
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth; thou hast made summer and winter.
Hebrew (74:17)
אַתָּ֣ה (You) הִ֭צַּבְתָּ (set) כָּל־ (all) גְּבוּל֣וֹת (the boundaries) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth); קַ֥יִץ (the summer) וָ֝חֹ֗רֶף (and winter). אַתָּ֥ה (You) יְצַרְתָּם׃ (made)
KJV (74:17)
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.
Inspired Version (74:18)
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.
Hebrew (74:18)
KJV (74:18)
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.
Inspired Version (74:19)
O, deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked; forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.
Hebrew (74:19)
אַל־ (Do not) תִּתֵּ֣ן (deliver) לְ֭חַיַּת (to beasts); נֶ֣פֶשׁ (the soul) תּוֹרֶ֑ךָ (of Your dove) חַיַּ֥ת (the lives) עֲ֝נִיֶּ֗יךָ (of Your afflicted) אַל־ (do not) תִּשְׁכַּ֥ח (forget) לָנֶֽצַח׃ (forever).
KJV (74:19)
O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.
Inspired Version (74:20)
Have respect unto the covenant; for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.
Hebrew (74:20)
הַבֵּ֥ט (Consider) לַבְּרִ֑ית (Your covenant), כִּ֥י (for) מָלְא֥וּ (fill) מַחֲשַׁכֵּי־ (the dark places) אֶ֝֗רֶץ (of the land). נְא֣וֹת (haunts) חָמָֽס׃ (of violence)
KJV (74:20)
Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.
Inspired Version (74:21)
Oh, let not the oppressed return ashamed; let the poor and needy praise thy name.
Hebrew (74:21)
אַל־ (Do not) יָשֹׁ֣ב (retreat) דַּ֣ךְ (let the oppressed) נִכְלָ֑ם (in shame); עָנִ֥י (may the poor) וְ֝אֶבְי֗וֹן (and needy) יְֽהַלְל֥וּ (praise) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (Your name).
KJV (74:21)
O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.
Inspired Version (74:22)
Arise, O God; plead thine own cause; remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily.
Hebrew (74:22)
KJV (74:22)
Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily.
Inspired Version (74:23)
Forget not the voice of thine enemies; the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.
Hebrew (74:23)
אַל־ (Do not) תִּ֭שְׁכַּח (disregard) ק֣וֹל (the clamor) צֹרְרֶ֑יךָ (of Your adversaries), שְׁא֥וֹן (the uproar) קָ֝מֶ֗יךָ (of Your enemies) עֹלֶ֥ה (that ascends) תָמִֽיד׃ (continually).
KJV (74:23)
Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.
Inspired Version (75:1)
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks; unto thee do we give thanks, for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works declare.
Hebrew (75:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster): אַל־ (vvv) תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת ([To the tune of] “Do Not Destroy). מִזְמ֖וֹר (A Psalm) לְאָסָ֣ף (of Asaph). שִֽׁיר׃ (A song). ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ (We give thanks) לְּךָ֨׀ (to You), אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God); ה֭וֹדִינוּ (we give thanks), וְקָר֣וֹב (is near). שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (for Your Name) סִ֝פְּר֗וּ (The people declare) נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your wondrous works).
KJV (75:1)
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
Inspired Version (75:2)
When I shall receive the congregation, I will judge uprightly.
Hebrew (75:2)
כִּ֭י (When) אֶקַּ֣ח (I choose) מוֹעֵ֑ד (a time), אֲ֝נִ֗י (I) מֵישָׁרִ֥ים (fairly). אֶשְׁפֹּֽט׃ (will judge)
KJV (75:2)
When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
Inspired Version (75:3)
The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved; I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
Hebrew (75:3)
נְֽמֹגִ֗ים (quake), אֶ֥רֶץ (When the earth) וְכָל־ (and all) יֹשְׁבֶ֑יהָ (its dwellers) אָנֹכִ֨י (it is I) תִכַּ֖נְתִּי (who bear up) עַמּוּדֶ֣יהָ (its pillars). סֶּֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (75:3)
The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
Inspired Version (75:4)
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly; and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn;
Hebrew (75:4)
אָמַ֣רְתִּי (I say) לַֽ֭הוֹלְלִים (to the proud), אַל־ (Do not) תָּהֹ֑לּוּ (boast), וְ֝לָרְשָׁעִ֗ים (and to the wicked), אַל־ (Do not) תָּרִ֥ימוּ (lift up) קָֽרֶן׃ (your horn).
KJV (75:4)
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
Inspired Version (75:5)
Lift not up your horn on high; speak not with a stiff neck.
Hebrew (75:5)
אַל־ (Do not) תָּרִ֣ימוּ (lift up) לַמָּר֣וֹם (against heaven) קַרְנְכֶ֑ם (your horn) תְּדַבְּר֖וּ (or speak) בְצַוָּ֣אר (neck). עָתָֽק׃ (with an outstretched)
KJV (75:5)
Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
Inspired Version (75:6)
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
Hebrew (75:6)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֣א (comes neither) מִ֭מּוֹצָא (from east) וּמִֽמַּעֲרָ֑ב (nor west), וְ֝לֹ֗א (nor) מִמִּדְבַּ֥ר (out of the desert), הָרִֽים׃ (exaltation)
KJV (75:6)
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
Inspired Version (75:7)
But God is the judge; he putteth down one and setteth up another.
Hebrew (75:7)
KJV (75:7)
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
Inspired Version (75:8)
For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same; but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out and drink them.
Hebrew (75:8)
כִּ֤י (For) כ֪וֹס (a cup) בְּֽיַד־ (is in the hand) יְהוָ֡ה (of the LORD), וְיַ֤יִן (wine) חָמַ֨ר׀ (foaming) מָ֥לֵא (full of) מֶסֶךְ֮ (mixed with spices). וַיַּגֵּ֪ר (He pours) מִ֫זֶּ֥ה (from [His cup]), אַךְ־ (and) שְׁ֭מָרֶיהָ (to the dregs). יִמְצ֣וּ (. . .) יִשְׁתּ֑וּ (drink it down) כֹּ֝֗ל (all) רִשְׁעֵי־ (the wicked) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth)
KJV (75:8)
For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
Inspired Version (75:9)
But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Hebrew (75:9)
KJV (75:9)
But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Inspired Version (75:10)
All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Hebrew (75:10)
וְכָל־ (All) קַרְנֵ֣י (the horns) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) אֲגַדֵּ֑עַ (I will cut off), תְּ֝רוֹמַ֗מְנָה (will be exalted). קַֽרְנ֥וֹת (but the horns) צַדִּֽיק׃ (of the righteous)
KJV (75:10)
All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Inspired Version (76:1)
In Judah is God known; his name is great in Israel.
Hebrew (76:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). בִּנְגִינֹ֑ת (With stringed instruments). מִזְמ֖וֹר (A Psalm) לְאָסָ֣ף (of Asaph). שִֽׁיר׃ (A song). נוֹדָ֣ע (is known) בִּֽיהוּדָ֣ה (in Judah); אֱלֹהִ֑ים (God) בְּ֝יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (in Israel). גָּד֥וֹל (is great) שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (His name)
KJV (76:1)
In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.
Inspired Version (76:2)
In Salem also is his tabernacle and his dwelling place in Zion.
Hebrew (76:2)
וַיְהִ֣י (is) בְשָׁלֵ֣ם (in Salem), סֻכּ֑וֹ (His tent) וּמְע֖וֹנָת֣וֹ (His dwelling place) בְצִיּֽוֹן׃ (in Zion).
KJV (76:2)
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Inspired Version (76:3)
There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
Hebrew (76:3)
KJV (76:3)
There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
Inspired Version (76:4)
Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
Hebrew (76:4)
נָ֭אוֹר (are resplendent with light), אַתָּ֥ה (You) אַדִּ֗יר (more majestic) מֵֽהַרְרֵי־ (than mountains) טָֽרֶף׃ (filled with game).
KJV (76:4)
Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
Inspired Version (76:5)
The stout-hearted are spoiled; they have slept their sleep; and none of the men of might have found their hands.
Hebrew (76:5)
אֶשְׁתּוֹלְל֨וּ׀ (lie plundered); אַבִּ֣ירֵי (The valiant) לֵ֭ב (. . .) נָמ֣וּ (they sleep) שְׁנָתָ֑ם (their last sleep). וְלֹא־ (No) מָצְא֖וּ (could lift) כָל־ (. . .) אַנְשֵׁי־ (men) חַ֣יִל (of might) יְדֵיהֶֽם׃ (a hand).
KJV (76:5)
The stout-hearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.
Inspired Version (76:6)
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
Hebrew (76:6)
מִ֭גַּעֲרָ֣תְךָ (At Your rebuke), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (O God) יַעֲקֹ֑ב (of Jacob), נִ֝רְדָּ֗ם (lie stunned). וְרֶ֣כֶב (and rider) וָסֽוּס׃ (both horse)
KJV (76:6)
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
Inspired Version (76:7)
Thou, even thou, art to be feared. And who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
Hebrew (76:7)
KJV (76:7)
Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
Inspired Version (76:8)
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared and was still,
Hebrew (76:8)
מִ֭שָּׁמַיִם (From heaven) הִשְׁמַ֣עְתָּ (You pronounced) דִּ֑ין (judgment), אֶ֖רֶץ ([and] the earth) יָֽרְאָ֣ה (feared) וְשָׁקָֽטָה׃ (and was still)
KJV (76:8)
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
Inspired Version (76:9)
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Hebrew (76:9)
בְּקוּם־ (rose up) לַמִּשְׁפָּ֥ט (to judge), אֱלֹהִ֑ים (when God) לְהוֹשִׁ֖יעַ (to save) כָּל־ (all) עַנְוֵי־ (the lowly) אֶ֣רֶץ (of the earth). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (76:9)
When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Inspired Version (76:10)
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee; the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
Hebrew (76:10)
כִּֽי־ (Even) חֲמַ֣ת (the wrath) אָדָ֣ם (of man) תּוֹדֶ֑ךָּ (shall praise You); שְׁאֵרִ֖ית (with the survivors) חֵמֹ֣ת (of wrath) תַּחְגֹּֽר׃ (You will clothe Yourself).
KJV (76:10)
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
Inspired Version (76:11)
Vow, and pay unto the Lord, your God; let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
Hebrew (76:11)
נִֽדֲר֣וּ (Make) וְשַׁלְּמוּ֮ (and fulfill your vows) לַיהוָ֪ה (to the LORD) אֱֽלֹהֵ֫יכֶ֥ם (your God); כָּל־ (let all) סְבִיבָ֑יו (the neighboring lands) יוֹבִ֥ילוּ (bring) שַׁ֝֗י (tribute) לַמּוֹרָֽא׃ (to Him who is to be feared).
KJV (76:11)
Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
Inspired Version (76:12)
He shall cut off the spirit of princes; he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
Hebrew (76:12)
יִ֭בְצֹר (He breaks) ר֣וּחַ (the spirits) נְגִידִ֑ים (of princes); נ֝וֹרָ֗א (He is feared) לְמַלְכֵי־ (by the kings) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (76:12)
He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
Inspired Version (77:1)
I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
Hebrew (77:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) יְדִיתוּן (Jeduthun). לְאָסָ֥ף (of Asaph). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) קוֹלִ֣י (I cried out) אֶל־ (to) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God); וְאֶצְעָ֑קָה (I cried aloud) קוֹלִ֥י (. . .) אֶל־ (to) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (God) וְהַאֲזִ֥ין (to hear) אֵלָֽי׃ (me).
KJV (77:1)
I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
Inspired Version (77:2)
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; my sore ran in the night and ceased not; my soul refused to be comforted.
Hebrew (77:2)
KJV (77:2)
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.
Inspired Version (77:3)
I remembered God and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
Hebrew (77:3)
אֶזְכְּרָ֣ה (I remembered You), אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God), וְאֶֽהֱמָיָ֑ה (and I groaned); אָשִׂ֓יחָה׀ (I mused) וְתִתְעַטֵּ֖ף (grew faint). רוּחִ֣י ([and] my spirit) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (77:3)
I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
Inspired Version (77:4)
Thou holdest mine eyes waking; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
Hebrew (77:4)
אָ֭חַזְתָּ (You have kept) שְׁמֻר֣וֹת (from closing); עֵינָ֑י (my eyes) נִ֝פְעַ֗מְתִּי (I am too troubled) וְלֹ֣א (. . .) אֲדַבֵּֽר׃ (to speak).
KJV (77:4)
Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
Inspired Version (77:5)
I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
Hebrew (77:5)
חִשַּׁ֣בְתִּי (I considered) יָמִ֣ים (the days) מִקֶּ֑דֶם (of old), שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת (the years) עוֹלָמִֽים׃ (long in the past).
KJV (77:5)
I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
Inspired Version (77:6)
I call to remembrance my song in the night; I commune with mine own heart; and my spirit made diligent search.
Hebrew (77:6)
אֶֽזְכְּרָ֥ה (I remembered) נְגִינָתִ֗י (my song); בַּ֫לָּ֥יְלָה (At night) עִם־ (in) לְבָבִ֥י (my heart) אָשִׂ֑יחָה (I mused), וַיְחַפֵּ֥שׂ (pondered): רוּחִֽי׃ ([and] my spirit)
KJV (77:6)
I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.
Inspired Version (77:7)
Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?
Hebrew (77:7)
KJV (77:7)
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favorable no more?
Inspired Version (77:8)
Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore?
Hebrew (77:8)
KJV (77:8)
Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?
Inspired Version (77:9)
Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.
Hebrew (77:9)
KJV (77:9)
Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.
Inspired Version (77:10)
And I said, This is my infirmity; but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.
Hebrew (77:10)
וָ֭אֹמַר (So I said), חַלּ֣וֹתִי (I am grieved) הִ֑יא (has changed) שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת (. . .). יְמִ֣ין (that the right hand) עֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (of the Most High)
KJV (77:10)
And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
Inspired Version (77:11)
I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
Hebrew (77:11)
אַזְכִּיר (I will remember) מַֽעַלְלֵי־ (the works) יָ֑הּ (of the LORD); כִּֽי־ (yes), אֶזְכְּרָ֖ה (I will remember) מִקֶּ֣דֶם (of old). פִּלְאֶֽךָ׃ (Your wonders)
KJV (77:11)
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
Inspired Version (77:12)
I will meditate also of all thy work and talk of thy doings.
Hebrew (77:12)
וְהָגִ֥יתִי (I will reflect) בְכָל־ (on all) פָּעֳלֶ֑ךָ (You have done) וּֽבַעֲלִ֖ילוֹתֶ֣יךָ (Your mighty deeds). אָשִֽׂיחָה׃ (and ponder)
KJV (77:12)
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
Inspired Version (77:13)
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary. Who is so great a God as our God?
Hebrew (77:13)
אֱ֭לֹהִים (O God), בַּקֹּ֣דֶשׁ (is holy). דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ (Your way), מִי־ (What) אֵ֥ל (god) גָּ֝ד֗וֹל ([is so] great) כֵּֽאלֹהִֽים׃ (as [our] God)?
KJV (77:13)
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?
Inspired Version (77:14)
Thou art the God that doest wonders; thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Hebrew (77:14)
אַתָּ֣ה (You) הָ֭אֵל (are the God) עֹ֣שֵׂה (who works) פֶ֑לֶא (wonders); הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ (You display) בָעַמִּ֣ים (among the peoples). עֻזֶּֽךָ׃ (Your strength)
KJV (77:14)
Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Inspired Version (77:15)
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Hebrew (77:15)
גָּאַ֣לְתָּ (You redeemed) בִּזְר֣וֹעַ (With power) עַמֶּ֑ךָ (Your people), בְּנֵי־ (the sons) יַעֲקֹ֖ב (of Jacob) וְיוֹסֵ֣ף (and Joseph). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (77:15)
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Inspired Version (77:16)
The waters saw thee, O God; the waters saw thee; they were afraid; the depths also were troubled.
Hebrew (77:16)
רָ֘א֤וּךָ (saw You), מַּ֨יִם׀ (The waters) אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God); רָא֣וּךָ (saw You) מַּ֣יִם (the waters) יָחִ֑ילוּ (and swirled); אַ֝֗ף (even) יִרְגְּז֥וּ (were shaken). תְהֹמֽוֹת׃ (the depths)
KJV (77:16)
The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled.
Inspired Version (77:17)
The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound; thine arrows also went abroad.
Hebrew (77:17)
זֹ֤רְמוּ (poured down) מַ֨יִם׀ (water); עָב֗וֹת (The clouds) ק֭וֹל (with thunder); נָתְנ֣וּ (resounded) שְׁחָקִ֑ים (the skies) אַף־ (-) חֲ֝צָצֶ֗יךָ (Your arrows) יִתְהַלָּֽכוּ׃ (flashed back and forth).
KJV (77:17)
The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.
Inspired Version (77:18)
The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven; the lightnings lightened the world; the earth trembled and shook.
Hebrew (77:18)
ק֤וֹל (resounded) רַעַמְךָ֨׀ (Your thunder) בַּגַּלְגַּ֗ל (in the whirlwind); הֵאִ֣ירוּ (lit up) בְרָקִ֣ים (the lightning) תֵּבֵ֑ל (the world); רָגְזָ֖ה (trembled) וַתִּרְעַ֣שׁ (and quaked). הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth)
KJV (77:18)
The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.
Inspired Version (77:19)
Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Hebrew (77:19)
בַּיָּ֤ם (led through the sea), דַּרְכֶּ֗ךָ (Your path) וּשְׁבִילֶיךָ (Your way) בְּמַ֣יִם (waters), רַבִּ֑ים (through the mighty) וְ֝עִקְּבוֹתֶ֗יךָ (but Your footprints) לֹ֣א (were not) נֹדָֽעוּ׃ (to be found).
KJV (77:19)
Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Inspired Version (77:20)
Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Hebrew (77:20)
KJV (77:20)
Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Inspired Version (78:1)
Give ear, O my people, to my law; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Hebrew (78:1)
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל (A Maskil) לְאָ֫סָ֥ף (of Asaph). הַאֲזִ֣ינָה (Give ear), עַ֭מִּי (O my people), תּוֹרָתִ֑י (to my instruction); הַטּ֥וּ (listen) אָ֝זְנְכֶ֗ם (. . .) לְאִמְרֵי־ (to the words) פִֽי׃ (of my mouth).
KJV (78:1)
Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Inspired Version (78:2)
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,
Hebrew (78:2)
אֶפְתְּחָ֣ה (I will open) בְמָשָׁ֣ל (in parables); פִּ֑י (my mouth) אַבִּ֥יעָה (I will utter) חִ֝יד֗וֹת (things hidden) מִנִּי־ (from) קֶֽדֶם׃ (the beginning),
KJV (78:2)
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
Inspired Version (78:3)
Which we have heard and known and our fathers have told us.
Hebrew (78:3)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (that) שָׁ֭מַעְנוּ (we have heard) וַנֵּדָעֵ֑ם (and known) וַ֝אֲבוֹתֵ֗ינוּ (and our fathers) סִפְּרוּ־ (have relayed) לָֽנוּ׃ (to us).
KJV (78:3)
Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
Inspired Version (78:4)
We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
Hebrew (78:4)
לֹ֤א (We will not) נְכַחֵ֨ד׀ (hide) מִבְּנֵיהֶ֗ם ([them] from their children) לְד֥וֹר (generation) אַחֲר֗וֹן (to the next) מְֽ֭סַפְּרִים (but will declare) תְּהִלּ֣וֹת (the praises) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) וֶעֱזוּז֥וֹ (and His might) וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (and the wonders) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) עָשָֽׂה׃ (He has performed).
KJV (78:4)
We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
Inspired Version (78:5)
For he established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children,
Hebrew (78:5)
וַיָּ֤קֶם (For He established) עֵד֨וּת׀ (a testimony) בְּֽיַעֲקֹ֗ב (in Jacob) וְתוֹרָה֮ (a law) שָׂ֤ם (and appointed) בְּיִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל (in Israel), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (which) צִ֭וָּה (He commanded) אֶת־ (-) אֲבוֹתֵ֑ינוּ (our fathers) לְ֝הוֹדִיעָ֗ם (to teach) לִבְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (to their children),
KJV (78:5)
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
Inspired Version (78:6)
That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born, who should arise and declare them to their children,
Hebrew (78:6)
לְמַ֤עַן (that) יֵדְע֨וּ׀ (would know them)— דּ֣וֹר (generation) אַ֭חֲרוֹן (the coming) בָּנִ֣ים (even children) יִוָּלֵ֑דוּ (yet to be born)— יָ֝קֻ֗מוּ (to arise) וִֽיסַפְּר֥וּ (and tell) לִבְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (their [own] children)
KJV (78:6)
That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:
Inspired Version (78:7)
That they might set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments,
Hebrew (78:7)
וְיָשִׂ֥ימוּ (that they should put) בֵֽאלֹהִ֗ים (in God), כִּ֫סְלָ֥ם (their confidence) וְלֹ֣א (not) יִ֭שְׁכְּחוּ (forgetting) מַֽעַלְלֵי־ (works), אֵ֑ל ([His]) וּמִצְוֺתָ֥יו (His commandments). יִנְצֹֽרוּ׃ (but keeping)
KJV (78:7)
That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
Inspired Version (78:8)
And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that set not their heart aright and whose spirit was not steadfast with God.
Hebrew (78:8)
KJV (78:8)
And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with God.
Inspired Version (78:9)
The children of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
Hebrew (78:9)
בְּֽנֵי־ (vvv) אֶפְרַ֗יִם (of Ephraim) נוֹשְׁקֵ֥י (The archers) רוֹמֵי־ (. . .) קָ֑שֶׁת (. . .) הָ֝פְכ֗וּ (turned back) בְּי֣וֹם (on the day) קְרָֽב׃ (of battle).
KJV (78:9)
The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
Inspired Version (78:10)
They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law,
Hebrew (78:10)
KJV (78:10)
They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;
Inspired Version (78:11)
And forgat his works and his wonders that he had showed them.
Hebrew (78:11)
וַיִּשְׁכְּח֥וּ (They forgot) עֲלִילוֹתָ֑יו (what He had done), וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (the wonders) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) הֶרְאָֽם׃ (He had shown them).
KJV (78:11)
And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had showed them.
Inspired Version (78:12)
Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
Hebrew (78:12)
KJV (78:12)
Marvelous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
Inspired Version (78:13)
He divided the sea and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as a heap.
Hebrew (78:13)
בָּ֣קַע (He split) יָ֭ם (the sea) וַיַּֽעֲבִירֵ֑ם (and brought them through); וַֽיַּצֶּב־ (He set) מַ֥יִם (the waters {upright}) כְּמוֹ־ (like) נֵֽד׃ (a wall).
KJV (78:13)
He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as a heap.
Inspired Version (78:14)
In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
Hebrew (78:14)
וַיַּנְחֵ֣ם (He led them) בֶּעָנָ֣ן (with a cloud) יוֹמָ֑ם (by day) וְכָל־ (all) הַ֝לַּ֗יְלָה (night). בְּא֣וֹר (and with a light) אֵֽשׁ׃ (of fire)
KJV (78:14)
In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
Inspired Version (78:15)
He clave the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as out of the great depths.
Hebrew (78:15)
יְבַקַּ֣ע (He split) צֻ֭רִים (the rocks) בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (in the wilderness) וַ֝יַּ֗שְׁקְ (and gave [them] drink) כִּתְהֹמ֥וֹת (as the seas). רַבָּֽה׃ (as abundant)
KJV (78:15)
He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.
Inspired Version (78:16)
He brought streams also out of the rock and caused waters to run down like rivers.
Hebrew (78:16)
וַיּוֹצִ֣א (He brought) נוֹזְלִ֣ים (streams) מִסָּ֑לַע (from the stone) וַיּ֖וֹרֶד (flow down) כַּנְּהָר֣וֹת (like rivers). מָֽיִם׃ (and made water)
KJV (78:16)
He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers.
Inspired Version (78:17)
And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the Most High in the wilderness.
Hebrew (78:17)
וַיּוֹסִ֣יפוּ (But they continued) ע֭וֹד (. . .) לַחֲטֹא־ (to sin) ל֑וֹ (against Him), לַֽמְר֥וֹת (rebelling) עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן (against the Most High). בַּצִּיָּֽה׃ (in the desert)
KJV (78:17)
And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.
Inspired Version (78:18)
And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.
Hebrew (78:18)
וַיְנַסּוּ־ (tested) אֵ֥ל (God) בִּלְבָבָ֑ם (They willfully) לִֽשְׁאָל־ (by demanding) אֹ֥כֶל (the food) לְנַפְשָֽׁם׃ (they craved).
KJV (78:18)
And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.
Inspired Version (78:19)
Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
Hebrew (78:19)
וַֽיְדַבְּר֗וּ (They spoke) בֵּֽאלֹ֫הִ֥ים (against God), אָ֭מְרוּ (saying), הֲי֣וּכַל (Can) אֵ֑ל (God) לַעֲרֹ֥ךְ (really prepare) שֻׁ֝לְחָ֗ן (a table) בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (in the wilderness)?
KJV (78:19)
Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
Inspired Version (78:20)
Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? Can he provide flesh for his people?
Hebrew (78:20)
הֵ֤ן (When) הִכָּה־ (He struck) צ֨וּר׀ (the rock), וַיָּז֣וּבוּ (gushed out) מַיִם֮ (water) וּנְחָלִ֪ים (and torrents) יִ֫שְׁטֹ֥פוּ (raged). הֲגַם־ (He also) לֶ֭חֶם (bread) י֣וּכַל (But can) תֵּ֑ת (give) אִם־ (or) יָכִ֖ין (supply) שְׁאֵ֣ר (with meat)? לְעַמּֽוֹ׃ (His people)
KJV (78:20)
Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
Inspired Version (78:21)
Therefore, the Lord heard this and was wroth; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel,
Hebrew (78:21)
לָכֵ֤ן׀ (Therefore) שָׁמַ֥ע (heard) יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD) וַֽיִּתְעַבָּ֥ר (and was filled with wrath); וְ֭אֵשׁ (so a fire) נִשְּׂקָ֣ה (was kindled) בְיַעֲקֹ֑ב (against Jacob), וְגַם־ (and) אַ֝֗ף (His anger) עָלָ֥ה (flared) בְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (against Israel),
KJV (78:21)
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
Inspired Version (78:22)
Because they believed not in God and trusted not in his salvation,
Hebrew (78:22)
כִּ֤י (because) לֹ֣א (they did not) הֶ֭אֱמִינוּ (believe) בֵּאלֹהִ֑ים (God) וְלֹ֥א (. . .) בָ֝טְח֗וּ (or rely) בִּֽישׁוּעָתֽוֹ׃ (on His salvation).
KJV (78:22)
Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
Inspired Version (78:23)
Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
Hebrew (78:23)
וַיְצַ֣ו (Yet He commanded) שְׁחָקִ֣ים (the clouds) מִמָּ֑עַל (above) וְדַלְתֵ֖י (the doors) שָׁמַ֣יִם (of the heavens). פָּתָֽח׃ (and opened)
KJV (78:23)
Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
Inspired Version (78:24)
And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
Hebrew (78:24)
וַיַּמְטֵ֬ר (He rained down) עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם (for them) מָ֣ן (manna) לֶאֱכֹ֑ל (to eat); וּדְגַן־ (grain) שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם (from heaven). נָ֣תַן (He gave) לָֽמוֹ׃ (them)
KJV (78:24)
And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
Inspired Version (78:25)
Man did eat angels' food; he sent them meat to the full.
Hebrew (78:25)
לֶ֣חֶם (the bread) אַ֭בִּירִים (of angels); אָ֣כַל (ate) אִ֑ישׁ (Man) צֵידָ֬ה (food) שָׁלַ֖ח (He sent) לָהֶ֣ם (them) לָשֹֽׂבַע׃ (in abundance).
KJV (78:25)
Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
Inspired Version (78:26)
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven; and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Hebrew (78:26)
יַסַּ֣ע (He stirred) קָ֭דִים (the east wind) בַּשָּׁמָ֑יִם (from the heavens) וַיְנַהֵ֖ג (and drove) בְּעֻזּ֣וֹ (by His might). תֵימָֽן׃ (the south wind)
KJV (78:26)
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Inspired Version (78:27)
He rained flesh also upon them as dust and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea;
Hebrew (78:27)
וַיַּמְטֵ֬ר (He rained) עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם (on them) כֶּעָפָ֣ר (like dust), שְׁאֵ֑ר (meat) וּֽכְח֥וֹל (like the sand) יַ֝מִּ֗ים (of the sea). ע֣וֹף (birds) כָּנָֽף׃ (and winged)
KJV (78:27)
He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
Inspired Version (78:28)
And he let it fall in the midst of their camp round about their habitations.
Hebrew (78:28)
וַ֭יַּפֵּל (He felled them) בְּקֶ֣רֶב (in the midst) מַחֲנֵ֑הוּ (of their camp), סָ֝בִ֗יב (all around) לְמִשְׁכְּנֹתָֽיו׃ (their dwellings).
KJV (78:28)
And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
Inspired Version (78:29)
So they did eat and were well filled; for he gave them their own desire;
Hebrew (78:29)
וַיֹּאכְל֣וּ (So they ate) וַיִּשְׂבְּע֣וּ (filled), מְאֹ֑ד (and were well) וְ֝תַֽאֲוָתָ֗ם (what they craved). יָבִ֥א (for He gave) לָהֶֽם׃ (them)
KJV (78:29)
So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;
Inspired Version (78:30)
They were not estranged from their lust; but while their meat was yet in their mouths,
Hebrew (78:30)
לֹא־ (Yet) זָר֥וּ (before they had filled) מִתַּאֲוָתָ֑ם (their desire), ע֝֗וֹד (still) אָכְלָ֥ם (with the food) בְּפִיהֶֽם׃ (in their mouths),
KJV (78:30)
They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
Inspired Version (78:31)
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
Hebrew (78:31)
וְאַ֤ף (anger) אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀ (God’s) עָ֘לָ֤ה (flared) בָהֶ֗ם (against them), וַֽ֭יַּהֲרֹג (and He put to death) בְּמִשְׁמַנֵּיהֶ֑ם (their strongest) וּבַחוּרֵ֖י (the young men) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (of Israel). הִכְרִֽיעַ׃ (and subdued)
KJV (78:31)
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
Inspired Version (78:32)
For all this they sinned still and believed not for his wondrous works.
Hebrew (78:32)
בְּכָל־ (In spite of all) זֹ֭את (this), חָֽטְאוּ־ (they kept on sinning); ע֑וֹד (despite) וְלֹֽא־ (they did not) הֶ֝אֱמִ֗ינוּ (believe). בְּנִפְלְאוֹתָֽיו׃ (His wonderful works),
KJV (78:32)
For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.
Inspired Version (78:33)
Therefore, their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.
Hebrew (78:33)
וַיְכַל־ (So He ended) בַּהֶ֥בֶל (in futility), יְמֵיהֶ֑ם (their days) וּ֝שְׁנוֹתָ֗ם (and their years) בַּבֶּהָלָֽה׃ (in sudden terror).
KJV (78:33)
Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.
Inspired Version (78:34)
When he slew them, then they sought him; and they returned and inquired early after God.
Hebrew (78:34)
אִם־ (When) הֲרָגָ֥ם (He slew them), וּדְרָשׁ֑וּהוּ (they would seek Him); וְ֝שָׁ֗בוּ (they repented) וְשִֽׁחֲרוּ־ (and searched for) אֵֽל׃ (God).
KJV (78:34)
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.
Inspired Version (78:35)
And they remembered that God was their Rock and the high God their Redeemer.
Hebrew (78:35)
וַֽ֭יִּזְכְּרוּ (And they remembered) כִּֽי־ (that) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) צוּרָ֑ם (was their Rock), וְאֵ֥ל (that God) עֶ֝לְיוֹן (Most High) גֹּאֲלָֽם׃ (was their Redeemer).
KJV (78:35)
And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.
Inspired Version (78:36)
Nevertheless, they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.
Hebrew (78:36)
וַיְפַתּ֥וּהוּ (But they deceived Him) בְּפִיהֶ֑ם (with their mouths), וּ֝בִלְשׁוֹנָ֗ם (with their tongues). יְכַזְּבוּ־ (and lied) לֽוֹ׃ (to Him)
KJV (78:36)
Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.
Inspired Version (78:37)
For their heart was not right with him; neither were they steadfast in his covenant.
Hebrew (78:37)
וְ֭לִבָּם (Their hearts) לֹא־ (were disloyal) נָכ֣וֹן (. . .) עִמּ֑וֹ (to Him), וְלֹ֥א (and they were unfaithful) נֶ֝אֶמְנ֗וּ (. . .) בִּבְרִיתֽוֹ׃ (to His covenant).
KJV (78:37)
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant.
Inspired Version (78:38)
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity and destroyed them not; yea, many a time turned he his anger away and did not stir up all his wrath,
Hebrew (78:38)
וְה֤וּא (And yet He) רַח֨וּם׀ (was compassionate); יְכַפֵּ֥ר (He forgave) עָוֺן֮ ([their] iniquity) וְֽלֹא־ (and did not) יַ֫שְׁחִ֥ית (destroy them). וְ֭הִרְבָּה (He often) לְהָשִׁ֣יב (. . .) אַפּ֑וֹ (restrained His anger) וְלֹֽא־ (and did not) יָ֝עִיר (unleash) כָּל־ (vvv) חֲמָתֽוֹ׃ (His full wrath).
KJV (78:38)
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.
Inspired Version (78:39)
For he remembered that they were but flesh--a wind that passeth away and cometh not again.
Hebrew (78:39)
KJV (78:39)
For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.
Inspired Version (78:40)
How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness and grieve him in the desert!
Hebrew (78:40)
כַּ֭מָּה (How often) יַמְר֣וּהוּ (they disobeyed Him) בַמִּדְבָּ֑ר (in the wilderness) יַ֝עֲצִיב֗וּהוּ (and grieved Him) בִּֽישִׁימֽוֹן׃ (in the desert)!
KJV (78:40)
How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!
Inspired Version (78:41)
Yea, they turned back, and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.
Hebrew (78:41)
וַיָּשׁ֣וּבוּ (Again and again) וַיְנַסּ֣וּ (they tested) אֵ֑ל (God) וּקְד֖וֹשׁ (the Holy) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (One of Israel). הִתְווּ׃ (and provoked)
KJV (78:41)
Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.
Inspired Version (78:42)
They remembered not his hand nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy--
Hebrew (78:42)
KJV (78:42)
They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy.
Inspired Version (78:43)
How he had wrought his signs in Egypt and his wonders in the field of Zoan,
Hebrew (78:43)
אֲשֶׁר־ (when) שָׂ֣ם (He performed) בְּ֭מִצְרַיִם (in Egypt) אֹֽתוֹתָ֑יו (His signs) וּ֝מוֹפְתָ֗יו (and His wonders) בִּשְׂדֵה־ (in the fields) צֹֽעַן׃ (of Zoan).
KJV (78:43)
How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan:
Inspired Version (78:44)
And had turned their rivers into blood, and their floods, that they could not drink.
Hebrew (78:44)
וַיַּהֲפֹ֣ךְ (He turned) לְ֭דָם (to blood), יְאֹרֵיהֶ֑ם (their rivers) וְ֝נֹזְלֵיהֶ֗ם (and from their streams) בַּל־ (they could not) יִשְׁתָּיֽוּן׃ (drink).
KJV (78:44)
And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they could not drink.
Inspired Version (78:45)
He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them, and frogs, which destroyed them.
Hebrew (78:45)
יְשַׁלַּ֬ח (He sent) בָּהֶ֣ם (-) עָ֭רֹב (swarms of flies) וַיֹּאכְלֵ֑ם (that devoured them), וּ֝צְפַרְדֵּ֗עַ (and frogs) וַתַּשְׁחִיתֵֽם׃ (that devastated them).
KJV (78:45)
He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, which destroyed them.
Inspired Version (78:46)
He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar and their labor unto the locust.
Hebrew (78:46)
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (He gave) לֶחָסִ֣יל (to the grasshopper), יְבוּלָ֑ם (their crops) וִֽ֝יגִיעָ֗ם (the fruit of their labor) לָאַרְבֶּֽה׃ (to the locust).
KJV (78:46)
He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their labor unto the locust.
Inspired Version (78:47)
He destroyed their vines with hail and their sycamore trees with frost.
Hebrew (78:47)
יַהֲרֹ֣ג (He killed) בַּבָּרָ֣ד (with hailstones) גַּפְנָ֑ם (their vines) וְ֝שִׁקְמוֹתָ֗ם (and their sycamore-figs) בַּֽחֲנָמַֽל׃ (with sleet).
KJV (78:47)
He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycamore trees with frost.
Inspired Version (78:48)
He gave up their cattle also to the hail and their flocks to hot thunderbolts.
Hebrew (78:48)
וַיַּסְגֵּ֣ר (He abandoned) לַבָּרָ֣ד (to the hail) בְּעִירָ֑ם (their cattle) וּ֝מִקְנֵיהֶ֗ם (and their livestock) לָרְשָׁפִֽים׃ (to bolts of lightning).
KJV (78:48)
He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolts.
Inspired Version (78:49)
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble by sending evil angels among them.
Hebrew (78:49)
יְשַׁלַּח־ (He unleashed) בָּ֨ם׀ (against them), חֲר֬וֹן (His fury) אַפּ֗וֹ (. . .) עֶבְרָ֣ה (wrath), וָזַ֣עַם (indignation), וְצָרָ֑ה (and calamity)— מִ֝שְׁלַ֗חַת (a band) מַלְאֲכֵ֥י (angels). רָעִֽים׃ (of destroying)
KJV (78:49)
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.
Inspired Version (78:50)
He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death but gave their life over to the pestilence,
Hebrew (78:50)
יְפַלֵּ֥ס (He cleared) נָתִ֗יב (a path) לְאַ֫פּ֥וֹ (for His anger); לֹא־ (He did not) חָשַׂ֣ךְ (spare) מִמָּ֣וֶת (from death) נַפְשָׁ֑ם (them) וְ֝חַיָּתָ֗ם (their lives) לַדֶּ֥בֶר (to the plague). הִסְגִּֽיר׃ (but delivered)
KJV (78:50)
He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence;
Inspired Version (78:51)
And smote all the firstborn in Egypt--the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham--
Hebrew (78:51)
וַיַּ֣ךְ (He struck) כָּל־ (all) בְּכ֣וֹר (the firstborn) בְּמִצְרָ֑יִם (of Egypt), רֵאשִׁ֥ית (vvv) א֝וֹנִ֗ים (the virility) בְּאָהֳלֵי־ (in the tents) חָֽם׃ (of Ham).
KJV (78:51)
And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:
Inspired Version (78:52)
But made his own people to go forth like sheep and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.
Hebrew (78:52)
וַיַּסַּ֣ע (. . .) כַּצֹּ֣אן (like sheep) עַמּ֑וֹ (He led out His people) וַֽיְנַהֲגֵ֥ם (and guided them) כַּ֝עֵ֗דֶר (like a flock) בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (in the wilderness).
KJV (78:52)
But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.
Inspired Version (78:53)
And he led them on safely so that they feared not; but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Hebrew (78:53)
וַיַּנְחֵ֣ם (He led them) לָ֭בֶטַח (safely), וְלֹ֣א (so they did not) פָחָ֑דוּ (fear), וְאֶת־ (but) א֝וֹיְבֵיהֶ֗ם (their enemies). כִּסָּ֥ה (engulfed) הַיָּֽם׃ (the sea)
KJV (78:53)
And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Inspired Version (78:54)
And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain which his right hand had purchased.
Hebrew (78:54)
וַ֭יְבִיאֵם (He brought them) אֶל־ (to) גְּב֣וּל (land), קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (His holy) הַר־ (to the mountain) זֶ֝֗ה (. . .) קָנְתָ֥ה (had acquired). יְמִינֽוֹ׃ (His right hand)
KJV (78:54)
And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, which his right hand had purchased.
Inspired Version (78:55)
He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.
Hebrew (78:55)
וַיְגָ֤רֶשׁ (He drove out) מִפְּנֵיהֶ֨ם׀ (before them) גּוֹיִ֗ם (nations) וַֽ֭יַּפִּילֵם (and apportioned) בְּחֶ֣בֶל (. . .) נַחֲלָ֑ה (their inheritance); וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֥ן (He settled) בְּ֝אָהֳלֵיהֶ֗ם (in their tents). שִׁבְטֵ֥י (the tribes) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of Israel)
KJV (78:55)
He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.
Inspired Version (78:56)
Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God and kept not his testimonies,
Hebrew (78:56)
וַיְנַסּ֣וּ (But they tested) וַ֭יַּמְרוּ (and disobeyed) אֶת־ (-) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) עֶלְי֑וֹן (Most High), וְ֝עֵדוֹתָ֗יו (His decrees). לֹ֣א (for they did not) שָׁמָֽרוּ׃ (keep)
KJV (78:56)
Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies:
Inspired Version (78:57)
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers; they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
Hebrew (78:57)
וַיִּסֹּ֣גוּ (They turned back) וַֽ֭יִּבְגְּדוּ (and were faithless) כַּאֲבוֹתָ֑ם (like their fathers), נֶ֝הְפְּכ֗וּ (twisted) כְּקֶ֣שֶׁת (bow). רְמִיָּֽה׃ (like a faulty)
KJV (78:57)
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
Inspired Version (78:58)
For they provoked him to anger with their high places and moved him to jealousy with their graven images.
Hebrew (78:58)
וַיַּכְעִיס֥וּהוּ (They enraged Him) בְּבָמוֹתָ֑ם (with their high places) וּ֝בִפְסִילֵיהֶ֗ם (with their idols). יַקְנִיאֽוּהוּ׃ (and provoked His jealousy)
KJV (78:58)
For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images.
Inspired Version (78:59)
When God heard this, he was wroth and greatly abhorred Israel,
Hebrew (78:59)
שָׁמַ֣ע (On hearing it), אֱ֭לֹהִים (God) וַֽיִּתְעַבָּ֑ר (was furious) וַיִּמְאַ֥ס (and rejected) מְ֝אֹ֗ד (completely). בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (Israel)
KJV (78:59)
When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:
Inspired Version (78:60)
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men,
Hebrew (78:60)
וַ֭יִּטֹּשׁ (He abandoned) מִשְׁכַּ֣ן (the tabernacle) שִׁל֑וֹ (of Shiloh), אֹ֝֗הֶל (the tent) שִׁכֵּ֥ן (He had pitched) בָּאָדָֽם׃ (among men).
KJV (78:60)
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;
Inspired Version (78:61)
And delivered his strength into captivity and his glory into the enemy's hand.
Hebrew (78:61)
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (He delivered) לַשְּׁבִ֣י (to captivity), עֻזּ֑וֹ (His strength) וְֽתִפְאַרְתּ֥וֹ (and His splendor) בְיַד־ (to the hand) צָֽר׃ (of the adversary).
KJV (78:61)
And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.
Inspired Version (78:62)
He gave his people over also unto the sword and was wroth with his inheritance.
Hebrew (78:62)
וַיַּסְגֵּ֣ר (He surrendered) לַחֶ֣רֶב (to the sword) עַמּ֑וֹ (His people) וּ֝בְנַחֲלָת֗וֹ (by His heritage). הִתְעַבָּֽר׃ (because He was enraged)
KJV (78:62)
He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.
Inspired Version (78:63)
The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.
Hebrew (78:63)
בַּחוּרָ֥יו (His young men), אָֽכְלָה־ (consumed) אֵ֑שׁ (Fire) וּ֝בְתוּלֹתָ֗יו (and their maidens) לֹ֣א (were left without) הוּלָּֽלוּ׃ (wedding songs).
KJV (78:63)
The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.
Inspired Version (78:64)
Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
Hebrew (78:64)
כֹּ֭הֲנָיו (His priests) בַּחֶ֣רֶב (by the sword), נָפָ֑לוּ (fell) וְ֝אַלְמְנֹתָ֗יו (but their widows) לֹ֣א (could not) תִבְכֶּֽינָה׃ (lament).
KJV (78:64)
Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
Inspired Version (78:65)
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
Hebrew (78:65)
וַיִּקַ֖ץ (awoke) כְּיָשֵׁ֥ן׀ (as from sleep), אֲדֹנָ֑י (Then the Lord) כְּ֝גִבּ֗וֹר (like a mighty warrior) מִתְרוֹנֵ֥ן (overcome) מִיָּֽיִן׃ (by wine).
KJV (78:65)
Then the LORD awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
Inspired Version (78:66)
And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts; he put them to a perpetual reproach.
Hebrew (78:66)
KJV (78:66)
And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.
Inspired Version (78:67)
Moreover, he refused the tabernacle of Joseph and chose not the tribe of Ephraim,
Hebrew (78:67)
וַ֭יִּמְאַס (He rejected) בְּאֹ֣הֶל (the tent) יוֹסֵ֑ף (of Joseph) וּֽבְשֵׁ֥בֶט (the tribe) אֶ֝פְרַ֗יִם (of Ephraim). לֹ֣א (and refused) בָחָֽר׃ (. . .)
KJV (78:67)
Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
Inspired Version (78:68)
But chose the tribe of Judah, the Mount Zion which he loved.
Hebrew (78:68)
KJV (78:68)
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
Inspired Version (78:69)
And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
Hebrew (78:69)
וַיִּ֣בֶן (He built) כְּמוֹ־ (like) רָ֭מִים (the heights), מִקְדָּשׁ֑וֹ (His sanctuary) כְּ֝אֶ֗רֶץ (like the earth) יְסָדָ֥הּ (He has established) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (78:69)
And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
Inspired Version (78:70)
He chose David also, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds;
Hebrew (78:70)
וַ֭יִּבְחַר (He chose) בְּדָוִ֣ד (David) עַבְדּ֑וֹ (His servant) וַ֝יִּקָּחֵ֗הוּ (and took him) מִֽמִּכְלְאֹ֥ת (from the sheepfolds) צֹֽאן׃ (. . .);
KJV (78:70)
He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
Inspired Version (78:71)
From following the ewes great with young, he brought him to feed Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.
Hebrew (78:71)
מֵאַחַ֥ר (from tending) עָל֗וֹת (the ewes) הֱ֫בִיא֥וֹ (He brought him) לִ֭רְעוֹת (to be shepherd) בְּיַעֲקֹ֣ב (Jacob), עַמּ֑וֹ (of His people) וּ֝בְיִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (of Israel) נַחֲלָתֽוֹ׃ (His inheritance).
KJV (78:71)
From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
Inspired Version (78:72)
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Hebrew (78:72)
וַ֭יִּרְעֵם (So [David] shepherded them) כְּתֹ֣ם (with integrity) לְבָב֑וֹ (of heart) וּבִתְבוּנ֖וֹת (with skillful) כַּפָּ֣יו (hands). יַנְחֵֽם׃ (and guided them)
KJV (78:72)
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
Inspired Version (79:1)
O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps.
Hebrew (79:1)
מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְאָ֫סָ֥ף (of Asaph). אֱֽלֹהִ֡ים (O God), בָּ֤אוּ (have invaded) גוֹיִ֨ם׀ (The nations), בְּֽנַחֲלָתֶ֗ךָ (Your inheritance); טִ֭מְּאוּ (they have defiled) אֶת־ (-) הֵיכַ֣ל (temple) קָדְשֶׁ֑ךָ (Your holy) שָׂ֖מוּ ([and] reduced) אֶת־ (-) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֣ם (Jerusalem) לְעִיִּֽים׃ (to rubble).
KJV (79:1)
O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps.
Inspired Version (79:2)
The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.
Hebrew (79:2)
נָֽתְנ֡וּ (They have given) אֶת־ (-) נִבְלַ֬ת (the corpses) עֲבָדֶ֗יךָ (of Your servants) מַ֭אֲכָל (as food) לְע֣וֹף (to the birds) הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (of the air), בְּשַׂ֥ר (the flesh) חֲ֝סִידֶ֗יךָ (of Your saints) לְחַיְתוֹ־ (to the beasts) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (79:2)
The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.
Inspired Version (79:3)
Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.
Hebrew (79:3)
שָׁפְכ֬וּ (They have poured out) דָמָ֨ם׀ (their blood) כַּמַּ֗יִם (like water) סְֽבִ֘יב֤וֹת (all around) יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם (Jerusalem), וְאֵ֣ין (and [there is] no one) קוֹבֵֽר׃ (to bury [the dead]).
KJV (79:3)
Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.
Inspired Version (79:4)
We are become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
Hebrew (79:4)
הָיִ֣ינוּ (We have become) חֶ֭רְפָּה (a reproach) לִשְׁכֵנֵ֑ינוּ (to our neighbors), לַ֥עַג (a scorn) וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס (and derision) לִסְבִיבוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (to those around us).
KJV (79:4)
We are become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
Inspired Version (79:5)
How long, Lord? Wilt thou be angry for ever? Shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
Hebrew (79:5)
KJV (79:5)
How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
Inspired Version (79:6)
Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.
Hebrew (79:6)
שְׁפֹ֤ךְ (Pour out) חֲמָתְךָ֨ (Your wrath) אֶֽל־ (on) הַגּוֹיִם֮ (the nations) אֲשֶׁ֪ר (that) לֹא־ (do not) יְדָ֫ע֥וּךָ (acknowledge You), וְעַ֥ל (on) מַמְלָכ֑וֹת (the kingdoms) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) בְּ֝שִׁמְךָ֗ (on Your name), לֹ֣א (refuse) קָרָֽאוּ׃ (to call)
KJV (79:6)
Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.
Inspired Version (79:7)
For they have devoured Jacob and laid waste his dwelling place.
Hebrew (79:7)
KJV (79:7)
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
Inspired Version (79:8)
Oh, remember not against us former iniquities; let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us; for we are brought very low.
Hebrew (79:8)
אַֽל־ (. . .) תִּזְכָּר־ (Do not hold) לָנוּ֮ (against us); עֲוֺנֹ֪ת (sins) רִאשֹׁ֫נִ֥ים (past) מַ֭הֵר (quickly), יְקַדְּמ֣וּנוּ (come) רַחֲמֶ֑יךָ (let Your compassion) כִּ֖י (for) דַלּ֣וֹנוּ (we are brought) מְאֹֽד׃ (low).
KJV (79:8)
O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
Inspired Version (79:9)
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.
Hebrew (79:9)
עָזְרֵ֤נוּ׀ (Help us), אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (O God) יִשְׁעֵ֗נוּ (of our salvation), עַל־ (for) דְּבַ֥ר (. . .) כְּבֽוֹד־ (the glory) שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (of Your name); וְהַצִּילֵ֥נוּ (deliver us) וְכַפֵּ֥ר (and atone) עַל־ (for) חַ֝טֹּאתֵ֗ינוּ (our sins), לְמַ֣עַן (for the sake) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (of Your name).
KJV (79:9)
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.
Inspired Version (79:10)
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? Let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.
Hebrew (79:10)
לָ֤מָּה׀ (Why) יֹאמְר֣וּ (ask), הַגּוֹיִם֮ (should the nations) אַיֵּ֪ה (Where) אֱֽלֹהֵ֫יהֶ֥ם (is their God)? יִוָּדַ֣ע (make known) בַּגִּיִּים (among the nations) לְעֵינֵ֑ינוּ (Before our eyes), נִ֝קְמַ֗ת (Your vengeance) דַּֽם־ (for the bloodshed) עֲבָדֶ֥יךָ (of Your servants). הַשָּׁפֽוּךְ׃ (. . .)
KJV (79:10)
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed.
Inspired Version (79:11)
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
Hebrew (79:11)
תָּ֤ב֣וֹא (reach You) לְפָנֶיךָ֮ (. . .); אֶנְקַ֪ת (May the groans) אָ֫סִ֥יר (of the captives) כְּגֹ֥דֶל (by the strength) זְרוֹעֲךָ֑ (of Your arm) ה֝וֹתֵ֗ר (preserve) בְּנֵ֣י (those condemned) תְמוּתָֽה׃ (to death).
KJV (79:11)
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
Inspired Version (79:12)
And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
Hebrew (79:12)
וְהָ֘שֵׁ֤ב (Pay back) לִשְׁכֵנֵ֣ינוּ (of our neighbors) שִׁ֭בְעָתַיִם (sevenfold) אֶל־ (into) חֵיקָ֑ם (the laps) חֶרְפָּ֘תָ֤ם (the reproach) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) חֵרְפ֣וּךָ (they hurled at You), אֲדֹנָֽי׃ (O Lord).
KJV (79:12)
And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
Inspired Version (79:13)
So we, thy people and sheep of thy pasture, will give thee thanks for ever; we will show forth thy praise to all generations.
Hebrew (79:13)
וַאֲנַ֤חְנוּ (Then we) עַמְּךָ֨׀ (Your people), וְצֹ֥אן (the sheep) מַרְעִיתֶךָ֮ (of Your pasture), נ֤וֹדֶ֥ה (will thank) לְּךָ֗ (You) לְע֫וֹלָ֥ם (forever); לְדֹ֥ר (from generation) וָדֹ֑ר (to generation) נְ֝סַפֵּ֗ר (we will declare) תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ׃ (Your praise).
KJV (79:13)
So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will show forth thy praise to all generations.
Inspired Version (80:1)
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubim, shine forth.
Hebrew (80:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). אֶל־ (To the tune of) שֹׁשַׁנִּ֑ים (The Lilies) עֵד֖וּת (of the Covenant). לְאָסָ֣ף (of Asaph). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) רֹ֘עֵ֤ה (O Shepherd) יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל׀ (of Israel), הַאֲזִ֗ינָה (Hear us), נֹהֵ֣ג (who leads) כַּצֹּ֣אן (like a flock); יוֹסֵ֑ף (Joseph) יֹשֵׁ֖ב (You who sit enthroned) הַכְּרוּבִ֣ים ([between] the cherubim), הוֹפִֽיעָה׃ (shine forth)
KJV (80:1)
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubim, shine forth.
Inspired Version (80:2)
Before Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
Hebrew (80:2)
לִפְנֵ֤י (before) אֶפְרַ֨יִם׀ (Ephraim), וּבִנְיָ֘מִ֤ן (Benjamin), וּמְנַשֶּׁ֗ה (and Manasseh). עוֹרְרָ֥ה (Rally) אֶת־ (-) גְּבֽוּרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your mighty power) וּלְכָ֖ה (and come) לִישֻׁעָ֣תָה (to save) לָּֽנוּ׃ (us).
KJV (80:2)
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
Inspired Version (80:3)
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Hebrew (80:3)
אֱלֹהִ֥ים (O God), הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נוּ (Restore us), וְהָאֵ֥ר (to shine upon us), פָּ֝נֶ֗יךָ (and cause Your face) וְנִוָּשֵֽׁעָה׃ (that we may be saved).
KJV (80:3)
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Inspired Version (80:4)
O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
Hebrew (80:4)
יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) צְבָא֑וֹת (of Hosts), עַד־ (how long) מָתַ֥י (. . .) עָ֝שַׁ֗נְתָּ (will Your anger smolder) בִּתְפִלַּ֥ת (against the prayers) עַמֶּֽךָ׃ (of Your people)?
KJV (80:4)
O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
Inspired Version (80:5)
Thou feedest them with the bread of tears and givest them tears to drink in great measure.
Hebrew (80:5)
הֶ֭אֱכַלְתָּם (You fed them) לֶ֣חֶם (with the bread) דִּמְעָ֑ה (of tears) וַ֝תַּשְׁקֵ֗מוֹ (and made them drink) בִּדְמָע֥וֹת (of [their] tears). שָׁלִֽישׁ׃ (the full measure)
KJV (80:5)
Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.
Inspired Version (80:6)
Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbors; and our enemies laugh among themselves.
Hebrew (80:6)
תְּשִׂימֵ֣נוּ (You make us) מָ֭דוֹן (contend) לִשְׁכֵנֵ֑ינוּ (with our neighbors); וְ֝אֹיְבֵ֗ינוּ (our enemies) יִלְעֲגוּ־ (mock) לָֽמוֹ׃ (us).
KJV (80:6)
Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbors: and our enemies laugh among themselves.
Inspired Version (80:7)
Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Hebrew (80:7)
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (O God) צְבָא֣וֹת (of Hosts), הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נוּ (Restore us), וְהָאֵ֥ר (to shine upon us), פָּ֝נֶ֗יךָ (and cause Your face) וְנִוָּשֵֽׁעָה׃ (that we may be saved).
KJV (80:7)
Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Inspired Version (80:8)
Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt; thou hast cast out the heathen and planted it.
Hebrew (80:8)
גֶּ֭פֶן (a vine) מִמִּצְרַ֣יִם (from Egypt); תַּסִּ֑יעַ (You uprooted) תְּגָרֵ֥שׁ (You drove out) גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם (the nations) וַתִּטָּעֶֽהָ׃ (and transplanted it).
KJV (80:8)
Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.
Inspired Version (80:9)
Thou preparedst room before it and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
Hebrew (80:9)
פִּנִּ֥יתָ (You cleared the ground) לְפָנֶ֑יהָ (for it), וַתַּשְׁרֵ֥שׁ (and it took) שָׁ֝רָשֶׁ֗יהָ (root) וַתְּמַלֵּא־ (and filled) אָֽרֶץ׃ (the land).
KJV (80:9)
Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
Inspired Version (80:10)
The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars.
Hebrew (80:10)
KJV (80:10)
The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars.
Inspired Version (80:11)
She sent out her boughs unto the sea and her branches unto the river.
Hebrew (80:11)
תְּשַׁלַּ֣ח (It sent out) קְצִירֶ֣הָ (its branches) עַד־ (to) יָ֑ם (the Sea), וְאֶל־ (toward) נָ֝הָ֗ר (the River). יֽוֹנְקוֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (and its shoots)
KJV (80:11)
She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river.
Inspired Version (80:12)
Why hast thou then broken down her hedges so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her?
Hebrew (80:12)
לָ֭מָּה (Why) פָּרַ֣צְתָּ (have You broken down) גְדֵרֶ֑יהָ (its walls), וְ֝אָר֗וּהָ (pick its fruit)? כָּל־ (so that all) עֹ֥בְרֵי (who pass by) דָֽרֶךְ׃ (. . .)
KJV (80:12)
Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the way do pluck her?
Inspired Version (80:13)
The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth devour it.
Hebrew (80:13)
יְכַרְסְמֶ֣נָּֽה (ravages it), חֲזִ֣יר (The boar) מִיָּ֑עַר (from the forest) וְזִ֖יז (and the creatures) שָׂדַ֣י (of the field) יִרְעֶֽנָּה׃ (feed upon it).
KJV (80:13)
The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth devour it.
Inspired Version (80:14)
Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts; look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine,
Hebrew (80:14)
KJV (80:14)
Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine;
Inspired Version (80:15)
And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
Hebrew (80:15)
וְ֭כַנָּה (the root) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) נָטְעָ֣ה (has planted), יְמִינֶ֑ךָ (Your right hand) וְעַל־ (. . .) בֵּ֝֗ן (the son) אִמַּ֥צְתָּה (You have raised up) לָּֽךְ׃ (for Yourself).
KJV (80:15)
And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
Inspired Version (80:16)
It is burned with fire; it is cut down; they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
Hebrew (80:16)
שְׂרֻפָ֣ה (and burned) בָאֵ֣שׁ (. . .); כְּסוּחָ֑ה ([Your vine] has been cut down) מִגַּעֲרַ֖ת (at the rebuke) פָּנֶ֣יךָ (of Your countenance). יֹאבֵֽדוּ׃ (they perish)
KJV (80:16)
It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
Inspired Version (80:17)
Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.
Hebrew (80:17)
תְּֽהִי־ (be) יָ֭דְךָ (Let Your hand) עַל־ (upon) אִ֣ישׁ (the man) יְמִינֶ֑ךָ (at Your right hand), עַל־ (on) בֶּן־ (the son) אָ֝דָ֗ם (of man) אִמַּ֥צְתָּ (You have raised up) לָּֽךְ׃ (for Yourself).
KJV (80:17)
Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.
Inspired Version (80:18)
So will not we go back from thee; quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.
Hebrew (80:18)
וְלֹא־ (Then we will not) נָס֥וֹג (turn away) מִמֶּ֑ךָּ (from You); תְּ֝חַיֵּ֗נוּ (revive us), וּבְשִׁמְךָ֥ (on Your name). נִקְרָֽא׃ (and we will call)
KJV (80:18)
So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.
Inspired Version (80:19)
Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts; cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Hebrew (80:19)
יְה֘וָ֤ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) צְבָא֣וֹת (of Hosts); הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נוּ (Restore us), הָאֵ֥ר (to shine upon us), פָּ֝נֶ֗יךָ (cause Your face) וְנִוָּשֵֽׁעָה׃ (that we may be saved).
KJV (80:19)
Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Inspired Version (81:1)
Sing aloud unto God, our strength; make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
Hebrew (81:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) הַגִּתִּ֬ית (Gittith). לְאָסָֽף׃ (Of Asaph). הַ֭רְנִינוּ (Sing for joy) לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (to God) עוּזֵּ֑נוּ (our strength); הָ֝רִ֗יעוּ (make a joyful noise) לֵאלֹהֵ֥י (to the God) יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (of Jacob).
KJV (81:1)
Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
Inspired Version (81:2)
Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
Hebrew (81:2)
KJV (81:2)
Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
Inspired Version (81:3)
Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
Hebrew (81:3)
תִּקְע֣וּ (Sound) בַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (at the New Moon), שׁוֹפָ֑ר (the ram’s horn) בַּ֝כֵּ֗סֶה ([and] at the full moon) לְי֣וֹם (on the day) חַגֵּֽנוּ׃ (of our Feast).
KJV (81:3)
Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
Inspired Version (81:4)
For this was a statute for Israel and a law of the God of Jacob.
Hebrew (81:4)
כִּ֤י (For) חֹ֣ק (is a statute) לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (for Israel), ה֑וּא (this) מִ֝שְׁפָּ֗ט (an ordinance) לֵאלֹהֵ֥י (of the God) יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (of Jacob).
KJV (81:4)
For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
Inspired Version (81:5)
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony when he went out through the land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I understood not.
Hebrew (81:5)
עֵ֤דוּת׀ (as a testimony) בִּֽיה֘וֹסֵ֤ף (for Joseph) שָׂמ֗וֹ (He ordained it) בְּ֭צֵאתוֹ (when he went out) עַל־ (over) אֶ֣רֶץ (the land) מִצְרָ֑יִם (of Egypt), שְׂפַ֖ת (language): לֹא־ (an unfamiliar) יָדַ֣עְתִּי (. . .) אֶשְׁמָֽע׃ ([where] I heard)
KJV (81:5)
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
Inspired Version (81:6)
I removed his shoulder from the burden; his hands were delivered from the pots.
Hebrew (81:6)
הֲסִיר֣וֹתִי (I relieved) מִסֵּ֣בֶל (of the burden); שִׁכְמ֑וֹ (his shoulder) כַּ֝פָּ֗יו (his hands) מִדּ֥וּד (from the basket). תַּעֲבֹֽרְנָה׃ (were freed)
KJV (81:6)
I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots.
Inspired Version (81:7)
Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder; I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
Hebrew (81:7)
בַּצָּרָ֥ה (in distress), קָרָ֗אתָ (You called out) וָאֲחַ֫לְּצֶ֥ךָּ (and I rescued you); אֶ֭עֶנְךָ (I answered) בְּסֵ֣תֶר (you from the cloud) רַ֑עַם (of thunder); אֶבְחָֽנְךָ֨ (I tested) עַל־ (you at) מֵ֖י (the waters) מְרִיבָ֣ה (of Meribah). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (81:7)
Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
Inspired Version (81:8)
Hear, O my people; and I will testify unto thee, O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me.
Hebrew (81:8)
שְׁמַ֣ע (Hear), עַ֭מִּי (O My people), וְאָעִ֣ידָה (and I will warn) בָּ֑ךְ (you): יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל (O Israel), אִם־ (if only) תִּֽשְׁמַֽע־ (you would listen) לִֽי׃ (to Me)!
KJV (81:8)
Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;
Inspired Version (81:9)
There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Hebrew (81:9)
KJV (81:9)
There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Inspired Version (81:10)
I am the Lord, thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt; open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Hebrew (81:10)
אָנֹכִ֨י׀ (I) יְה֘וָ֤ה (am the LORD) אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ (your God), הַֽ֭מַּעַלְךָ (who brought you up) מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (vvv) מִצְרָ֑יִם (out of Egypt). הַרְחֶב־ (. . .), פִּ֝֗יךָ (Open wide your mouth) וַאֲמַלְאֵֽהוּ׃ (and I will fill it).
KJV (81:10)
I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Inspired Version (81:11)
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
Hebrew (81:11)
KJV (81:11)
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
Inspired Version (81:12)
So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust; and they walked in their own counsels.
Hebrew (81:12)
וָֽ֭אֲשַׁלְּחֵהוּ (So I gave them up) בִּשְׁרִיר֣וּת (to their stubborn) לִבָּ֑ם (hearts) יֵ֝לְכ֗וּ (to follow) בְּֽמוֹעֲצוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (their own devices).
KJV (81:12)
So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
Inspired Version (81:13)
Oh, that my people had hearkened unto me and Israel had walked in my ways!
Hebrew (81:13)
ל֗וּ (If only) עַ֭מִּי (My people) שֹׁמֵ֣עַֽ (would listen) לִ֑י (to Me), יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל (if Israel) בִּדְרָכַ֥י (My ways), יְהַלֵּֽכוּ׃ (would follow)
KJV (81:13)
Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
Inspired Version (81:14)
I should soon have subdued their enemies and turned my hand against their adversaries.
Hebrew (81:14)
כִּ֭מְעַט (how soon) אוֹיְבֵיהֶ֣ם (their enemies) אַכְנִ֑יעַ (I would subdue) וְעַ֥ל (against) צָ֝רֵיהֶ֗ם (their foes)! אָשִׁ֥יב (and turn) יָדִֽי׃ (My hand)
KJV (81:14)
I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
Inspired Version (81:15)
The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him; but their time should have endured for ever.
Hebrew (81:15)
מְשַׂנְאֵ֣י (Those who hate) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) יְכַֽחֲשׁוּ־ (would feign obedience) ל֑וֹ (), וִיהִ֖י (would last forever) עִתָּ֣ם (and their doom) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (81:15)
The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.
Inspired Version (81:16)
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat; and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.
Hebrew (81:16)
וַֽ֭יַּאֲכִילֵהוּ (But I would feed you) מֵחֵ֣לֶב (the finest) חִטָּ֑ה (wheat); וּ֝מִצּ֗וּר (from the rock) דְּבַ֣שׁ (with honey) אַשְׂבִּיעֶֽךָ׃ (I would satisfy you).
KJV (81:16)
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.
Inspired Version (82:1)
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Hebrew (82:1)
מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְאָ֫סָ֥ף (of Asaph). אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (God) נִצָּ֥ב (presides) בַּעֲדַת־ (assembly); אֵ֑ל (in the divine) בְּקֶ֖רֶב (among) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (the gods): יִשְׁפֹּֽט׃ (He renders judgment)
KJV (82:1)
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Inspired Version (82:2)
How long will ye suffer them to judge unjustly and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
Hebrew (82:2)
עַד־ (How long) מָתַ֥י (. . .) תִּשְׁפְּטוּ־ (will you judge) עָ֑וֶל (unjustly) וּפְנֵ֥י (and show partiality) רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (to the wicked)? תִּשְׂאוּ־ (. . .) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (82:2)
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
Inspired Version (82:3)
Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Hebrew (82:3)
KJV (82:3)
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Inspired Version (82:4)
Deliver the poor and needy; rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Hebrew (82:4)
פַּלְּטוּ־ (Rescue) דַ֥ל (the weak) וְאֶבְי֑וֹן (and needy); מִיַּ֖ד (from the hand) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked). הַצִּֽילוּ׃ (save them)
KJV (82:4)
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Inspired Version (82:5)
They know not; neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
Hebrew (82:5)
לֹ֤א (They do not) יָֽדְע֨וּ׀ (know) וְלֹ֥א (. . .) יָבִ֗ינוּ (or understand); בַּחֲשֵׁכָ֥ה (in the darkness); יִתְהַלָּ֑כוּ (they wander) יִ֝מּ֗וֹטוּ (are shaken). כָּל־ (all) מ֥וֹסְדֵי (the foundations) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth)
KJV (82:5)
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
Inspired Version (82:6)
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High.
Hebrew (82:6)
אֲֽנִי־ (I) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (have said), אֱלֹהִ֣ים (are gods); אַתֶּ֑ם (You) וּבְנֵ֖י (sons) עֶלְי֣וֹן (of the Most High). כֻּלְּכֶֽם׃ (you are all)
KJV (82:6)
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
Inspired Version (82:7)
But ye shall die like men and fall like one of the princes.
Hebrew (82:7)
אָ֭כֵן (But) כְּאָדָ֣ם (like mortals) תְּמוּת֑וּן (you will die), וּכְאַחַ֖ד (and like) הַשָּׂרִ֣ים (rulers) תִּפֹּֽלוּ׃ (you will fall).
KJV (82:7)
But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
Inspired Version (82:8)
Arise, O God; judge the earth; for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Hebrew (82:8)
KJV (82:8)
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Inspired Version (83:1)
Keep not thou silence, O God; hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.
Hebrew (83:1)
KJV (83:1)
Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.
Inspired Version (83:2)
For lo, thine enemies make a tumult; and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
Hebrew (83:2)
כִּֽי־ (how) הִנֵּ֣ה (See) א֭וֹיְבֶיךָ (Your enemies) יֶהֱמָי֑וּן (rage), וּ֝מְשַׂנְאֶ֗יךָ (how Your foes) נָ֣שְׂאוּ (have reared) רֹֽאשׁ׃ (their heads).
KJV (83:2)
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
Inspired Version (83:3)
They have taken crafty counsel against thy people and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Hebrew (83:3)
עַֽל־ (against) עַ֭מְּךָ (Your people) יַעֲרִ֣ימוּ (With cunning) ס֑וֹד (they scheme) וְ֝יִתְיָעֲצ֗וּ (and conspire) עַל־ (against) צְפוּנֶֽיךָ׃ (those You cherish),
KJV (83:3)
They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Inspired Version (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.
Hebrew (83:4)
אָמְר֗וּ (saying), לְ֭כוּ (Come), וְנַכְחִידֵ֣ם (let us erase them) מִגּ֑וֹי (as a nation); וְלֹֽא־ (no) יִזָּכֵ֖ר (be remembered) שֵֽׁם־ (may the name) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (of Israel) עֽוֹד׃ (more).
KJV (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.
Inspired Version (83:5)
For they have consulted together with one consent; they are confederate against thee--
Hebrew (83:5)
KJV (83:5)
For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:
Inspired Version (83:6)
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites, of Moab, and the Hagarenes,
Hebrew (83:6)
אָהֳלֵ֣י (the tents) אֱ֭דוֹם (of Edom) וְיִשְׁמְעֵאלִ֗ים (and the Ishmaelites), מוֹאָ֥ב (of Moab) וְהַגְרִֽים׃ (and the Hagrites),
KJV (83:6)
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;
Inspired Version (83:7)
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre.
Hebrew (83:7)
גְּבָ֣ל ([of] Gebal), וְ֭עַמּוֹן (Ammon), וַעֲמָלֵ֑ק (and Amalek), פְּ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת ([of] Philistia) עִם־ (with) יֹ֥שְׁבֵי (the people) צֽוֹר׃ (of Tyre).
KJV (83:7)
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Inspired Version (83:8)
Assur also is joined with them; they have helped the children of Lot. Selah.
Hebrew (83:8)
KJV (83:8)
Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.
Inspired Version (83:9)
Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin at the brook of Kishon,
Hebrew (83:9)
עֲשֵֽׂה־ (Do) לָהֶ֥ם (to them) כְּמִדְיָ֑ן (as You did to Midian), כְּֽסִֽיסְרָ֥א (as to Sisera) כְ֝יָבִ֗ין (and Jabin) בְּנַ֣חַל (at the River) קִישֽׁוֹן׃ (Kishon),
KJV (83:9)
Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:
Inspired Version (83:10)
Which perished at En-dor; they became as dung for the earth.
Hebrew (83:10)
נִשְׁמְד֥וּ (who perished) בְֽעֵין־ (vvv) דֹּ֑אר (at Endor) הָ֥יוּ (and became) דֹּ֝֗מֶן ([like] dung) לָאֲדָמָֽה׃ (on the ground).
KJV (83:10)
Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth.
Inspired Version (83:11)
Make their nobles like Oreb and like Zeeb; yea, all their princes as Zebah and as Zalmunna,
Hebrew (83:11)
שִׁיתֵ֣מוֹ (Make) נְ֭דִיבֵמוֹ (their nobles) כְּעֹרֵ֣ב (like Oreb) וְכִזְאֵ֑ב (and Zeeb), וּֽכְזֶ֥בַח (like Zebah) וּ֝כְצַלְמֻנָּ֗ע (and Zalmunna), כָּל־ (and all) נְסִיכֵֽמוֹ׃ (their princes)
KJV (83:11)
Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:
Inspired Version (83:12)
Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.
Hebrew (83:12)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) אָ֭מְרוּ (said), נִ֣ירֲשָׁה (Let us possess) לָּ֑נוּ (for ourselves) אֵ֝֗ת () נְא֣וֹת (the pastures) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (83:12)
Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.
Inspired Version (83:13)
O my God, make them like a wheel, as the stubble before the wind.
Hebrew (83:13)
אֱֽלֹהַ֗י (O my God), שִׁיתֵ֥מוֹ (Make them) כַגַּלְגַּ֑ל (like tumbleweed), כְּ֝קַ֗שׁ (like chaff) לִפְנֵי־ (before) רֽוּחַ׃ (the wind).
KJV (83:13)
O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind.
Inspired Version (83:14)
As the fire burneth a wood and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire,
Hebrew (83:14)
KJV (83:14)
As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;
Inspired Version (83:15)
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
Hebrew (83:15)
כֵּ֭ן (so) תִּרְדְּפֵ֣ם (pursue them) בְּסַעֲרֶ֑ךָ (with Your tempest), וּבְסוּפָתְךָ֥ (with Your storm). תְבַהֲלֵֽם׃ (and terrify them)
KJV (83:15)
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
Inspired Version (83:16)
Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek thy name, O Lord.
Hebrew (83:16)
KJV (83:16)
Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD.
Inspired Version (83:17)
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame and perish,
Hebrew (83:17)
יֵבֹ֖שׁוּ (May they be ever ashamed) וְיִבָּהֲל֥וּ (and terrified) עֲדֵי־ (. . .) עַ֗ד (-); וְֽיַחְפְּר֥וּ (in disgrace). וְיֹאבֵֽדוּ׃ (may they perish)
KJV (83:17)
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
Inspired Version (83:18)
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the Most High over all the earth.
Hebrew (83:18)
וְֽיֵדְע֗וּ (May they know) כִּֽי־ (that) אַתָּ֬ה (You) שִׁמְךָ֣ (whose name) יְהוָ֣ה (is the LORD), לְבַדֶּ֑ךָ (alone), עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן (are Most High) עַל־ (over) כָּל־ (all) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth).
KJV (83:18)
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
Inspired Version (84:1)
How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!
Hebrew (84:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (For the choirmaster). עַֽל־ (According to) הַגִּתִּ֑ית (Gittith). לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֥רַח (of Korah). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) מַה־ (How) יְּדִיד֥וֹת (lovely) מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֶ֗יךָ (is Your dwelling place), יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD) צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (of Hosts)!
KJV (84:1)
How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
Inspired Version (84:2)
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Hebrew (84:2)
נִכְסְפָ֬ה (longs), וְגַם־ (even) כָּלְתָ֨ה׀ (faints), נַפְשִׁי֮ (My soul) לְחַצְר֪וֹת (for the courts) יְה֫וָ֥ה (of the LORD); לִבִּ֥י (my heart) וּבְשָׂרִ֑י (and my flesh) יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ (cry out) אֶ֣ל (for) אֵֽל־ (God). חָֽי׃ (the living)
KJV (84:2)
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Inspired Version (84:3)
Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.
Hebrew (84:3)
גַּם־ (Even) צִפּ֨וֹר׀ (the sparrow) מָ֪צְאָה (has found) בַ֡יִת (a home), וּדְר֤וֹר׀ (and the swallow) קֵ֥ן (a nest) לָהּ֮ (for herself), אֲשֶׁר־ (where) שָׁ֪תָה (she places) אֶפְרֹ֫חֶ֥יהָ (her young) אֶֽת־ (. . .) מִ֭זְבְּחוֹתֶיךָ (near Your altars), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) צְבָא֑וֹת (of Hosts), מַ֝לְכִּ֗י (my King) וֵאלֹהָֽי׃ (and my God).
KJV (84:3)
Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.
Inspired Version (84:4)
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house; they will be still praising thee. Selah.
Hebrew (84:4)
אַ֭שְׁרֵי (How blessed) יוֹשְׁבֵ֣י (are those who dwell) בֵיתֶ֑ךָ (in Your house)! ע֝֗וֹד (They are ever) יְֽהַלְל֥וּךָ (praising You). סֶּֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (84:4)
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
Inspired Version (84:5)
Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee, in whose heart are the ways of them,
Hebrew (84:5)
אַשְׁרֵ֣י (Blessed) אָ֭דָם (are those) עֽוֹז־ (whose strength) ל֥וֹ () בָ֑ךְ (is in You), מְ֝סִלּ֗וֹת (are set on pilgrimage). בִּלְבָבָֽם׃ (whose hearts)
KJV (84:5)
Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.
Inspired Version (84:6)
Who, passing through the valley of Baca, make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.
Hebrew (84:6)
עֹבְרֵ֤י׀ (As they pass) בְּעֵ֣מֶק (through the Valley) הַ֭בָּכָא (of Baca), מַעְיָ֣ן (a place of springs); יְשִׁית֑וּהוּ (they make it) גַּם־ (even) בְּ֝רָכ֗וֹת (with pools). יַעְטֶ֥ה (covers it) מוֹרֶֽה׃ (the autumn rain)
KJV (84:6)
Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.
Inspired Version (84:7)
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.
Hebrew (84:7)
KJV (84:7)
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.
Inspired Version (84:8)
O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
Hebrew (84:8)
יְה֘וָ֤ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (God) צְ֭בָאוֹת (of Hosts), שִׁמְעָ֣ה (hear) תְפִלָּתִ֑י (my prayer); הַאֲזִ֨ינָה (give ear), אֱלֹהֵ֖י (O God) יַעֲקֹ֣ב (of Jacob). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (84:8)
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
Inspired Version (84:9)
Behold, O God, our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
Hebrew (84:9)
מָ֭גִנֵּנוּ (of our shield), רְאֵ֣ה (Take notice) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God), וְ֝הַבֵּ֗ט (and look with favor) פְּנֵ֣י (on the face) מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃ (of Your anointed).
KJV (84:9)
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
Inspired Version (84:10)
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Hebrew (84:10)
כִּ֤י (For) טֽוֹב־ (better) י֥וֹם (is one day) בַּחֲצֵרֶ֗יךָ (in Your courts) מֵ֫אָ֥לֶף (than a thousand elsewhere). בָּחַ֗רְתִּי (I would rather) הִ֭סְתּוֹפֵף (be a doorkeeper) בְּבֵ֣ית (in the house) אֱלֹהַ֑י (of my God) מִ֝דּ֗וּר (than dwell) בְּאָהֳלֵי־ (in the tents) רֶֽשַׁע׃ (of the wicked).
KJV (84:10)
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Inspired Version (84:11)
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Hebrew (84:11)
כִּ֤י (For) שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ׀ (is a sun) וּמָגֵן֮ (and a shield); יְהוָ֪ה (the LORD) אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (God) חֵ֣ן (grace) וְ֭כָבוֹד (and glory); יִתֵּ֣ן (gives) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) לֹ֥א (no) יִמְנַע־ (He withholds) ט֝֗וֹב (good thing) לַֽהֹלְכִ֥ים (from those who walk) בְּתָמִֽים׃ (with integrity).
KJV (84:11)
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Inspired Version (84:12)
O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Hebrew (84:12)
יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD) צְבָא֑וֹת (of Hosts), אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י (how blessed) אָ֝דָ֗ם (is the man) בֹּטֵ֥חַ (who trusts) בָּֽךְ׃ (in You)!
KJV (84:12)
O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Inspired Version (85:1)
Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Hebrew (85:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ (For the choirmaster). לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֬רַח (of Korah). מִזְמֽוֹר׃ (A Psalm) רָצִ֣יתָ (You showed favor) יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD); אַרְצֶ֑ךָ (to Your land), שַׁ֝֗בְתָּ (You restored) שְׁבוּת (from captivity). יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (Jacob)
KJV (85:1)
Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Inspired Version (85:2)
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
Hebrew (85:2)
נָ֭שָׂאתָ (You forgave) עֲוֺ֣ן (the iniquity) עַמֶּ֑ךָ (of Your people); כִּסִּ֖יתָ (You covered) כָל־ (all) חַטָּאתָ֣ם (their sin). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (85:2)
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
Inspired Version (85:3)
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
Hebrew (85:3)
אָסַ֥פְתָּ (You withheld) כָל־ (all) עֶבְרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your fury); הֱ֝שִׁיב֗וֹתָ (You turned from) מֵחֲר֥וֹן (Your burning anger) אַפֶּֽךָ׃ (. . .).
KJV (85:3)
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
Inspired Version (85:4)
Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
Hebrew (85:4)
שׁ֭וּבֵנוּ (Restore us), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (O God) יִשְׁעֵ֑נוּ (of our salvation), וְהָפֵ֖ר (and put away) כַּֽעַסְךָ֣ (Your displeasure) עִמָּֽנוּ׃ (toward us).
KJV (85:4)
Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
Inspired Version (85:5)
Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
Hebrew (85:5)
הַלְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever)? תֶּֽאֱנַף־ (Will You be angry) בָּ֑נוּ (with us) תִּמְשֹׁ֥ךְ (Will You draw out) אַ֝פְּךָ֗ (Your anger) לְדֹ֣ר (to all) וָדֹֽר׃ (generations)?
KJV (85:5)
Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
Inspired Version (85:6)
Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Hebrew (85:6)
הֲֽלֹא־ (not) אַ֭תָּה (Will You) תָּשׁ֣וּב (again), תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ (revive us) וְ֝עַמְּךָ֗ (that Your people) יִשְׂמְחוּ־ (may rejoice) בָֽךְ׃ (in You)?
KJV (85:6)
Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Inspired Version (85:7)
Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.
Hebrew (85:7)
הַרְאֵ֣נוּ (Show us) יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion), וְ֝יֶשְׁעֲךָ֗ (Your salvation). תִּתֶּן־ (and grant) לָֽנוּ׃ (us)
KJV (85:7)
Show us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.
Inspired Version (85:8)
I will hear what God, the Lord, will speak; for he will speak peace unto his people and to his saints; but let them not turn again to folly.
Hebrew (85:8)
אֶשְׁמְעָ֗ה (I will listen) מַה־ (to what) יְדַבֵּר֮ (will say); הָאֵ֪ל׀ (God) יְה֫וָ֥ה (the LORD) כִּ֤י׀ (for) יְדַבֵּ֬ר (He will surely speak) שָׁל֗וֹם (peace) אֶל־ (to) עַמּ֥וֹ (His people) וְאֶל־ (and) חֲסִידָ֑יו (His saints); וְֽאַל־ (He will not) יָשׁ֥וּבוּ (let them return) לְכִסְלָֽה׃ (to folly).
KJV (85:8)
I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
Inspired Version (85:9)
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Hebrew (85:9)
אַ֤ךְ׀ (Surely) קָר֣וֹב ([is] near) לִירֵאָ֣יו (to those who fear Him), יִשְׁע֑וֹ (His salvation) לִשְׁכֹּ֖ן (may dwell) כָּב֣וֹד (that His glory) בְּאַרְצֵֽנוּ׃ (in our land).
KJV (85:9)
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
Inspired Version (85:10)
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Hebrew (85:10)
חֶֽסֶד־ (Loving devotion) וֶאֱמֶ֥ת (and faithfulness) נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ (have joined together); צֶ֖דֶק (righteousness) וְשָׁל֣וֹם (and peace) נָשָֽׁקוּ׃ (have kissed).
KJV (85:10)
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Inspired Version (85:11)
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Hebrew (85:11)
אֱ֭מֶת (Faithfulness) מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (from the earth), תִּצְמָ֑ח (sprouts) וְ֝צֶ֗דֶק (and righteousness) מִשָּׁמַ֥יִם (from heaven). נִשְׁקָֽף׃ (looks down)
KJV (85:11)
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Inspired Version (85:12)
Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
Hebrew (85:12)
גַּם־ (will indeed) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) יִתֵּ֣ן (provide what is good) הַטּ֑וֹב (. . .), וְ֝אַרְצֵ֗נוּ (and our land) תִּתֵּ֥ן (will yield) יְבוּלָֽהּ׃ (its increase).
KJV (85:12)
Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
Inspired Version (85:13)
Righteousness shall go before him and shall set us in the way of his steps.
Hebrew (85:13)
צֶ֭דֶק (Righteousness) לְפָנָ֣יו (before Him) יְהַלֵּ֑ךְ (will go) וְיָשֵׂ֖ם (to prepare) לְדֶ֣רֶךְ (the way) פְּעָמָֽיו׃ (for His steps).
KJV (85:13)
Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
Inspired Version (86:1)
Bow down thine ear, O Lord; hear me, for I am poor and needy.
Hebrew (86:1)
תְּפִלָּ֗ה (A prayer) לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (of David). הַטֵּֽה־ (Incline) יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), אָזְנְךָ֣ (Your ear), עֲנֵ֑נִי (and answer me), כִּֽי־ (for) עָנִ֖י (am poor) וְאֶבְי֣וֹן (and needy). אָֽנִי׃ (I)
KJV (86:1)
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
Inspired Version (86:2)
Preserve my soul, for I am holy; O thou, my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
Hebrew (86:2)
שָֽׁמְרָ֣ה (Preserve) נַפְשִׁי֮ (my soul), כִּֽי־ (for) חָסִ֪יד (godly). אָ֥נִי (I [am]) הוֹשַׁ֣ע (save) עַ֭בְדְּךָ (Your servant) אַתָּ֣ה (You) אֱלֹהַ֑י (are my God); הַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ (who trusts) אֵלֶֽיךָ׃ (in You).
KJV (86:2)
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
Inspired Version (86:3)
Be merciful unto me, O Lord; for I cry unto thee daily.
Hebrew (86:3)
KJV (86:3)
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
Inspired Version (86:4)
Rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Hebrew (86:4)
KJV (86:4)
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Inspired Version (86:5)
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Hebrew (86:5)
KJV (86:5)
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Inspired Version (86:6)
Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer, and attend to the voice of my supplications.
Hebrew (86:6)
הַאֲזִ֣ינָה (Hear) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), תְּפִלָּתִ֑י (my prayer), וְ֝הַקְשִׁ֗יבָה (and attend) בְּק֣וֹל (to my plea) תַּחֲנוּנוֹתָֽי׃ (for mercy).
KJV (86:6)
Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
Inspired Version (86:7)
In the day of my trouble, I will call upon thee; for thou wilt answer me.
Hebrew (86:7)
בְּי֣וֹם (In the day) צָ֭רָתִ֥י (of my distress) אֶקְרָאֶ֗ךָּ (I call on You), כִּ֣י (because) תַעֲנֵֽנִי׃ (You answer me).
KJV (86:7)
In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
Inspired Version (86:8)
Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
Hebrew (86:8)
אֵין־ ([there is] none) כָּמ֖וֹךָ (like You) בָאֱלֹהִ֥ים׀ (among the gods), אֲדֹנָ֗י (O Lord), וְאֵ֣ין (nor any) כְּֽמַעֲשֶֽׂיךָ׃ (works like Yours).
KJV (86:8)
Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
Inspired Version (86:9)
All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord, and shall glorify thy name.
Hebrew (86:9)
כָּל־ (All) גּוֹיִ֤ם׀ (the nations) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-) עָשִׂ֗יתָ (You have made) יָב֤וֹאוּ׀ (will come) וְיִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (and bow) לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (before You), אֲדֹנָ֑י (O Lord), וִֽיכַבְּד֣וּ (and they will glorify) לִשְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (Your name).
KJV (86:9)
All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
Inspired Version (86:10)
For thou art great and doest wondrous things; thou art God alone.
Hebrew (86:10)
כִּֽי־ (For) גָד֣וֹל (are great) אַ֭תָּה (You) וְעֹשֵׂ֣ה (and perform) נִפְלָא֑וֹת (wonders); אַתָּ֖ה (You) אֱלֹהִ֣ים (are God). לְבַדֶּֽךָ׃ (alone)
KJV (86:10)
For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Inspired Version (86:11)
Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth; unite my heart to fear thy name.
Hebrew (86:11)
ה֘וֹרֵ֤נִי (Teach me) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (O LORD), דַּרְכֶּ֗ךָ (Your way), אֲהַלֵּ֥ךְ (that I may walk) בַּאֲמִתֶּ֑ךָ (in Your truth). יַחֵ֥ד (Give me an undivided) לְ֝בָבִ֗י (heart), לְיִרְאָ֥ה (that I may fear) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (Your name).
KJV (86:11)
Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
Inspired Version (86:12)
I will praise thee, O Lord, my God, with all my heart; and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Hebrew (86:12)
אוֹדְךָ֤׀ (I will praise You), אֲדֹנָ֣י (O Lord) אֱ֭לֹהַי (my God), בְּכָל־ (with all) לְבָבִ֑י (my heart); וַאֲכַבְּדָ֖ה (I will glorify) שִׁמְךָ֣ (Your name) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (86:12)
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Inspired Version (86:13)
For great is thy mercy toward me; and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
Hebrew (86:13)
כִּֽי־ (For) חַ֭סְדְּךָ (Your loving devotion) גָּד֣וֹל (great is) עָלָ֑י (to me); וְהִצַּ֥לְתָּ (You have delivered) נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (me) מִשְּׁא֥וֹל (of Sheol). תַּחְתִּיָּֽה׃ (from the depths)
KJV (86:13)
For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
Inspired Version (86:14)
O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul and have not set thee before them.
Hebrew (86:14)
אֱלֹהִ֤ים׀ (O God); זֵ֘דִ֤ים (The arrogant) קָֽמוּ־ (rise) עָלַ֗י (against me), וַעֲדַ֣ת (a band) עָ֭רִיצִים (of ruthless men) בִּקְשׁ֣וּ (seeks) נַפְשִׁ֑י (my life); וְלֹ֖א (they have no) שָׂמ֣וּךָ (regard) לְנֶגְדָּֽם׃ (for You).
KJV (86:14)
O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
Inspired Version (86:15)
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long-suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Hebrew (86:15)
וְאַתָּ֣ה (But You), אֲ֭דֹנָי (O Lord), אֵל־ (God), רַח֣וּם (are a compassionate) וְחַנּ֑וּן (and gracious) אֶ֥רֶךְ (slow) אַ֝פַּ֗יִם (to anger), וְרַב־ (abounding) חֶ֥סֶד (in loving devotion) וֶאֱמֶֽת׃ (and faithfulness).
KJV (86:15)
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long-suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Inspired Version (86:16)
Oh, turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
Hebrew (86:16)
פְּנֵ֥ה (Turn) אֵלַ֗י (to me) וְחָ֫נֵּ֥נִי (and have mercy); תְּנָֽה־ (grant) עֻזְּךָ֥ (Your strength) לְעַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (to Your servant); וְ֝הוֹשִׁ֗יעָה (save) לְבֶן־ (the son) אֲמָתֶֽךָ׃ (of Your maidservant).
KJV (86:16)
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
Inspired Version (86:17)
Show me a token for good, that they which hate me may see it and be ashamed because thou, Lord, hast holpen me and comforted me.
Hebrew (86:17)
עֲשֵֽׂה־ (Show) עִמִּ֥י (me) א֗וֹת (a sign) לְט֫וֹבָ֥ה (of Your goodness), וְיִרְא֣וּ (may see) שֹׂנְאַ֣י (that my enemies) וְיֵבֹ֑שׁוּ (and be ashamed); כִּֽי־ (for) אַתָּ֥ה (You), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), עֲזַרְתַּ֥נִי (have helped me) וְנִחַמְתָּֽנִי׃ (and comforted me).
KJV (86:17)
Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me.
Inspired Version (87:1)
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Hebrew (87:1)
לִבְנֵי־ (of the sons) קֹ֭רַח (of Korah). מִזְמ֣וֹר (A Psalm) שִׁ֑יר (A song). יְ֝סוּדָת֗וֹ (He has founded His city) בְּהַרְרֵי־ (mountains). קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (on the holy)
KJV (87:1)
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Inspired Version (87:2)
The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Hebrew (87:2)
KJV (87:2)
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Inspired Version (87:3)
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Hebrew (87:3)
נִ֭כְבָּדוֹת (Glorious things) מְדֻבָּ֣ר (are ascribed) בָּ֑ךְ (to you), עִ֖יר (O city) הָאֱלֹהִ֣ים (of God). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (87:3)
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Inspired Version (87:4)
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me; behold Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
Hebrew (87:4)
KJV (87:4)
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
Inspired Version (87:5)
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her; and the Highest himself shall establish her.
Hebrew (87:5)
וּֽלֲצִיּ֨וֹן׀ (of Zion): יֵאָמַ֗ר (And it will be said) אִ֣ישׁ (This one) וְ֭אִישׁ (and that one) יֻלַּד־ (were born) בָּ֑הּ (in her), וְה֖וּא (Himself) יְכוֹנְנֶ֣הָ (will establish her). עֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (and the Most High)
KJV (87:5)
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
Inspired Version (87:6)
The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
Hebrew (87:6)
KJV (87:6)
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
Inspired Version (87:7)
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there; all my springs are in thee.
Hebrew (87:7)
וְשָׁרִ֥ים (Singers) כְּחֹלְלִ֑ים (and pipers [will proclaim]), כָּֽל־ (All) מַעְיָנַ֥י (my springs [of joy]) בָּֽךְ׃ ([are] in You).
KJV (87:7)
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
Inspired Version (88:1)
O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee;
Hebrew (88:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song). מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לִבְנֵ֫י (of the sons) קֹ֥רַח (of Korah). לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (For the choirmaster). עַל־ (According to) מָחֲלַ֣ת (Mahalath) לְעַנּ֑וֹת (Leannoth). מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל (A Maskil) לְהֵימָ֥ן (of Heman) הָאֶזְרָחִֽי׃ (the Ezrahite). יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (the God) יְשׁוּעָתִ֑י (of my salvation), יוֹם־ (day) צָעַ֖קְתִּי (I cry out) בַלַּ֣יְלָה (and night) נֶגְדֶּֽךָ׃ (before You).
KJV (88:1)
O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:
Inspired Version (88:2)
Let my prayer come before thee; incline thine ear unto my cry,
Hebrew (88:2)
תָּב֣וֹא (come) לְ֭פָנֶיךָ (before You); תְּפִלָּתִ֑י (May my prayer) הַטֵּֽה־ (incline) אָ֝זְנְךָ֗ (Your ear) לְרִנָּתִֽי׃ (to my cry).
KJV (88:2)
Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;
Inspired Version (88:3)
For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
Hebrew (88:3)
כִּֽי־ (For) שָֽׂבְעָ֣ה (is full) בְרָע֣וֹת (of troubles), נַפְשִׁ֑י (my soul) וְחַיַּ֗י (and my life) לִשְׁא֥וֹל (to Sheol). הִגִּֽיעוּ׃ (draws near)
KJV (88:3)
For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
Inspired Version (88:4)
I am counted with them that go down into the pit; I am as a man that hath no strength,
Hebrew (88:4)
נֶ֭חְשַׁבְתִּי (I am counted) עִם־ (among) י֣וֹרְדֵי (those descending) ב֑וֹר (to the Pit). הָ֝יִ֗יתִי (I am) כְּגֶ֣בֶר (like a man) אֵֽין־ (without) אֱיָֽל׃ (strength).
KJV (88:4)
I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength:
Inspired Version (88:5)
Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more; and they are cut off from thy hand.
Hebrew (88:5)
בַּמֵּתִ֗ים (among the dead), חָ֫פְשִׁ֥י (I am forsaken) כְּמ֤וֹ (like) חֲלָלִ֨ים׀ (the slain) שֹׁ֥כְבֵי (who lie) קֶ֗בֶר (in the grave), אֲשֶׁ֤ר (whom) לֹ֣א (You) זְכַרְתָּ֣ם (remember) ע֑וֹד (no more), וְ֝הֵ֗מָּה (who) מִיָּדְךָ֥ (from Your care). נִגְזָֽרוּ׃ (are cut off)
KJV (88:5)
Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.
Inspired Version (88:6)
Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps.
Hebrew (88:6)
שַׁ֭תַּנִי (You have laid me) בְּב֣וֹר (Pit), תַּחְתִּיּ֑וֹת (in the lowest) בְּ֝מַחֲשַׁכִּ֗ים (in the darkest) בִּמְצֹלֽוֹת׃ (of the depths).
KJV (88:6)
Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps.
Inspired Version (88:7)
Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.
Hebrew (88:7)
KJV (88:7)
Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.
Inspired Version (88:8)
Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them; I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.
Hebrew (88:8)
הִרְחַ֥קְתָּ (You have removed) מְיֻדָּעַ֗י (my friends) מִ֫מֶּ֥נִּי (from me); שַׁתַּ֣נִי (You have made me) תוֹעֵב֣וֹת (repulsive) לָ֑מוֹ (to them); כָּ֝לֻ֗א (I am confined) וְלֹ֣א (and cannot) אֵצֵֽא׃ (escape).
KJV (88:8)
Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.
Inspired Version (88:9)
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction; Lord, I have called daily upon thee; I have stretched out my hands unto thee.
Hebrew (88:9)
KJV (88:9)
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.
Inspired Version (88:10)
Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? Shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
Hebrew (88:10)
הֲלַמֵּתִ֥ים (for the dead)? תַּעֲשֶׂה־ (Do You work) פֶּ֑לֶא (wonders) אִם־ (. . .) רְ֝פָאִ֗ים (Do departed spirits) יָק֤וּמוּ׀ (rise up) יוֹד֬וּךָ (to praise You)? סֶּֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (88:10)
Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
Inspired Version (88:11)
Shall thy loving-kindness be declared in the grave, or thy faithfulness in destruction?
Hebrew (88:11)
הַיְסֻפַּ֣ר (be proclaimed) בַּקֶּ֣בֶר (in the grave), חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Can Your loving devotion) אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (Your faithfulness) בָּאֲבַדּֽוֹן׃ (in Abaddon)
KJV (88:11)
Shall thy loving-kindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?
Inspired Version (88:12)
Shall thy wonders be known in the dark, and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
Hebrew (88:12)
הֲיִוָּדַ֣ע (be known) בַּחֹ֣שֶׁךְ (in the darkness), פִּלְאֶ֑ךָ (Will Your wonders) וְ֝צִדְקָתְךָ֗ (or Your righteousness) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) נְשִׁיָּֽה׃ (of oblivion)?
KJV (88:12)
Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
Inspired Version (88:13)
But unto thee have I cried, O Lord; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
Hebrew (88:13)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (But) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (to You), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), שִׁוַּ֑עְתִּי (I cry for help); וּ֝בַבֹּ֗קֶר (in the morning) תְּֽפִלָּתִ֥י (my prayer) תְקַדְּמֶֽךָּ׃ (comes before You).
KJV (88:13)
But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
Inspired Version (88:14)
Lord, why castest thou off my soul? Why hidest thou thy face from me?
Hebrew (88:14)
לָמָ֣ה (Why), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), תִּזְנַ֣ח (do You reject) נַפְשִׁ֑י (me)? תַּסְתִּ֖יר (Why do You hide) פָּנֶ֣יךָ (Your face) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from me)?
KJV (88:14)
LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me?
Inspired Version (88:15)
I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up; while I suffer thy terrors, I am distracted.
Hebrew (88:15)
עָ֘נִ֤י (afflicted) אֲנִ֣י (I [was]) וְגֹוֵ֣עַ (and near death). מִנֹּ֑עַר (From my youth) נָשָׂ֖אתִי (I have borne) אֵמֶ֣יךָ (Your terrors); אָפֽוּנָה׃ (I am in despair).
KJV (88:15)
I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.
Inspired Version (88:16)
Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.
Hebrew (88:16)
עָ֭לַי (over me); עָבְר֣וּ (has swept) חֲרוֹנֶ֑יךָ (Your wrath) בִּ֝עוּתֶ֗יךָ (Your terrors) צִמְּתוּתֻֽנִי׃ (have destroyed me).
KJV (88:16)
Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.
Inspired Version (88:17)
They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together.
Hebrew (88:17)
סַבּ֣וּנִי (they engulf me) כַ֭מַּיִם (like water); כָּל־ (All) הַיּ֑וֹם (day long) הִקִּ֖יפוּ (they enclose me) עָלַ֣י (on) יָֽחַד׃ (every side).
KJV (88:17)
They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together.
Inspired Version (88:18)
Lover and friend hast thou put far from me and mine acquaintance into darkness.
Hebrew (88:18)
הִרְחַ֣קְתָּ (You have removed) מִ֭מֶּנִּי (my) אֹהֵ֣ב (beloved) וָרֵ֑עַ (and my friend); מְֽיֻדָּעַ֥י (is my closest companion). מַחְשָֽׁךְ׃ (darkness)
KJV (88:18)
Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.
Inspired Version (89:1)
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever; with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Hebrew (89:1)
מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל (A Maskil) לְאֵיתָ֥ן (of Ethan) הָֽאֶזְרָחִֽי׃ (the Ezrahite). חַֽסְדֵ֣י (of the loving devotion) יְ֭הוָה (of the LORD) עוֹלָ֣ם (forever); אָשִׁ֑ירָה (I will sing) לְדֹ֥ר (to all) וָדֹ֓ר׀ (generations). אוֹדִ֖יעַ (I will proclaim) אֱמוּנָתְךָ֣ (Your faithfulness) בְּפִֽי׃ (with my mouth)
KJV (89:1)
I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Inspired Version (89:2)
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever; thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
Hebrew (89:2)
כִּֽי־ (For) אָמַ֗רְתִּי (I have said), ע֭וֹלָם (forever); חֶ֣סֶד (Loving devotion) יִבָּנֶ֑ה (is built up) שָׁמַ֓יִם׀ (in the heavens) תָּכִ֖ן (You establish) אֱמוּנָתְךָ֣ (Your faithfulness) בָהֶֽם׃ (-).
KJV (89:2)
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
Inspired Version (89:3)
I have made a covenant with my chosen; I have sworn unto David, my servant,
Hebrew (89:3)
כָּרַ֣תִּֽי (You said, “I have made) בְ֭רִית (a covenant) לִבְחִירִ֑י (with My chosen one), נִ֝שְׁבַּ֗עְתִּי (I have sworn) לְדָוִ֥ד (to David) עַבְדִּֽי׃ (My servant):
KJV (89:3)
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
Inspired Version (89:4)
Thy seed will I establish forever and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
Hebrew (89:4)
עַד־ (forever) ע֭וֹלָם (. . .) אָכִ֣ין (I will establish) זַרְעֶ֑ךָ (your offspring) וּבָנִ֨יתִי (and build up) לְדֹר־ (for all generations) וָד֖וֹר (. . .). כִּסְאֲךָ֣ (your throne) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (89:4)
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
Inspired Version (89:5)
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord--thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Hebrew (89:5)
וְי֘וֹד֤וּ (praise) שָׁמַ֣יִם (The heavens) פִּלְאֲךָ֣ (Your wonders), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD)— אַף־ (as well)— אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (Your faithfulness) בִּקְהַ֥ל (in the assembly) קְדֹשִֽׁים׃ (of the holy ones).
KJV (89:5)
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Inspired Version (89:6)
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?
Hebrew (89:6)
KJV (89:6)
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
Inspired Version (89:7)
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.
Hebrew (89:7)
אֵ֣ל (God) נַ֭עֲרָץ (feared), בְּסוֹד־ (In the council) קְדֹשִׁ֣ים (of the holy ones), רַבָּ֑ה (is greatly) וְ֝נוֹרָ֗א (and awesome) עַל־ (above) כָּל־ (all) סְבִיבָֽיו׃ (who surround Him).
KJV (89:7)
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.
Inspired Version (89:8)
O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee, or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Hebrew (89:8)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (O LORD) אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (God) צְבָא֗וֹת (of Hosts), מִֽי־ (who) כָֽמ֖וֹךָ (is like You)? חֲסִ֥ין׀ (O mighty) יָ֑הּ (LORD), וֶ֝אֱמֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (Your faithfulness) סְבִיבוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (surrounds You).
KJV (89:8)
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Inspired Version (89:9)
Thou rulest the raging of the sea; when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
Hebrew (89:9)
אַתָּ֣ה (You) מ֭וֹשֵׁל (rule) בְּגֵא֣וּת (the raging) הַיָּ֑ם (sea); בְּשׂ֥וֹא (mount up), גַ֝לָּ֗יו (when its waves) אַתָּ֥ה (You) תְשַׁבְּחֵֽם׃ (still them).
KJV (89:9)
Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
Inspired Version (89:10)
Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.
Hebrew (89:10)
אַתָּ֤ה (You) דִכִּ֣אתָ (crushed) כֶחָלָ֣ל (like a carcass); רָ֑הַב (Rahab) בִּזְר֥וֹעַ (arm). עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ (with Your mighty) פִּזַּ֥רְתָּ (You scattered) אוֹיְבֶֽיךָ׃ (Your enemies)
KJV (89:10)
Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.
Inspired Version (89:11)
The heavens are thine; the earth also is thine; as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
Hebrew (89:11)
לְךָ֣ (are Yours), שָׁ֭מַיִם (The heavens) אַף־ (and also) לְךָ֥ (). אָ֑רֶץ (the earth) תֵּבֵ֥ל (The earth) וּ֝מְלֹאָ֗הּ (and its fullness) אַתָּ֥ה (You) יְסַדְתָּֽם׃ (founded).
KJV (89:11)
The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fullness thereof, thou hast founded them.
Inspired Version (89:12)
The north and the south, thou hast created them; Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
Hebrew (89:12)
צָפ֣וֹן (North) וְ֭יָמִין (and south) אַתָּ֣ה (You) בְרָאתָ֑ם (created); תָּב֥וֹר (Tabor) וְ֝חֶרְמ֗וֹן (and Hermon) בְּשִׁמְךָ֥ (at Your name). יְרַנֵּֽנוּ׃ (shout for joy)
KJV (89:12)
The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
Inspired Version (89:13)
Thou hast a mighty arm; strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
Hebrew (89:13)
לְךָ֣ () זְ֭רוֹעַ (arm); עִם־ (is Your) גְּבוּרָ֑ה (Mighty) תָּעֹ֥ז (strong is) יָ֝דְךָ֗ (Your hand). תָּר֥וּם (is exalted). יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (Your right hand)
KJV (89:13)
Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
Inspired Version (89:14)
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne; mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Hebrew (89:14)
צֶ֣דֶק (Righteousness) וּ֭מִשְׁפָּט (and justice) מְכ֣וֹן (are the foundation) כִּסְאֶ֑ךָ (of Your throne); חֶ֥סֶד (loving devotion) וֶ֝אֱמֶ֗ת (and faithfulness) יְֽקַדְּמ֥וּ (go) פָנֶֽיךָ׃ (before You).
KJV (89:14)
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Inspired Version (89:15)
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound; they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.
Hebrew (89:15)
KJV (89:15)
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
Inspired Version (89:16)
In thy name shall they rejoice all the day, and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
Hebrew (89:16)
בְּ֭שִׁמְךָ (in Your name) יְגִיל֣וּן (They rejoice) כָּל־ (all day long) הַיּ֑וֹם (. . .), וּבְצִדְקָתְךָ֥ (and in Your righteousness) יָרֽוּמוּ׃ (they exult).
KJV (89:16)
In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
Inspired Version (89:17)
For thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
Hebrew (89:17)
כִּֽי־ (For) תִפְאֶ֣רֶת ([are] the glory) עֻזָּ֣מוֹ (of their strength), אָ֑תָּה (You) וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗ (and by Your favor) תָּרִים (is exalted). קַרְנֵֽנוּ׃ (our horn)
KJV (89:17)
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
Inspired Version (89:18)
For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King.
Hebrew (89:18)
כִּ֣י (Surely) לַֽ֭יהוָה (belongs to the LORD), מָֽגִנֵּ֑נוּ (our shield) וְלִקְד֖וֹשׁ (to the Holy) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (One of Israel). מַלְכֵּֽנוּ׃ (and our king)
KJV (89:18)
For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
Inspired Version (89:19)
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.
Hebrew (89:19)
אָ֤ז (You once) דִּבַּ֥רְתָּֽ־ (spoke) בְחָ֡זוֹן (in a vision); לַֽחֲסִידֶ֗יךָ (to Your godly ones) וַתֹּ֗אמֶר (You said), שִׁוִּ֣יתִי (I have bestowed) עֵ֭זֶר (help) עַל־ (on) גִּבּ֑וֹר (a warrior); הֲרִימ֖וֹתִי (I have exalted) בָח֣וּר (one chosen) מֵעָֽם׃ (from the people).
KJV (89:19)
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.
Inspired Version (89:20)
I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him,
Hebrew (89:20)
מָ֭צָאתִי (I have found) דָּוִ֣ד (David); עַבְדִּ֑י (My servant) בְּשֶׁ֖מֶן (oil) קָדְשִׁ֣י (with My sacred) מְשַׁחְתִּֽיו׃ (I have anointed him).
KJV (89:20)
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Inspired Version (89:21)
With whom my hand shall be established; mine arm also shall strengthen him.
Hebrew (89:21)
KJV (89:21)
With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
Inspired Version (89:22)
The enemy shall not exact upon him, nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
Hebrew (89:22)
KJV (89:22)
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
Inspired Version (89:23)
And I will beat down his foes before his face and plague them that hate him.
Hebrew (89:23)
וְכַתּוֹתִ֣י (I will crush) מִפָּנָ֣יו (before him) צָרָ֑יו (his foes) וּמְשַׂנְאָ֥יו (those who hate him). אֶגּֽוֹף׃ (and strike down)
KJV (89:23)
And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
Inspired Version (89:24)
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Hebrew (89:24)
וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י (My faithfulness) וְחַסְדִּ֣י (and loving devotion) עִמּ֑וֹ (will be with him), וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗י (and through My name) תָּר֥וּם (will be exalted). קַרְנֽוֹ׃ (his horn)
KJV (89:24)
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Inspired Version (89:25)
I will set his hand also in the sea and his right hand in the rivers.
Hebrew (89:25)
וְשַׂמְתִּ֣י (I will set) בַיָּ֣ם (over the sea), יָד֑וֹ (his hand) וּֽבַנְּהָר֥וֹת (upon the rivers). יְמִינֽוֹ׃ (and his right hand)
KJV (89:25)
I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
Inspired Version (89:26)
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.
Hebrew (89:26)
ה֣וּא (He) יִ֭קְרָאֵנִי (will call to Me), אָ֣בִי (are my Father), אָ֑תָּה (You) אֵ֝לִ֗י (my God), וְצ֣וּר (the Rock) יְשׁוּעָתִֽי׃ (of my salvation).
KJV (89:26)
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
Inspired Version (89:27)
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
Hebrew (89:27)
אַף־ (will indeed) אָ֭נִי (I) בְּכ֣וֹר (My firstborn), אֶתְּנֵ֑הוּ (appoint him as) עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן (the highest) לְמַלְכֵי־ (of the kings) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (89:27)
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
Inspired Version (89:28)
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
Hebrew (89:28)
לְ֭עוֹלָ֗ם (I will forever) אֶשְׁמוֹר (preserve) ל֣וֹ (. . .) חַסְדִּ֑י (My loving devotion for him), וּ֝בְרִיתִ֗י (and My covenant) נֶאֱמֶ֥נֶת (will stand fast). לֽוֹ׃ (with him)
KJV (89:28)
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
Inspired Version (89:29)
His seed also will I make to endure for ever and his throne as the days of heaven.
Hebrew (89:29)
וְשַׂמְתִּ֣י (I will establish) לָעַ֣ד (. . .), זַרְע֑וֹ (his line forever) וְ֝כִסְא֗וֹ (his throne) כִּימֵ֥י (as long as) שָׁמָֽיִם׃ (the heavens endure).
KJV (89:29)
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
Inspired Version (89:30)
If his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgments,
Hebrew (89:30)
אִם־ (If) יַֽעַזְב֣וּ (forsake) בָ֭נָיו (his sons) תּוֹרָתִ֑י (My law) וּ֝בְמִשְׁפָּטַ֗י (in My judgments), לֹ֣א (and do not) יֵלֵכֽוּן׃ (walk)
KJV (89:30)
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
Inspired Version (89:31)
If they break my statutes and keep not my commandments,
Hebrew (89:31)
אִם־ (if) חֻקֹּתַ֥י (My statutes) יְחַלֵּ֑לוּ (they violate) וּ֝מִצְוֺתַ֗י (My commandments), לֹ֣א (and fail) יִשְׁמֹֽרוּ׃ (to keep)
KJV (89:31)
If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
Inspired Version (89:32)
Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
Hebrew (89:32)
וּפָקַדְתִּ֣י (I will attend to) בְשֵׁ֣בֶט (with the rod), פִּשְׁעָ֑ם (their transgression) וּבִנְגָעִ֥ים (with stripes). עֲוֺנָֽם׃ (and to their iniquity)
KJV (89:32)
Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
Inspired Version (89:33)
Nevertheless, my loving-kindness will I not utterly take from him nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
Hebrew (89:33)
וְ֭חַסְדִּי (My loving devotion) לֹֽא־ (But I will not) אָפִ֣יר (withdraw) מֵֽעִמּ֑וֹ (from him), וְלֹֽא־ (nor ever) אֲ֝שַׁקֵּ֗ר (betray) בֶּאֱמוּנָתִֽי׃ (My faithfulness).
KJV (89:33)
Nevertheless my loving-kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
Inspired Version (89:34)
My covenant will I not break nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
Hebrew (89:34)
לֹא־ (I will not) אֲחַלֵּ֥ל (violate) בְּרִיתִ֑י (My covenant) וּמוֹצָ֥א (the utterance) שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י (of My lips). לֹ֣א (or) אֲשַׁנֶּֽה׃ (alter)
KJV (89:34)
My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
Inspired Version (89:35)
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Hebrew (89:35)
אַ֭חַת (Once and for all) נִשְׁבַּ֣עְתִּי (I have sworn) בְקָדְשִׁ֑י (by My holiness)— אִֽם־ (I will not) לְדָוִ֥ד (to David)— אֲכַזֵּֽב׃ (lie)
KJV (89:35)
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Inspired Version (89:36)
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
Hebrew (89:36)
זַ֭רְעוֹ (his offspring) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (forever), יִהְיֶ֑ה (shall endure) וְכִסְא֖וֹ (and his throne) כַשֶּׁ֣מֶשׁ (like the sun), נֶגְדִּֽי׃ (before Me)
KJV (89:36)
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
Inspired Version (89:37)
It shall be established for ever as the moon and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
Hebrew (89:37)
כְּ֭יָרֵחַ (like the moon), יִכּ֣וֹן (established) עוֹלָ֑ם (forever), וְעֵ֥ד (witness) בַּ֝שַּׁ֗חַק (in the sky). נֶאֱמָ֥ן (a faithful) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (89:37)
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
Inspired Version (89:38)
But thou hast cast off and abhorred; thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
Hebrew (89:38)
וְאַתָּ֣ה (Now, however, You) זָ֭נַחְתָּ (have spurned) וַתִּמְאָ֑ס (and rejected him); הִ֝תְעַבַּ֗רְתָּ (You are enraged) עִם־ (by) מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃ (Your anointed one).
KJV (89:38)
But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
Inspired Version (89:39)
Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant; thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
Hebrew (89:39)
נֵ֭אַרְתָּה (You have renounced) בְּרִ֣ית (the covenant) עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (with Your servant) חִלַּ֖לְתָּ (and sullied) לָאָ֣רֶץ (in the dust). נִזְרֽוֹ׃ (his crown)
KJV (89:39)
Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
Inspired Version (89:40)
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strongholds to ruin.
Hebrew (89:40)
פָּרַ֥צְתָּ (You have broken down) כָל־ (all) גְּדֵרֹתָ֑יו (his walls); שַׂ֖מְתָּ (You have reduced) מִבְצָרָ֣יו (his strongholds) מְחִתָּה׃ (to rubble).
KJV (89:40)
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strongholds to ruin.
Inspired Version (89:41)
All that pass by the way spoil him; he is a reproach to his neighbors.
Hebrew (89:41)
שַׁ֭סֻּהוּ (plunder him); כָּל־ (All) עֹ֣בְרֵי (who pass by) דָ֑רֶךְ (. . .) הָיָ֥ה (he has become) חֶ֝רְפָּ֗ה (a reproach) לִשְׁכֵנָֽיו׃ (to his neighbors).
KJV (89:41)
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbors.
Inspired Version (89:42)
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
Hebrew (89:42)
הֲ֭רִימוֹתָ (You have exalted) יְמִ֣ין (the right hand) צָרָ֑יו (of his foes); הִ֝שְׂמַ֗חְתָּ (rejoice). כָּל־ (You have made all) אוֹיְבָֽיו׃ (his enemies)
KJV (89:42)
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
Inspired Version (89:43)
Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
Hebrew (89:43)
אַף־ (You have) תָּ֭שִׁיב (bent) צ֣וּר (the edge) חַרְבּ֑וֹ (of his sword) וְלֹ֥א (and have not) הֲ֝קֵימֹת֗וֹ (sustained him) בַּמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (in battle).
KJV (89:43)
Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
Inspired Version (89:44)
Thou hast made his glory to cease and cast his throne down to the ground.
Hebrew (89:44)
הִשְׁבַּ֥תָּ (You have ended) מִטְּהָר֑וֹ (his splendor) וְ֝כִסְא֗וֹ (his throne) לָאָ֥רֶץ (to the ground). מִגַּֽרְתָּה׃ (and cast)
KJV (89:44)
Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
Inspired Version (89:45)
The days of his youth hast thou shortened; thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
Hebrew (89:45)
הִ֭קְצַרְתָּ (You have cut short) יְמֵ֣י (the days) עֲלוּמָ֑יו (of his youth); הֶֽעֱטִ֨יתָ (You have covered) עָלָ֖יו (him) בּוּשָׁ֣ה (with shame). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (89:45)
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
Inspired Version (89:46)
How long, Lord? Wilt thou hide thyself for ever? Shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Hebrew (89:46)
עַד־ (How long) מָ֣ה (. . .), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD)? תִּסָּתֵ֣ר (Will You hide Yourself) לָנֶ֑צַח (forever)? תִּבְעַ֖ר (keep burning) כְּמוֹ־ (like) אֵ֣שׁ (fire)? חֲמָתֶֽךָ׃ (Will Your wrath)
KJV (89:46)
How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Inspired Version (89:47)
Remember how short my time is. Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
Hebrew (89:47)
KJV (89:47)
Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
Inspired Version (89:48)
What man is he that liveth and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
Hebrew (89:48)
KJV (89:48)
What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
Inspired Version (89:49)
Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
Hebrew (89:49)
אַיֵּ֤ה׀ (Where), חֲסָדֶ֖יךָ ([is] Your loving devotion) הָרִאשֹׁנִ֥ים׀ (of old), אֲדֹנָ֑י (O Lord), נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתָּ (swore) לְ֝דָוִ֗ד (to David)? בֶּאֱמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃ (which You faithfully)
KJV (89:49)
Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
Inspired Version (89:50)
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants--how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people,
Hebrew (89:50)
זְכֹ֣ר (Remember), אֲ֭דֹנָי (O Lord), חֶרְפַּ֣ת (the reproach) עֲבָדֶ֑יךָ (of Your servants), שְׂאֵתִ֥י (which I bear) בְ֝חֵיקִ֗י (in my heart) כָּל־ (from so) רַבִּ֥ים (many) עַמִּֽים׃ (people)—
KJV (89:50)
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
Inspired Version (89:51)
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord--wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Hebrew (89:51)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (how) חֵרְפ֖וּ (have taunted), אוֹיְבֶ֥יךָ׀ (Your enemies) יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), אֲשֶׁ֥ר ([and]) חֵ֝רְפ֗וּ (have mocked) עִקְּב֥וֹת (every step) מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃ (of Your anointed one)!
KJV (89:51)
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Inspired Version (89:52)
Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen and amen.
Hebrew (89:52)
בָּר֖וּךְ (Blessed be) יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) לְ֝עוֹלָ֗ם (forever)! אָ֘מֵ֥ן׀ (Amen) וְאָמֵֽן׃ (and amen).
KJV (89:52)
Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Inspired Version (90:1)
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Hebrew (90:1)
תְּפִלָּה֮ (A prayer) לְמֹשֶׁ֪ה (of Moses) אִֽישׁ־ (the man) הָאֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (of God). אֲֽדֹנָ֗י (Lord), מָע֣וֹן (dwelling place) אַ֭תָּה (You) הָיִ֥יתָ (have been) לָּ֗נוּ (our) בְּדֹ֣ר (through all) וָדֹֽר׃ (generations).
KJV (90:1)
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Inspired Version (90:2)
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
Hebrew (90:2)
בְּטֶ֤רֶם׀ (Before) הָ֘רִ֤ים (the mountains) יֻלָּ֗דוּ (were born) וַתְּח֣וֹלֵֽל (or You brought forth) אֶ֣רֶץ (the earth) וְתֵבֵ֑ל (and the world), וּֽמֵעוֹלָ֥ם (from everlasting) עַד־ (to) ע֝וֹלָ֗ם (everlasting) אַתָּ֥ה (You) אֵֽל׃ (are God).
KJV (90:2)
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
Inspired Version (90:3)
Thou turnest man to destruction and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
Hebrew (90:3)
KJV (90:3)
Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
Inspired Version (90:4)
For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past and as a watch in the night.
Hebrew (90:4)
כִּ֤י (For) אֶ֪לֶף (a thousand) שָׁנִ֡ים (years) בְּֽעֵינֶ֗יךָ (in Your sight) כְּי֣וֹם (are but) אֶ֭תְמוֹל (a day) כִּ֣י (that) יַעֲבֹ֑ר (passes), וְאַשְׁמוּרָ֥ה (or a watch) בַלָּֽיְלָה׃ (of the night).
KJV (90:4)
For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
Inspired Version (90:5)
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep; in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.
Hebrew (90:5)
זְ֭רַמְתָּם (You sweep them away) שֵׁנָ֣ה (in their sleep); יִהְי֑וּ (they are) בַּ֝בֹּ֗קֶר (of the morning)— כֶּחָצִ֥יר (like the new grass) יַחֲלֹֽף׃ (. . .)
KJV (90:5)
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.
Inspired Version (90:6)
In the morning it flourisheth and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down and withereth.
Hebrew (90:6)
בַּ֭בֹּקֶר (in the morning) יָצִ֣יץ (it springs up) וְחָלָ֑ף (new), לָ֝עֶ֗רֶב ([but] by evening) יְמוֹלֵ֥ל (it fades) וְיָבֵֽשׁ׃ (and withers).
KJV (90:6)
In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.
Inspired Version (90:7)
For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
Hebrew (90:7)
כִּֽי־ (For) כָלִ֥ינוּ (we are consumed) בְאַפֶּ֑ךָ (by Your anger) וּֽבַחֲמָתְךָ֥ (by Your wrath). נִבְהָֽלְנוּ׃ (and terrified)
KJV (90:7)
For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
Inspired Version (90:8)
Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
Hebrew (90:8)
שַׁתָּ (You have set) עֲוֺנֹתֵ֣ינוּ (our iniquities) לְנֶגְדֶּ֑ךָ (before You), עֲ֝לֻמֵ֗נוּ (our secret [sins]) לִמְא֥וֹר (in the light) פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (of Your presence).
KJV (90:8)
Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
Inspired Version (90:9)
For all our days are passed away in thy wrath; we spend our years as a tale that is told.
Hebrew (90:9)
כִּ֣י (For) כָל־ (all) יָ֭מֵינוּ (our days) פָּנ֣וּ (decline) בְעֶבְרָתֶ֑ךָ (in Your fury); כִּלִּ֖ינוּ (we finish) שָׁנֵ֣ינוּ (our years) כְמוֹ־ (with) הֶֽגֶה׃ (a sigh).
KJV (90:9)
For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.
Inspired Version (90:10)
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Hebrew (90:10)
יְמֵֽי־ (The length of our days) שְׁנוֹתֵ֨ינוּ (. . .) בָהֶ֥ם () שִׁבְעִ֪ים (is seventy) שָׁנָ֡ה (years)— וְאִ֤ם (if we are strong) בִּגְבוּרֹ֨ת׀ (. . .)— שְׁמ֘וֹנִ֤ים (or eighty) שָׁנָ֗ה (-) וְ֭רָהְבָּם (yet their pride) עָמָ֣ל (is but labor) וָאָ֑וֶן (and sorrow), כִּי־ (for) גָ֥ז (pass), חִ֝֗ישׁ (they quickly) וַנָּעֻֽפָה׃ (and we fly away).
KJV (90:10)
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Inspired Version (90:11)
Who knoweth the power of thine anger? Even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
Hebrew (90:11)
מִֽי־ (Who) י֭וֹדֵעַ (knows) עֹ֣ז (the power) אַפֶּ֑ךָ (of Your anger)? וּ֝כְיִרְאָתְךָ֗ (matches the fear You are due). עֶבְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your wrath)
KJV (90:11)
Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
Inspired Version (90:12)
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Hebrew (90:12)
KJV (90:12)
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Inspired Version (90:13)
Return us, O Lord. How long wilt thou hide thy face from thy servants and let them repent of all their hard speeches they have spoken concerning thee?
Hebrew (90:13)
שׁוּבָ֣ה (Return), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD)! עַד־ (How long will it be) מָתָ֑י (. . .)? וְ֝הִנָּחֵ֗ם (Have compassion) עַל־ (on) עֲבָדֶֽיךָ׃ (Your servants).
KJV (90:13)
Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
Inspired Version (90:14)
Oh, satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Hebrew (90:14)
שַׂבְּעֵ֣נוּ (Satisfy us) בַבֹּ֣קֶר (in the morning) חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (with Your loving devotion), וּֽנְרַנְּנָ֥ה (that we may sing for joy) וְ֝נִשְׂמְחָ֗ה (and be glad) בְּכָל־ (all) יָמֵֽינוּ׃ (our days).
KJV (90:14)
O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Inspired Version (90:15)
Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us and the years wherein we have seen evil.
Hebrew (90:15)
שַׂ֭מְּחֵנוּ (Make us glad) כִּימ֣וֹת (for as many days) עִנִּיתָ֑נוּ (as You have afflicted us), שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת (for as many years) רָאִ֥ינוּ (as we have seen) רָעָֽה׃ (evil).
KJV (90:15)
Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
Inspired Version (90:16)
Let thy work appear unto thy servants and thy glory unto their children.
Hebrew (90:16)
יֵרָאֶ֣ה (be shown) אֶל־ (to) עֲבָדֶ֣יךָ (Your servants), פָעֳלֶ֑ךָ (May Your work) וַ֝הֲדָרְךָ֗ (and Your splendor) עַל־ (to) בְּנֵיהֶֽם׃ (their children).
KJV (90:16)
Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.
Inspired Version (90:17)
And let the beauty of the Lord, our God, be upon us; and establish thou the work of our hands upon us, yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
Hebrew (90:17)
וִיהִ֤י׀ (rest) נֹ֤עַם (May the favor) אֲדֹנָ֥י (of the Lord) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God) עָ֫לֵ֥ינוּ (upon us); וּמַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (the work) יָ֭דֵינוּ (of our hands)— כּוֹנְנָ֥ה (establish) עָלֵ֑ינוּ (for us) וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (the work) יָ֝דֵ֗ינוּ (of our hands)! כּוֹנְנֵֽהוּ׃ (yes, establish)
KJV (90:17)
And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
Inspired Version (91:1)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Hebrew (91:1)
KJV (91:1)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Inspired Version (91:2)
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God; in him will I trust.
Hebrew (91:2)
KJV (91:2)
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Inspired Version (91:3)
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler and from the noisome pestilence.
Hebrew (91:3)
KJV (91:3)
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
Inspired Version (91:4)
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust; his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Hebrew (91:4)
בְּאֶבְרָת֨וֹ׀ (with His feathers); יָ֣סֶךְ (He will cover) לָ֭ךְ (you) וְתַֽחַת־ (under) כְּנָפָ֣יו (His wings) תֶּחְסֶ֑ה (you will find refuge); צִנָּ֖ה (is a shield) וְֽסֹחֵרָ֣ה (and rampart). אֲמִתּֽוֹ׃ (His faithfulness)
KJV (91:4)
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Inspired Version (91:5)
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day,
Hebrew (91:5)
KJV (91:5)
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
Inspired Version (91:6)
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
Hebrew (91:6)
מִ֭דֶּבֶר ([nor] the pestilence) בָּאֹ֣פֶל (in the darkness), יַהֲלֹ֑ךְ (that stalks) מִ֝קֶּ֗טֶב ([nor] the calamity) יָשׁ֥וּד (that destroys) צָהֳרָֽיִם׃ (at noon).
KJV (91:6)
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
Inspired Version (91:7)
A thousand shall fall at thy side and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Hebrew (91:7)
יִפֹּ֤ל (may fall) מִצִּדְּךָ֨׀ (at your side), אֶ֗לֶף (Though a thousand) וּרְבָבָ֥ה (and ten thousand) מִימִינֶ֑ךָ (at your right hand), אֵ֝לֶ֗יךָ (will come near) לֹ֣א (no [harm]) יִגָּֽשׁ׃ (you).
KJV (91:7)
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Inspired Version (91:8)
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Hebrew (91:8)
רַ֭ק (You will only) בְּעֵינֶ֣יךָ (with your eyes) תַבִּ֑יט (see it) וְשִׁלֻּמַ֖ת (the punishment) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked). תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (and witness)
KJV (91:8)
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Inspired Version (91:9)
Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation,
Hebrew (91:9)
כִּֽי־ (Because) אַתָּ֣ה (you) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) מַחְסִ֑י (my refuge), עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן (the Most High)— שַׂ֣מְתָּ (have made) מְעוֹנֶֽךָ׃ (your dwelling)—
KJV (91:9)
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
Inspired Version (91:10)
There shall no evil befall thee; neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrew (91:10)
KJV (91:10)
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Inspired Version (91:11)
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Hebrew (91:11)
כִּ֣י (For) מַ֭לְאָכָיו (His angels) יְצַוֶּה־ (He will command) לָּ֑ךְ (concerning you) לִ֝שְׁמָרְךָ֗ (to guard you) בְּכָל־ (in all) דְּרָכֶֽיךָ׃ (your ways).
KJV (91:11)
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Inspired Version (91:12)
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Hebrew (91:12)
עַל־ (in) כַּפַּ֥יִם (their hands), יִשָּׂא֑וּנְךָ (They will lift you up) פֶּן־ (so that you will not) תִּגֹּ֖ף (strike) בָּאֶ֣בֶן (against a stone). רַגְלֶֽךָ׃ (your foot)
KJV (91:12)
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Inspired Version (91:13)
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Hebrew (91:13)
עַל־ (on) שַׁ֣חַל (the lion) וָפֶ֣תֶן (and cobra); תִּדְרֹ֑ךְ (You will tread) תִּרְמֹ֖ס (you will trample) כְּפִ֣יר (the young lion) וְתַנִּֽין׃ (and serpent).
KJV (91:13)
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Inspired Version (91:14)
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high because he hath known my name.
Hebrew (91:14)
כִּ֤י (Because) בִ֣י (Me), חָ֭שַׁק (he loves) וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּ (I will deliver him); אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ (I will protect him). כִּֽי־ (because) יָדַ֥ע (he knows) שְׁמִֽי׃ (My name),
KJV (91:14)
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Inspired Version (91:15)
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.
Hebrew (91:15)
יִקְרָאֵ֨נִי׀ (When he calls out to Me), וְֽאֶעֱנֵ֗הוּ (I will answer him); עִמּֽוֹ־ (will be with him) אָנֹכִ֥י (I) בְצָרָ֑ה (in trouble). אֲ֝חַלְּצֵ֗הוּ (I will deliver him) וַֽאֲכַבְּדֵֽהוּ׃ (and honor him).
KJV (91:15)
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
Inspired Version (91:16)
With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.
Hebrew (91:16)
אֹ֣רֶךְ (With long) יָ֭מִים (life) אַשְׂבִּיעֵ֑הוּ (I will satisfy him) וְ֝אַרְאֵ֗הוּ (and show him) בִּֽישׁוּעָתִֽי׃ (My salvation).
KJV (91:16)
With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
Inspired Version (92:1)
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High,
Hebrew (92:1)
מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm). שִׁ֗יר (A song) לְי֣וֹם (day). הַשַּׁבָּֽת׃ (for the Sabbath) ט֗וֹב (It is good) לְהֹד֥וֹת (to praise) לַיהוָ֑ה (the LORD), וּלְזַמֵּ֖ר (and to sing praises) לְשִׁמְךָ֣ (to Your name), עֶלְיֽוֹן׃ (O Most High),
KJV (92:1)
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
Inspired Version (92:2)
To show forth thy loving-kindness in the morning and thy faithfulness every night,
Hebrew (92:2)
לְהַגִּ֣יד (to proclaim) בַּבֹּ֣קֶר (in the morning) חַסְֽדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion) וֶ֝אֱמֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (and Your faithfulness) בַּלֵּילֽוֹת׃ (at night)
KJV (92:2)
To show forth thy loving-kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
Inspired Version (92:3)
Upon an instrument of ten strings and upon the psaltery, upon the harp with a solemn sound.
Hebrew (92:3)
עֲֽלֵי־ (with) עָ֭שׂוֹר (the ten-stringed) וַעֲלֵי־ (. . .) נָ֑בֶל (harp) עֲלֵ֖י (. . .) הִגָּי֣וֹן (and the melody) בְּכִנּֽוֹר׃ (of the lyre).
KJV (92:3)
Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
Inspired Version (92:4)
For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work; I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
Hebrew (92:4)
כִּ֤י (For) שִׂמַּחְתַּ֣נִי (have made me glad) יְהוָ֣ה (You, O LORD), בְּפָעֳלֶ֑ךָ (by Your deeds); בְּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֖י (at the works) יָדֶ֣יךָ (of Your hands). אֲרַנֵּֽן׃ (I sing for joy)
KJV (92:4)
For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
Inspired Version (92:5)
O Lord, how great are thy works! And thy thoughts are very deep.
Hebrew (92:5)
מַה־ (How) גָּדְל֣וּ (great) מַעֲשֶׂ֣יךָ (are Your works), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), מְ֝אֹ֗ד (how) עָמְק֥וּ (deep) מַחְשְׁבֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (are Your thoughts)!
KJV (92:5)
O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.
Inspired Version (92:6)
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
Hebrew (92:6)
KJV (92:6)
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
Inspired Version (92:7)
When the wicked spring as the grass and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever.
Hebrew (92:7)
בִּפְרֹ֤חַ (sprout) רְשָׁעִ֨ים׀ (that though the wicked) כְּמ֥וֹ (like) עֵ֗שֶׂב (grass), וַ֭יָּצִיצוּ (flourish), כָּל־ (and all) פֹּ֣עֲלֵי (evildoers) אָ֑וֶן (. . .) לְהִשָּֽׁמְדָ֥ם (destroyed). עֲדֵי־ (forever) עַֽד׃ (they will be)
KJV (92:7)
When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:
Inspired Version (92:8)
But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore.
Hebrew (92:8)
KJV (92:8)
But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore.
Inspired Version (92:9)
For lo, thine enemies, O Lord, for lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
Hebrew (92:9)
כִּ֤י (For) הִנֵּ֪ה (surely) אֹיְבֶ֡יךָ׀ (Your enemies), יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), כִּֽי־ (vvv) הִנֵּ֣ה (surely) אֹיְבֶ֣יךָ (Your enemies) יֹאבֵ֑דוּ (will perish); יִ֝תְפָּרְד֗וּ (will be scattered). כָּל־ (all) פֹּ֥עֲלֵי (evildoers) אָֽוֶן׃ (. . .)
KJV (92:9)
For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
Inspired Version (92:10)
But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn; I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
Hebrew (92:10)
וַתָּ֣רֶם (But You have exalted) כִּרְאֵ֣ים (like that of a wild ox); קַרְנִ֑י (my horn) בַּ֝לֹּתִ֗י (I have been anointed). בְּשֶׁ֣מֶן (oil) רַעֲנָֽן׃ (with fine)
KJV (92:10)
But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
Inspired Version (92:11)
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
Hebrew (92:11)
וַתַּבֵּ֥ט (see the downfall) עֵינִ֗י (My eyes) בְּשׁ֫וּרָ֥י (of my enemies); בַּקָּמִ֖ים (the wailing) עָלַ֥י (foes). מְרֵעִ֗ים (of my wicked) תִּשְׁמַ֥עְנָה (hear) אָזְנָֽי׃ (my ears)
KJV (92:11)
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
Inspired Version (92:12)
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Hebrew (92:12)
צַ֭דִּיק (The righteous) כַּתָּמָ֣ר (like a palm tree), יִפְרָ֑ח (will flourish) כְּאֶ֖רֶז (like a cedar) בַּלְּבָנ֣וֹן (in Lebanon). יִשְׂגֶּֽה׃ (and grow)
KJV (92:12)
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Inspired Version (92:13)
Those that he planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Hebrew (92:13)
שְׁ֭תוּלִים (Planted) בְּבֵ֣ית (in the house) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), בְּחַצְר֖וֹת (in the courts) אֱלֹהֵ֣ינוּ (of our God). יַפְרִֽיחוּ׃ (they will flourish)
KJV (92:13)
Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Inspired Version (92:14)
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing,
Hebrew (92:14)
ע֭וֹד (they will still) יְנוּב֣וּן (bear fruit); בְּשֵׂיבָ֑ה (In old age) דְּשֵׁנִ֖ים (healthy) וְרַֽעֲנַנִּ֣ים (and green) יִהְיֽוּ׃ (they will remain),
KJV (92:14)
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
Inspired Version (92:15)
To show that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Hebrew (92:15)
KJV (92:15)
To show that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Inspired Version (93:1)
The Lord reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself; the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Hebrew (93:1)
KJV (93:1)
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Inspired Version (93:2)
Thy throne is established of old; thou art from everlasting.
Hebrew (93:2)
נָכ֣וֹן ([was] established) כִּסְאֲךָ֣ (Your throne) מֵאָ֑ז (long ago); מֵֽעוֹלָ֣ם ([are] from all eternity). אָֽתָּה׃ (You)
KJV (93:2)
Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
Inspired Version (93:3)
The floods have lifted up, O Lord; the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
Hebrew (93:3)
נָשְׂא֤וּ (have risen), נְהָר֨וֹת׀ (The floodwaters) יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD); נָשְׂא֣וּ (have raised) נְהָר֣וֹת (the rivers) קוֹלָ֑ם (their voice); יִשְׂא֖וּ (lift up) נְהָר֣וֹת (the seas) דָּכְיָֽם׃ (their pounding waves).
KJV (93:3)
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
Inspired Version (93:4)
The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Hebrew (93:4)
מִקֹּל֨וֹת׀ (Above the roar) מַ֤יִם (waters)— רַבִּ֗ים (of many) אַדִּירִ֣ים (the mighty) מִשְׁבְּרֵי־ (breakers) יָ֑ם (of the sea)— אַדִּ֖יר (is majestic). בַּמָּר֣וֹם (on high) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD)
KJV (93:4)
The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Inspired Version (93:5)
Thy testimonies are very sure; holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, for ever.
Hebrew (93:5)
עֵֽדֹתֶ֨יךָ׀ (Your testimonies) נֶאֶמְנ֬וּ (confirmed); מְאֹ֗ד (are fully) לְבֵיתְךָ֥ (Your house), נַאֲוָה־ (adorns) קֹ֑דֶשׁ (holiness) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), לְאֹ֣רֶךְ (for all the days) יָמִֽים׃ (to come).
KJV (93:5)
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Inspired Version (94:1)
O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth, O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, show thyself.
Hebrew (94:1)
KJV (94:1)
O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, show thyself.
Inspired Version (94:2)
Lift up thyself, thou Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud.
Hebrew (94:2)
KJV (94:2)
Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
Inspired Version (94:3)
Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
Hebrew (94:3)
עַד־ (How long) מָתַ֖י (. . .) רְשָׁעִ֥ים׀ (will the wicked), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), עַד־ (how long) מָ֝תַ֗י (. . .) רְשָׁעִ֥ים (will the wicked) יַעֲלֹֽזוּ׃ (exult)?
KJV (94:3)
LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
Inspired Version (94:4)
How long shall they utter and speak hard things, and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
Hebrew (94:4)
יַבִּ֣יעוּ (They pour out) יְדַבְּר֣וּ (words); עָתָ֑ק (arrogant) יִֽ֝תְאַמְּר֗וּ (boast). כָּל־ (all) פֹּ֥עֲלֵי (workers) אָֽוֶן׃ (of iniquity)
KJV (94:4)
How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
Inspired Version (94:5)
They break in pieces thy people, O Lord, and afflict thine heritage.
Hebrew (94:5)
עַמְּךָ֣ (Your people), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD); יְדַכְּא֑וּ (They crush) וְֽנַחֲלָתְךָ֥ (Your heritage). יְעַנּֽוּ׃ (they oppress)
KJV (94:5)
They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
Inspired Version (94:6)
They slay the widow and the stranger and murder the fatherless.
Hebrew (94:6)
אַ֭לְמָנָה (the widow) וְגֵ֣ר (and the foreigner); יַהֲרֹ֑גוּ (They kill) וִֽיתוֹמִ֣ים (the fatherless). יְרַצֵּֽחוּ׃ (they murder)
KJV (94:6)
They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
Inspired Version (94:7)
Yet they say, The Lord shall not see; neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
Hebrew (94:7)
KJV (94:7)
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
Inspired Version (94:8)
Understand, ye brutish among the people and ye fools. When will ye be wise?
Hebrew (94:8)
בִּ֭ינוּ (Take notice), בֹּעֲרִ֣ים (O senseless) בָּעָ֑ם (among the people)! וּ֝כְסִילִ֗ים (O fools), מָתַ֥י (when) תַּשְׂכִּֽילוּ׃ (will you be wise)?
KJV (94:8)
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
Inspired Version (94:9)
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? He that formed the eye, shall he not see?
Hebrew (94:9)
KJV (94:9)
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
Inspired Version (94:10)
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? He that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
Hebrew (94:10)
KJV (94:10)
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
Inspired Version (94:11)
The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Hebrew (94:11)
KJV (94:11)
The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Inspired Version (94:12)
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law,
Hebrew (94:12)
אַשְׁרֵ֤י׀ (Blessed) הַגֶּ֣בֶר ([is] the man) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) תְּיַסְּרֶ֣נּוּ (You discipline), יָּ֑הּ (O LORD), וּֽמִתּוֹרָתְךָ֥ (from Your law), תְלַמְּדֶֽנּוּ׃ (and teach)
KJV (94:12)
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
Inspired Version (94:13)
That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity until the pit be digged for the wicked.
Hebrew (94:13)
KJV (94:13)
That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
Inspired Version (94:14)
For the Lord will not cast off his people; neither will he forsake his inheritance.
Hebrew (94:14)
KJV (94:14)
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
Inspired Version (94:15)
But judgment shall return unto righteousness; and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
Hebrew (94:15)
כִּֽי־ (Surely) עַד־ (. . .) צֶ֭דֶק (judgment) יָשׁ֣וּב (will again) מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (be righteous), וְ֝אַחֲרָ֗יו (will follow it). כָּל־ (and all) יִשְׁרֵי־ (the upright) לֵֽב׃ (in heart)
KJV (94:15)
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
Inspired Version (94:16)
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Hebrew (94:16)
KJV (94:16)
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Inspired Version (94:17)
Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
Hebrew (94:17)
לוּלֵ֣י (Unless) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) עֶזְרָ֣תָה (had been my helper) לִּ֑י (), כִּמְעַ֓ט׀ (would soon) שָֽׁכְנָ֖ה (have dwelt in the abode) דוּמָ֣ה (of silence). נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (I)
KJV (94:17)
Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
Inspired Version (94:18)
When I said, My foot slippeth, thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.
Hebrew (94:18)
אִם־ (If) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (I say), מָ֣טָה (is slipping), רַגְלִ֑י (My foot) חַסְדְּךָ֥ (Your loving devotion), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), יִסְעָדֵֽנִי׃ (supports me).
KJV (94:18)
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
Inspired Version (94:19)
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Hebrew (94:19)
בְּרֹ֣ב (overwhelms me) שַׂרְעַפַּ֣י (When anxiety) בְּקִרְבִּ֑י (. . .), תַּ֝נְחוּמֶ֗יךָ (Your consolation) יְֽשַׁעַשְׁע֥וּ (delights) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (my soul).
KJV (94:19)
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Inspired Version (94:20)
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
Hebrew (94:20)
KJV (94:20)
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
Inspired Version (94:21)
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous and condemn the innocent blood.
Hebrew (94:21)
יָ֭גוֹדּוּ (They band together) עַל־ (against) נֶ֣פֶשׁ (vvv) צַדִּ֑יק (the righteous) וְדָ֖ם (to death). נָקִ֣י (the innocent) יַרְשִֽׁיעוּ׃ (and condemn)
KJV (94:21)
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
Inspired Version (94:22)
But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
Hebrew (94:22)
וַיְהִ֬י (has been) יְהוָ֣ה (But the LORD) לִ֣י (my) לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב (stronghold), וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י (and my God) לְצ֣וּר (is my rock) מַחְסִֽי׃ (of refuge).
KJV (94:22)
But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
Inspired Version (94:23)
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the Lord, our God, shall cut them off.
Hebrew (94:23)
וַיָּ֤שֶׁב (He will bring) עֲלֵיהֶ֨ם׀ (upon them) אֶת־ (-) אוֹנָ֗ם (their own iniquity) וּבְרָעָתָ֥ם (for their wickedness). יַצְמִיתֵ֑ם (and destroy them) יַ֝צְמִיתֵ֗ם (will destroy them). יְהוָ֥ה (The LORD) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (our God)
KJV (94:23)
And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
Inspired Version (95:1)
Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
Hebrew (95:1)
לְ֭כוּ (Come), נְרַנְּנָ֣ה (let us sing for joy) לַיהוָ֑ה (to the LORD); נָ֝רִ֗יעָה (let us shout) לְצ֣וּר (to the Rock) יִשְׁעֵֽנוּ׃ (of our salvation)!
KJV (95:1)
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Inspired Version (95:2)
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Hebrew (95:2)
נְקַדְּמָ֣ה (Let us enter) פָנָ֣יו (His presence) בְּתוֹדָ֑ה (with thanksgiving); בִּ֝זְמִר֗וֹת (in song). נָרִ֥יעַֽ (let us make a joyful noise) לֽוֹ׃ (to Him)
KJV (95:2)
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Inspired Version (95:3)
For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods.
Hebrew (95:3)
KJV (95:3)
For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
Inspired Version (95:4)
In his hand are the deep places of the earth; the strength of the hills is his also.
Hebrew (95:4)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (In) בְּ֭יָדוֹ (His hand) מֶחְקְרֵי־ (are the depths) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth), וְתוֹעֲפ֖וֹת (peaks) הָרִ֣ים (and the mountain) לֽוֹ׃ (belong to Him).
KJV (95:4)
In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.
Inspired Version (95:5)
The sea is his, and he made it; and his hand formed the dry land.
Hebrew (95:5)
KJV (95:5)
The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.
Inspired Version (95:6)
Oh, come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.
Hebrew (95:6)
בֹּ֭אוּ (O come), נִשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֣ה (let us worship) וְנִכְרָ֑עָה (and bow down); נִ֝בְרְכָ֗ה (let us kneel) לִֽפְנֵי־ (before) יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) עֹשֵֽׂנוּ׃ (our Maker).
KJV (95:6)
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
Inspired Version (95:7)
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. To-day if ye will hear his voice,
Hebrew (95:7)
כִּ֘י (For) ה֤וּא (He) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (is our God), וַאֲנַ֤חְנוּ (and we) עַ֣ם (are the people) מַ֭רְעִיתוֹ (of His pasture), וְצֹ֣אן (the sheep) יָד֑וֹ (under His care). הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (Today), אִֽם־ (if) בְּקֹל֥וֹ (His voice), תִשְׁמָֽעוּ׃ (you hear)
KJV (95:7)
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To-day if ye will hear his voice,
Inspired Version (95:8)
Harden not your heart as in the provocation and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness,
Hebrew (95:8)
אַל־ (do not) תַּקְשׁ֣וּ (harden) לְ֭בַבְכֶם (your hearts) כִּמְרִיבָ֑ה (as you did at Meribah), כְּי֥וֹם (in the day) מַ֝סָּ֗ה (at Massah) בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (in the wilderness),
KJV (95:8)
Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
Inspired Version (95:9)
When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
Hebrew (95:9)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (where) נִ֭סּוּנִי (tested) אֲבוֹתֵיכֶ֑ם (your fathers) בְּ֝חָנ֗וּנִי (and tried Me), גַּם־ (though) רָא֥וּ (they had seen) פָעֳלִֽי׃ (My work).
KJV (95:9)
When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
Inspired Version (95:10)
Forty years long was I grieved with this generation and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways,
Hebrew (95:10)
KJV (95:10)
Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:
Inspired Version (95:11)
Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
Hebrew (95:11)
אֲשֶׁר־ (So) נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי (I swore on oath) בְאַפִּ֑י (in My anger), אִם־ (They shall never) יְ֝בֹא֗וּן (enter) אֶל־ (. . .) מְנוּחָתִֽי׃ (My rest).
KJV (95:11)
Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
Inspired Version (96:1)
Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Hebrew (96:1)
KJV (96:1)
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Inspired Version (96:2)
Sing unto the Lord; bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.
Hebrew (96:2)
שִׁ֣ירוּ (Sing) לַ֭יהוָה (to the LORD), בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bless) שְׁמ֑וֹ (His name); בַּשְּׂר֥וּ (proclaim) מִיּֽוֹם־ (day) לְ֝י֗וֹם (after day). יְשׁוּעָתֽוֹ׃ (His salvation)
KJV (96:2)
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.
Inspired Version (96:3)
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Hebrew (96:3)
סַפְּר֣וּ (Declare) בַגּוֹיִ֣ם (among the nations), כְּבוֹד֑וֹ (His glory) בְּכָל־ (among all) הָֽ֝עַמִּ֗ים (peoples). נִפְלְאוֹתָֽיו׃ (His wonders)
KJV (96:3)
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Inspired Version (96:4)
For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
Hebrew (96:4)
כִּ֥י (For) גָ֘ד֤וֹל (great is) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD), וּמְהֻלָּ֣ל (to be praised); מְאֹ֑ד (and greatly) נוֹרָ֥א (He is to be feared) ה֝֗וּא (. . .) עַל־ (above) כָּל־ (all) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (gods).
KJV (96:4)
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
Inspired Version (96:5)
For all the gods of the nations are idols; but the Lord made the heavens.
Hebrew (96:5)
כִּ֤י׀ (For) כָּל־ (all) אֱלֹהֵ֣י (the gods) הָעַמִּ֣ים (of the nations) אֱלִילִ֑ים (are idols), וַֽ֝יהוָ֗ה (but [it is] the LORD) שָׁמַ֥יִם (the heavens). עָשָֽׂה׃ (who made)
KJV (96:5)
For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
Inspired Version (96:6)
Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Hebrew (96:6)
הוֹד־ (Splendor) וְהָדָ֥ר (and majesty) לְפָנָ֑יו (are before Him); עֹ֥ז (strength) וְ֝תִפְאֶ֗רֶת (and beauty) בְּמִקְדָּשֽׁוֹ׃ (fill His sanctuary).
KJV (96:6)
Honor and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Inspired Version (96:7)
Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people; give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Hebrew (96:7)
KJV (96:7)
Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Inspired Version (96:8)
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Hebrew (96:8)
KJV (96:8)
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Inspired Version (96:9)
Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; fear before him, all the earth.
Hebrew (96:9)
הִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (Worship) לַ֭יהוָה (the LORD) בְּהַדְרַת־ (in the splendor) קֹ֑דֶשׁ (of His holiness); חִ֥ילוּ (tremble) מִ֝פָּנָ֗יו (before Him), כָּל־ (all) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth).
KJV (96:9)
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Inspired Version (96:10)
Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth; the world also shall be established, that it shall not be moved; he shall judge the people righteously.
Hebrew (96:10)
KJV (96:10)
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Inspired Version (96:11)
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar and the fulness thereof.
Hebrew (96:11)
יִשְׂמְח֣וּ (be glad) הַ֭שָּׁמַיִם (Let the heavens) וְתָגֵ֣ל (rejoice); הָאָ֑רֶץ (and the earth) יִֽרְעַ֥ם (resound), הַ֝יָּ֗ם (let the sea) וּמְלֹאֽוֹ׃ (and all that fills it).
KJV (96:11)
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof.
Inspired Version (96:12)
Let the field be joyful and all that is therein; then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice,
Hebrew (96:12)
KJV (96:12)
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
Inspired Version (96:13)
Before the Lord; for he cometh; for he cometh to judge the earth; he shall judge the world with righteousness and the people with his truth.
Hebrew (96:13)
לִפְנֵ֤י (before) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD), כִּ֬י (for) בָ֗א (He is coming)— כִּ֥י (-) בָא֮ (He is coming) לִשְׁפֹּ֪ט (to judge) הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ (the earth). יִשְׁפֹּֽט־ (He will judge) תֵּבֵ֥ל (the world) בְּצֶ֑דֶק (in righteousness) וְ֝עַמִּ֗ים (and the peoples) בֶּאֱמוּנָתֽוֹ׃ (in His faithfulness).
KJV (96:13)
Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Inspired Version (97:1)
The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Hebrew (97:1)
KJV (97:1)
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Inspired Version (97:2)
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Hebrew (97:2)
עָנָ֣ן (Clouds) וַעֲרָפֶ֣ל (and darkness) סְבִיבָ֑יו (surround Him); צֶ֥דֶק (righteousness) וּ֝מִשְׁפָּ֗ט (and justice) מְכ֣וֹן (foundation). כִּסְאֽוֹ׃ (are His throne’s)
KJV (97:2)
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Inspired Version (97:3)
A fire goeth before him and burneth up his enemies round about.
Hebrew (97:3)
KJV (97:3)
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
Inspired Version (97:4)
His lightnings enlightened the world; the earth saw and trembled.
Hebrew (97:4)
KJV (97:4)
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
Inspired Version (97:5)
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
Hebrew (97:5)
הָרִ֗ים (The mountains) כַּדּוֹנַ֗ג (like wax) נָ֭מַסּוּ (melt) מִלִּפְנֵ֣י (at the presence) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), מִ֝לִּפְנֵ֗י (before) אֲד֣וֹן (the Lord) כָּל־ (of all) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth).
KJV (97:5)
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
Inspired Version (97:6)
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Hebrew (97:6)
הִגִּ֣ידוּ (proclaim) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (The heavens) צִדְק֑וֹ (His righteousness); וְרָא֖וּ (see) כָל־ (all) הָעַמִּ֣ים (the peoples) כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (His glory).
KJV (97:6)
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Inspired Version (97:7)
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols; worship him, all ye gods.
Hebrew (97:7)
יֵבֹ֤שׁוּ׀ (are put to shame)— כָּל־ (All) עֹ֬בְדֵי (worshipers) פֶ֗סֶל (of images) הַמִּֽתְהַלְלִ֥ים (those who boast) בָּאֱלִילִ֑ים (in idols). הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ־ (Worship) ל֝וֹ (Him), כָּל־ (all) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ ([you] gods)!
KJV (97:7)
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
Inspired Version (97:8)
Zion heard and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.
Hebrew (97:8)
שָׁמְעָ֬ה (hears) וַתִּשְׂמַ֨ח׀ (and rejoices), צִיּ֗וֹן (Zion) וַ֭תָּגֵלְנָה (exult) בְּנ֣וֹת (and the towns) יְהוּדָ֑ה (of Judah) לְמַ֖עַן (because of) מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ (Your judgments), יְהוָֽה׃ (O LORD).
KJV (97:8)
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
Inspired Version (97:9)
For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth; thou art exalted far above all gods.
Hebrew (97:9)
KJV (97:9)
For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
Inspired Version (97:10)
Ye that love the Lord hate evil; he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Hebrew (97:10)
אֹהֲבֵ֥י (O you who love) יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD)! שִׂנְא֫וּ (Hate) רָ֥ע (evil), שֹׁ֭מֵר (He preserves) נַפְשׁ֣וֹת (the souls) חֲסִידָ֑יו (of His saints); מִיַּ֥ד (from the hand) רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (of the wicked). יַצִּילֵֽם׃ (He delivers them)
KJV (97:10)
Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Inspired Version (97:11)
Light is sown for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart.
Hebrew (97:11)
א֭וֹר (Light) זָרֻ֣עַ (shines) לַצַּדִּ֑יק (on the righteous), וּֽלְיִשְׁרֵי־ (on the upright) לֵ֥ב (in heart). שִׂמְחָֽה׃ (gladness)
KJV (97:11)
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Inspired Version (97:12)
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Hebrew (97:12)
שִׂמְח֣וּ (Rejoice) צַ֭דִּיקִים (you righteous ones), בַּֽיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD), וְ֝הוֹד֗וּ (and praise) לְזֵ֣כֶר (name). קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (His holy)
KJV (97:12)
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Inspired Version (98:1)
Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things; his right hand and his holy arm hath gotten him the victory.
Hebrew (98:1)
מִזְמ֡וֹר (A Psalm). שִׁ֤ירוּ (Sing) לַֽיהוָ֨ה׀ (to the LORD) שִׁ֣יר (song), חָ֭דָשׁ (a new) כִּֽי־ (for) נִפְלָא֣וֹת (wonders); עָשָׂ֑ה (He has done) הוֹשִֽׁיעָה־ (have gained Him the victory) לּ֥וֹ (. . .). יְ֝מִינ֗וֹ (His right hand) וּזְר֥וֹעַ (arm) קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (and holy)
KJV (98:1)
O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Inspired Version (98:2)
The Lord hath made known his salvation; his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen.
Hebrew (98:2)
הוֹדִ֣יעַ (has proclaimed) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) יְשׁוּעָת֑וֹ (His salvation) לְעֵינֵ֥י (to) הַ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם (the nations). גִּלָּ֥ה ([and] revealed) צִדְקָתֽוֹ׃ (His righteousness)
KJV (98:2)
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen.
Inspired Version (98:3)
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Hebrew (98:3)
זָ֘כַ֤ר (He has remembered) חַסְדּ֨וֹ׀ (His love) וֶֽאֱֽמוּנָתוֹ֮ (and faithfulness) לְבֵ֪ית (to the house) יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל (of Israel); רָא֥וּ (have seen) כָל־ (all) אַפְסֵי־ (the ends) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth) אֵ֝֗ת (-) יְשׁוּעַ֥ת (the salvation) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (of our God).
KJV (98:3)
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Inspired Version (98:4)
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Hebrew (98:4)
הָרִ֣יעוּ (Make a joyful noise) לַֽ֭יהוָה (to the LORD), כָּל־ (all) הָאָ֑רֶץ (the earth); פִּצְח֖וּ (break forth)— וְרַנְּנ֣וּ (let your cry ring out), וְזַמֵּֽרוּ׃ (and sing praises)!
KJV (98:4)
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Inspired Version (98:5)
Sing unto the Lord with the harp--with the harp and the voice of a psalm.
Hebrew (98:5)
זַמְּר֣וּ (Sing praises) לַיהוָ֣ה (to the LORD) בְּכִנּ֑וֹר (with the lyre), בְּ֝כִנּ֗וֹר (with the harp). וְק֣וֹל (song) זִמְרָֽה׃ (in melodious)
KJV (98:5)
Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Inspired Version (98:6)
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King.
Hebrew (98:6)
בַּ֭חֲצֹ֣צְרוֹת (With trumpets) וְק֣וֹל (and the blast) שׁוֹפָ֑ר (of the ram’s horn) הָ֝רִ֗יעוּ (shout for joy) לִפְנֵ֤י׀ (before) הַמֶּ֬לֶךְ (the King). יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD),
KJV (98:6)
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.
Inspired Version (98:7)
Let the sea roar and the fulness thereof, the world and they that dwell therein.
Hebrew (98:7)
יִרְעַ֣ם (resound), הַ֭יָּם (Let the sea) וּמְלֹא֑וֹ (and all that fills it), תֵּ֝בֵ֗ל (the world), וְיֹ֣שְׁבֵי (and all who dwell) בָֽהּ׃ (in it).
KJV (98:7)
Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Inspired Version (98:8)
Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills be joyful together,
Hebrew (98:8)
נְהָר֥וֹת (Let the rivers) יִמְחֲאוּ־ (clap) כָ֑ף (their hands), יַ֝֗חַד (sing together) הָרִ֥ים (let the mountains) יְרַנֵּֽנוּ׃ (for joy)
KJV (98:8)
Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
Inspired Version (98:9)
Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth; with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
Hebrew (98:9)
לִֽפְֽנֵי־ (before) יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD), כִּ֥י (for) בָא֮ (He comes) לִשְׁפֹּ֪ט (to judge) הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ (the earth). יִשְׁפֹּֽט־ (He will judge) תֵּבֵ֥ל (the world) בְּצֶ֑דֶק (with righteousness) וְ֝עַמִּ֗ים (and the peoples) בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ (with equity).
KJV (98:9)
Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
Inspired Version (99:1)
The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble; he sitteth between the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
Hebrew (99:1)
יְהוָ֣ה (The LORD) מָ֭לָךְ (reigns); יִרְגְּז֣וּ (tremble)! עַמִּ֑ים (let the nations) יֹשֵׁ֥ב (He is enthroned) כְּ֝רוּבִ֗ים (above the cherubim); תָּנ֥וּט (quake)! הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (let the earth)
KJV (99:1)
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
Inspired Version (99:2)
The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Hebrew (99:2)
יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) בְּצִיּ֣וֹן (in Zion); גָּד֑וֹל (Great is) וְרָ֥ם (is exalted) ה֝֗וּא (He) עַל־ (above) כָּל־ (all) הָֽעַמִּֽים׃ (the peoples).
KJV (99:2)
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Inspired Version (99:3)
Let them praise thy great and terrible name, for it is holy.
Hebrew (99:3)
KJV (99:3)
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
Inspired Version (99:4)
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity; thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Hebrew (99:4)
וְעֹ֥ז (The mighty) מֶלֶךְ֮ (King) מִשְׁפָּ֪ט (justice). אָ֫הֵ֥ב (loves) אַ֭תָּה (You) כּוֹנַ֣נְתָּ (have established) מֵישָׁרִ֑ים (equity); מִשְׁפָּ֥ט (justice) וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה (and righteousness) בְּיַעֲקֹ֤ב׀ (in Jacob). אַתָּ֬ה (You) עָשִֽׂיתָ׃ (have exercised)
KJV (99:4)
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Inspired Version (99:5)
Exalt ye the Lord, our God, and worship at his footstool, for he is holy.
Hebrew (99:5)
רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ (Exalt) יְה֘וָ֤ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God), וְֽ֭הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ (and worship) לַהֲדֹ֥ם (at) רַגְלָ֗יו (His footstool); קָד֥וֹשׁ (is holy)! הֽוּא׃ (He)
KJV (99:5)
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
Inspired Version (99:6)
Moses and Aaron among his priests and Samuel among them that call upon his name--they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
Hebrew (99:6)
מֹ֘שֶׁ֤ה (Moses) וְאַהֲרֹ֨ן׀ (and Aaron) בְּֽכֹהֲנָ֗יו (were among His priests); וּ֭שְׁמוּאֵל (Samuel) בְּקֹרְאֵ֣י (was among those who called) שְׁמ֑וֹ (on His name). קֹרִ֥אים (They called) אֶל־ (to) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) וְה֣וּא (and He) יַעֲנֵֽם׃ (answered).
KJV (99:6)
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
Inspired Version (99:7)
He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar; they kept his testimonies and the ordinance that he gave them.
Hebrew (99:7)
בְּעַמּ֣וּד (from the pillar) עָ֭נָן (of cloud); יְדַבֵּ֣ר (He spoke) אֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (to them) שָׁמְר֥וּ (they kept) עֵ֝דֹתָ֗יו (His decrees) וְחֹ֣ק (and the statutes) נָֽתַן־ (He gave) לָֽמוֹ׃ (them).
KJV (99:7)
He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
Inspired Version (99:8)
Thou answeredst them, O Lord, our God; thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
Hebrew (99:8)
יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהֵינוּ֮ (our God), אַתָּ֪ה (You) עֲנִ֫יתָ֥ם (answered them). אֵ֣ל (God) נֹ֭שֵׂא (a forgiving) הָיִ֣יתָ (You were) לָהֶ֑ם (to them), וְ֝נֹקֵ֗ם (yet an avenger) עַל־ (of) עֲלִילוֹתָֽם׃ (their misdeeds).
KJV (99:8)
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
Inspired Version (99:9)
Exalt the Lord, our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord, our God, is holy.
Hebrew (99:9)
רֽוֹמְמ֡וּ (Exalt) יְה֘וָ֤ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God) וְ֭הִֽשְׁתַּחֲווּ (and worship) לְהַ֣ר (mountain), קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (at His holy) כִּֽי־ (for) קָ֝ד֗וֹשׁ (is holy). יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (our God)
KJV (99:9)
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Inspired Version (100:1)
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Hebrew (100:1)
KJV (100:1)
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Inspired Version (100:2)
Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing.
Hebrew (100:2)
עִבְד֣וּ (Serve) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) בְּשִׂמְחָ֑ה (with gladness); בֹּ֥אוּ (come) לְ֝פָנָ֗יו (into His presence) בִּרְנָנָֽה׃ (with joyful songs).
KJV (100:2)
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Inspired Version (100:3)
Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Hebrew (100:3)
דְּע֗וּ (Know) כִּֽי־ (that) יְהוָה֮ (the LORD) ה֤וּא () אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (is God). הֽוּא־ ([It is] He) עָ֭שָׂנוּ ([who] made us), וְלֹא (and) אֲנַ֑חְנוּ (we are His); עַ֝מּ֗וֹ ([we are] His people), וְצֹ֣אן (and the sheep) מַרְעִיתֽוֹ׃ (of His pasture).
KJV (100:3)
Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Inspired Version (100:4)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Hebrew (100:4)
בֹּ֤אוּ (Enter) שְׁעָרָ֨יו׀ (His gates) בְּתוֹדָ֗ה (with thanksgiving) חֲצֵרֹתָ֥יו (and His courts) בִּתְהִלָּ֑ה (with praise); הֽוֹדוּ־ (give thanks) ל֝֗וֹ (to Him) בָּרֲכ֥וּ ([and] bless) שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (His name).
KJV (100:4)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Inspired Version (100:5)
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Hebrew (100:5)
KJV (100:5)
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Inspired Version (101:1)
I will sing of mercy and judgment; unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.
Hebrew (101:1)
לְדָוִ֗ד (of David). מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) חֶֽסֶד־ (of [Your] loving devotion) וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט (and justice); אָשִׁ֑ירָה (I will sing) לְךָ֖ (to You), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), אֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃ (I will sing praises).
KJV (101:1)
I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
Inspired Version (101:2)
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. Oh, when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
Hebrew (101:2)
אַשְׂכִּ֤ילָה׀ (I will ponder) בְּדֶ֬רֶךְ (the way) תָּמִ֗ים (that is blameless)— מָ֭תַי (when) תָּב֣וֹא (will You come) אֵלָ֑י (to me)? אֶתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ (I will walk) בְּתָם־ (with integrity) לְ֝בָבִ֗י (of heart). בְּקֶ֣רֶב (in) בֵּיתִֽי׃ (my house)
KJV (101:2)
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
Inspired Version (101:3)
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes; I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
Hebrew (101:3)
KJV (101:3)
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
Inspired Version (101:4)
A froward heart shall depart from me; I will not know a wicked person.
Hebrew (101:4)
KJV (101:4)
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
Inspired Version (101:5)
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I cut off; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
Hebrew (101:5)
מְלוֹשְׁנִי (Whoever slanders) בַסֵּ֨תֶר׀ (in secret), רֵעֵהוּ֮ (his neighbor) אוֹת֪וֹ (vvv) אַ֫צְמִ֥ית (I will put to silence); גְּֽבַהּ־ (the one with haughty) עֵ֭ינַיִם (eyes) וּרְחַ֣ב (and a proud) לֵבָ֑ב (heart), אֹ֝ת֗וֹ (-) לֹ֣א (I will not) אוּכָֽל׃ (endure).
KJV (101:5)
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that hath a high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
Inspired Version (101:6)
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
Hebrew (101:6)
עֵינַ֤י׀ (My eyes [favor]) בְּנֶֽאֶמְנֵי־ (the faithful) אֶרֶץ֮ (of the land), לָשֶׁ֪בֶת (that they may dwell) עִמָּ֫דִ֥י (with me); הֹ֭לֵךְ (he who walks) בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (in the way) תָּמִ֑ים (of integrity) ה֝֗וּא (. . .) יְשָׁרְתֵֽנִי׃ (shall minister to me).
KJV (101:6)
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
Inspired Version (101:7)
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Hebrew (101:7)
KJV (101:7)
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Inspired Version (101:8)
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord.
Hebrew (101:8)
KJV (101:8)
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Inspired Version (102:1)
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee.
Hebrew (102:1)
תְּ֭פִלָּה (A prayer) לְעָנִ֣י (of one who is afflicted), כִֽי־ (when) יַעֲטֹ֑ף (he grows faint) וְלִפְנֵ֥י (before) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD). יִשְׁפֹּ֥ךְ (and pours out) שִׂיחֽוֹ׃ (his lament) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD); שִׁמְעָ֣ה (Hear) תְפִלָּתִ֑י (my prayer), וְ֝שַׁוְעָתִ֗י (let my cry for help) אֵלֶ֥יךָ (before You). תָבֽוֹא׃ (come)
KJV (102:1)
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee.
Inspired Version (102:2)
Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me; in the day when I call, answer me speedily.
Hebrew (102:2)
אַל־ (Do not) תַּסְתֵּ֬ר (hide) פָּנֶ֨יךָ׀ (Your face) מִמֶּנִּי֮ (from me) בְּי֪וֹם (in my day) צַ֫ר (of distress) לִ֥י (). הַטֵּֽה־ (Incline) אֵלַ֥י (to me); אָזְנֶ֑ךָ (Your ear) בְּי֥וֹם (when) אֶ֝קְרָ֗א (I call). מַהֵ֥ר (quickly) עֲנֵֽנִי׃ (answer me)
KJV (102:2)
Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
Inspired Version (102:3)
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as a hearth.
Hebrew (102:3)
KJV (102:3)
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as a hearth.
Inspired Version (102:4)
My heart is smitten and withered like grass so that I forget to eat my bread.
Hebrew (102:4)
הוּכָּֽה־ (is afflicted), כָ֭עֵשֶׂב (like grass); וַיִּבַ֣שׁ (and withered) לִבִּ֑י (My heart) כִּֽי־ (I even) שָׁ֝כַ֗חְתִּי (forget) מֵאֲכֹ֥ל (to eat) לַחְמִֽי׃ (my bread).
KJV (102:4)
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
Inspired Version (102:5)
By reason of the voice of my groaning, my bones cleave to my skin.
Hebrew (102:5)
מִקּ֥וֹל (Through my loud) אַנְחָתִ֑י (groaning) דָּבְקָ֥ה (hangs on) עַ֝צְמִ֗י (my bones). לִבְשָׂרִֽי׃ (my skin)
KJV (102:5)
By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.
Inspired Version (102:6)
I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am like an owl of the desert.
Hebrew (102:6)
דָּ֭מִיתִי (like) לִקְאַ֣ת (owl), מִדְבָּ֑ר (a desert) הָ֝יִ֗יתִי (I am) כְּכ֣וֹס (like an owl) חֳרָבֽוֹת׃ (among the ruins).
KJV (102:6)
I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
Inspired Version (102:7)
I watch and am as a sparrow alone upon the housetop.
Hebrew (102:7)
שָׁקַ֥דְתִּי (I lie awake); וָאֶֽהְיֶ֑ה (I am) כְּ֝צִפּ֗וֹר (bird) בּוֹדֵ֥ד (like a lone) עַל־ (on) גָּֽג׃ (a housetop).
KJV (102:7)
I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the housetop.
Inspired Version (102:8)
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
Hebrew (102:8)
כָּל־ (All) הַ֭יּוֹם (day long) חֵרְפ֣וּנִי (taunt me); אוֹיְבָ֑י (my enemies) מְ֝הוֹלָלַ֗י (they ridicule) בִּ֣י (me) נִשְׁבָּֽעוּ׃ (and curse me).
KJV (102:8)
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
Inspired Version (102:9)
For I have eaten ashes like bread and mingled my drink with weeping,
Hebrew (102:9)
כִּי־ (For) אֵ֭פֶר (ashes) כַּלֶּ֣חֶם (like bread) אָכָ֑לְתִּי (I have eaten) וְ֝שִׁקֻּוַ֗י (my drink) בִּבְכִ֥י (with tears) מָסָֽכְתִּי׃ (and mixed)
KJV (102:9)
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
Inspired Version (102:10)
Because of thine indignation and thy wrath; for thou hast lifted me up and cast me down.
Hebrew (102:10)
מִפְּנֵֽי־ (because of) זַֽעַמְךָ֥ (Your indignation) וְקִצְפֶּ֑ךָ (and wrath), כִּ֥י (for) נְ֝שָׂאתַ֗נִי (You have picked me up) וַתַּשְׁלִיכֵֽנִי׃ (and cast me aside).
KJV (102:10)
Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.
Inspired Version (102:11)
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
Hebrew (102:11)
KJV (102:11)
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
Inspired Version (102:12)
But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever, and thy remembrance unto all generations.
Hebrew (102:12)
KJV (102:12)
But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
Inspired Version (102:13)
Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion; for the time to favor her, yea, the set time, is come.
Hebrew (102:13)
KJV (102:13)
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea, the set time, is come.
Inspired Version (102:14)
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones and favor the dust thereof.
Hebrew (102:14)
כִּֽי־ (For) רָצ֣וּ (delight) עֲ֭בָדֶיךָ (Your servants) אֶת־ (in her) אֲבָנֶ֑יהָ (stones) וְֽאֶת־ (and) עֲפָרָ֥הּ (on her dust). יְחֹנֵֽנוּ׃ (take pity)
KJV (102:14)
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favor the dust thereof.
Inspired Version (102:15)
So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
Hebrew (102:15)
וְיִֽירְא֣וּ (will fear) ג֭וֹיִם (So the nations) אֶת־ (-) שֵׁ֣ם (the name) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), וְֽכָל־ (and all) מַלְכֵ֥י (the kings) הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (of the earth) אֶת־ (-) כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ ([will fear] Your glory).
KJV (102:15)
So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
Inspired Version (102:16)
When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Hebrew (102:16)
KJV (102:16)
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Inspired Version (102:17)
He will regard the prayer of the destitute and not despise their prayer.
Hebrew (102:17)
פָּ֭נָה (He will turn) אֶל־ (toward) תְּפִלַּ֣ת (the prayer) הָעַרְעָ֑ר (of the destitute); וְלֹֽא־ (He will not) בָ֝זָ֗ה (despise) אֶת־ (-) תְּפִלָּתָֽם׃ (their prayer).
KJV (102:17)
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
Inspired Version (102:18)
This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people which shall be gathered shall praise the Lord,
Hebrew (102:18)
KJV (102:18)
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
Inspired Version (102:19)
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth,
Hebrew (102:19)
כִּֽי־ (For) הִ֭שְׁקִיף (He looked down) מִמְּר֣וֹם (from the heights) קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (of His sanctuary); יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) מִשָּׁמַ֤יִם׀ (from heaven) אֶל־ (to) אֶ֬רֶץ (earth) הִבִּֽיט׃ (gazed out)
KJV (102:19)
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;
Inspired Version (102:20)
To hear the groaning of the prisoner, to loose those that are appointed to death,
Hebrew (102:20)
לִ֭שְׁמֹעַ (to hear) אֶנְקַ֣ת (groaning), אָסִ֑יר (a prisoner’s) לְ֝פַתֵּ֗חַ (to release) בְּנֵ֣י (those condemned) תְמוּתָֽה׃ (to death),
KJV (102:20)
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
Inspired Version (102:21)
To declare the name of the Lord in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem,
Hebrew (102:21)
לְסַפֵּ֣ר (that they may proclaim) בְּ֭צִיּוֹן (in Zion) שֵׁ֣ם (the name) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) וּ֝תְהִלָּת֗וֹ (and praise Him) בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (in Jerusalem),
KJV (102:21)
To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
Inspired Version (102:22)
When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms to serve the Lord.
Hebrew (102:22)
בְּהִקָּבֵ֣ץ (assemble) עַמִּ֣ים (when peoples) יַחְדָּ֑ו (. . .) וּ֝מַמְלָכ֗וֹת (and kingdoms) לַעֲבֹ֥ד (to serve) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD).
KJV (102:22)
When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
Inspired Version (102:23)
He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
Hebrew (102:23)
עִנָּ֖ה (He has broken) בַדֶּ֥רֶךְ (on the way); כֹּחוֹ (my strength) קִצַּ֥ר (He has cut short) יָמָֽי׃ (my days).
KJV (102:23)
He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
Inspired Version (102:24)
I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days; thy years are throughout all generations.
Hebrew (102:24)
אֹמַ֗ר (I say): אֵלִ֗י (O my God), אַֽל־ (do not) תַּ֭עֲלֵנִי (take me) בַּחֲצִ֣י (in the midst) יָמָ֑י (of my days)! בְּד֖וֹר ([go on] through all generations) דּוֹרִ֣ים (. . .). שְׁנוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your years)
KJV (102:24)
I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.
Inspired Version (102:25)
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
Hebrew (102:25)
לְ֭פָנִים (In the beginning) הָאָ֣רֶץ (of the earth), יָסַ֑דְתָּ (You laid the foundations) וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (are the work) יָדֶ֣יךָ (of Your hands). שָׁמָֽיִם׃ (and the heavens)
KJV (102:25)
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
Inspired Version (102:26)
They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed;
Hebrew (102:26)
הֵ֤מָּה׀ (They) יֹאבֵדוּ֮ (will perish), וְאַתָּ֪ה (but You) תַ֫עֲמֹ֥ד (remain); וְ֭כֻלָּם (they will all) כַּבֶּ֣גֶד (like a garment). יִבְל֑וּ (wear out) כַּלְּב֖וּשׁ (Like clothing) תַּחֲלִיפֵ֣ם (You will change them), וְֽיַחֲלֹֽפוּ׃ (and they will be passed on).
KJV (102:26)
They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
Inspired Version (102:27)
But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
Hebrew (102:27)
וְאַתָּה־ (But You) ה֑וּא (remain the same), וּ֝שְׁנוֹתֶ֗יךָ (and Your years) לֹ֣א (will never) יִתָּֽמּוּ׃ (end).
KJV (102:27)
But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
Inspired Version (102:28)
The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Hebrew (102:28)
בְּנֵֽי־ (The children) עֲבָדֶ֥יךָ (of Your servants) יִשְׁכּ֑וֹנוּ (will dwell securely), וְ֝זַרְעָ֗ם (and their descendants) לְפָנֶ֥יךָ (before You). יִכּֽוֹן׃ (will be established)
KJV (102:28)
The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Inspired Version (103:1)
Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Hebrew (103:1)
KJV (103:1)
Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Inspired Version (103:2)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,
Hebrew (103:2)
בָּרֲכִ֣י (Bless) נַ֭פְשִׁי (O my soul), אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), וְאַל־ (and do not) תִּ֝שְׁכְּחִ֗י (forget) כָּל־ (all) גְּמוּלָֽיו׃ (His kind deeds)—
KJV (103:2)
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Inspired Version (103:3)
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases,
Hebrew (103:3)
הַסֹּלֵ֥חַ (He who forgives) לְכָל־ (all) עֲוֺנֵ֑כִי (your iniquities) הָ֝רֹפֵ֗א (and heals) לְכָל־ (all) תַּחֲלֻאָֽיְכִי׃ (your diseases),
KJV (103:3)
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Inspired Version (103:4)
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction, who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies,
Hebrew (103:4)
הַגּוֹאֵ֣ל (who redeems) מִשַּׁ֣חַת (from the Pit) חַיָּ֑יְכִי (your life) הַֽ֝מְעַטְּרֵ֗כִי ([and] crowns) חֶ֣סֶד (you with loving devotion) וְרַחֲמִֽים׃ (and compassion),
KJV (103:4)
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies;
Inspired Version (103:5)
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Hebrew (103:5)
הַמַּשְׂבִּ֣יַע (who satisfies you) בַּטּ֣וֹב (with good) עֶדְיֵ֑ךְ (things), תִּתְחַדֵּ֖שׁ (is renewed) כַּנֶּ֣שֶׁר (like the eagle’s). נְעוּרָֽיְכִי׃ (so that your youth)
KJV (103:5)
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Inspired Version (103:6)
The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
Hebrew (103:6)
עֹשֵׂ֣ה (executes) צְדָק֣וֹת (righteousness) יְהוָ֑ה (The LORD) וּ֝מִשְׁפָּטִ֗ים (and justice) לְכָל־ (for all) עֲשׁוּקִֽים׃ (the oppressed).
KJV (103:6)
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
Inspired Version (103:7)
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
Hebrew (103:7)
יוֹדִ֣יעַ (He made known) דְּרָכָ֣יו (His ways) לְמֹשֶׁ֑ה (to Moses), לִבְנֵ֥י (to the people) יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל (of Israel). עֲלִילֽוֹתָיו׃ (His deeds)
KJV (103:7)
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
Inspired Version (103:8)
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
Hebrew (103:8)
KJV (103:8)
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
Inspired Version (103:9)
He will not always chide; neither will he keep his anger for ever.
Hebrew (103:9)
KJV (103:9)
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
Inspired Version (103:10)
He hath not dealt with us after our sins nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Hebrew (103:10)
לֹ֣א (He has not) כַ֭חֲטָאֵינוּ (our sins) עָ֣שָׂה (dealt) לָ֑נוּ (according to) וְלֹ֥א (with us) כַ֝עֲוֺנֹתֵ֗ינוּ (our iniquities). גָּמַ֥ל (or repaid us) עָלֵֽינוּ׃ (according to)
KJV (103:10)
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Inspired Version (103:11)
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Hebrew (103:11)
כִּ֤י (For) כִגְבֹ֣הַּ (as high) שָׁ֭מַיִם (as the heavens) עַל־ (are above) הָאָ֑רֶץ (the earth), גָּבַ֥ר (so great) חַ֝סְדּ֗וֹ (is His loving devotion) עַל־ (for) יְרֵאָֽיו׃ (those who fear Him).
KJV (103:11)
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Inspired Version (103:12)
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Hebrew (103:12)
כִּרְחֹ֣ק (As far) מִ֭זְרָח (as the east) מִֽמַּֽעֲרָ֑ב (the west), הִֽרְחִ֥יק (so far has He removed) מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ (is from) אֶת־ (-) פְּשָׁעֵֽינוּ׃ (our transgressions from us).
KJV (103:12)
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Inspired Version (103:13)
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
Hebrew (103:13)
KJV (103:13)
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Inspired Version (103:14)
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
Hebrew (103:14)
כִּי־ (For) ה֖וּא (He) יָדַ֣ע (knows) יִצְרֵ֑נוּ (our frame); זָ֝כ֗וּר (He is mindful) כִּי־ (that) עָפָ֥ר (are dust). אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃ (we)
KJV (103:14)
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
Inspired Version (103:15)
As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
Hebrew (103:15)
אֱ֭נוֹשׁ (As for man), כֶּחָצִ֣יר (are like grass)— יָמָ֑יו (his days) כְּצִ֥יץ (like a flower) הַ֝שָּׂדֶ֗ה (of the field) כֵּ֣ן (. . .); יָצִֽיץ׃ (he blooms)
KJV (103:15)
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
Inspired Version (103:16)
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Hebrew (103:16)
כִּ֤י (when) ר֣וּחַ (the wind) עָֽבְרָה־ (passes) בּ֣וֹ (over), וְאֵינֶ֑נּוּ (it vanishes), וְלֹא־ (no) יַכִּירֶ֖נּוּ (remembers it) ע֣וֹד (more). מְקוֹמֽוֹ׃ (and its place)
KJV (103:16)
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Inspired Version (103:17)
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children,
Hebrew (103:17)
KJV (103:17)
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Inspired Version (103:18)
To such as keep his covenant and to those that remember his commandments, to do them.
Hebrew (103:18)
לְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י (to those who keep) בְרִית֑וֹ (His covenant) וּלְזֹכְרֵ֥י (and remember) פִ֝קֻּדָ֗יו (His precepts). לַעֲשׂוֹתָֽם׃ (to obey)
KJV (103:18)
To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Inspired Version (103:19)
The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Hebrew (103:19)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם (in heaven), הֵכִ֣ין (has established) כִּסְא֑וֹ (His throne) וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ (and His kingdom) בַּכֹּ֥ל (over all). מָשָֽׁלָה׃ (rules)
KJV (103:19)
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Inspired Version (103:20)
Bless the Lord, ye his angels that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Hebrew (103:20)
בָּרֲכ֥וּ (Bless) יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD), מַלְאָ֫כָ֥יו (all His angels) גִּבֹּ֣רֵי (mighty) כֹ֭חַ (in strength) עֹשֵׂ֣י (who carry out) דְבָר֑וֹ (His word), לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗עַ (who hearken) בְּק֣וֹל (to the voice) דְּבָרֽוֹ׃ (of His command).
KJV (103:20)
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Inspired Version (103:21)
Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts, ye ministers of his that do his pleasure.
Hebrew (103:21)
בָּרֲכ֣וּ (Bless) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD), כָּל־ (all) צְבָאָ֑יו (His hosts), מְ֝שָׁרְתָ֗יו (you servants) עֹשֵׂ֥י (who do) רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ (His will).
KJV (103:21)
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Inspired Version (103:22)
Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion; bless the Lord, O my soul.
Hebrew (103:22)
בָּרֲכ֤וּ (Bless) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD), כָּֽל־ (all) מַעֲשָׂ֗יו (His works) בְּכָל־ (in all) מְקֹמ֥וֹת (places) מֶמְשַׁלְתּ֑וֹ (of His dominion). בָּרֲכִ֥י (Bless) נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (O my soul) אֶת־ (-)! יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD),
KJV (103:22)
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
Inspired Version (104:1)
Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord, my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with power and majesty,
Hebrew (104:1)
KJV (104:1)
Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honor and majesty.
Inspired Version (104:2)
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment, who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain,
Hebrew (104:2)
עֹֽטֶה־ (He wraps Himself) א֭וֹר (in light) כַּשַּׂלְמָ֑ה (as [with] a garment); נוֹטֶ֥ה (He stretches out) שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם (the heavens) כַּיְרִיעָֽה׃ (like a tent),
KJV (104:2)
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Inspired Version (104:3)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters, who maketh the clouds his chariot, who walketh upon the wings of the wind,
Hebrew (104:3)
הַ֥מְקָרֶֽה (laying the beams) בַמַּ֗יִם (in the waters above), עֲֽלִיּ֫וֹתָ֥יו (of His chambers) הַשָּׂם־ (making) עָבִ֥ים (the clouds) רְכוּב֑וֹ (His chariot), הַֽ֝מְהַלֵּ֗ךְ (walking) עַל־ (on) כַּנְפֵי־ (the wings) רֽוּחַ׃ (of the wind).
KJV (104:3)
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
Inspired Version (104:4)
Who maketh his angels spirits, his ministers a flaming fire,
Hebrew (104:4)
עֹשֶׂ֣ה (He makes) מַלְאָכָ֣יו (His messengers), רוּח֑וֹת (the winds) מְ֝שָׁרְתָ֗יו (His servants). אֵ֣שׁ (of fire) לֹהֵֽט׃ (flames)
KJV (104:4)
Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
Inspired Version (104:5)
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
Hebrew (104:5)
יָֽסַד־ (He set) אֶ֭רֶץ (the earth) עַל־ (on) מְכוֹנֶ֑יהָ (its foundations), בַּל־ (never) תִּ֝מּ֗וֹט (to be moved). עוֹלָ֥ם (. . .) וָעֶֽד׃ (. . .)
KJV (104:5)
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
Inspired Version (104:6)
Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.
Hebrew (104:6)
תְּ֭הוֹם (it with the deep) כַּלְּב֣וּשׁ (like a garment); כִּסִּית֑וֹ (You covered) עַל־ (above) הָ֝רִ֗ים (the mountains). יַֽעַמְדוּ־ (stood) מָֽיִם׃ (the waters)
KJV (104:6)
Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.
Inspired Version (104:7)
At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder, they hasted away.
Hebrew (104:7)
מִן־ (At) גַּעֲרָ֣תְךָ֣ (Your rebuke) יְנוּס֑וּן (the waters fled); מִן־ (at) ק֥וֹל (the sound) רַֽ֝עַמְךָ֗ (of Your thunder) יֵחָפֵזֽוּן׃ (they hurried away)—
KJV (104:7)
At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
Inspired Version (104:8)
They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
Hebrew (104:8)
KJV (104:8)
They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
Inspired Version (104:9)
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over, that they turn not again to cover the earth.
Hebrew (104:9)
גְּֽבוּל־ (a boundary) שַׂ֭מְתָּ (You set) בַּל־ (they cannot) יַֽעֲבֹר֑וּן (cross), בַּל־ (that they may never) יְ֝שׁוּב֗וּן (again) לְכַסּ֥וֹת (cover) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth).
KJV (104:9)
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
Inspired Version (104:10)
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
Hebrew (104:10)
הַֽמְשַׁלֵּ֣חַ (He sends forth) מַ֭עְיָנִים (springs) בַּנְּחָלִ֑ים (in the valleys); בֵּ֥ין (between) הָ֝רִ֗ים (the mountains). יְהַלֵּכֽוּן׃ (they flow)
KJV (104:10)
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
Inspired Version (104:11)
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild asses quench their thirst.
Hebrew (104:11)
KJV (104:11)
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
Inspired Version (104:12)
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
Hebrew (104:12)
עֲ֭לֵיהֶם (beside the springs); עוֹף־ (The birds) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (of the air) יִשְׁכּ֑וֹן (nest) מִבֵּ֥ין (among) עֳ֝פָאיִ֗ם (the branches). יִתְּנוּ־ (they sing) קֽוֹל׃ (. . .)
KJV (104:12)
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
Inspired Version (104:13)
He watereth the hills from his chambers; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Hebrew (104:13)
מַשְׁקֶ֣ה (He waters) הָ֭רִים (the mountains) מֵעֲלִיּוֹתָ֑יו (from His chambers); מִפְּרִ֥י (by the fruit) מַ֝עֲשֶׂ֗יךָ (of His works). תִּשְׂבַּ֥ע (is satisfied) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth)
KJV (104:13)
He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Inspired Version (104:14)
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man, that he may bring forth food out of the earth,
Hebrew (104:14)
מַצְמִ֤יחַ (grow) חָצִ֨יר׀ (He makes the grass) לַבְּהֵמָ֗ה (for the livestock) וְ֭עֵשֶׂב (and provides crops) לַעֲבֹדַ֣ת (to cultivate), הָאָדָ֑ם (for man) לְה֥וֹצִיא (bringing forth) לֶ֝֗חֶם (food) מִן־ (from) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (the earth):
KJV (104:14)
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Inspired Version (104:15)
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.
Hebrew (104:15)
וְיַ֤יִן׀ (wine) יְשַׂמַּ֬ח (that gladdens) לְֽבַב־ (the heart) אֱנ֗וֹשׁ (of man), לְהַצְהִ֣יל (to shine), פָּנִ֣ים (that makes his face) מִשָּׁ֑מֶן (oil) וְ֝לֶ֗חֶם (and bread) לְֽבַב־ (heart). אֱנ֥וֹשׁ ([his]) יִסְעָֽד׃ (that sustains)
KJV (104:15)
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.
Inspired Version (104:16)
The trees of the Lord are full of sap--the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted,
Hebrew (104:16)
יִ֭שְׂבְּעוּ (have their fill), עֲצֵ֣י (The trees) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) אַֽרְזֵ֥י (the cedars) לְ֝בָנ֗וֹן (of Lebanon) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (that) נָטָֽע׃ (He planted),
KJV (104:16)
The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
Inspired Version (104:17)
Where the birds make their nests; as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
Hebrew (104:17)
אֲשֶׁר־ (where) שָׁ֭ם () צִפֳּרִ֣ים (the birds) יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ (build their nests); חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה (the stork) בְּרוֹשִׁ֥ים (in the cypresses). בֵּיתָֽהּ׃ (makes her home)
KJV (104:17)
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
Inspired Version (104:18)
The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats, and the rocks for the conies.
Hebrew (104:18)
הָרִ֣ים (mountains) הַ֭גְּבֹהִים (The high) לַיְּעֵלִ֑ים (are for the wild goats), סְ֝לָעִ֗ים (the cliffs) מַחְסֶ֥ה (a refuge) לַֽשְׁפַנִּֽים׃ (for the rock badgers).
KJV (104:18)
The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.
Inspired Version (104:19)
He appointed the moon for seasons; the sun knoweth his going down.
Hebrew (104:19)
עָשָׂ֣ה (He made) יָ֭רֵחַ (the moon) לְמוֹעֲדִ֑ים (to mark the seasons); שֶׁ֝֗מֶשׁ (the sun) יָדַ֥ע (knows) מְבוֹאֽוֹ׃ (when to set).
KJV (104:19)
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Inspired Version (104:20)
Thou makest darkness, and it is night, wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.
Hebrew (104:20)
KJV (104:20)
Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.
Inspired Version (104:21)
The young lions roar after their prey and seek their meat from God.
Hebrew (104:21)
הַ֭כְּפִירִים (The young lions) שֹׁאֲגִ֣ים (roar) לַטָּ֑רֶף (for their prey) וּלְבַקֵּ֖שׁ (and seek) מֵאֵ֣ל (from God). אָכְלָֽם׃ (their food)
KJV (104:21)
The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
Inspired Version (104:22)
The sun ariseth; they gather themselves together and lay them down in their dens.
Hebrew (104:22)
תִּזְרַ֣ח (rises), הַ֭שֶּׁמֶשׁ (The sun) יֵאָסֵפ֑וּן (and they withdraw); וְאֶל־ (in) מְ֝עוֹנֹתָ֗ם (their dens). יִרְבָּצֽוּן׃ (they lie down)
KJV (104:22)
The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.
Inspired Version (104:23)
Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labor until the evening.
Hebrew (104:23)
יֵצֵ֣א (goes forth) אָדָ֣ם (Man) לְפָעֳל֑וֹ (to his work) וְֽלַעֲבֹ֖דָת֣וֹ (and to his labor) עֲדֵי־ (until) עָֽרֶב׃ (evening).
KJV (104:23)
Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labor until the evening.
Inspired Version (104:24)
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches.
Hebrew (104:24)
מָֽה־ (How) רַבּ֬וּ (many) מַעֲשֶׂ֨יךָ׀ (are Your works), יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD)! כֻּ֭לָּם (all); בְּחָכְמָ֣ה (In wisdom) עָשִׂ֑יתָ (You have made them) מָלְאָ֥ה (is full of) הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (the earth) קִנְיָנֶֽךָ׃ (Your creatures).
KJV (104:24)
O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Inspired Version (104:25)
So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable--both small and great beasts.
Hebrew (104:25)
KJV (104:25)
So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
Inspired Version (104:26)
There go the ships; and thou hast made leviathan to play therein.
Hebrew (104:26)
שָׁ֭ם (There) אֳנִיּ֣וֹת (the ships) יְהַלֵּכ֑וּן (pass), לִ֝וְיָתָ֗ן (and Leviathan), זֶֽה־ (which) יָצַ֥רְתָּ (You formed) לְשַֽׂחֶק־ (to frolic) בּֽוֹ׃ (there).
KJV (104:26)
There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.
Inspired Version (104:27)
These wait all upon thee, that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.
Hebrew (104:27)
כֻּ֭לָּם (All [creatures]) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (to You) יְשַׂבֵּר֑וּן (look) לָתֵ֖ת (to give [them]) אָכְלָ֣ם (their food) בְּעִתּֽוֹ׃ (in due season).
KJV (104:27)
These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.
Inspired Version (104:28)
That thou givest them they gather; thou openest thine hand; they are filled with good.
Hebrew (104:28)
תִּתֵּ֣ן (When You give it) לָ֭הֶם (to them), יִלְקֹט֑וּן (they gather it up); תִּפְתַּ֥ח (when You open) יָֽ֝דְךָ֗ (Your hand), יִשְׂבְּע֥וּן (they are satisfied) טֽוֹב׃ (with good things).
KJV (104:28)
That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.
Inspired Version (104:29)
Thou hidest thy face; they are troubled; thou takest away their breath; they die and return to their dust.
Hebrew (104:29)
תַּסְתִּ֥יר (When You hide) פָּנֶיךָ֮ (Your face), יִֽבָּהֵ֫ל֥וּן (they are terrified); תֹּסֵ֣ף (when You take away) ר֭וּחָם (their breath), יִגְוָע֑וּן (they die) וְֽאֶל־ (to) עֲפָרָ֥ם (dust). יְשׁוּבֽוּן׃ (and return)
KJV (104:29)
Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
Inspired Version (104:30)
Thou sendest forth thy Spirit; they are created; and thou renewest the face of the earth.
Hebrew (104:30)
תְּשַׁלַּ֣ח (When You send) ר֭וּחֲךָ (Your Spirit), יִבָּרֵא֑וּן (they are created), וּ֝תְחַדֵּ֗שׁ (and You renew) פְּנֵ֣י (the face) אֲדָמָֽה׃ (of the earth).
KJV (104:30)
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.
Inspired Version (104:31)
The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever; the Lord shall rejoice in his works.
Hebrew (104:31)
KJV (104:31)
The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.
Inspired Version (104:32)
He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth; he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.
Hebrew (104:32)
הַמַּבִּ֣יט (He looks) לָ֭אָרֶץ (on the earth), וַתִּרְעָ֑ד (and it trembles); יִגַּ֖ע (He touches) בֶּהָרִ֣ים (the mountains), וְֽיֶעֱשָֽׁנוּ׃ (and they smolder).
KJV (104:32)
He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.
Inspired Version (104:33)
I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Hebrew (104:33)
אָשִׁ֣ירָה (I will sing) לַיהוָ֣ה (to the LORD) בְּחַיָּ֑י (all my life); אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה (I will sing praise) לֵאלֹהַ֣י (to my God) בְּעוֹדִֽי׃ (while I have my being).
KJV (104:33)
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Inspired Version (104:34)
My meditation of him shall be sweet; I will be glad in the Lord.
Hebrew (104:34)
KJV (104:34)
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
Inspired Version (104:35)
Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (104:35)
יִתַּ֤מּוּ (vanish) חַטָּאִ֨ים׀ (May sinners) מִן־ (from) הָאָ֡רֶץ (the earth) וּרְשָׁעִ֤ים׀ (and the wicked) ע֤וֹד (more). אֵינָ֗ם (be no) בָּרֲכִ֣י (Bless) נַ֭פְשִׁי (O my soul) אֶת־ (-). יְהוָ֗ה (the LORD), הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (104:35)
Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (105:1)
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the people.
Hebrew (105:1)
הוֹד֣וּ (Give thanks) לַ֭יהוָה (to the LORD), קִרְא֣וּ (call) בִּשְׁמ֑וֹ (upon His name); הוֹדִ֥יעוּ (make known) בָ֝עַמִּ֗ים (among the nations). עֲלִילוֹתָֽיו׃ (His deeds)
KJV (105:1)
O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
Inspired Version (105:2)
Sing unto him; sing psalms unto him; talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Hebrew (105:2)
שִֽׁירוּ־ (Sing) ל֭וֹ (to Him), זַמְּרוּ־ (sing praises) ל֑וֹ (to Him); שִׂ֝֗יחוּ (tell) בְּכָל־ (of all) נִפְלְאוֹתָֽיו׃ (His wonders).
KJV (105:2)
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Inspired Version (105:3)
Glory ye in his holy name; let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
Hebrew (105:3)
הִֽ֭תְהַלְלוּ (Glory) בְּשֵׁ֣ם (name); קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (in His holy) יִ֝שְׂמַ֗ח (rejoice). לֵ֤ב׀ (let the hearts) מְבַקְשֵׁ֬י (of those who seek) יְהוָֽה׃ (the LORD)
KJV (105:3)
Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
Inspired Version (105:4)
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face evermore.
Hebrew (105:4)
דִּרְשׁ֣וּ (Seek out) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) וְעֻזּ֑וֹ (and His strength); בַּקְּשׁ֖וּ (seek) פָנָ֣יו (His face) תָּמִֽיד׃ (always).
KJV (105:4)
Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
Inspired Version (105:5)
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders and the judgments of his mouth,
Hebrew (105:5)
זִכְר֗וּ (Remember) נִפְלְאוֹתָ֥יו (the wonders) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) עָשָׂ֑ה (He has done), מֹ֝פְתָ֗יו (His marvels), וּמִשְׁפְּטֵי־ (and the judgments) פִֽיו׃ (He has pronounced),
KJV (105:5)
Remember his marvelous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Inspired Version (105:6)
O ye seed of Abraham, his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen.
Hebrew (105:6)
זֶ֭רַע (O offspring) אַבְרָהָ֣ם (Abraham), עַבְדּ֑וֹ (of His servant) בְּנֵ֖י (O sons) יַעֲקֹ֣ב (of Jacob), בְּחִירָֽיו׃ (His chosen ones).
KJV (105:6)
O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
Inspired Version (105:7)
He is the Lord, our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
Hebrew (105:7)
ה֭וּא (He) יְהוָ֣ה (is the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God); בְּכָל־ (throughout) הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (the earth). מִשְׁפָּטָֽיו׃ (His judgments [carry])
KJV (105:7)
He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.
Inspired Version (105:8)
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,
Hebrew (105:8)
KJV (105:8)
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.
Inspired Version (105:9)
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac,
Hebrew (105:9)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר ([the covenant]) כָּ֭רַת (He made) אֶת־ (with) אַבְרָהָ֑ם (Abraham), וּשְׁב֖וּעָת֣וֹ (and the oath He swore) לְיִשְׂחָֽק׃ (to Isaac).
KJV (105:9)
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
Inspired Version (105:10)
And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
Hebrew (105:10)
וַיַּֽעֲמִידֶ֣הָ (He confirmed it) לְיַעֲקֹ֣ב (to Jacob) לְחֹ֑ק (as a decree), לְ֝יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (to Israel) בְּרִ֣ית (covenant): עוֹלָֽם׃ (as an everlasting)
KJV (105:10)
And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
Inspired Version (105:11)
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance,
Hebrew (105:11)
KJV (105:11)
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:
Inspired Version (105:12)
When they were but a few men in number, yea, very few, and strangers in it.
Hebrew (105:12)
בִּֽ֭הְיוֹתָם (When they were) מְתֵ֣י (few) מִסְפָּ֑ר (in number), כִּ֝מְעַ֗ט (few indeed), וְגָרִ֥ים (and strangers) בָּֽהּ׃ (in [the land]),
KJV (105:12)
When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
Inspired Version (105:13)
When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people,
Hebrew (105:13)
וַֽ֭יִּתְהַלְּכוּ (they wandered) מִגּ֣וֹי (from nation) אֶל־ (to) גּ֑וֹי (nation), מִ֝מַּמְלָכָ֗ה (from [one] kingdom) אֶל־ (to) עַ֥ם (. . .) אַחֵֽר׃ (another).
KJV (105:13)
When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
Inspired Version (105:14)
He suffered no man to do them wrong; yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
Hebrew (105:14)
לֹֽא־ (no) הִנִּ֣יחַ (He let) אָדָ֣ם (man) לְעָשְׁקָ֑ם (oppress them); וַיּ֖וֹכַח (He rebuked) עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם (on their behalf): מְלָכִֽים׃ (kings)
KJV (105:14)
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
Inspired Version (105:15)
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
Hebrew (105:15)
אַֽל־ (Do not) תִּגְּע֥וּ (touch) בִמְשִׁיחָ֑י (My anointed ones)! וְ֝לִנְבִיאַי (to My prophets)! אַל־ (. . .) תָּרֵֽעוּ׃ (Do no harm)
KJV (105:15)
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
Inspired Version (105:16)
Moreover, he called for a famine upon the land; he brake the whole staff of bread.
Hebrew (105:16)
KJV (105:16)
Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
Inspired Version (105:17)
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant,
Hebrew (105:17)
KJV (105:17)
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
Inspired Version (105:18)
Whose feet they hurt with fetters; he was laid in iron,
Hebrew (105:18)
עִנּ֣וּ (They bruised) בַכֶּ֣בֶל (with shackles) רַגְלָיו (his feet) בַּ֝רְזֶ֗ל (in irons), בָּ֣אָה ([and] placed) נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (his neck)
KJV (105:18)
Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
Inspired Version (105:19)
Until the time that his word came; the word of the Lord tried him.
Hebrew (105:19)
KJV (105:19)
Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
Inspired Version (105:20)
The king sent and loosed him, even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
Hebrew (105:20)
שָׁ֣לַח (sent) מֶ֭לֶךְ (The king) וַיַּתִּירֵ֑הוּ (and released him); מֹשֵׁ֥ל (the ruler) עַ֝מִּ֗ים (of peoples) וַֽיְפַתְּחֵֽהוּ׃ (set him free).
KJV (105:20)
The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
Inspired Version (105:21)
He made him lord of his house and ruler of all his substance,
Hebrew (105:21)
שָׂמ֣וֹ (He made him) אָד֣וֹן (master) לְבֵית֑וֹ (of his household), וּ֝מֹשֵׁ֗ל (ruler) בְּכָל־ (over all) קִנְיָנֽוֹ׃ (his substance),
KJV (105:21)
He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
Inspired Version (105:22)
To bind his princes at his pleasure and teach his senators wisdom.
Hebrew (105:22)
לֶאְסֹ֣ר (to instruct) שָׂרָ֣יו (his princes) בְּנַפְשׁ֑וֹ (as he pleased) וּזְקֵנָ֥יו (his elders {wisdom}). יְחַכֵּֽם׃ (and teach)
KJV (105:22)
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
Inspired Version (105:23)
Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
Hebrew (105:23)
וַיָּבֹ֣א (entered) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (Then Israel) מִצְרָ֑יִם (Egypt); וְ֝יַעֲקֹ֗ב (Jacob) גָּ֣ר (dwelt) בְּאֶֽרֶץ־ (in the land) חָֽם׃ (of Ham).
KJV (105:23)
Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
Inspired Version (105:24)
And he increased his people greatly and made them stronger than their enemies.
Hebrew (105:24)
וַיֶּ֣פֶר (fruitful), אֶת־ (-) עַמּ֣וֹ (And the LORD made His people) מְאֹ֑ד (very) וַ֝יַּֽעֲצִמֵהוּ (more numerous) מִצָּרָֽיו׃ (than their foes),
KJV (105:24)
And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
Inspired Version (105:25)
He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilely with his servants.
Hebrew (105:25)
הָפַ֣ךְ (He turned) לִ֭בָּם (whose hearts) לִשְׂנֹ֣א (to hate) עַמּ֑וֹ (His people), לְ֝הִתְנַכֵּ֗ל (to conspire) בַּעֲבָדָֽיו׃ (against His servants).
KJV (105:25)
He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilely with his servants.
Inspired Version (105:26)
He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen.
Hebrew (105:26)
KJV (105:26)
He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.
Inspired Version (105:27)
They showed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
Hebrew (105:27)
שָֽׂמוּ־ (They performed) בָ֭ם (among them), דִּבְרֵ֣י (signs) אֹתוֹתָ֑יו (His miraculous) וּ֝מֹפְתִ֗ים (and wonders) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) חָֽם׃ (of Ham).
KJV (105:27)
They showed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
Inspired Version (105:28)
He sent darkness and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.
Hebrew (105:28)
שָׁ֣לַֽח (He sent) חֹ֭שֶׁךְ (darkness), וַיַּחְשִׁ֑ךְ (and it became dark)— וְלֹֽא־ (yet they) מָ֝ר֗וּ (defied) אֶת־ (-) דְּבָרָוו׃ (His words).
KJV (105:28)
He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.
Inspired Version (105:29)
He turned their waters into blood and slew their fish.
Hebrew (105:29)
הָפַ֣ךְ (He turned) אֶת־ (-) מֵימֵיהֶ֣ם (their waters) לְדָ֑ם (to blood) וַ֝יָּ֗מֶת (to die) אֶת־ (-). דְּגָתָֽם׃ (and caused their fish)
KJV (105:29)
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
Inspired Version (105:30)
Their land brought forth frogs in abundance in the chambers of their kings.
Hebrew (105:30)
שָׁרַ֣ץ (teemed) אַרְצָ֣ם (Their land) צְפַרְדְּעִ֑ים (with frogs), בְּ֝חַדְרֵ֗י (chambers). מַלְכֵיהֶֽם׃ (even in their royal)
KJV (105:30)
Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.
Inspired Version (105:31)
He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies and lice in all their coasts.
Hebrew (105:31)
אָ֭מַר (He spoke), וַיָּבֹ֣א (swarmed)— עָרֹ֑ב (and insects) כִּ֝נִּ֗ים (gnats) בְּכָל־ (throughout) גְּבוּלָֽם׃ (their country).
KJV (105:31)
He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.
Inspired Version (105:32)
He gave them hail for rain and flaming fire in their land.
Hebrew (105:32)
נָתַ֣ן (He gave them) גִּשְׁמֵיהֶ֣ם (for rain), בָּרָ֑ד (hail) אֵ֖שׁ (with lightning) לֶהָב֣וֹת (. . .) בְּאַרְצָֽם׃ (throughout their land).
KJV (105:32)
He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
Inspired Version (105:33)
He smote their vines also and their fig trees and brake the trees of their coasts.
Hebrew (105:33)
וַיַּ֣ךְ (He struck) גַּ֭פְנָם (their vines) וּתְאֵנָתָ֑ם (and fig trees) וַ֝יְשַׁבֵּ֗ר (and shattered) עֵ֣ץ (the trees) גְּבוּלָֽם׃ (of their country).
KJV (105:33)
He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts.
Inspired Version (105:34)
He spake, and the locusts came and caterpillars, and that without number,
Hebrew (105:34)
KJV (105:34)
He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillars, and that without number,
Inspired Version (105:35)
And did eat up all the herbs in their land and devoured the fruit of their ground.
Hebrew (105:35)
וַיֹּ֣אכַל (They devoured) כָּל־ (every) עֵ֣שֶׂב (plant) בְּאַרְצָ֑ם (in their land) וַ֝יֹּ֗אכַל (and consumed) פְּרִ֣י (the produce) אַדְמָתָֽם׃ (of their soil).
KJV (105:35)
And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.
Inspired Version (105:36)
He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
Hebrew (105:36)
וַיַּ֣ךְ (Then He struck) כָּל־ (all) בְּכ֣וֹר (the firstborn) בְּאַרְצָ֑ם (in their land), רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית (the firstfruits) לְכָל־ (of all) אוֹנָֽם׃ (their vigor).
KJV (105:36)
He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
Inspired Version (105:37)
He brought them forth also with silver and gold; and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
Hebrew (105:37)
וַֽ֭יּוֹצִיאֵם (He brought [Israel] out) בְּכֶ֣סֶף (with silver) וְזָהָ֑ב (and gold), וְאֵ֖ין (and none) בִּשְׁבָטָ֣יו (among His tribes) כּוֹשֵֽׁל׃ (stumbled).
KJV (105:37)
He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
Inspired Version (105:38)
Egypt was glad when they departed; for the fear of them fell upon them.
Hebrew (105:38)
שָׂמַ֣ח (was glad) מִצְרַ֣יִם (Egypt) בְּצֵאתָ֑ם (when they departed), כִּֽי־ (for) נָפַ֖ל (of Israel had fallen) פַּחְדָּ֣ם (the dread) עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ (on them).
KJV (105:38)
Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
Inspired Version (105:39)
He spread a cloud for a covering and fire to give light in the night.
Hebrew (105:39)
KJV (105:39)
He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.
Inspired Version (105:40)
The people asked, and he brought quails and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
Hebrew (105:40)
שָׁאַ֣ל (They asked), וַיָּבֵ֣א (and He brought) שְׂלָ֑ו (quail) וְלֶ֥חֶם (with the bread) שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם (of heaven). יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽם׃ (and satisfied them)
KJV (105:40)
The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
Inspired Version (105:41)
He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
Hebrew (105:41)
פָּ֣תַח (He opened) צ֭וּר (a rock), וַיָּז֣וּבוּ (gushed out); מָ֑יִם (and water) הָ֝לְכ֗וּ (it flowed) בַּצִּיּ֥וֹת (in the desert). נָהָֽר׃ ([like] a river)
KJV (105:41)
He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
Inspired Version (105:42)
For he remembered his holy promise unto Abraham, his servant.
Hebrew (105:42)
כִּֽי־ (For) זָ֭כַר (He remembered) אֶת־ (-) דְּבַ֣ר (promise) קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (His holy) אֶֽת־ (-) אַבְרָהָ֥ם (to Abraham) עַבְדּֽוֹ׃ (His servant).
KJV (105:42)
For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.
Inspired Version (105:43)
And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness,
Hebrew (105:43)
וַיּוֹצִ֣א (. . .) עַמּ֣וֹ (He brought forth His people) בְשָׂשׂ֑וֹן (with rejoicing), בְּ֝רִנָּ֗ה (with shouts of joy). אֶת־ (-) בְּחִירָֽיו׃ (His chosen)
KJV (105:43)
And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
Inspired Version (105:44)
And gave them the lands of the heathen; and they inherited the labor of the people,
Hebrew (105:44)
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (He gave them) לָ֭הֶם (. . .) אַרְצ֣וֹת (the lands) גּוֹיִ֑ם (of the nations), וַעֲמַ֖ל (the fruit of others’ labor) לְאֻמִּ֣ים (. . .), יִירָֽשׁוּ׃ (that they might inherit)
KJV (105:44)
And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people;
Inspired Version (105:45)
That they might observe his statutes and keep his laws. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (105:45)
בַּעֲב֤וּר׀ (that) יִשְׁמְר֣וּ (they might keep) חֻ֭קָּיו (His statutes) וְתוֹרֹתָ֥יו (His laws). יִנְצֹ֗רוּ (and obey) הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (105:45)
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (106:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (106:1)
הַֽלְלוּיָ֨הּ׀ (Hallelujah)! הוֹד֣וּ (Give thanks) לַיהוָ֣ה (to the LORD), כִּי־ (for) ט֑וֹב (He is good); כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (. . .). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion endures forever)
KJV (106:1)
Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (106:2)
Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can show forth all his praise?
Hebrew (106:2)
מִ֗י (Who) יְ֭מַלֵּל (can describe) גְּבוּר֣וֹת (the mighty acts) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ (or fully proclaim) כָּל־ (. . .) תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ (His praise)?
KJV (106:2)
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?
Inspired Version (106:3)
Blessed are they that keep judgment and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
Hebrew (106:3)
KJV (106:3)
Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
Inspired Version (106:4)
Remember me, O Lord, with the favor of thy people; oh, visit me with thy salvation,
Hebrew (106:4)
זָכְרֵ֣נִי (Remember me), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), בִּרְצ֣וֹן (in [Your] favor) עַמֶּ֑ךָ (to Your people); פָּ֝קְדֵ֗נִי (visit me) בִּישׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (with Your salvation),
KJV (106:4)
Remember me, O LORD, with the favor that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;
Inspired Version (106:5)
That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
Hebrew (106:5)
לִרְא֤וֹת׀ (that I may see) בְּט֘וֹבַ֤ת (the prosperity) בְּחִירֶ֗יךָ (of Your chosen ones), לִ֭שְׂמֹחַ (and rejoice) בְּשִׂמְחַ֣ת (in the gladness) גּוֹיֶ֑ךָ (of Your nation), לְ֝הִתְהַלֵּ֗ל (and give glory) עִם־ (with) נַחֲלָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your inheritance).
KJV (106:5)
That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
Inspired Version (106:6)
We have sinned with our fathers; we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedly.
Hebrew (106:6)
חָטָ֥אנוּ (We have sinned) עִם־ (like) אֲבוֹתֵ֗ינוּ (our fathers); הֶעֱוִ֥ינוּ (we have done wrong) הִרְשָֽׁעְנוּ׃ ([and] acted wickedly).
KJV (106:6)
We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
Inspired Version (106:7)
Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies, but provoked thee at the sea, at the Red Sea.
Hebrew (106:7)
אֲב֘וֹתֵ֤ינוּ (Our fathers) בְמִצְרַ֨יִם׀ (in Egypt) לֹא־ (did not) הִשְׂכִּ֬ילוּ (grasp) נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֗יךָ (Your wonders) לֹ֣א (. . .) זָ֭כְרוּ (or remember) אֶת־ (-) רֹ֣ב (Your abundant) חֲסָדֶ֑יךָ (kindness); וַיַּמְר֖וּ (but they rebelled) עַל־ (by) יָ֣ם (the sea), בְּיַם־ (Sea). סֽוּף׃ ([there] at the Red)
KJV (106:7)
Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
Inspired Version (106:8)
Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Hebrew (106:8)
וַֽ֭יּוֹשִׁיעֵם (Yet He saved them) לְמַ֣עַן (for the sake of) שְׁמ֑וֹ (His name), לְ֝הוֹדִ֗יעַ (known). אֶת־ (-) גְּבוּרָתֽוֹ׃ (to make His power)
KJV (106:8)
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Inspired Version (106:9)
He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths as through the wilderness.
Hebrew (106:9)
וַיִּגְעַ֣ר (He rebuked) בְּיַם־ (Sea), ס֭וּף (the Red) וַֽיֶּחֱרָ֑ב (and it dried up); וַיּוֹלִיכֵ֥ם (He led them) בַּ֝תְּהֹמ֗וֹת (through the depths) כַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (as through a desert).
KJV (106:9)
He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.
Inspired Version (106:10)
And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
Hebrew (106:10)
וַֽ֭יּוֹשִׁיעֵם (He saved them) מִיַּ֣ד (from the hand) שׂוֹנֵ֑א (that hated them); וַ֝יִּגְאָלֵ֗ם (He redeemed them) מִיַּ֥ד (from the hand) אוֹיֵֽב׃ (of the enemy).
KJV (106:10)
And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
Inspired Version (106:11)
And the waters covered their enemies; there was not one of them left.
Hebrew (106:11)
KJV (106:11)
And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.
Inspired Version (106:12)
Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.
Hebrew (106:12)
וַיַּאֲמִ֥ינוּ (Then they believed) בִדְבָרָ֑יו (His promises) יָ֝שִׁ֗ירוּ ([and] sang) תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ (His praise).
KJV (106:12)
Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.
Inspired Version (106:13)
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel,
Hebrew (106:13)
מִֽ֭הֲרוּ ([Yet] they soon) שָׁכְח֣וּ (forgot) מַעֲשָׂ֑יו (His works) לֹֽא־ (and failed) חִ֝כּ֗וּ (to wait) לַעֲצָתֽוֹ׃ (for His counsel).
KJV (106:13)
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:
Inspired Version (106:14)
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness and tempted God in the desert.
Hebrew (106:14)
וַיִּתְאַוּ֣וּ (They craved) תַ֭אֲוָה (intensely) בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (in the wilderness) וַיְנַסּוּ־ (and tested) אֵ֝֗ל (God) בִּֽישִׁימֽוֹן׃ (in the desert).
KJV (106:14)
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.
Inspired Version (106:15)
And he gave them their request but sent leanness into their soul.
Hebrew (106:15)
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (So He granted) לָ֭הֶם (-) שֶׁאֱלָתָ֑ם (their request), וַיְשַׁלַּ֖ח (but sent) רָז֣וֹן (a wasting disease) בְּנַפְשָֽׁם׃ (upon them).
KJV (106:15)
And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
Inspired Version (106:16)
They envied Moses also in the camp and Aaron, the saint of the Lord.
Hebrew (106:16)
וַיְקַנְא֣וּ (they envied) לְ֭מֹשֶׁה (Moses), בַּֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה (In the camp) לְ֝אַהֲרֹ֗ן (as well as Aaron), קְד֣וֹשׁ (the holy one) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (106:16)
They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.
Inspired Version (106:17)
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan and covered the company of Abiram.
Hebrew (106:17)
תִּפְתַּח־ (opened up) אֶ֭רֶץ (The earth) וַתִּבְלַ֣ע (and swallowed) דָּתָ֑ן (Dathan); וַ֝תְּכַ֗ס (it covered) עַל־ (. . .) עֲדַ֥ת (the assembly) אֲבִירָֽם׃ (of Abiram).
KJV (106:17)
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.
Inspired Version (106:18)
And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.
Hebrew (106:18)
וַתִּבְעַר־ (blazed) אֵ֥שׁ (Then fire) בַּעֲדָתָ֑ם (through their company); לֶ֝הָבָ֗ה (flames) תְּלַהֵ֥ט (consumed) רְשָׁעִֽים׃ (the wicked).
KJV (106:18)
And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.
Inspired Version (106:19)
They made a calf in Horeb and worshipped the molten image.
Hebrew (106:19)
יַעֲשׂוּ־ (they made) עֵ֥גֶל (a calf) בְּחֹרֵ֑ב (At Horeb) וַ֝יִּשְׁתַּחֲו֗וּ (and worshiped) לְמַסֵּכָֽה׃ (a molten image).
KJV (106:19)
They made a calf in Horeb, and worshiped the molten image.
Inspired Version (106:20)
Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.
Hebrew (106:20)
וַיָּמִ֥ירוּ (They exchanged) אֶת־ (-) כְּבוֹדָ֑ם (their Glory) בְּתַבְנִ֥ית (for the image) שׁ֥וֹר (ox). אֹכֵ֥ל (of a grass-eating) עֵֽשֶׂב׃ (. . .)
KJV (106:20)
Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.
Inspired Version (106:21)
They forgat God, their savior, which had done great things in Egypt,
Hebrew (106:21)
שָׁ֭כְחוּ (They forgot) אֵ֣ל (God) מוֹשִׁיעָ֑ם (their Savior), עֹשֶׂ֖ה (who did) גְדֹל֣וֹת (great) בְּמִצְרָֽיִם׃ (things in Egypt),
KJV (106:21)
They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;
Inspired Version (106:22)
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red Sea.
Hebrew (106:22)
נִ֭פְלָאוֹת (wondrous works) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) חָ֑ם (of Ham), נ֝וֹרָא֗וֹת ([and] awesome deeds) עַל־ (by) יַם־ (Sea). סֽוּף׃ (the Red)
KJV (106:22)
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
Inspired Version (106:23)
Therefore, he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses, his chosen, stood before him in the breach to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
Hebrew (106:23)
וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (So He said) לְֽהַשְׁמִ֫ידָ֥ם (He would destroy them)— לוּלֵ֡י (had not) מֹ֘שֶׁ֤ה (Moses) בְחִיר֗וֹ (His chosen one) עָמַ֣ד (stood) בַּפֶּ֣רֶץ (in the breach) לְפָנָ֑יו (before Him) לְהָשִׁ֥יב (to divert) חֲ֝מָת֗וֹ (His wrath) מֵֽהַשְׁחִֽית׃ (from destroying them).
KJV (106:23)
Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
Inspired Version (106:24)
Yea, they despised the pleasant land; they believed not his word,
Hebrew (106:24)
וַֽ֭יִּמְאֲסוּ (They despised) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (land); חֶמְדָּ֑ה (the pleasant) לֹֽא־ (they did not) הֶ֝אֱמִ֗ינוּ (believe) לִדְבָרֽוֹ׃ (His promise).
KJV (106:24)
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:
Inspired Version (106:25)
But murmured in their tents and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord.
Hebrew (106:25)
וַיֵּרָגְנ֥וּ (They grumbled) בְאָהֳלֵיהֶ֑ם (in their tents) לֹ֥א (and did not) שָׁ֝מְע֗וּ (listen) בְּק֣וֹל (to the voice) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (106:25)
But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
Inspired Version (106:26)
Therefore, he lifted up his hand against them to overthrow them in the wilderness,
Hebrew (106:26)
וַיִּשָּׂ֣א (So He raised) יָד֣וֹ (His hand) לָהֶ֑ם ({and swore}) לְהַפִּ֥יל (to cast them down) א֝וֹתָ֗ם (-) בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (in the wilderness),
KJV (106:26)
Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:
Inspired Version (106:27)
To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.
Hebrew (106:27)
וּלְהַפִּ֣יל (to disperse) זַ֭רְעָם (their offspring) בַּגּוֹיִ֑ם (among the nations) וּ֝לְזָרוֹתָ֗ם (and scatter them) בָּאֲרָצֽוֹת׃ (throughout the lands).
KJV (106:27)
To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.
Inspired Version (106:28)
They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
Hebrew (106:28)
וַ֭יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ (They yoked themselves) לְבַ֣עַל (vvv) פְּע֑וֹר (to Baal of Peor) וַ֝יֹּאכְל֗וּ (and ate) זִבְחֵ֥י (sacrifices) מֵתִֽים׃ (offered to lifeless gods).
KJV (106:28)
They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
Inspired Version (106:29)
Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions; and the plague brake in upon them.
Hebrew (106:29)
וַ֭יַּכְעִיסוּ (So they provoked [the LORD] to anger) בְּמַֽעַלְלֵיהֶ֑ם (with their deeds), וַתִּפְרָץ־ (broke out) בָּ֝֗ם (among them). מַגֵּפָֽה׃ (and a plague)
KJV (106:29)
Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.
Inspired Version (106:30)
Then stood up Phinehas and executed judgment; and so the plague was stayed.
Hebrew (106:30)
וַיַּעֲמֹ֣ד (stood) פִּֽ֭ינְחָס (But Phinehas) וַיְפַלֵּ֑ל (and intervened), וַ֝תֵּעָצַ֗ר (was restrained). הַמַּגֵּפָֽה׃ (and the plague)
KJV (106:30)
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.
Inspired Version (106:31)
And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.
Hebrew (106:31)
וַתֵּחָ֣שֶׁב (It was credited) ל֭וֹ (to him) לִצְדָקָ֑ה (as righteousness) לְדֹ֥ר (for endless) וָ֝דֹ֗ר (generations) עַד־ (to come). עוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (106:31)
And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.
Inspired Version (106:32)
They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes,
Hebrew (106:32)
וַ֭יַּקְצִיפוּ (they angered) עַל־ (the LORD), מֵ֥י (At the waters) מְרִיבָ֑ה (of Meribah) וַיֵּ֥רַע (and trouble came) לְ֝מֹשֶׁ֗ה (to Moses) בַּעֲבוּרָֽם׃ (because of them).
KJV (106:32)
They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
Inspired Version (106:33)
Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
Hebrew (106:33)
כִּֽי־ (For) הִמְר֥וּ (they rebelled against) אֶת־ (-) רוּח֑וֹ (His Spirit), וַ֝יְבַטֵּ֗א (and [Moses] spoke rashly) בִּשְׂפָתָֽיו׃ (with his lips).
KJV (106:33)
Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
Inspired Version (106:34)
They did not destroy the nations concerning whom the Lord commanded them,
Hebrew (106:34)
לֹֽא־ (They did not) הִ֭שְׁמִידוּ (destroy) אֶת־ (-) הָֽעַמִּ֑ים (the peoples) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (as) אָמַ֖ר (had commanded) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) לָהֶֽם׃ (them),
KJV (106:34)
They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
Inspired Version (106:35)
But were mingled among the heathen and learned their works.
Hebrew (106:35)
וַיִּתְעָרְב֥וּ (but they mingled) בַגּוֹיִ֑ם (with the nations) וַֽ֝יִּלְמְד֗וּ (and adopted) מַֽעֲשֵׂיהֶֽם׃ (their customs).
KJV (106:35)
But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
Inspired Version (106:36)
And they served their idols which were a snare unto them.
Hebrew (106:36)
וַיַּעַבְד֥וּ (They worshiped) אֶת־ (-) עֲצַבֵּיהֶ֑ם (their idols), וַיִּהְי֖וּ (which became) לָהֶ ֣ם (. . .) לְמוֹקֵֽשׁ׃ (a snare to them).
KJV (106:36)
And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.
Inspired Version (106:37)
Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
Hebrew (106:37)
וַיִּזְבְּח֣וּ (They sacrificed) אֶת־ (-) בְּ֭נֵיהֶם (their sons) וְאֶת־ (and) בְּנֽוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (their daughters) לַשֵּֽׁדִים׃ (to demons).
KJV (106:37)
Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
Inspired Version (106:38)
And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan; and the land was polluted with blood.
Hebrew (106:38)
וַיִּֽשְׁפְּכ֨וּ (They shed) דָ֪ם (blood)— נָקִ֡י (innocent) דַּם־ (the blood) בְּנֵ֘יהֶ֤ם (of their sons) וּֽבְנוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (and daughters), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (whom) זִ֭בְּחוּ (they sacrificed) לַעֲצַבֵּ֣י (to the idols) כְנָ֑עַן (of Canaan), וַתֶּחֱנַ֥ף (was polluted) הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (and the land) בַּדָּמִֽים׃ (with blood).
KJV (106:38)
And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.
Inspired Version (106:39)
Thus were they defiled with their own works and went a whoring with their own inventions.
Hebrew (106:39)
וַיִּטְמְא֥וּ (They defiled themselves) בְמַעֲשֵׂיהֶ֑ם (by their actions) וַ֝יִּזְנוּ֗ (and prostituted themselves) בְּמַֽעַלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (by their deeds).
KJV (106:39)
Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
Inspired Version (106:40)
Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
Hebrew (106:40)
וַיִּֽחַר־ (burned) אַ֣ף (So the anger) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) בְּעַמּ֑וֹ (against His people), וַ֝יְתָעֵ֗ב (and He abhorred) אֶת־ (-) נַחֲלָתֽוֹ׃ (His own inheritance).
KJV (106:40)
Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
Inspired Version (106:41)
And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.
Hebrew (106:41)
וַיִּתְּנֵ֥ם (He delivered them) בְּיַד־ (into the hand) גּוֹיִ֑ם (of the nations), וַֽיִּמְשְׁל֥וּ (ruled) בָ֝הֶ֗ם (over them). שֹׂנְאֵיהֶֽם׃ (and those who hated them)
KJV (106:41)
And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.
Inspired Version (106:42)
Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
Hebrew (106:42)
וַיִּלְחָצ֥וּם (oppressed them) אוֹיְבֵיהֶ֑ם (Their enemies) וַ֝יִּכָּנְע֗וּ (and subdued them) תַּ֣חַת (under) יָדָֽם׃ (their hand).
KJV (106:42)
Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
Inspired Version (106:43)
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel and were brought low for their iniquity.
Hebrew (106:43)
פְּעָמִ֥ים (times) רַבּ֗וֹת (Many) יַצִּ֫ילֵ֥ם (He rescued them), וְ֭הֵמָּה (but they) יַמְר֣וּ (were bent) בַעֲצָתָ֑ם (on rebellion) וַ֝יָּמֹ֗כּוּ (and sank down) בַּעֲוֺנָֽם׃ (in their iniquity).
KJV (106:43)
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
Inspired Version (106:44)
Nevertheless, he regarded their affliction when he heard their cry;
Hebrew (106:44)
וַ֭יַּרְא (He took note) בַּצַּ֣ר (of their distress) לָהֶ֑ם (. . .). בְּ֝שָׁמְע֗וֹ (Nevertheless He heard) אֶת־ (-) רִנָּתָֽם׃ (their cry);
KJV (106:44)
Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:
Inspired Version (106:45)
And he remembered for them his covenant and spared his people according to the multitude of his mercies.
Hebrew (106:45)
וַיִּזְכֹּ֣ר (And He remembered) לָהֶ֣ם (with them), בְּרִית֑וֹ (His covenant) וַ֝יִּנָּחֵ֗ם (and relented) כְּרֹ֣ב (by the abundance) חַסְדּוֹ׃ (of His loving devotion).
KJV (106:45)
And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
Inspired Version (106:46)
He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captive.
Hebrew (106:46)
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (He made) אוֹתָ֣ם (them) לְרַחֲמִ֑ים (objects of compassion) לִ֝פְנֵ֗י (to) כָּל־ (all) שׁוֹבֵיהֶֽם׃ (who held them captive).
KJV (106:46)
He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
Inspired Version (106:47)
Save us, O Lord, our God, and gather us from among the heathen to give thanks unto thy holy name and to triumph in thy praise.
Hebrew (106:47)
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֨נוּ׀ (Save us), יְה֘וָ֤ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God), וְקַבְּצֵנוּ֮ (and gather us) מִֽן־ (from) הַגּ֫וֹיִ֥ם (the nations), לְ֭הֹדוֹת (that we may give thanks) לְשֵׁ֣ם (name), קָדְשֶׁ֑ךָ (to Your holy) לְ֝הִשְׁתַּבֵּ֗חַ (that we may glory) בִּתְהִלָּתֶֽךָ׃ (in Your praise).
KJV (106:47)
Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
Inspired Version (106:48)
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting; and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (106:48)
בָּר֤וּךְ־ (Blessed [be]) יְהוָ֨ה (the LORD), אֱלֹהֵ֪י (the God) יִשְׂרָאֵ֡ל (of Israel), מִן־ (from) הָ֤עוֹלָ֨ם׀ (everlasting) וְעַ֬ד (to) הָעוֹלָ֗ם (everlasting). וְאָמַ֖ר (say), כָּל־ (Let all) הָעָ֥ם (the people) אָמֵ֗ן (Amen)! הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (106:48)
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (107:1)
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (107:1)
KJV (107:1)
O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (107:2)
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
Hebrew (107:2)
יֹ֭אמְרוּ (say so), גְּאוּלֵ֣י (Let the redeemed) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (whom) גְּ֝אָלָ֗ם (He has redeemed) מִיַּד־ (from the hand) צָֽר׃ (of the enemy)
KJV (107:2)
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
Inspired Version (107:3)
And gathered them out of the lands--from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
Hebrew (107:3)
וּֽמֵאֲרָצ֗וֹת (from the lands), קִ֫בְּצָ֥ם (and gathered) מִמִּזְרָ֥ח (from east) וּמִֽמַּעֲרָ֑ב (and west), מִצָּפ֥וֹן (from north) וּמִיָּֽם׃ (and south).
KJV (107:3)
And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
Inspired Version (107:4)
They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
Hebrew (107:4)
תָּע֣וּ (Some wandered) בַ֭מִּדְבָּר (in desert) בִּישִׁימ֣וֹן (wastelands), דָּ֑רֶךְ (path) עִ֥יר (to a city) מ֝וֹשָׁ֗ב (in which to dwell). לֹ֣א (no) מָצָֽאוּ׃ (finding)
KJV (107:4)
They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
Inspired Version (107:5)
Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
Hebrew (107:5)
רְעֵבִ֥ים (They were hungry) גַּם־ (and) צְמֵאִ֑ים (thirsty); נַ֝פְשָׁ֗ם (their soul) בָּהֶ֥ם (within them). תִּתְעַטָּֽף׃ (fainted)
KJV (107:5)
Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
Inspired Version (107:6)
Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
Hebrew (107:6)
וַיִּצְעֲק֣וּ (Then they cried out) אֶל־ (to) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) בַּצַּ֣ר (in their trouble), לָהֶ֑ם (them) מִ֝מְּצֽוּקוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (from their distress). יַצִּילֵֽם׃ ([and] He delivered)
KJV (107:6)
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
Inspired Version (107:7)
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
Hebrew (107:7)
וַ֭יַּֽדְרִיכֵם (He led them) בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (path) יְשָׁרָ֑ה (on a straight) לָ֝לֶ֗כֶת (to reach) אֶל־ (. . .) עִ֥יר (a city) מוֹשָֽׁב׃ (where they could live).
KJV (107:7)
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
Inspired Version (107:8)
Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Hebrew (107:8)
KJV (107:8)
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Inspired Version (107:9)
For he satisfieth the longing soul and filleth the hungry soul with goodness,
Hebrew (107:9)
KJV (107:9)
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Inspired Version (107:10)
Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron,
Hebrew (107:10)
יֹ֭שְׁבֵי (Some sat) חֹ֣שֶׁךְ (in darkness) וְצַלְמָ֑וֶת (and in the shadow of death), אֲסִירֵ֖י (prisoners) עֳנִ֣י (in affliction) וּבַרְזֶֽל׃ (and chains),
KJV (107:10)
Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
Inspired Version (107:11)
Because they rebelled against the works of God and contemned the counsel of the Most High.
Hebrew (107:11)
KJV (107:11)
Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
Inspired Version (107:12)
Therefore, he brought down their heart with labor; they fell down, and there was none to help.
Hebrew (107:12)
וַיַּכְנַ֣ע (He humbled) בֶּעָמָ֣ל (with hard labor); לִבָּ֑ם (their hearts) כָּ֝שְׁל֗וּ (they stumbled), וְאֵ֣ין (and there was no) עֹזֵֽר׃ (one to help).
KJV (107:12)
Therefore he brought down their heart with labor; they fell down, and there was none to help.
Inspired Version (107:13)
Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
Hebrew (107:13)
וַיִּזְעֲק֣וּ (Then they cried out) אֶל־ (to) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) בַּצַּ֣ר (in their trouble), לָהֶ֑ם (them) מִ֝מְּצֻֽקוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (from their distress). יוֹשִׁיעֵֽם׃ ([and] He saved)
KJV (107:13)
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
Inspired Version (107:14)
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and brake their bands in sunder.
Hebrew (107:14)
יֽ֭וֹצִיאֵם (He brought them out) מֵחֹ֣שֶׁךְ (of darkness) וְצַלְמָ֑וֶת (and the shadow of death) וּמוֹסְר֖וֹתֵיהֶ֣ם (and broke away their chains) יְנַתֵּֽק׃ (. . .).
KJV (107:14)
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
Inspired Version (107:15)
Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Hebrew (107:15)
KJV (107:15)
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Inspired Version (107:16)
For he hath broken the gates of brass and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Hebrew (107:16)
כִּֽי־ (For) שִׁ֭בַּר (He has broken down) דַּלְת֣וֹת (the gates) נְחֹ֑שֶׁת (of bronze) וּבְרִיחֵ֖י (the bars) בַרְזֶ֣ל (of iron). גִּדֵּֽעַ׃ (and cut through)
KJV (107:16)
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Inspired Version (107:17)
Fools, because of their transgression and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Hebrew (107:17)
אֱ֭וִלִים (Fools), מִדֶּ֣רֶךְ (ways), פִּשְׁעָ֑ם (in their rebellious) וּֽ֝מֵעֲוֺֽנֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (and through their iniquities), יִתְעַנּֽוּ׃ (suffered affliction).
KJV (107:17)
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Inspired Version (107:18)
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Hebrew (107:18)
KJV (107:18)
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Inspired Version (107:19)
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
Hebrew (107:19)
וַיִּזְעֲק֣וּ (Then they cried out) אֶל־ (to) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) בַּצַּ֣ר (in their trouble) לָהֶ֑ם (. . .), מִ֝מְּצֻֽקוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (from their distress). יוֹשִׁיעֵֽם׃ ([and] He saved them)
KJV (107:19)
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
Inspired Version (107:20)
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Hebrew (107:20)
יִשְׁלַ֣ח (He sent forth) דְּ֭בָרוֹ (His word) וְיִרְפָּאֵ֑ם (and healed them); וִֽ֝ימַלֵּ֗ט (He rescued them) מִשְּׁחִיתוֹתָֽם׃׆ (from the Pit).
KJV (107:20)
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Inspired Version (107:21)
Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Hebrew (107:21)
KJV (107:21)
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Inspired Version (107:22)
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare his works with rejoicing.
Hebrew (107:22)
וְ֭יִזְבְּחוּ (Let them offer) זִבְחֵ֣י (sacrifices) תוֹדָ֑ה (of thanksgiving) וִֽיסַפְּר֖וּ (and declare) מַעֲשָׂ֣יו (His works) בְּרִנָּֽה׃׆ (with rejoicing).
KJV (107:22)
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
Inspired Version (107:23)
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters,
Hebrew (107:23)
יוֹרְדֵ֣י (Others went) הַ֭יָּם (out to sea) בָּאֳנִיּ֑וֹת (in ships), עֹשֵׂ֥י (conducting) מְ֝לָאכָ֗ה (trade) בְּמַ֣יִם (waters). רַבִּֽים׃׆ (on the mighty)
KJV (107:23)
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Inspired Version (107:24)
These see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.
Hebrew (107:24)
הֵ֣מָּה (They) רָ֭אוּ (saw) מַעֲשֵׂ֣י (the works) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (and His wonders) בִּמְצוּלָֽה׃׆ (in the deep).
KJV (107:24)
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
Inspired Version (107:25)
For he commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Hebrew (107:25)
וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (For He spoke) וַֽ֭יַּעֲמֵד (and raised) ר֣וּחַ (vvv) סְעָרָ֑ה (a tempest) וַתְּרוֹמֵ֥ם (that lifted) גַּלָּֽיו׃׆ (the waves [of the sea]).
KJV (107:25)
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Inspired Version (107:26)
They mount up to the heaven; they go down again to the depths; their soul is melted because of trouble.
Hebrew (107:26)
יַעֲל֣וּ (They mounted up) שָׁ֭מַיִם (to the heavens), יֵרְד֣וּ ([then] sunk) תְהוֹמ֑וֹת (to the depths); נַ֝פְשָׁ֗ם (their courage) בְּרָעָ֥ה (in their anguish). תִתְמוֹגָֽג׃ (melted)
KJV (107:26)
They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
Inspired Version (107:27)
They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.
Hebrew (107:27)
יָח֣וֹגּוּ (They reeled) וְ֭יָנוּעוּ (and staggered) כַּשִּׁכּ֑וֹר (like drunkards), וְכָל־ (and all) חָ֝כְמָתָ֗ם (their skill) תִּתְבַּלָּֽע׃ (was useless).
KJV (107:27)
They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
Inspired Version (107:28)
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Hebrew (107:28)
וַיִּצְעֲק֣וּ (Then they cried out) אֶל־ (to) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) בַּצַּ֣ר (in their trouble), לָהֶ֑ם (out) וּֽ֝מִמְּצֽוּקֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (of their distress). יוֹצִיאֵֽם׃ (and He brought them)
KJV (107:28)
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Inspired Version (107:29)
He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still.
Hebrew (107:29)
יָקֵ֣ם (He calmed) סְ֭עָרָה (the storm) לִדְמָמָ֑ה (to a whisper), וַ֝יֶּחֱשׁ֗וּ (were hushed). גַּלֵּיהֶֽם׃ (and the waves of the sea)
KJV (107:29)
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Inspired Version (107:30)
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Hebrew (107:30)
וַיִּשְׂמְח֥וּ (They rejoiced) כִֽי־ (in) יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ (the silence), וַ֝יַּנְחֵ֗ם (and He guided them) אֶל־ (to) מְח֥וֹז (the harbor) חֶפְצָֽם׃ (they desired).
KJV (107:30)
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Inspired Version (107:31)
Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Hebrew (107:31)
KJV (107:31)
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Inspired Version (107:32)
Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Hebrew (107:32)
וִֽ֭ירֹמְמוּהוּ (Let them exalt Him) בִּקְהַל־ (in the assembly) עָ֑ם (of the people) וּבְמוֹשַׁ֖ב (in the council) זְקֵנִ֣ים (of the elders). יְהַלְלֽוּהוּ׃ (and praise Him)
KJV (107:32)
Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Inspired Version (107:33)
He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the water-springs into dry ground,
Hebrew (107:33)
יָשֵׂ֣ם (He turns) נְהָר֣וֹת (rivers) לְמִדְבָּ֑ר (into deserts), וּמֹצָ֥אֵי (springs) מַ֝֗יִם (of water) לְצִמָּאֽוֹן׃ (into thirsty ground),
KJV (107:33)
He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
Inspired Version (107:34)
A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
Hebrew (107:34)
KJV (107:34)
A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
Inspired Version (107:35)
He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into water-springs.
Hebrew (107:35)
KJV (107:35)
He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.
Inspired Version (107:36)
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation,
Hebrew (107:36)
וַיּ֣וֹשֶׁב (to settle) שָׁ֣ם (there), רְעֵבִ֑ים (He causes the hungry) וַ֝יְכוֹנְנ֗וּ (that they may establish) עִ֣יר (a city) מוֹשָֽׁב׃ (in which to dwell).
KJV (107:36)
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
Inspired Version (107:37)
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
Hebrew (107:37)
וַיִּזְרְע֣וּ (They sow) שָׂ֭דוֹת (fields) וַיִּטְּע֣וּ (and plant) כְרָמִ֑ים (vineyards) וַ֝יַּעֲשׂ֗וּ (that yield) פְּרִ֣י (a fruitful) תְבֽוּאָה׃ (harvest).
KJV (107:37)
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
Inspired Version (107:38)
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly, and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
Hebrew (107:38)
וַיְבָרֲכֵ֣ם (He blesses them), וַיִּרְבּ֣וּ (and they multiply) מְאֹ֑ד (greatly); וּ֝בְהֶמְתָּ֗ם (let their herds) לֹ֣א (He does not) יַמְעִֽיט׃ (diminish).
KJV (107:38)
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
Inspired Version (107:39)
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
Hebrew (107:39)
וַיִּמְעֲט֥וּ (When they are decreased) וַיָּשֹׁ֑חוּ (and humbled) מֵעֹ֖צֶר (by oppression), רָעָ֣ה (evil), וְיָגֽוֹן׃׆ (and sorrow),
KJV (107:39)
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
Inspired Version (107:40)
He poureth contempt upon princes and causeth them to wander in the wilderness where there is no way.
Hebrew (107:40)
שֹׁפֵ֣ךְ (He pours out) בּ֭וּז (contempt) עַל־ (on) נְדִיבִ֑ים (the nobles) וַ֝יַּתְעֵ֗ם (and makes them wander) בְּתֹ֣הוּ (wasteland). לֹא־ (in a trackless) דָֽרֶךְ׃ (. . .)
KJV (107:40)
He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
Inspired Version (107:41)
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction and maketh him families like a flock.
Hebrew (107:41)
וַיְשַׂגֵּ֣ב (But He lifts) אֶבְי֣וֹן (the needy) מֵע֑וֹנִי (from affliction) וַיָּ֥שֶׂם (and increases) כַּ֝צֹּ֗אן (like flocks). מִשְׁפָּחֽוֹת׃ (their families)
KJV (107:41)
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
Inspired Version (107:42)
The righteous shall see it and rejoice; and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
Hebrew (107:42)
יִרְא֣וּ (see) יְשָׁרִ֣ים (The upright) וְיִשְׂמָ֑חוּ (and rejoice), וְכָל־ (and all) עַ֝וְלָ֗ה (iniquity) קָ֣פְצָה (shuts) פִּֽיהָ׃ (its mouth).
KJV (107:42)
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
Inspired Version (107:43)
Whoso is wise and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the Lord.
Hebrew (107:43)
מִי־ (Let him who) חָכָ֥ם (is wise) וְיִשְׁמָר־ (pay heed) אֵ֑לֶּה (to these things) וְ֝יִתְבּֽוֹנְנ֗וּ (and consider) חַֽסְדֵ֥י (the loving devotion) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (107:43)
Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the LORD.
Inspired Version (108:1)
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
Hebrew (108:1)
שִׁ֖יר (A song). מִזְמ֣וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). נָכ֣וֹן (is steadfast), לִבִּ֣י (My heart) אֱלֹהִ֑ים (O God); אָשִׁ֥ירָה (I will sing) וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה (and make music) אַף־ (with) כְּבוֹדִֽי׃ (all my being).
KJV (108:1)
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
Inspired Version (108:2)
Awake, psaltery and harp; I myself will awake early.
Hebrew (108:2)
ע֭וּרָֽה (Awake), הַנֵּ֥בֶל (O harp) וְכִנּ֗וֹר (and lyre)! אָעִ֥ירָה (I will awaken) שָּֽׁחַר׃ (the dawn).
KJV (108:2)
Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
Inspired Version (108:3)
I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people; and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Hebrew (108:3)
אוֹדְךָ֖ (I will praise You), בָעַמִּ֥ים׀ (among the nations); יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וַ֝אֲזַמֶּרְךָ֗ (I will sing Your praises) בַּל־ (among) אֻמִּֽים׃ (the peoples).
KJV (108:3)
I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Inspired Version (108:4)
For thy mercy is great above the heavens, and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
Hebrew (108:4)
כִּֽי־ (For) גָד֣וֹל (extends) מֵֽעַל־ (beyond) שָׁמַ֣יִם (the heavens), חַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your loving devotion) וְֽעַד־ (reaches to) שְׁחָקִ֥ים (the clouds). אֲמִתֶּֽךָ׃ (and Your faithfulness)
KJV (108:4)
For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
Inspired Version (108:5)
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth,
Hebrew (108:5)
KJV (108:5)
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
Inspired Version (108:6)
That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and answer me.
Hebrew (108:6)
לְ֭מַעַן (that) יֵחָלְצ֣וּן (may be delivered). יְדִידֶ֑יךָ (Your beloved) הוֹשִׁ֖יעָה (and save us) יְמִֽינְךָ֣ (with Your right hand), וַעֲנֵֽנִי׃ (Respond)
KJV (108:6)
That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
Inspired Version (108:7)
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Hebrew (108:7)
אֱלֹהִ֤ים׀ (God) דִּבֶּ֥ר (has spoken) בְּקָדְשׁ֗וֹ (from His sanctuary): אֶעְלֹ֥זָה (I will triumph)! אֲחַלְּקָ֥ה (I will parcel out) שְׁכֶ֑ם (Shechem) וְעֵ֖מֶק (the Valley) סֻכּ֣וֹת (of Succoth). אֲמַדֵּֽד׃ (and apportion)
KJV (108:7)
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Inspired Version (108:8)
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Hebrew (108:8)
לִ֤י (is Mine), גִלְעָ֨ד׀ (Gilead) לִ֤י (is Mine); מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה ([and] Manasseh) וְ֭אֶפְרַיִם (Ephraim) מָע֣וֹז (is My helmet) רֹאשִׁ֑י (. . .), יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה (Judah) מְחֹקְקִֽי׃ ([is] My scepter).
KJV (108:8)
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Inspired Version (108:9)
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
Hebrew (108:9)
מוֹאָ֤ב׀ (Moab) סִ֬יר (is My washbasin) רַחְצִ֗י (. . .); עַל־ (upon) אֱ֭דוֹם (Edom) אַשְׁלִ֣יךְ (I toss) נַעֲלִ֑י (My sandal); עֲלֵֽי־ (over) פְ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת (Philistia) אֶתְרוֹעָֽע׃ (I shout in triumph).
KJV (108:9)
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
Inspired Version (108:10)
Who will bring me into the strong city? Who will lead me into Edom?
Hebrew (108:10)
KJV (108:10)
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
Inspired Version (108:11)
Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? And wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
Hebrew (108:11)
הֲלֹֽא־ (Have You not) אֱלֹהִ֥ים (O God)? זְנַחְתָּ֑נוּ (rejected us), וְֽלֹא־ (Will You no longer) תֵצֵ֥א (march out), אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (O God), בְּצִבְאֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (with our armies)?
KJV (108:11)
Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
Inspired Version (108:12)
Give us help from trouble, for vain is the help of man.
Hebrew (108:12)
הָֽבָה־ (Give) לָּ֣נוּ (us) עֶזְרָ֣ת (aid) מִצָּ֑ר (against the enemy), וְ֝שָׁ֗וְא (is worthless). תְּשׁוּעַ֥ת (for the help) אָדָֽם׃ (of man)
KJV (108:12)
Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
Inspired Version (108:13)
Through God we shall do valiantly, for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Hebrew (108:13)
בֵּֽאלֹהִ֥ים (With God) נַעֲשֶׂה־ (we will perform) חָ֑יִל (with valor), וְ֝ה֗וּא (and He) יָב֥וּס (will trample) צָרֵֽינוּ׃ (our enemies).
KJV (108:13)
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Inspired Version (109:1)
Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
Hebrew (109:1)
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָוִ֣ד (of David). מִזְמ֑וֹר (A Psalm) אֱלֹהֵ֥י (O God) תְ֝הִלָּתִ֗י (of my praise), אַֽל־ (be not) תֶּחֱרַֽשׁ׃ (silent).
KJV (109:1)
Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;
Inspired Version (109:2)
For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me; they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
Hebrew (109:2)
KJV (109:2)
For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
Inspired Version (109:3)
They compassed me about; they spake against me also with words of hatred and fought against me without a cause.
Hebrew (109:3)
וְדִבְרֵ֣י (words) שִׂנְאָ֣ה (with hateful) סְבָב֑וּנִי (They surround me) וַיִּֽלָּחֲמ֥וּנִי (and attack me) חִנָּֽם׃ (without cause).
KJV (109:3)
They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.
Inspired Version (109:4)
And, notwithstanding my love, they are my adversaries; yet I will continue in prayer for them.
Hebrew (109:4)
תַּֽחַת־ (In return for) אַהֲבָתִ֥י (my love) יִשְׂטְנ֗וּנִי (they accuse me), וַאֲנִ֥י (but I [am a man]) תְפִלָּֽה׃ ([of] prayer).
KJV (109:4)
For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
Inspired Version (109:5)
And they have rewarded me evil for good and hatred for my love.
Hebrew (109:5)
וַיָּ֘שִׂ֤ימוּ (They repay me) עָלַ֣י (. . .) רָ֭עָה (evil) תַּ֣חַת (for) טוֹבָ֑ה (good), וְ֝שִׂנְאָ֗ה (and hatred) תַּ֣חַת (for) אַהֲבָתִֽי׃ (my love).
KJV (109:5)
And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Inspired Version (109:6)
Set thou a wicked man over them; and let Satan stand at his right hand.
Hebrew (109:6)
הַפְקֵ֣ד (Set) עָלָ֣יו (over him) רָשָׁ֑ע (a wicked man); וְ֝שָׂטָ֗ן (let an accuser) יַעֲמֹ֥ד (stand) עַל־ (at) יְמִינֽוֹ׃ (his right hand).
KJV (109:6)
Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand.
Inspired Version (109:7)
When they shall be judged, let them be condemned, and let their prayer become sin.
Hebrew (109:7)
בְּ֭הִשָּׁ֣פְטוֹ (When he is tried), יֵצֵ֣א (. . .) רָשָׁ֑ע (let him be found guilty), וּ֝תְפִלָּת֗וֹ (and may his prayer) תִּהְיֶ֥ה (be regarded) לַֽחֲטָאָֽה׃ (as sin).
KJV (109:7)
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Inspired Version (109:8)
Let their days be few; let another take their office.
Hebrew (109:8)
יִֽהְיֽוּ־ (be) יָמָ֥יו (May his days) מְעַטִּ֑ים (few); פְּ֝קֻדָּת֗וֹ (his position). יִקַּ֥ח (take) אַחֵֽר׃ (may another)
KJV (109:8)
Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
Inspired Version (109:9)
Let their children be fatherless and their wives widows.
Hebrew (109:9)
יִֽהְיוּ־ (be) בָנָ֥יו (May his children) יְתוֹמִ֑ים (fatherless) וְ֝אִשְׁתּוֹ (and his wife) אַלְמָנָֽה׃ (a widow).
KJV (109:9)
Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.
Inspired Version (109:10)
Let their children be continually vagabonds and beg; let them seek also out of their desolate places.
Hebrew (109:10)
וְנ֤וֹעַ (wander) יָנ֣וּעוּ (. . .) בָנָ֣יו (May his children) וְשִׁאֵ֑לוּ (as beggars), וְ֝דָרְשׁ֗וּ (seeking sustenance) מֵחָרְבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (far from their ruined homes).
KJV (109:10)
Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.
Inspired Version (109:11)
Let the extortioner catch all that they have; and let the stranger spoil their labor.
Hebrew (109:11)
יְנַקֵּ֣שׁ (seize) נ֭וֹשֶׁה (May the creditor) לְכָל־ (all) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) ל֑וֹ (he owns), וְיָבֹ֖זּוּ (plunder) זָרִ֣ים (and strangers) יְגִיעֽוֹ׃ (the fruits of his labor).
KJV (109:11)
Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labor.
Inspired Version (109:12)
Let there be none to extend mercy unto them; neither let there be any to favor their fatherless children.
Hebrew (109:12)
KJV (109:12)
Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children.
Inspired Version (109:13)
Let their posterity be cut off in the generation following; let their names be blotted out.
Hebrew (109:13)
יְהִֽי־ (be) אַחֲרִית֥וֹ (May his descendants) לְהַכְרִ֑ית (cut off); בְּד֥וֹר (generation). אַ֝חֵ֗ר (from the next) יִמַּ֥ח (be blotted out) שְׁמָֽם׃ (may their name)
KJV (109:13)
Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.
Inspired Version (109:14)
Let the iniquity of their fathers be remembered before the Lord; and let not the sin of their mothers be blotted out.
Hebrew (109:14)
יִזָּכֵ֤ר׀ (be remembered) עֲוֺ֣ן (May the iniquity) אֲ֭בֹתָיו (of his fathers) אֶל־ (before) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), וְחַטַּ֥את (and the sin) אִ֝מּ֗וֹ (of his mother) אַל־ (never) תִּמָּֽח׃ (be blotted out).
KJV (109:14)
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.
Inspired Version (109:15)
Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth,
Hebrew (109:15)
KJV (109:15)
Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
Inspired Version (109:16)
Because they remembered not to show mercy but persecuted the poor and needy man, that they might even slay the broken in heart.
Hebrew (109:16)
יַ֗עַן (For) אֲשֶׁ֤ר׀ (-) לֹ֥א (he never) זָכַר֮ (thought) עֲשׂ֪וֹת (to show) חָ֥סֶד (kindness), וַיִּרְדֹּ֡ף (but pursued) אִישׁ־ (. . .) עָנִ֣י (the poor) וְ֭אֶבְיוֹן (and needy) וְנִכְאֵ֨ה (and) לֵבָ֬ב (brokenhearted), לְמוֹתֵֽת׃ (even to their death).
KJV (109:16)
Because that he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
Inspired Version (109:17)
As they loved cursing, so let it come upon them; as they delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from them.
Hebrew (109:17)
וַיֶּאֱהַ֣ב (he loved), קְ֭לָלָה (The cursing [that]) וַתְּבוֹאֵ֑הוּ (may it fall on him); וְֽלֹא־ ([in which] he refused) חָפֵ֥ץ (to delight), בִּ֝בְרָכָ֗ה (the blessing) וַתִּרְחַ֥ק (may it be far) מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (from him).
KJV (109:17)
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
Inspired Version (109:18)
As they clothed themselves with cursing like as with their garments, so let it come into their bowels like water and like oil into their bones.
Hebrew (109:18)
וַיִּלְבַּ֥שׁ (he wore) קְלָלָ֗ה (The cursing [that]) כְּמַ֫דּ֥וֹ (like a coat), וַתָּבֹ֣א (may it soak into) כַמַּ֣יִם (like water), בְּקִרְבּ֑וֹ (his body) וְ֝כַשֶּׁ֗מֶן (like oil). בְּעַצְמוֹתָֽיו׃ (and into his bones)
KJV (109:18)
As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.
Inspired Version (109:19)
Let it be unto them as a garment which covereth them and for a girdle wherewith they are girded continually.
Hebrew (109:19)
תְּהִי־ (May it be) ל֭וֹ () כְּבֶ֣גֶד (like a robe) יַעְטֶ֑ה (wrapped about him), וּ֝לְמֵ֗זַח (like a belt) תָּמִ֥יד (forever around him). יַחְגְּרֶֽהָ׃ (tied)
KJV (109:19)
Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
Inspired Version (109:20)
This shall be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them who speak evil against my soul.
Hebrew (109:20)
זֹ֤את (May this) פְּעֻלַּ֣ת (reward) שֹׂ֭טְנַי (to my accusers), מֵאֵ֣ת (. . .) יְהוָ֑ה (be the LORD’s) וְהַדֹּבְרִ֥ים (to those who speak) רָ֝֗ע (evil) עַל־ (against) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (me).
KJV (109:20)
Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
Inspired Version (109:21)
But do thou deliver me, O Lord, my God, for thy name's sake; because thy mercy is good, therefore deliver thou me.
Hebrew (109:21)
וְאַתָּ֤ה׀ (But You), יְה֘וִ֤ה (O GOD), אֲדֹנָ֗י (the Lord), עֲֽשֵׂה־ (deal) אִ֭תִּי (kindly with me) לְמַ֣עַן (for the sake of) שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (Your name); כִּי־ (by) ט֥וֹב (the goodness) חַ֝סְדְּךָ֗ (of Your loving devotion). הַצִּילֵֽנִי׃ (deliver me)
KJV (109:21)
But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
Inspired Version (109:22)
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
Hebrew (109:22)
כִּֽי־ (For) עָנִ֣י ([am] poor) וְאֶבְי֣וֹן (and needy); אָנֹ֑כִי (I) וְ֝לִבִּ֗י (my heart) חָלַ֥ל (is wounded) בְּקִרְבִּֽי׃ (within me).
KJV (109:22)
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
Inspired Version (109:23)
I am gone like the shadow when it declineth; I am tossed up and down as the locust.
Hebrew (109:23)
כְּצֵל־ (shadow); כִּנְטוֹת֥וֹ (like a lengthening) נֶהֱלָ֑כְתִּי (I am fading away) נִ֝נְעַ֗רְתִּי (I am shaken off) כָּֽאַרְבֶּֽה׃ (like a locust).
KJV (109:23)
I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust.
Inspired Version (109:24)
My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness.
Hebrew (109:24)
בִּ֭רְכַּי (My knees) כָּשְׁל֣וּ (are weak) מִצּ֑וֹם (from fasting), וּ֝בְשָׂרִ֗י (and my body) כָּחַ֥שׁ (grows lean) מִשָּֽׁמֶן׃ (and gaunt).
KJV (109:24)
My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness.
Inspired Version (109:25)
I became also a reproach unto them; when they looked upon me, they shook their heads.
Hebrew (109:25)
וַאֲנִ֤י׀ (I) הָיִ֣יתִי (am) חֶרְפָּ֣ה (an object of scorn) לָהֶ֑ם (to [my accusers]); יִ֝רְא֗וּנִי (when they see me), יְנִיע֥וּן (they shake) רֹאשָֽׁם׃ (their heads).
KJV (109:25)
I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.
Inspired Version (109:26)
Help me, O Lord, my God; oh, save me according to thy mercy,
Hebrew (109:26)
עָ֭זְרֵנִי (Help me), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD) אֱלֹהָ֑י (my God); ה֭וֹשִׁיעֵ֣נִי (save me) כְחַסְדֶּֽךָ׃ (according to Your loving devotion).
KJV (109:26)
Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:
Inspired Version (109:27)
That they may know that this is thy hand, that thou, Lord, hast done it.
Hebrew (109:27)
וְֽ֭יֵדְעוּ (Let them know) כִּי־ (that this) יָ֣דְךָ ([is] Your hand), זֹּ֑את (that) אַתָּ֖ה (You), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), עֲשִׂיתָֽהּ׃ (have done it).
KJV (109:27)
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.
Inspired Version (109:28)
Let them curse but bless thou; when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
Hebrew (109:28)
יְקַֽלְלוּ־ (curse), הֵמָּה֮ (Though they) וְאַתָּ֪ה (You) תְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ (will bless). קָ֤מוּ׀ (When they rise up), וַיֵּבֹ֗שׁוּ (they will be put to shame), וְֽעַבְדְּךָ֥ (but Your servant) יִשְׂמָֽח׃ (will rejoice).
KJV (109:28)
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
Inspired Version (109:29)
Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion as with a mantle.
Hebrew (109:29)
יִלְבְּשׁ֣וּ (be clothed) שׂוֹטְנַ֣י (May my accusers) כְּלִמָּ֑ה (with disgrace); וְיַעֲט֖וּ (may they wear) כַמְעִ֣יל (like a robe). בָּשְׁתָּֽם׃ (their shame)
KJV (109:29)
Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
Inspired Version (109:30)
I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
Hebrew (109:30)
א֘וֹדֶ֤ה (I will thank) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) מְאֹ֣ד (profusely); בְּפִ֑י (With my mouth) וּבְת֖וֹךְ (in the presence) רַבִּ֣ים (of many). אֲהַֽלְלֶֽנּוּ׃ (I will praise Him)
KJV (109:30)
I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
Inspired Version (109:31)
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
Hebrew (109:31)
כִּֽי־ (For) יַ֭עֲמֹד (He stands) לִימִ֣ין (at the right hand) אֶבְי֑וֹן (of the needy one), לְ֝הוֹשִׁ֗יעַ (to save him) מִשֹּׁפְטֵ֥י (from the condemners) נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (of his soul).
KJV (109:31)
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
Inspired Version (110:1)
The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Hebrew (110:1)
לְדָוִ֗ד (of David). מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) נְאֻ֤ם (said) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (The LORD) לַֽאדֹנִ֗י (to my Lord): שֵׁ֥ב (Sit) לִֽימִינִ֑י (at My right hand) עַד־ (until) אָשִׁ֥ית (I make) אֹ֝יְבֶ֗יךָ (Your enemies) הֲדֹ֣ם (a footstool) לְרַגְלֶֽיךָ׃ (for Your feet).
KJV (110:1)
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Inspired Version (110:2)
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion; rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Hebrew (110:2)
מַטֵּֽה־ (scepter) עֻזְּךָ֗ (Your mighty) יִשְׁלַ֣ח (extends) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) מִצִּיּ֑וֹן (from Zion): רְ֝דֵ֗ה (Rule) בְּקֶ֣רֶב (in the midst) אֹיְבֶֽיךָ׃ (of Your enemies).
KJV (110:2)
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Inspired Version (110:3)
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning; thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Hebrew (110:3)
עַמְּךָ֣ (Your people) נְדָבֹת֮ ([shall be] willing) בְּי֪וֹם (on Your day) חֵ֫ילֶ֥ךָ (of battle). בְּֽהַדְרֵי־ (splendor), קֹ֭דֶשׁ (Arrayed in holy) מֵרֶ֣חֶם (from the womb) מִשְׁחָ֑ר (of the dawn), לְ֝ךָ֗ (to You belongs) טַ֣ל (the dew) יַלְדֻתֶֽיךָ׃ (of Your youth).
KJV (110:3)
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Inspired Version (110:4)
The Lord hath sworn and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrew (110:4)
KJV (110:4)
The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Inspired Version (110:5)
The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
Hebrew (110:5)
אֲדֹנָ֥י (The Lord) עַל־ (is at) יְמִֽינְךָ֑ (Your right hand); מָחַ֖ץ (He will crush) בְּיוֹם־ (in the day) אַפּ֣וֹ (of His wrath). מְלָכִֽים׃ (kings)
KJV (110:5)
The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
Inspired Version (110:6)
He shall judge among the heathen; he shall fill their streets with their dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
Hebrew (110:6)
יָדִ֣ין (He will judge) בַּ֭גּוֹיִם (the nations), מָלֵ֣א (heaping up) גְוִיּ֑וֹת (the dead); מָ֥חַץ (He will crush) רֹ֝֗אשׁ (the leaders) עַל־ (far) אֶ֥רֶץ (. . .) רַבָּֽה׃ (and wide).
KJV (110:6)
He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
Inspired Version (110:7)
He shall drink of the brook in the way; therefore shall he lift up the head.
Hebrew (110:7)
מִ֭נַּחַל (from the brook) בַּדֶּ֣רֶךְ (by the road); יִשְׁתֶּ֑ה (He will drink) עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֝֗ן (. . .) יָרִ֥ים (He will lift up) רֹֽאשׁ׃ (His head).
KJV (110:7)
He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
Inspired Version (111:1)
Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
Hebrew (111:1)
KJV (111:1)
Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Inspired Version (111:2)
The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Hebrew (111:2)
גְּ֭דֹלִים (Great) מַעֲשֵׂ֣י (are the works) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD); דְּ֝רוּשִׁ֗ים (they are pondered) לְכָל־ (by all) חֶפְצֵיהֶֽם׃ (who delight in them).
KJV (111:2)
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Inspired Version (111:3)
His work is honorable and glorious; and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Hebrew (111:3)
הוֹד־ (Splendid) וְהָדָ֥ר (and majestic) פָּֽעֳל֑וֹ (is His work); וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ (His righteousness) עֹמֶ֥דֶת (endures) לָעַֽד׃ (forever).
KJV (111:3)
His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (111:4)
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
Hebrew (111:4)
KJV (111:4)
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Inspired Version (111:5)
He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Hebrew (111:5)
טֶ֭רֶף (food) נָתַ֣ן (He provides) לִֽירֵאָ֑יו (for those who fear Him); יִזְכֹּ֖ר (He remembers) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (forever). בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃ (His covenant)
KJV (111:5)
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Inspired Version (111:6)
He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
Hebrew (111:6)
KJV (111:6)
He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
Inspired Version (111:7)
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
Hebrew (111:7)
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י (The works) יָ֭דָיו (of His hands) אֱמֶ֣ת (are truth) וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט (and justice); נֶ֝אֱמָנִ֗ים (are trustworthy). כָּל־ (all) פִּקּוּדָֽיו׃ (His precepts)
KJV (111:7)
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
Inspired Version (111:8)
They stand fast for ever and ever and are done in truth and uprightness.
Hebrew (111:8)
סְמוּכִ֣ים (They are upheld) לָעַ֣ד (forever) לְעוֹלָ֑ם (and ever), עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם (enacted) בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת (in truth) וְיָשָֽׁר׃ (and uprightness).
KJV (111:8)
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
Inspired Version (111:9)
He sent redemption unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever; holy and reverend is his name.
Hebrew (111:9)
KJV (111:9)
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
Inspired Version (111:10)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his commandments; his praise endureth for ever.
Hebrew (111:10)
רֵ֘אשִׁ֤ית (is the beginning) חָכְמָ֨ה׀ (of wisdom); יִרְאַ֬ת (The fear) יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD) שֵׂ֣כֶל (understanding). ט֭וֹב ([gain] rich) לְכָל־ (all) עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם (who follow [His precepts]) תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ (His praise) עֹמֶ֥דֶת (endures) לָעַֽד׃ (forever)!
KJV (111:10)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (112:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man who feareth the Lord and delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Hebrew (112:1)
KJV (112:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Inspired Version (112:2)
His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Hebrew (112:2)
גִּבּ֣וֹר (mighty) בָּ֭אָרֶץ (in the land); יִהְיֶ֣ה (will be) זַרְע֑וֹ (His descendants) דּ֭וֹר (the generation) יְשָׁרִ֣ים (of the upright) יְבֹרָֽךְ׃ (will be blessed).
KJV (112:2)
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Inspired Version (112:3)
Wealth and riches shall be in his house; and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Hebrew (112:3)
הוֹן־ (Wealth) וָעֹ֥שֶׁר (and riches) בְּבֵית֑וֹ (are in his house), וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ (and his righteousness) עֹמֶ֥דֶת (endures) לָעַֽד׃ (forever).
KJV (112:3)
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (112:4)
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Hebrew (112:4)
זָ֘רַ֤ח (dawns) בַּחֹ֣שֶׁךְ (in the darkness) א֭וֹר (Light) לַיְשָׁרִ֑ים (for the upright)— חַנּ֖וּן (for the gracious), וְרַח֣וּם (compassionate), וְצַדִּֽיק׃ (and righteous).
KJV (112:4)
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Inspired Version (112:5)
A good man showeth favor and lendeth; he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Hebrew (112:5)
טֽוֹב־ (It is well) אִ֭ישׁ (with the man) חוֹנֵ֣ן (who is generous) וּמַלְוֶ֑ה (and lends freely), יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל (are guided) דְּבָרָ֣יו (whose affairs) בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (by justice).
KJV (112:5)
A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Inspired Version (112:6)
Surely he shall not be moved for ever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Hebrew (112:6)
KJV (112:6)
Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Inspired Version (112:7)
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
Hebrew (112:7)
מִשְּׁמוּעָ֣ה (news); רָ֭עָה (bad) לֹ֣א (He does not) יִירָ֑א (fear) נָכ֥וֹן (is steadfast), לִ֝בּ֗וֹ (his heart) בָּטֻ֥חַ (trusting) בַּיהוָֽה׃ (in the LORD).
KJV (112:7)
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Inspired Version (112:8)
His heart is established; he shall not be afraid until he see judgment executed upon his enemies.
Hebrew (112:8)
KJV (112:8)
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
Inspired Version (112:9)
He hath dispersed; he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
Hebrew (112:9)
פִּזַּ֤ר׀ (He has scattered abroad) נָ֘תַ֤ן (his gifts) לָאֶבְיוֹנִ֗ים (to the poor); צִ֭דְקָתוֹ (his righteousness) עֹמֶ֣דֶת (endures) לָעַ֑ד (forever); קַ֝רְנ֗וֹ (his horn) תָּר֥וּם (will be lifted high) בְּכָבֽוֹד׃ (in honor).
KJV (112:9)
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
Inspired Version (112:10)
The wicked shall see it and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Hebrew (112:10)
KJV (112:10)
The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Inspired Version (113:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord.
Hebrew (113:1)
KJV (113:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
Inspired Version (113:2)
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
Hebrew (113:2)
KJV (113:2)
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
Inspired Version (113:3)
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.
Hebrew (113:3)
מִמִּזְרַח־ (From where the sun rises) שֶׁ֥מֶשׁ (. . .), עַד־ (to) מְבוֹא֑וֹ (where it sets) מְ֝הֻלָּ֗ל ([is] praised). שֵׁ֣ם (the name) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD)
KJV (113:3)
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.
Inspired Version (113:4)
The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
Hebrew (113:4)
רָ֖ם (is exalted) עַל־ (over) כָּל־ (all) גּוֹיִ֥ם׀ (the nations), יְהוָ֑ה (The LORD) עַ֖ל (above) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (the heavens). כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (His glory)
KJV (113:4)
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
Inspired Version (113:5)
Who is like unto the Lord, our God, who dwelleth on high,
Hebrew (113:5)
מִ֭י (Who) כַּיהוָ֣ה (is like the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God), הַֽמַּגְבִּיהִ֥י (on high)? לָשָֽׁבֶת׃ (the One enthroned)
KJV (113:5)
Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
Inspired Version (113:6)
Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth!
Hebrew (113:6)
הַֽמַּשְׁפִּילִ֥י (He humbles Himself) לִרְא֑וֹת (to behold) בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם (the heavens) וּבָאָֽרֶץ׃ (and the earth).
KJV (113:6)
Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
Inspired Version (113:7)
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill,
Hebrew (113:7)
מְקִֽימִ֣י (He raises) מֵעָפָ֣ר (from the dust) דָּ֑ל (the poor) מֵֽ֝אַשְׁפֹּ֗ת (from the dump) יָרִ֥ים (and lifts) אֶבְיֽוֹן׃ (the needy)
KJV (113:7)
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Inspired Version (113:8)
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
Hebrew (113:8)
לְהוֹשִׁיבִ֥י (to seat them) עִם־ (with) נְדִיבִ֑ים (nobles), עִ֝֗ם (with) נְדִיבֵ֥י (the princes) עַמּֽוֹ׃ (of His people).
KJV (113:8)
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
Inspired Version (113:9)
He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (113:9)
מֽוֹשִׁיבִ֨י׀ (He settles) עֲקֶ֬רֶת (the barren woman) הַבַּ֗יִת (in her home) אֵֽם־ (mother) הַבָּנִ֥ים (to her children). שְׂמֵחָ֗ה (as a joyful) הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (113:9)
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (114:1)
When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
Hebrew (114:1)
בְּצֵ֣את (departed) יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (When Israel) מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם (from Egypt), בֵּ֥ית (the house) יַ֝עֲקֹ֗ב (of Jacob) מֵעַ֥ם (from a people) לֹעֵֽז׃ (of foreign tongue),
KJV (114:1)
When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language;
Inspired Version (114:2)
Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
Hebrew (114:2)
הָיְתָ֣ה (became) יְהוּדָ֣ה (Judah) לְקָדְשׁ֑וֹ ([God’s] sanctuary), יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל (Israel) מַמְשְׁלוֹתָֽיו׃ (His dominion).
KJV (114:2)
Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
Inspired Version (114:3)
The sea saw it and fled; Jordan was driven back.
Hebrew (114:3)
הַיָּ֣ם (The sea) רָ֭אָה (observed) וַיָּנֹ֑ס (and fled); הַ֝יַּרְדֵּ֗ן (the Jordan) יִסֹּ֥ב (turned) לְאָחֽוֹר׃ (back);
KJV (114:3)
The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.
Inspired Version (114:4)
The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs.
Hebrew (114:4)
הֶֽ֭הָרִים (the mountains) רָקְד֣וּ (skipped) כְאֵילִ֑ים (like rams), גְּ֝בָע֗וֹת (the hills) כִּבְנֵי־ (like lambs) צֹֽאן׃ (. . .).
KJV (114:4)
The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs.
Inspired Version (114:5)
What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
Hebrew (114:5)
מַה־ (Why was it) לְּךָ֣ (), הַ֭יָּם (O sea), כִּ֣י (that) תָנ֑וּס (you fled), הַ֝יַּרְדֵּ֗ן (O Jordan), תִּסֹּ֥ב (that you turned) לְאָחֽוֹר׃ (back),
KJV (114:5)
What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
Inspired Version (114:6)
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams? And ye little hills, like lambs?
Hebrew (114:6)
הֶֽ֭הָרִים (O mountains), תִּרְקְד֣וּ (that you skipped) כְאֵילִ֑ים (like rams), גְּ֝בָע֗וֹת (O hills), כִּבְנֵי־ (like lambs) צֹֽאן׃ (. . .)?
KJV (114:6)
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs?
Inspired Version (114:7)
Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,
Hebrew (114:7)
מִלִּפְנֵ֣י (at the presence) אָ֭דוֹן (of the Lord), ח֣וּלִי (Tremble), אָ֑רֶץ (O earth), מִ֝לִּפְנֵ֗י (at the presence) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (of the God) יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (of Jacob),
KJV (114:7)
Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;
Inspired Version (114:8)
Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of waters.
Hebrew (114:8)
הַהֹפְכִ֣י (who turned) הַצּ֣וּר (the rock) אֲגַם־ (into a pool) מָ֑יִם (. . .), חַ֝לָּמִ֗ישׁ (the flint) לְמַעְיְנוֹ־ (into a fountain) מָֽיִם׃ (of water)!
KJV (114:8)
Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of waters.
Inspired Version (115:1)
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name be glory for thy mercy and for thy truth's sake.
Hebrew (115:1)
לֹ֤א (Not) לָ֥נוּ (to us), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), לֹ֫א (not) לָ֥נוּ (to us), כִּֽי־ (but) לְ֭שִׁמְךָ (to Your name) תֵּ֣ן (be) כָּב֑וֹד (the glory), עַל־ (because of) חַ֝סְדְּךָ֗ (Your loving devotion), עַל־ (because) אֲמִתֶּֽךָ׃ (of Your faithfulness).
KJV (115:1)
Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
Inspired Version (115:2)
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
Hebrew (115:2)
לָ֭מָּה (Why) יֹאמְר֣וּ (say), הַגּוֹיִ֑ם (should the nations) אַיֵּה־ (Where) נָ֝֗א (. . .) אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃ (is their God)?
KJV (115:2)
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
Inspired Version (115:3)
But our God is in the heavens; he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Hebrew (115:3)
וֵֽאלֹהֵ֥ינוּ (Our God) בַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (is in heaven); כֹּ֭ל (as) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) חָפֵ֣ץ (He pleases). עָשָֽׂה׃ (He does)
KJV (115:3)
But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Inspired Version (115:4)
Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Hebrew (115:4)
עֲֽ֭צַבֵּיהֶם (Their idols) כֶּ֣סֶף (are silver) וְזָהָ֑ב (and gold), מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗ה (made) יְדֵ֣י (by the hands) אָדָֽם׃ (of men).
KJV (115:4)
Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Inspired Version (115:5)
They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
Hebrew (115:5)
KJV (115:5)
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
Inspired Version (115:6)
They have ears, but they hear not; noses have they, but they smell not;
Hebrew (115:6)
אָזְנַ֣יִם (they have ears) לָ֭הֶם (), וְלֹ֣א (but cannot) יִשְׁמָ֑עוּ (hear); אַ֥ף (they have noses) לָ֝הֶ֗ם (), וְלֹ֣א (but cannot) יְרִיחֽוּן׃ (smell);
KJV (115:6)
They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:
Inspired Version (115:7)
They have hands, but they handle not; feet have they, but they walk not; neither speak they through their throat.
Hebrew (115:7)
יְדֵיהֶ֤ם׀ (they have hands), וְלֹ֬א (but cannot) יְמִישׁ֗וּן (feel); רַ֭גְלֵיהֶם (they have feet), וְלֹ֣א (but cannot) יְהַלֵּ֑כוּ (walk); לֹֽא־ (they cannot) יֶ֝הְגּ֗וּ (even clear) בִּגְרוֹנָֽם׃ (their throats).
KJV (115:7)
They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
Inspired Version (115:8)
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
Hebrew (115:8)
כְּ֭מוֹהֶם (like them), יִהְי֣וּ (become) עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם (Those who make them) כֹּ֭ל (as do all) אֲשֶׁר־ (who) בֹּטֵ֣חַ (trust) בָּהֶֽם׃ (in them).
KJV (115:8)
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
Inspired Version (115:9)
O Israel, trust thou in the Lord; he is thy help and thy shield.
Hebrew (115:9)
יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (O Israel), בְּטַ֣ח (trust) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD)! עֶזְרָ֖ם (is their help) וּמָגִנָּ֣ם (and shield). הֽוּא׃ (He)
KJV (115:9)
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Inspired Version (115:10)
O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord; he is thy help and thy shield.
Hebrew (115:10)
KJV (115:10)
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Inspired Version (115:11)
Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord; he is your help and your shield.
Hebrew (115:11)
KJV (115:11)
Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Inspired Version (115:12)
The Lord hath been mindful of us; he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Hebrew (115:12)
יְהוָה֮ (The LORD) זְכָרָ֪נוּ (is mindful of us); יְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ (He will bless us). יְ֭בָרֵךְ (He will bless) אֶת־ (-) בֵּ֣ית (the house) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (of Israel); יְ֝בָרֵ֗ךְ (He will bless) אֶת־ (-) בֵּ֥ית (the house) אַהֲרֹֽן׃ (of Aaron);
KJV (115:12)
The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Inspired Version (115:13)
He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.
Hebrew (115:13)
יְ֭בָרֵךְ (He will bless) יִרְאֵ֣י (those who fear) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD)— הַ֝קְּטַנִּ֗ים (small) עִם־ (and) הַגְּדֹלִֽים׃ (great alike).
KJV (115:13)
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
Inspired Version (115:14)
The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Hebrew (115:14)
יֹסֵ֣ף (give you increase) יְהוָ֣ה (May the LORD) עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם (. . .), עֲ֝לֵיכֶ֗ם (both you) וְעַל־ (and) בְּנֵיכֶֽם׃ (your children).
KJV (115:14)
The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Inspired Version (115:15)
Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.
Hebrew (115:15)
KJV (115:15)
Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
Inspired Version (115:16)
The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's; but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Hebrew (115:16)
הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (The highest heavens) שָׁ֭מַיִם (. . .) לַיהוָ֑ה (belong to the LORD), וְ֝הָאָ֗רֶץ (but the earth) נָתַ֥ן (He has given) לִבְנֵי־ (vvv) אָדָֽם׃ (to mankind).
KJV (115:16)
The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Inspired Version (115:17)
The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.
Hebrew (115:17)
לֹ֣א (It is not) הַ֭מֵּתִים (the dead) יְהַֽלְלוּ־ (who praise) יָ֑הּ (the LORD), וְ֝לֹ֗א (nor) כָּל־ (any) יֹרְדֵ֥י (who descend) דוּמָֽה׃ (into silence).
KJV (115:17)
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
Inspired Version (115:18)
But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.
Hebrew (115:18)
וַאֲנַ֤חְנוּ׀ (But it is we) נְבָ֘רֵ֤ךְ (who will bless) יָ֗הּ (the LORD), מֵֽעַתָּ֥ה (both now) וְעַד־ (and forevermore) עוֹלָ֗ם (. . .). הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (115:18)
But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.
Inspired Version (116:1)
I love the Lord because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Hebrew (116:1)
אָ֭הַבְתִּי (I love) כִּֽי־ (for) יִשְׁמַ֥ע׀ (He has heard) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), אֶת־ (-) ק֝וֹלִ֗י (my voice)— תַּחֲנוּנָֽי׃ (my appeal for mercy).
KJV (116:1)
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Inspired Version (116:2)
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Hebrew (116:2)
כִּֽי־ (Because) הִטָּ֣ה (He has inclined) אָזְנ֣וֹ (His ear) לִ֑י (to me), וּבְיָמַ֥י (as long as I live). אֶקְרָֽא׃ (I will call on Him)
KJV (116:2)
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Inspired Version (116:3)
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me; I found trouble and sorrow.
Hebrew (116:3)
אֲפָפ֤וּנִי׀ (entangled me); חֶבְלֵי־ (The ropes) מָ֗וֶת (of death) וּמְצָרֵ֣י (the anguish) שְׁא֣וֹל (of Sheol) מְצָא֑וּנִי (overcame me); צָרָ֖ה (by trouble) וְיָג֣וֹן (and sorrow). אֶמְצָֽא׃ (I was confronted)
KJV (116:3)
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
Inspired Version (116:4)
Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Hebrew (116:4)
וּבְשֵֽׁם־ (on the name) יְהוָ֥ה (of the LORD): אֶקְרָ֑א (Then I called) אָנָּ֥ה (. . .) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), מַלְּטָ֥ה (deliver) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (my soul)!
KJV (116:4)
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Inspired Version (116:5)
Gracious is the Lord and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Hebrew (116:5)
חַנּ֣וּן (is gracious) יְהֹוָ֣ה (The LORD) וְצַדִּ֑יק (and righteous); וֵ֖אלֹהֵ֣ינוּ (our God) מְרַחֵֽם׃ (is full of compassion).
KJV (116:5)
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Inspired Version (116:6)
The Lord preserveth the simple; I was brought low, and he helped me.
Hebrew (116:6)
שֹׁמֵ֣ר (preserves) פְּתָאיִ֣ם (the simplehearted); יְהֹוָ֑ה (The LORD) דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י (I was helpless), וְלִ֣י (and) יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (He saved me).
KJV (116:6)
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Inspired Version (116:7)
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Hebrew (116:7)
שׁוּבִ֣י (Return to your rest), נַ֭פְשִׁי (O my soul), לִמְנוּחָ֑יְכִי (. . .) כִּֽי־ (for) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) גָּמַ֥ל (has been good) עָלָֽיְכִי׃ (to you).
KJV (116:7)
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Inspired Version (116:8)
For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Hebrew (116:8)
כִּ֤י (For) חִלַּ֥צְתָּ (You have delivered) נַפְשִׁ֗י (my soul) מִ֫מָּ֥וֶת (death), אֶת־ (-) עֵינִ֥י (my eyes) מִן־ (from) דִּמְעָ֑ה (from tears), אֶת־ (-) רַגְלִ֥י (my feet) מִדֶּֽחִי׃ (from stumbling).
KJV (116:8)
For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Inspired Version (116:9)
I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Hebrew (116:9)
אֶ֭תְהַלֵּךְ (I will walk) לִפְנֵ֣י (before) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) בְּ֝אַרְצ֗וֹת (in the land) הַֽחַיִּֽים׃ (of the living).
KJV (116:9)
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Inspired Version (116:10)
I believed, therefore have I spoken; I was greatly afflicted.
Hebrew (116:10)
KJV (116:10)
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
Inspired Version (116:11)
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
Hebrew (116:11)
אֲ֭נִי (I) אָמַ֣רְתִּי (said), בְחָפְזִ֑י (In my alarm) כָּֽל־ (All) הָאָדָ֥ם (men) כֹּזֵֽב׃ ([are] liars)!
KJV (116:11)
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
Inspired Version (116:12)
What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
Hebrew (116:12)
KJV (116:12)
What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
Inspired Version (116:13)
I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.
Hebrew (116:13)
KJV (116:13)
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
Inspired Version (116:14)
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.
Hebrew (116:14)
KJV (116:14)
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
Inspired Version (116:15)
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Hebrew (116:15)
יָ֭קָר (Precious) בְּעֵינֵ֣י (in the sight) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) הַ֝מָּ֗וְתָה ([is] the death) לַחֲסִידָֽיו׃ (of His saints).
KJV (116:15)
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Inspired Version (116:16)
O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant and the son of thine handmaid; thou hast loosed my bonds.
Hebrew (116:16)
אָֽנָּ֣ה (Truly) יְהוָה֮ (O LORD), כִּֽי־ (. . .), אֲנִ֪י (I [am]) עַ֫בְדֶּ֥ךָ (Your servant); אֲֽנִי־ (I) עַ֭בְדְּךָ (am Your servant), בֶּן־ (the son) אֲמָתֶ֑ךָ (of Your maidservant); פִּ֝תַּ֗חְתָּ (You have broken) לְמוֹסֵרָֽי׃ (my bonds).
KJV (116:16)
O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
Inspired Version (116:17)
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call upon the name of the Lord.
Hebrew (116:17)
KJV (116:17)
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
Inspired Version (116:18)
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,
Hebrew (116:18)
KJV (116:18)
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
Inspired Version (116:19)
In the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (116:19)
בְּחַצְר֤וֹת׀ (in the courts) בֵּ֤ית (house), יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD’s) בְּֽת֘וֹכֵ֤כִי (in your midst), יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם (O Jerusalem). הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (116:19)
In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (117:1)
Oh, praise the Lord, all ye nations; praise him, all ye people.
Hebrew (117:1)
הַֽלְל֣וּ (Praise) אֶת־ (-) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD), כָּל־ (all you) גּוֹיִ֑ם (nations)! שַׁ֝בְּח֗וּהוּ (Extol Him), כָּל־ (all you) הָאֻמִּֽים׃ (peoples)!
KJV (117:1)
O Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
Inspired Version (117:2)
For his merciful kindness is great toward us; and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (117:2)
KJV (117:2)
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (118:1)
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good because his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (118:1)
KJV (118:1)
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (118:2)
Let Israel now say that his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (118:2)
יֹֽאמַר־ (say) נָ֥א (. . .), יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (Let Israel) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (118:2)
Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (118:3)
Let the house of Aaron now say that his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (118:3)
יֹֽאמְרוּ־ (say) נָ֥א (. . .), בֵֽית־ (Let the house) אַהֲרֹ֑ן (of Aaron) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (118:3)
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (118:4)
Let them now that fear the Lord say that his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (118:4)
יֹֽאמְרוּ־ (say) נָ֭א (. . .), יִרְאֵ֣י (Let those who fear) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (118:4)
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (118:5)
I called upon the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and set me in a large place.
Hebrew (118:5)
מִֽן־ (In) הַ֭מֵּצַ֥ר ([my] distress) קָרָ֣אתִי (I called) יָּ֑הּ (to the LORD), עָנָ֖נִי (answered) בַמֶּרְחָ֣ב ([and set me] free). יָֽהּ׃ ([and He])
KJV (118:5)
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
Inspired Version (118:6)
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do unto me?
Hebrew (118:6)
KJV (118:6)
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Inspired Version (118:7)
The Lord taketh my part with them that help me; therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
Hebrew (118:7)
יְהוָ֣ה (The LORD [is]) לִ֭י (on my side); בְּעֹזְרָ֑י (He is my helper). וַ֝אֲנִ֗י (Therefore I) אֶרְאֶ֥ה (will look in triumph) בְשֹׂנְאָֽי׃ (on those who hate me).
KJV (118:7)
The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
Inspired Version (118:8)
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
Hebrew (118:8)
ט֗וֹב (It is better) לַחֲס֥וֹת (to take refuge) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD) מִ֝בְּטֹ֗חַ (than to trust) בָּאָדָֽם׃ (in man).
KJV (118:8)
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Inspired Version (118:9)
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
Hebrew (118:9)
ט֗וֹב (It is better) לַחֲס֥וֹת (to take refuge) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD) מִ֝בְּטֹ֗חַ (than to trust) בִּנְדִיבִֽים׃ (in princes).
KJV (118:9)
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
Inspired Version (118:10)
All nations compassed me about; but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
Hebrew (118:10)
כָּל־ (All) גּוֹיִ֥ם (the nations) סְבָב֑וּנִי (surrounded me), בְּשֵׁ֥ם (but in the name) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (of the LORD) כִּ֣י (vvv) אֲמִילַֽם׃ (I cut them off).
KJV (118:10)
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
Inspired Version (118:11)
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about; but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
Hebrew (118:11)
סַבּ֥וּנִי (They surrounded me) גַם־ (vvv) סְבָב֑וּנִי (on every side), בְּשֵׁ֥ם (but in the name) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (of the LORD) כִּ֣י (vvv) אֲמִילַֽם׃ (I cut them off).
KJV (118:11)
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Inspired Version (118:12)
They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns; for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
Hebrew (118:12)
סַבּ֤וּנִי (They swarmed around me) כִדְבוֹרִ֗ים (like bees), דֹּ֭עֲכוּ ([but] they were extinguished) כְּאֵ֣שׁ (like burning) קוֹצִ֑ים (thorns); בְּשֵׁ֥ם (in the name) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (of the LORD) כִּ֣י (vvv) אֲמִילַֽם׃ (I cut them off).
KJV (118:12)
They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Inspired Version (118:13)
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall; but the Lord helped me.
Hebrew (118:13)
דַּחֹ֣ה (I was pushed so hard) דְחִיתַ֣נִי (. . .) לִנְפֹּ֑ל (I was falling), וַ֖יהוָ֣ה (but the LORD) עֲזָרָֽנִי׃ (helped me).
KJV (118:13)
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
Inspired Version (118:14)
The Lord is my strength and song and is become my salvation.
Hebrew (118:14)
עָזִּ֣י (is my strength) וְזִמְרָ֣ת (and my song), יָ֑הּ (The LORD) וַֽיְהִי־ (and He has become) לִ֝֗י (my) לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃ (salvation).
KJV (118:14)
The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Inspired Version (118:15)
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous; the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
Hebrew (118:15)
ק֤וֹל׀ (Shouts) רִנָּ֬ה (of joy) וִֽישׁוּעָ֗ה (and salvation) בְּאָהֳלֵ֥י ([resound] in the tents) צַדִּיקִ֑ים (of the righteous): יְמִ֥ין (The right hand) יְ֝הוָה (of the LORD) עֹ֣שָׂה (performs) חָֽיִל׃ (with valor)!
KJV (118:15)
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Inspired Version (118:16)
The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
Hebrew (118:16)
KJV (118:16)
The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Inspired Version (118:17)
I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord.
Hebrew (118:17)
לֹֽא (I will not) אָמ֥וּת (die), כִּי־ (but) אֶֽחְיֶ֑ה (I will live) וַ֝אֲסַפֵּ֗ר (and proclaim) מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥י (has done). יָֽהּ׃ (what the LORD)
KJV (118:17)
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
Inspired Version (118:18)
The Lord hath chastened me sore; but he hath not given me over unto death.
Hebrew (118:18)
יַסֹּ֣ר (disciplined me severely) יִסְּרַ֣נִּי (. . .), יָּ֑הּ (The LORD) וְ֝לַמָּ֗וֶת (to death). לֹ֣א (but He has not) נְתָנָֽנִי׃ (given me over)
KJV (118:18)
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Inspired Version (118:19)
Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord,
Hebrew (118:19)
KJV (118:19)
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
Inspired Version (118:20)
This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
Hebrew (118:20)
זֶֽה־ (This) הַשַּׁ֥עַר (is the gate) לַיהוָ֑ה (of the LORD); צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים (the righteous) יָבֹ֥אוּ (shall enter) בֽוֹ׃ (through it).
KJV (118:20)
This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
Inspired Version (118:21)
I will praise thee, for thou hast heard me and art become my salvation.
Hebrew (118:21)
א֭וֹדְךָ (I will give You thanks), כִּ֣י (for) עֲנִיתָ֑נִי (You have answered me), וַתְּהִי־ (and You have become) לִ֝֗י (my) לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃ (salvation).
KJV (118:21)
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
Inspired Version (118:22)
The stone which the builders refused has become the head stone of the corner.
Hebrew (118:22)
KJV (118:22)
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
Inspired Version (118:23)
This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Hebrew (118:23)
KJV (118:23)
This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Inspired Version (118:24)
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Hebrew (118:24)
KJV (118:24)
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Inspired Version (118:25)
Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Hebrew (118:25)
אָנָּ֣א (we pray). יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), הוֹשִׁ֘יעָ֥ה (save us), נָּ֑א (We beseech You), אָֽנָּ֥א (. . .) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), הַצְלִ֘יחָ֥ה (cause us to prosper) נָּֽא׃ (. . .)!
KJV (118:25)
Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Inspired Version (118:26)
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord; we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
Hebrew (118:26)
KJV (118:26)
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
Inspired Version (118:27)
God is the Lord, which hath showed us light; bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Hebrew (118:27)
אֵ֤ל׀ (is God); יְהוָה֮ (The LORD) וַיָּ֪אֶר (He has made His light to shine) לָ֥נוּ (upon us). אִסְרוּ־ (Bind) חַ֥ג (the festal sacrifice) בַּעֲבֹתִ֑ים (with cords) עַד־ (to) קַ֝רְנ֗וֹת (the horns) הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (of the altar).
KJV (118:27)
God is the LORD, which hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Inspired Version (118:28)
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee; thou art my God; I will exalt thee.
Hebrew (118:28)
אֵלִ֣י (are my God), אַתָּ֣ה (You) וְאוֹדֶ֑ךָּ (and I will give You thanks). אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (You are my God), אֲרוֹמְמֶֽךָּ׃ ([and] I will exalt You).
KJV (118:28)
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
Inspired Version (118:29)
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (118:29)
KJV (118:29)
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (119:1)
Blessed are the undefiled in the way who walk in the law of the Lord.
Hebrew (119:1)
אַשְׁרֵ֥י (Blessed) תְמִֽימֵי־ (is blameless), דָ֑רֶךְ ([are] those whose way) הַֽ֝הֹלְכִ֗ים (who walk) בְּתוֹרַ֥ת (in the Law) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (119:1)
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Inspired Version (119:2)
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies and that seek him with the whole heart.
Hebrew (119:2)
KJV (119:2)
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Inspired Version (119:3)
They also do no iniquity; they walk in his ways.
Hebrew (119:3)
KJV (119:3)
They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
Inspired Version (119:4)
Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
Hebrew (119:4)
אַ֭תָּה (You) צִוִּ֥יתָה (have ordained) פִקֻּדֶ֗יךָ (Your precepts), לִשְׁמֹ֥ר (that we should keep them) מְאֹֽד׃ (diligently).
KJV (119:4)
Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
Inspired Version (119:5)
Oh, that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
Hebrew (119:5)
אַ֭חֲלַי (Oh, that) יִכֹּ֥נוּ (were committed) דְרָכָ֗י (my ways) לִשְׁמֹ֥ר (to keeping) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes)!
KJV (119:5)
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
Inspired Version (119:6)
Then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:6)
אָ֥ז (Then) לֹא־ (I would not) אֵב֑וֹשׁ (be ashamed) בְּ֝הַבִּיטִ֗י (when I consider) אֶל־ (-) כָּל־ (all) מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your commandments).
KJV (119:6)
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:7)
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
Hebrew (119:7)
א֭וֹדְךָ (I will praise You) בְּיֹ֣שֶׁר (with an upright) לֵבָ֑ב (heart) בְּ֝לָמְדִ֗י (when I learn) מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י (judgments). צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (Your righteous)
KJV (119:7)
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
Inspired Version (119:8)
I will keep thy statutes; oh, forsake me not utterly.
Hebrew (119:8)
KJV (119:8)
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
Inspired Version (119:9)
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:9)
בַּמֶּ֣ה (How) יְזַכֶּה־ (pure)? נַּ֭עַר (can a young man) אֶת־ (-) אָרְח֑וֹ (keep his way) לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (By guarding it) כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (according to Your word).
KJV (119:9)
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:10)
With my whole heart have I sought thee; oh, let me not wander from thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:10)
בְּכָל־ (With all) לִבִּ֥י (my heart) דְרַשְׁתִּ֑יךָ (I have sought You); אַל־ (do not) תַּ֝שְׁגֵּ֗נִי (let me stray) מִמִּצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (from Your commandments).
KJV (119:10)
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:11)
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Hebrew (119:11)
בְּ֭לִבִּי (in my heart) צָפַ֣נְתִּי (I have hidden) אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your word) לְ֝מַ֗עַן (that) לֹ֣א (I might not) אֶֽחֱטָא־ (sin) לָֽךְ׃ (against You).
KJV (119:11)
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Inspired Version (119:12)
Blessed art thou, O Lord; teach me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:12)
בָּר֖וּךְ (Blessed are) אַתָּ֥ה (You), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD); לַמְּדֵ֥נִי (teach me) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes).
KJV (119:12)
Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:13)
With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
Hebrew (119:13)
בִּשְׂפָתַ֥י (With my lips) סִפַּ֑רְתִּי (I proclaim) כֹּ֝֗ל (all) מִשְׁפְּטֵי־ (the judgments) פִֽיךָ׃ (of Your mouth).
KJV (119:13)
With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
Inspired Version (119:14)
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies as much as in all riches.
Hebrew (119:14)
בְּדֶ֖רֶךְ (in the way) עֵדְוֺתֶ֥יךָ (of Your testimonies) שַׂ֗שְׂתִּי (I rejoice) כְּעַ֣ל (as much as in) כָּל־ (all) הֽוֹן׃ (riches).
KJV (119:14)
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Inspired Version (119:15)
I will meditate upon thy precepts and have respect unto thy ways.
Hebrew (119:15)
בְּפִקֻּדֶ֥יךָ (on Your precepts) אָשִׂ֑יחָה (I will meditate) וְ֝אַבִּ֗יטָה (and regard) אֹרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your ways).
KJV (119:15)
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
Inspired Version (119:16)
I will delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.
Hebrew (119:16)
בְּחֻקֹּתֶ֥יךָ (in Your statutes); אֶֽשְׁתַּעֲשָׁ֑ע (I will delight) לֹ֭א (I will not) אֶשְׁכַּ֣ח (forget) דְּבָרֶֽךָ׃ (Your word).
KJV (119:16)
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
Inspired Version (119:17)
Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and keep thy word.
Hebrew (119:17)
גְּמֹ֖ל (Deal bountifully) עַֽל־ (with) עַבְדְּךָ֥ (Your servant), אֶֽחְיֶ֗ה (that I may live) וְאֶשְׁמְרָ֥ה (and keep) דְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (Your word).
KJV (119:17)
Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
Inspired Version (119:18)
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Hebrew (119:18)
גַּל־ (Open) עֵינַ֥י (my eyes) וְאַבִּ֑יטָה (that I may see) נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת (wondrous things) מִתּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃ (from Your law).
KJV (119:18)
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Inspired Version (119:19)
I am a stranger in the earth; hide not thy commandments from me.
Hebrew (119:19)
גֵּ֣ר (am a stranger) אָנֹכִ֣י (I) בָאָ֑רֶץ (on the earth); אַל־ (do not) תַּסְתֵּ֥ר (hide) מִ֝מֶּ֗נִּי (from me). מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your commandments)
KJV (119:19)
I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
Inspired Version (119:20)
My heart breaketh, for my soul longeth after thy judgments at all times.
Hebrew (119:20)
גָּרְסָ֣ה (is consumed) נַפְשִׁ֣י (My soul) לְתַאֲבָ֑ה (with longing) אֶֽל־ (for) מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ (Your judgments) בְכָל־ (at all) עֵֽת׃ (times).
KJV (119:20)
My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Inspired Version (119:21)
Thou hast rebuked the proud; they are cursed who do err from thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:21)
גָּ֭עַרְתָּ (You rebuke) זֵדִ֣ים (the arrogant)— אֲרוּרִ֑ים (the cursed) הַ֝שֹּׁגִים (who stray) מִמִּצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (from Your commandments).
KJV (119:21)
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:22)
Remove from me reproach and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:22)
גַּ֣ל (Remove) מֵֽ֭עָלַי (my) חֶרְפָּ֣ה (scorn) וָב֑וּז (and contempt), כִּ֖י (for) עֵדֹתֶ֣יךָ (Your testimonies). נָצָֽרְתִּי׃ (I have kept)
KJV (119:22)
Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:23)
Princes also did sit and speak against me; but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:23)
גַּ֤ם (Though) יָֽשְׁב֣וּ (sit) שָׂ֭רִים (rulers) בִּ֣י (me), נִדְבָּ֑רוּ (and slander) עַ֝בְדְּךָ֗ (Your servant) יָשִׂ֥יחַ (meditates) בְּחֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (on Your statutes).
KJV (119:23)
Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:24)
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
Hebrew (119:24)
גַּֽם־ (are indeed) עֵ֭דֹתֶיךָ (Your testimonies) שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֗י (my delight); אַנְשֵׁ֥י (counselors). עֲצָתִֽי׃ ([they are] my)
KJV (119:24)
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
Inspired Version (119:25)
My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken thou me according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:25)
דָּֽבְקָ֣ה (cleaves) לֶעָפָ֣ר (to the dust); נַפְשִׁ֑י (My soul) חַ֝יֵּ֗נִי (revive me) כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (according to Your word).
KJV (119:25)
My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:26)
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me; teach me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:26)
דְּרָכַ֣י (my ways), סִ֭פַּרְתִּי (I recounted) וַֽתַּעֲנֵ֗נִי (and You answered me); לַמְּדֵ֥נִי (teach me) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes).
KJV (119:26)
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:27)
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts; so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
Hebrew (119:27)
דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (the way) פִּקּוּדֶ֥יךָ (of Your precepts); הֲבִינֵ֑נִי (Make clear to me) וְ֝אָשִׂ֗יחָה (then I will meditate) בְּנִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (on Your wonders).
KJV (119:27)
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
Inspired Version (119:28)
My soul melteth for heaviness; strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
Hebrew (119:28)
דָּלְפָ֣ה (melts) נַ֭פְשִׁי (My soul) מִתּוּגָ֑ה (with sorrow); קַ֝יְּמֵ֗נִי (strengthen me) כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (according to Your word).
KJV (119:28)
My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
Inspired Version (119:29)
Remove from me the way of lying; and grant me thy law graciously.
Hebrew (119:29)
דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (the path) שֶׁ֭קֶר (of deceit) הָסֵ֣ר (Remove me) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (from) וְֽתוֹרָתְךָ֥ (Your law). חָנֵּֽנִי׃ (and graciously grant me)
KJV (119:29)
Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
Inspired Version (119:30)
I have chosen the way of truth; thy judgments have I laid before me.
Hebrew (119:30)
דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (the way) אֱמוּנָ֥ה (of truth); בָחָ֑רְתִּי (I have chosen) מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ (Your ordinances {before me}). שִׁוִּֽיתִי׃ (I have set)
KJV (119:30)
I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
Inspired Version (119:31)
I have stuck unto thy testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame.
Hebrew (119:31)
דָּבַ֥קְתִּי (I cling) בְעֵֽדְוֺתֶ֑יךָ (to Your testimonies), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD); אַל־ (let me not) תְּבִישֵֽׁנִי׃ (be put to shame).
KJV (119:31)
I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
Inspired Version (119:32)
I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Hebrew (119:32)
KJV (119:32)
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Inspired Version (119:33)
Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it to the end.
Hebrew (119:33)
KJV (119:33)
Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
Inspired Version (119:34)
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Hebrew (119:34)
הֲ֭בִינֵנִי (Give me understanding) וְאֶצְּרָ֥ה (that I may obey) תֽוֹרָתֶ֗ךָ (Your law), וְאֶשְׁמְרֶ֥נָּה (and follow it) בְכָל־ (with all) לֵֽב׃ (my heart).
KJV (119:34)
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Inspired Version (119:35)
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments, for therein do I delight.
Hebrew (119:35)
הַ֭דְרִיכֵנִי (Direct me) בִּנְתִ֣יב (in the path) מִצְוֺתֶ֑יךָ (of Your commandments), כִּי־ (for) ב֥וֹ (there) חָפָֽצְתִּי׃ (I find delight).
KJV (119:35)
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Inspired Version (119:36)
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies and not to covetousness.
Hebrew (119:36)
KJV (119:36)
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Inspired Version (119:37)
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
Hebrew (119:37)
הַעֲבֵ֣ר (Turn) עֵ֭ינַי (my eyes) מֵרְא֣וֹת ([away]) שָׁ֑וְא (from worthless things); בִּדְרָכֶ֥ךָ (with Your word). חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (revive me)
KJV (119:37)
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
Inspired Version (119:38)
Stablish thy word unto thy servant who is devoted to thy fear.
Hebrew (119:38)
הָקֵ֣ם (Establish) לְ֭עַבְדְּךָ (to Your servant), אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your word) אֲ֝שֶׁ֗ר (to produce) לְיִרְאָתֶֽךָ׃ (reverence for You).
KJV (119:38)
Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
Inspired Version (119:39)
Turn away my reproach which I fear, for thy judgments are good.
Hebrew (119:39)
הַעֲבֵ֣ר (Turn away) חֶ֭רְפָּתִי (the disgrace) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) יָגֹ֑רְתִּי (I dread), כִּ֖י (for) מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ (Your judgments) טוֹבִֽים׃ (are good).
KJV (119:39)
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
Inspired Version (119:40)
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts; quicken me in thy righteousness.
Hebrew (119:40)
הִ֭נֵּה (How) תָּאַ֣בְתִּי (I long) לְפִקֻּדֶ֑יךָ (for Your precepts)! בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֥ (in Your righteousness). חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (Revive me)
KJV (119:40)
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (119:41)
Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:41)
וִֽיבֹאֻ֣נִי (come to me), חֲסָדֶ֣ךָ (May Your loving devotion) יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), תְּ֝שֽׁוּעָתְךָ֗ (Your salvation), כְּאִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (according to Your promise).
KJV (119:41)
Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:42)
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me, for I trust in thy word.
Hebrew (119:42)
וְאֶֽעֱנֶ֣ה (Then I can answer him) חֹרְפִ֣י (who taunts), דָבָ֑ר (. . .) כִּֽי־ (for) בָ֝טַחְתִּי (I trust) בִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (in Your word).
KJV (119:42)
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
Inspired Version (119:43)
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I have hoped in thy judgments.
Hebrew (119:43)
וְֽאַל־ (Never) תַּצֵּ֬ל (take) מִפִּ֣י (from my mouth), דְבַר־ (Your word) אֱמֶ֣ת (of truth) עַד־ (. . .) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .) כִּ֖י (for) לְמִשְׁפָּטֶ֣ךָ (in Your judgments). יִחָֽלְתִּי׃ (I hope)
KJV (119:43)
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
Inspired Version (119:44)
So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
Hebrew (119:44)
וְאֶשְׁמְרָ֖ה (obey) תוֹרָתְךָ֥ (Your law), תָמִ֗יד (I will always) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃ (and ever).
KJV (119:44)
So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (119:45)
And I will walk at liberty, for I seek thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:45)
וְאֶתְהַלְּכָ֥ה (And I will walk) בָרְחָבָ֑ה (in freedom), כִּ֖י (for) פִקֻּדֶ֣יךָ (Your precepts). דָרָֽשְׁתִּי׃ (I have sought)
KJV (119:45)
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:46)
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings and will not be ashamed.
Hebrew (119:46)
וַאֲדַבְּרָ֣ה (I will speak) בְ֭עֵדֹתֶיךָ (of Your testimonies) נֶ֥גֶד (before) מְלָכִ֗ים (kings), וְלֹ֣א (and I will not) אֵבֽוֹשׁ׃ (be ashamed).
KJV (119:46)
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
Inspired Version (119:47)
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Hebrew (119:47)
וְאֶשְׁתַּֽעֲשַׁ֥ע (I delight) בְּמִצְוֺתֶ֗יךָ (in Your commandments) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (because) אָהָֽבְתִּי׃ (I love them).
KJV (119:47)
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Inspired Version (119:48)
My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate upon thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:48)
וְאֶשָּֽׂא־ (I lift up) כַפַּ֗י (my hands) אֶֽל־ (to) מִ֭צְוֺתֶיךָ (Your commandments), אֲשֶׁ֥ר (which) אָהָ֗בְתִּי (I love), וְאָשִׂ֥יחָה (and I meditate) בְחֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (on Your statutes).
KJV (119:48)
My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:49)
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Hebrew (119:49)
זְכֹר־ (Remember) דָּבָ֥ר (Your word) לְעַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (to Your servant), עַ֝֗ל (upon) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (which) יִֽחַלְתָּֽנִי׃ (You have given me hope).
KJV (119:49)
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Inspired Version (119:50)
This is my comfort in my affliction, for thy word hath quickened me.
Hebrew (119:50)
זֹ֣את (This) נֶחָמָתִ֣י (is my comfort) בְעָנְיִ֑י (in affliction), כִּ֖י (that) אִמְרָתְךָ֣ (Your promise) חִיָּֽתְנִי׃ (has given me life).
KJV (119:50)
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Inspired Version (119:51)
The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not declined from thy law.
Hebrew (119:51)
זֵ֭דִים (The arrogant) הֱלִיצֻ֣נִי (deride me), עַד־ (utterly) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .) מִ֝תּֽוֹרָתְךָ֗ (from Your law). לֹ֣א (but I do not) נָטִֽיתִי׃ (turn)
KJV (119:51)
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
Inspired Version (119:52)
I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord, and have comforted myself.
Hebrew (119:52)
זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי (I remember) מִשְׁפָּטֶ֖יךָ (Your judgments) מֵעוֹלָ֥ם׀ (of old), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), וָֽאֶתְנֶחָֽם׃ (and in them I find comfort).
KJV (119:52)
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
Inspired Version (119:53)
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
Hebrew (119:53)
זַלְעָפָ֣ה (Rage) אֲ֭חָזַתְנִי (has taken hold of me) מֵרְשָׁעִ֑ים (because of the wicked) עֹ֝זְבֵ֗י (who reject) תּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your law).
KJV (119:53)
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
Inspired Version (119:54)
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Hebrew (119:54)
זְ֭מִרוֹת (songs) הָֽיוּ־ (are) לִ֥י (to me) חֻקֶּ֗יךָ (Your statutes) בְּבֵ֣ית (in the house) מְגוּרָֽי׃ (of my pilgrimage).
KJV (119:54)
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Inspired Version (119:55)
I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night and have kept thy law.
Hebrew (119:55)
זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי (I remember) בַלַּ֣יְלָה (In the night), שִׁמְךָ֣ (Your name), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וָֽ֝אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה (that I may keep) תּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your law).
KJV (119:55)
I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.
Inspired Version (119:56)
This I had because I kept thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:56)
זֹ֥את (This) הָֽיְתָה־ (is my practice) לִּ֑י (), כִּ֖י (for) פִקֻּדֶ֣יךָ (Your precepts). נָצָֽרְתִּי׃ (I obey)
KJV (119:56)
This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:57)
Thou art my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep thy words.
Hebrew (119:57)
חֶלְקִ֖י (is my portion); יְהוָ֥ה (The LORD) אָמַ֗רְתִּי (I have promised) לִ שְׁמֹ֥ר (to keep) דְּבָרֶֽיךָ׃ (Your words).
KJV (119:57)
Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
Inspired Version (119:58)
I entreated thy favor with my whole heart; be merciful unto me according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:58)
חִלִּ֣יתִי (I have sought) פָנֶ֣יךָ (Your face) בְכָל־ (with all) לֵ֑ב (my heart); חָ֝נֵּ֗נִי (be gracious to me) כְּאִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (according to Your promise).
KJV (119:58)
I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:59)
I thought on my ways and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:59)
חִשַּׁ֥בְתִּי (I considered) דְרָכָ֑י (my ways) וָאָשִׁ֥יבָה (and turned) רַ֝גְלַ֗י (my steps) אֶל־ (to) עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your testimonies).
KJV (119:59)
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:60)
I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:60)
חַ֭שְׁתִּי (I hurried) וְלֹ֣א (without) הִתְמַהְמָ֑הְתִּי (hesitating) לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (to keep) מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your commandments).
KJV (119:60)
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:61)
The bands of the wicked have robbed me; but I have not forgotten thy law.
Hebrew (119:61)
חֶבְלֵ֣י (Though the ropes) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) עִוְּדֻ֑נִי (bind me), תּֽ֝וֹרָתְךָ֗ (Your law). לֹ֣א (I do not) שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (forget)
KJV (119:61)
The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
Inspired Version (119:62)
At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Hebrew (119:62)
חֲצֽוֹת־ (At midnight) לַ֗יְלָה (. . .) אָ֭קוּם (I rise) לְהוֹד֣וֹת (to give You thanks) לָ֑ךְ () עַ֝֗ל (for) מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י (judgments). צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (Your righteous)
KJV (119:62)
At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Inspired Version (119:63)
I am a companion of all them that fear thee and of them that keep thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:63)
חָבֵ֣ר (am a friend) אָ֭נִי (I) לְכָל־ (to all) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) יְרֵא֑וּךָ (fear You), וּ֝לְשֹׁמְרֵ֗י (and to those who keep) פִּקּוּדֶֽיךָ׃ (Your precepts).
KJV (119:63)
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:64)
The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy; teach me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:64)
חַסְדְּךָ֣ (with Your loving devotion), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD); מָלְאָ֥ה (is filled) הָאָ֗רֶץ (The earth) חֻקֶּ֥יךָ (Your statutes). לַמְּדֵֽנִי׃ (teach me)
KJV (119:64)
The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:65)
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word.
Hebrew (119:65)
ט֭וֹב (good) עָשִׂ֣יתָ (You are) עִֽם־ (to) עַבְדְּךָ֑ (Your servant), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (according to Your word).
KJV (119:65)
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
Inspired Version (119:66)
Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I have believed thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:66)
ט֤וּב (good) טַ֣עַם (judgment) וָדַ֣עַת (and knowledge), לַמְּדֵ֑נִי (Teach me) כִּ֖י (for) בְמִצְוֺתֶ֣יךָ (in Your commandments). הֶאֱמָֽנְתִּי׃ (I believe)
KJV (119:66)
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:67)
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now have I kept thy word.
Hebrew (119:67)
טֶ֣רֶם (Before) אֶ֭עֱנֶה (I was afflicted), אֲנִ֣י (I) שֹׁגֵ֑ג (went astray); וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה (but now) אִמְרָתְךָ֥ (Your word). שָׁמָֽרְתִּי׃ (I keep)
KJV (119:67)
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
Inspired Version (119:68)
Thou art good and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:68)
טוֹב־ (are good), אַתָּ֥ה (You) וּמֵטִ֗יב (and You do what is good); לַמְּדֵ֥נִי (teach me) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes).
KJV (119:68)
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:69)
The proud have forged a lie against me; but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Hebrew (119:69)
KJV (119:69)
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Inspired Version (119:70)
Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
Hebrew (119:70)
טָפַ֣שׁ (are callous) כַּחֵ֣לֶב (and insensitive), לִבָּ֑ם (Their hearts) אֲ֝נִ֗י (but I) תּוֹרָתְךָ֥ (in Your law). שִֽׁעֲשָֽׁעְתִּי׃ (delight)
KJV (119:70)
Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
Inspired Version (119:71)
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:71)
טֽוֹב־ (It was good) לִ֥י (for me) כִֽי־ (to) עֻנֵּ֑יתִי (be afflicted), לְ֝מַ֗עַן (that) אֶלְמַ֥ד (I might learn) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes).
KJV (119:71)
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:72)
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Hebrew (119:72)
KJV (119:72)
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Inspired Version (119:73)
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:73)
יָדֶ֣יךָ (Your hands) עָ֭שׂוּנִי (have made me) וַֽיְכוֹנְנ֑וּנִי (and fashioned me); הֲ֝בִינֵ֗נִי (give me understanding) וְאֶלְמְדָ֥ה (to learn) מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your commandments).
KJV (119:73)
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:74)
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me because I have hoped in thy word.
Hebrew (119:74)
יְ֭רֵאֶיךָ (May those who fear You) יִרְא֣וּנִי (see me) וְיִשְׂמָ֑חוּ (and rejoice), כִּ֖י (for) לִדְבָרְךָ֣ (in Your word). יִחָֽלְתִּי׃ (I have hoped)
KJV (119:74)
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
Inspired Version (119:75)
I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
Hebrew (119:75)
יָדַ֣עְתִּי (I know), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), כִּי־ (that) צֶ֣דֶק (are righteous), מִשְׁפָּטֶ֑יךָ (Your judgments) וֶ֝אֱמוּנָ֗ה (and that in faithfulness) עִנִּיתָֽנִי׃ (You have afflicted me).
KJV (119:75)
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
Inspired Version (119:76)
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort according to thy word unto thy servant.
Hebrew (119:76)
יְהִי־ (May) נָ֣א (I pray), חַסְדְּךָ֣ (Your loving devotion) לְנַחֲמֵ֑נִי (comfort me), כְּאִמְרָתְךָ֥ (according to Your promise) לְעַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (to Your servant).
KJV (119:76)
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Inspired Version (119:77)
Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.
Hebrew (119:77)
יְבֹא֣וּנִי (come to me), רַחֲמֶ֣יךָ (May Your compassion) וְאֶֽחְיֶ֑ה (that I may live), כִּי־ (for) תֽ֝וֹרָתְךָ֗ (Your law) שַֽׁעֲשֻׁעָֽי׃ ([is] my delight).
KJV (119:77)
Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
Inspired Version (119:78)
Let the proud be ashamed, for they dealt perversely with me without a cause; but I will meditate upon thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:78)
יֵבֹ֣שׁוּ (be put to shame) זֵ֭דִים (May the arrogant) כִּי־ (for) שֶׁ֣קֶר (with a lie); עִוְּת֑וּנִי (subverting me) אֲ֝נִ֗י (I) אָשִׂ֥יחַ (will meditate) בְּפִקּוּדֶֽיךָ׃ (on Your precepts).
KJV (119:78)
Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:79)
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:79)
יָשׁ֣וּבוּ (turn) לִ֣י (to me), יְרֵאֶ֑יךָ (May those who fear You) וְיָדְעוּ (those who know) עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your testimonies).
KJV (119:79)
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:80)
Let my heart be sound in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.
Hebrew (119:80)
KJV (119:80)
Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
Inspired Version (119:81)
My soul fainteth for thy salvation; but I hope in thy word.
Hebrew (119:81)
כָּלְתָ֣ה (faints) לִתְשׁוּעָתְךָ֣ (for Your salvation); נַפְשִׁ֑י (My soul) לִדְבָרְךָ֥ (for Your word). יִחָֽלְתִּי׃ (I wait)
KJV (119:81)
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
Inspired Version (119:82)
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
Hebrew (119:82)
כָּל֣וּ (fail), עֵ֭ינַי (My eyes) לְאִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (looking for Your promise); לֵ֝אמֹ֗ר (I ask), מָתַ֥י (When) תְּֽנַחֲמֵֽנִי׃ (will You comfort me)?
KJV (119:82)
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
Inspired Version (119:83)
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:83)
כִּֽי־ (Though) הָ֭יִיתִי (I am) כְּנֹ֣אד (like a wineskin) בְּקִיט֑וֹר (dried up by smoke), חֻ֝קֶּ֗יךָ (Your statutes). לֹ֣א (I do not) שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (forget)
KJV (119:83)
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:84)
How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
Hebrew (119:84)
כַּמָּ֥ה (How many) יְמֵֽי־ (days) עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (must Your servant wait)? מָתַ֬י (When) תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה (will You execute) בְרֹדְפַ֣י (on my persecutors)? מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (judgment)
KJV (119:84)
How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
Inspired Version (119:85)
The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
Hebrew (119:85)
KJV (119:85)
The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
Inspired Version (119:86)
All thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
Hebrew (119:86)
כָּל־ (All) מִצְוֺתֶ֥יךָ (Your commandments) אֱמוּנָ֑ה ([are] faithful); שֶׁ֖קֶר (without cause)— רְדָפ֣וּנִי (I am persecuted) עָזְרֵֽנִי׃ (help me)!
KJV (119:86)
All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
Inspired Version (119:87)
They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:87)
כִּ֭מְעַט (They almost) כִּלּ֣וּנִי (wiped me) בָאָ֑רֶץ (from the earth), וַ֝אֲנִ֗י (but I) לֹא־ (have not) עָזַ֥בְתִּי (forsaken) פִקֻּודֶֽיךָ׃ (Your precepts).
KJV (119:87)
They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:88)
Quicken me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Hebrew (119:88)
כְּחַסְדְּךָ֥ (according to Your loving devotion), חַיֵּ֑נִי (Revive me) וְ֝אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה (that I may obey) עֵד֥וּת (the testimony) פִּֽיךָ׃ (of Your mouth).
KJV (119:88)
Quicken me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Inspired Version (119:89)
For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.
Hebrew (119:89)
לְעוֹלָ֥ם ([is] everlasting); יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), דְּ֝בָרְךָ֗ (Your word), נִצָּ֥ב (it is firmly fixed) בַּשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (in the heavens).
KJV (119:89)
For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
Inspired Version (119:90)
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
Hebrew (119:90)
לְדֹ֣ר ([continues] through all) וָ֭דֹר (generations); אֱמֽוּנָתֶ֑ךָ (Your faithfulness) כּוֹנַ֥נְתָּ (You established) אֶ֝֗רֶץ (the earth), וַֽתַּעֲמֹֽד׃ (and it endures).
KJV (119:90)
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
Inspired Version (119:91)
They continue this day according to thine ordinances, for all are thy servants.
Hebrew (119:91)
לְֽ֭מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ (Your ordinances) עָמְד֣וּ (stand) הַיּ֑וֹם (to this day), כִּ֖י (for) הַכֹּ֣ל (all things) עֲבָדֶֽיךָ׃ (are servants to You).
KJV (119:91)
They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
Inspired Version (119:92)
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Hebrew (119:92)
לוּלֵ֣י (had not) ת֭וֹרָתְךָ (If Your law) שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֑י (been my delight), אָ֝֗ז (then) אָבַ֥דְתִּי (I would have perished) בְעָנְיִֽי׃ (in my affliction).
KJV (119:92)
Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Inspired Version (119:93)
I will never forget thy precepts, for with them thou hast quickened me.
Hebrew (119:93)
לְ֭עוֹלָם (I will never) לֹא־ (. . .) אֶשְׁכַּ֣ח (forget) פִּקּוּדֶ֑יךָ (Your precepts), כִּ֥י (for) בָ֝֗ם (by them) חִיִּיתָֽנִי׃ (You have revived me).
KJV (119:93)
I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
Inspired Version (119:94)
I am thine; save me, for I have sought thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:94)
לְֽךָ־ (Yours); אֲ֭נִי (I am) הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (save me), כִּ֖י (for) פִקּוּדֶ֣יךָ (Your precepts). דָרָֽשְׁתִּי׃ (I have sought)
KJV (119:94)
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:95)
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:95)
לִ֤י (me), קִוּ֣וּ (wait) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (The wicked) לְאַבְּדֵ֑נִי (to destroy) עֵ֝דֹתֶ֗יךָ (Your testimonies). אֶתְבּוֹנָֽן׃ (but I will ponder)
KJV (119:95)
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:96)
I have seen an end of all perfection; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Hebrew (119:96)
KJV (119:96)
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Inspired Version (119:97)
Oh, how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Hebrew (119:97)
מָֽה־ (Oh, how) אָהַ֥בְתִּי (I love) תוֹרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your law)! כָּל־ (All) הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (day long) הִ֣יא (it) שִׂיחָתִֽי׃ (is my meditation).
KJV (119:97)
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Inspired Version (119:98)
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies, for they are ever with me.
Hebrew (119:98)
מֵ֭אֹ֣יְבַי (than my enemies), תְּחַכְּמֵ֣נִי (make me wiser) מִצְוֺתֶ֑ךָ (Your commandments) כִּ֖י (for) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (are always) הִיא־ (they) לִֽי׃ (with me).
KJV (119:98)
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
Inspired Version (119:99)
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Hebrew (119:99)
מִכָּל־ (than all) מְלַמְּדַ֥י (my teachers), הִשְׂכַּ֑לְתִּי (I have more insight) כִּ֥י (for) עֵ֝דְוֺתֶ֗יךָ (Your testimonies) שִׂ֣יחָה (are my meditation) לִֽֿי׃ ().
KJV (119:99)
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Inspired Version (119:100)
I understand more than the ancients because I keep thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:100)
מִזְּקֵנִ֥ים (more than the elders), אֶתְבּוֹנָ֑ן (I discern) כִּ֖י (for) פִקּוּדֶ֣יךָ (Your precepts). נָצָֽרְתִּי׃ (I obey)
KJV (119:100)
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:101)
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
Hebrew (119:101)
מִכָּל־ (from every) אֹ֣רַח (path), רָ֭ע (evil) כָּלִ֣אתִי (I have kept) רַגְלָ֑י (my feet) לְ֝מַ֗עַן (that) אֶשְׁמֹ֥ר (I may keep) דְּבָרֶֽךָ׃ (Your word).
KJV (119:101)
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
Inspired Version (119:102)
I have not departed from thy judgments, for thou hast taught me.
Hebrew (119:102)
מִמִּשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ (from Your ordinances), לֹא־ (I have not) סָ֑רְתִּי (departed) כִּֽי־ (for) אַ֝תָּ֗ה (You Yourself) הוֹרֵתָֽנִי׃ (have taught me).
KJV (119:102)
I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
Inspired Version (119:103)
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.
Hebrew (119:103)
מַה־ (How) נִּמְלְצ֣וּ (sweet) לְ֭חִכִּי (to my taste)— אִמְרָתֶ֗ךָ (are Your words) מִדְּבַ֥שׁ ([sweeter than] honey) לְפִֽי׃ (in my mouth)!
KJV (119:103)
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Inspired Version (119:104)
Through thy precepts I get understanding; therefore, I hate every false way.
Hebrew (119:104)
מִפִּקּוּדֶ֥יךָ (from Your precepts); אֶתְבּוֹנָ֑ן (I gain understanding) עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֝֗ן (. . .) שָׂנֵ֤אתִי׀ (I hate) כָּל־ (every) אֹ֬רַח (way). שָֽׁקֶר׃ (false)
KJV (119:104)
Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
Inspired Version (119:105)
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Hebrew (119:105)
נֵר־ (is a lamp) לְרַגְלִ֥י (to my feet) דְבָרֶ֑ךָ (Your word) וְ֝א֗וֹר (and a light) לִנְתִיבָתִֽי׃ (to my path).
KJV (119:105)
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Inspired Version (119:106)
I have sworn, and I will perform it--that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
Hebrew (119:106)
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי (I have sworn) וָאֲקַיֵּ֑מָה (and confirmed) לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (that I will keep) מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י (judgments). צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (Your righteous)
KJV (119:106)
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
Inspired Version (119:107)
I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.
Hebrew (119:107)
נַעֲנֵ֥יתִי (afflicted), עַד־ (I am severely) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD); חַיֵּ֥נִי (revive me) כִדְבָרֶֽךָ׃ (through Your word).
KJV (119:107)
I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
Inspired Version (119:108)
Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.
Hebrew (119:108)
נִדְב֣וֹת (the freewill offerings) פִּ֭י (of my mouth), רְצֵה־ (Accept) נָ֣א (O) יְהוָ֑ה (LORD), וּֽמִשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ (Your judgments). לַמְּדֵֽנִי׃ (and teach me)
KJV (119:108)
Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
Inspired Version (119:109)
My soul is continually in thy hand; and I do not forget thy law.
Hebrew (119:109)
נַפְשִׁ֣י (my life) בְכַפִּ֣י (in my hands), תָמִ֑יד (I constantly [take]) וְ֝תֽוֹרָתְךָ֗ (Your law). לֹ֣א (yet I do not) שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (forget)
KJV (119:109)
My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
Inspired Version (119:110)
The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet I erred not from thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:110)
נָתְנ֬וּ (have set) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (The wicked) פַּ֣ח (a snare) לִ֑י (for me), וּ֝מִפִּקּוּדֶ֗יךָ (from Your precepts). לֹ֣א (but I have not) תָעִֽיתִי׃ (strayed)
KJV (119:110)
The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:111)
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Hebrew (119:111)
נָחַ֣לְתִּי (are my heritage forever) עֵדְוֺתֶ֣יךָ (Your testimonies) לְעוֹלָ֑ם (. . .), כִּֽי־ (for) שְׂשׂ֖וֹן (are the joy) לִבִּ֣י (of my heart). הֵֽמָּה׃ (they)
KJV (119:111)
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Inspired Version (119:112)
I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes always, even unto the end.
Hebrew (119:112)
KJV (119:112)
I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
Inspired Version (119:113)
I hate vain thoughts; but thy law do I love.
Hebrew (119:113)
סֵעֲפִ֥ים (The double-minded) שָׂנֵ֑אתִי (I despise), וְֽתוֹרָתְךָ֥ (but Your law) אָהָֽבְתִּי׃ (I love).
KJV (119:113)
I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
Inspired Version (119:114)
Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word.
Hebrew (119:114)
סִתְרִ֣י ([are] my hiding place) וּמָגִנִּ֣י (and my shield); אָ֑תָּה (You) לִדְבָרְךָ֥ (in Your word). יִחָֽלְתִּי׃ (I put my hope)
KJV (119:114)
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Inspired Version (119:115)
Depart from me, ye evildoers; for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Hebrew (119:115)
סֽוּרוּ־ (Depart) מִמֶּ֥נִּי (from me), מְרֵעִ֑ים (you evildoers), וְ֝אֶצְּרָ֗ה (that I may obey) מִצְוֺ֥ת (the commandments) אֱלֹהָֽי׃ (of my God).
KJV (119:115)
Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Inspired Version (119:116)
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Hebrew (119:116)
סָמְכֵ֣נִי (Sustain me) כְאִמְרָתְךָ֣ (as You promised), וְאֶֽחְיֶ֑ה (that I may live); וְאַל־ (let me not) תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗נִי (be ashamed) מִשִּׂבְרִֽי׃ (of my hope).
KJV (119:116)
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Inspired Version (119:117)
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Hebrew (119:117)
סְעָדֵ֥נִי (Uphold me), וְאִוָּשֵׁ֑עָה (and I will be saved), וְאֶשְׁעָ֖ה (regard) בְחֻקֶּ֣יךָ (Your statutes). תָמִֽיד׃ (that I may always)
KJV (119:117)
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Inspired Version (119:118)
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes, for their deceit is falsehood.
Hebrew (119:118)
סָ֭לִיתָ (You reject) כָּל־ (all) שׁוֹגִ֣ים (who stray) מֵחֻקֶּ֑יךָ (from Your statutes), כִּי־ (for) שֶׁ֝֗קֶר (is in vain). תַּרְמִיתָֽם׃ (their deceitfulness)
KJV (119:118)
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
Inspired Version (119:119)
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore, I love thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:119)
סִגִ֗ים (like dross); הִשְׁבַּ֥תָּ (You discard) כָל־ (All) רִשְׁעֵי־ (the wicked) אָ֑רֶץ (on earth) לָ֝כֵ֗ן (therefore) אָהַ֥בְתִּי (I love) עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your testimonies).
KJV (119:119)
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:120)
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Hebrew (119:120)
סָמַ֣ר (trembles) מִפַּחְדְּךָ֣ (in awe of You); בְשָׂרִ֑י (My flesh) וּֽמִמִּשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ (of Your judgments). יָרֵֽאתִי׃ (I stand in fear)
KJV (119:120)
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Inspired Version (119:121)
I have done judgment and justice; leave me not to mine oppressors.
Hebrew (119:121)
עָ֭שִׂיתִי (I have done) מִשְׁפָּ֣ט (what is just) וָצֶ֑דֶק (and right); בַּל־ (do not) תַּ֝נִּיחֵ֗נִי (leave me) לְעֹֽשְׁקָֽי׃ (to my oppressors).
KJV (119:121)
I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
Inspired Version (119:122)
Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
Hebrew (119:122)
עֲרֹ֣ב (Ensure) עַבְדְּךָ֣ (Your servant’s) לְט֑וֹב (well-being); אַֽל־ (do not) יַעַשְׁקֻ֥נִי (oppress me). זֵדִֽים׃ (let the arrogant)
KJV (119:122)
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Inspired Version (119:123)
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation and for the word of thy righteousness.
Hebrew (119:123)
עֵ֭ינַי (My eyes) כָּל֣וּ (fail), לִֽישׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ (looking for Your salvation), וּלְאִמְרַ֥ת (promise). צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ ([and] for Your righteous)
KJV (119:123)
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (119:124)
Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:124)
עֲשֵׂ֖ה (Deal) עִם־ (with) עַבְדְּךָ֥ (Your servant) כְחַסְדֶּ֗ךָ (according to Your loving devotion), וְחֻקֶּ֥יךָ (Your statutes). לַמְּדֵֽנִי׃ (and teach me)
KJV (119:124)
Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:125)
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies,
Hebrew (119:125)
עַבְדְּךָ־ (am Your servant); אָ֥נִי (I) הֲבִינֵ֑נִי (give me understanding), וְ֝אֵדְעָ֗ה (that I may know) עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your testimonies).
KJV (119:125)
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:126)
And the time, O Lord, for me to work; for they have made void thy law.
Hebrew (119:126)
עֵ֭ת (It is time) לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (to act), לַיהוָ֑ה (for the LORD) הֵ֝פֵ֗רוּ ([for] they have broken) תּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃ (Your law).
KJV (119:126)
It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
Inspired Version (119:127)
Therefore, I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Hebrew (119:127)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֭ן (. . .) אָהַ֣בְתִּי (I love) מִצְוֺתֶ֑יךָ (Your commandments) מִזָּהָ֥ב (more than gold), וּמִפָּֽז׃ (even the purest gold).
KJV (119:127)
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Inspired Version (119:128)
Therefore, I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Hebrew (119:128)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֤ן׀ (. . .) כָּל־ (all) פִּקּ֣וּדֵי (Your precepts) כֹ֣ל () יִשָּׁ֑רְתִּי (I admire) כָּל־ (every) אֹ֖רַח (way). שֶׁ֣קֶר (false) שָׂנֵֽאתִי׃ (and hate)
KJV (119:128)
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Inspired Version (119:129)
Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.
Hebrew (119:129)
פְּלָא֥וֹת (Wonderful are) עֵדְוֺתֶ֑יךָ (Your testimonies); עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֝֗ן (. . .) נְצָרָ֥תַם (obey them). נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (I)
KJV (119:129)
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
Inspired Version (119:130)
The entrance of thy words giveth light; they give understanding unto the simple.
Hebrew (119:130)
פֵּ֖תַח (The unfolding) דְּבָרֶ֥יךָ (of Your words) יָאִ֗יר (gives light); מֵבִ֥ין (it informs) פְּתָיִֽים׃ (the simple).
KJV (119:130)
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Inspired Version (119:131)
I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:131)
פִּֽי־ (my mouth) פָ֭עַרְתִּי (I open) וָאֶשְׁאָ֑פָה (and pant), כִּ֖י (vvv) לְמִצְוֺתֶ֣יךָ (for Your commandments). יָאָֽבְתִּי׃ (longing)
KJV (119:131)
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:132)
Look thou upon me and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Hebrew (119:132)
פְּנֵה־ (Turn) אֵלַ֥י (to me) וְחָנֵּ֑נִי (and show me mercy), כְּ֝מִשְׁפָּ֗ט (as You do) לְאֹהֲבֵ֥י (to those who love) שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ (Your name).
KJV (119:132)
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Inspired Version (119:133)
Order my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Hebrew (119:133)
פְּ֭עָמַי (my steps) הָכֵ֣ן (Order) בְּאִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (in Your word); וְֽאַל־ (let no) תַּשְׁלֶט־ (rule) בִּ֥י (over me). כָל־ (. . .) אָֽוֶן׃ (sin)
KJV (119:133)
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Inspired Version (119:134)
Deliver me from the oppression of man; so will I keep thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:134)
פְּ֭דֵנִי (Redeem me) מֵעֹ֣שֶׁק (from the oppression) אָדָ֑ם (of man), וְ֝אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה (that I may keep) פִּקּוּדֶֽיךָ׃ (Your precepts).
KJV (119:134)
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:135)
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:135)
פָּ֭נֶיךָ (Make Your face) הָאֵ֣ר (shine) בְּעַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (upon Your servant), וְ֝לַמְּדֵ֗נִי (and teach) אֶת־ (me) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes).
KJV (119:135)
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:136)
Rivers of water run down mine eyes because they keep not thy law.
Hebrew (119:136)
KJV (119:136)
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
Inspired Version (119:137)
Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.
Hebrew (119:137)
צַדִּ֣יק (Righteous) אַתָּ֣ה (are You), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וְ֝יָשָׁ֗ר (and upright) מִשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃ (are Your judgments).
KJV (119:137)
Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
Inspired Version (119:138)
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
Hebrew (119:138)
צִ֭וִּיתָ (You have laid down) צֶ֣דֶק (are righteous) עֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ (The testimonies) וֶֽאֱמוּנָ֥ה (faithful). מְאֹֽד׃ (and altogether)
KJV (119:138)
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
Inspired Version (119:139)
My zeal hath consumed me because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
Hebrew (119:139)
צִמְּתַ֥תְנִי (has consumed me) קִנְאָתִ֑י (My zeal) כִּֽי־ (because) שָׁכְח֖וּ (forget) דְבָרֶ֣יךָ (Your words). צָרָֽי׃ (my foes)
KJV (119:139)
My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
Inspired Version (119:140)
Thy word is very pure; therefore, thy servant loveth it.
Hebrew (119:140)
צְרוּפָ֖ה (pure); אִמְרָתְךָ֥ (Your promise) מְאֹ֗ד (is completely) וְֽעַבְדְּךָ֥ (therefore Your servant) אֲהֵבָֽהּ׃ (loves it).
KJV (119:140)
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
Inspired Version (119:141)
I am small and despised; yet do not I forget thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:141)
צָעִ֣יר (am lowly) אָנֹכִ֣י (I) וְנִבְזֶ֑ה (and despised), פִּ֝קֻּדֶ֗יךָ (Your precepts). לֹ֣א (but I do not) שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (forget)
KJV (119:141)
I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:142)
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
Hebrew (119:142)
צִדְקָתְךָ֣ (Your righteousness) צֶ֣דֶק (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֑ם (is everlasting) וְֽתוֹרָתְךָ֥ (and Your law) אֱמֶֽת׃ (is true).
KJV (119:142)
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
Inspired Version (119:143)
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; yet thy commandments are my delights.
Hebrew (119:143)
צַר־ (Trouble) וּמָצ֥וֹק (and distress) מְצָא֑וּנִי (have found me), מִ֝צְוֺתֶ֗יךָ (but Your commandments) שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽי׃ (are my delight).
KJV (119:143)
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
Inspired Version (119:144)
The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting; give me understanding, and I shall live.
Hebrew (119:144)
צֶ֖דֶק (are righteous) עֵדְוֺתֶ֥יךָ (Your testimonies) לְעוֹלָ֗ם (forever). הֲבִינֵ֥נִי (Give me understanding), וְאֶחְיֶֽה׃ (that I may live).
KJV (119:144)
The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
Inspired Version (119:145)
I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord; I will keep thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:145)
KJV (119:145)
I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:146)
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:146)
קְרָאתִ֥יךָ (I call to You); הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (save me), וְ֝אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה (that I may keep) עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your testimonies).
KJV (119:146)
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:147)
I prevented the dawning of the morning and cried; I hoped in thy word.
Hebrew (119:147)
קִדַּ֣מְתִּי (I rise) בַ֭נֶּשֶׁף (before dawn) וָאֲשַׁוֵּ֑עָה (and cry for help); לִדְבָרֶיךָ (in Your word) יִחָֽלְתִּי׃ (I have put my hope).
KJV (119:147)
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
Inspired Version (119:148)
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
Hebrew (119:148)
קִדְּמ֣וּ (anticipate) עֵ֭ינַי (My eyes) אַשְׁמֻר֑וֹת (the watches of night), לָ֝שִׂ֗יחַ (that I may meditate) בְּאִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (on Your word).
KJV (119:148)
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
Inspired Version (119:149)
Hear my voice according unto thy loving-kindness; O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.
Hebrew (119:149)
ק֭וֹלִי (my voice), שִׁמְעָ֣ה (Hear) כְחַסְדֶּ֑ךָ (according to Your loving devotion); יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), כְּֽמִשְׁפָּטֶ֥ךָ (according to Your justice). חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (give me life)
KJV (119:149)
Hear my voice according unto thy loving-kindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
Inspired Version (119:150)
They draw nigh that follow after mischief; they are far from thy law.
Hebrew (119:150)
קָ֭רְבוּ (draw near); רֹדְפֵ֣י (Those who follow) זִמָּ֑ה (after wickedness) מִתּוֹרָתְךָ֥ (from Your law). רָחָֽקוּ׃ (they are far)
KJV (119:150)
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Inspired Version (119:151)
Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.
Hebrew (119:151)
KJV (119:151)
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
Inspired Version (119:152)
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Hebrew (119:152)
קֶ֣דֶם (Long ago) יָ֭דַעְתִּי (I learned) מֵעֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ (from Your testimonies) כִּ֖י (that) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (forever). יְסַדְתָּֽם׃ (You have established them)
KJV (119:152)
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Inspired Version (119:153)
Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; for I do not forget thy law.
Hebrew (119:153)
רְאֵֽה־ (Look) עָנְיִ֥י (upon my affliction) וְחַלְּצֵ֑נִי (and rescue me), כִּי־ (for) תֽ֝וֹרָתְךָ֗ (Your law). לֹ֣א (I have not) שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (forgotten)
KJV (119:153)
Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
Inspired Version (119:154)
Plead my cause, and deliver me; quicken me according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:154)
רִיבָ֣ה (Defend) רִ֭יבִי (my cause) וּגְאָלֵ֑נִי (and redeem me); לְאִמְרָתְךָ֥ (according to Your word). חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (revive me)
KJV (119:154)
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:155)
Salvation is far from the wicked, for they seek not thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:155)
רָח֣וֹק (is far) מֵרְשָׁעִ֣ים (from the wicked) יְשׁוּעָ֑ה (Salvation) כִּֽי־ (because) חֻ֝קֶּיךָ (Your statutes). לֹ֣א (they do not) דָרָֽשׁוּ׃ (seek)
KJV (119:155)
Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:156)
Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord; quicken me according to thy judgments.
Hebrew (119:156)
רַחֲמֶ֖יךָ (are Your mercies), רַבִּ֥ים׀ (Great) יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD); כְּֽמִשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ (according to Your ordinances). חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (revive me)
KJV (119:156)
Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.
Inspired Version (119:157)
Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
Hebrew (119:157)
רַ֭בִּים (are many), רֹדְפַ֣י ([Though] my persecutors) וְצָרָ֑י (and foes) מֵ֝עֵדְוֺתֶ֗יךָ (from Your testimonies). לֹ֣א (I have not) נָטִֽיתִי׃ (turned)
KJV (119:157)
Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
Inspired Version (119:158)
I beheld the transgressors and was grieved because they kept not thy word.
Hebrew (119:158)
רָאִ֣יתִי (I look on) בֹ֭גְדִים (the faithless) וָֽאֶתְקוֹטָ֑טָה (with loathing) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (because) אִ֝מְרָתְךָ֗ (Your word). לֹ֣א (they do not) שָׁמָֽרוּ׃ (keep)
KJV (119:158)
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
Inspired Version (119:159)
Consider how I love thy precepts; quicken me, O Lord, according to thy loving-kindness.
Hebrew (119:159)
רְ֭אֵה (Consider) כִּי־ (how) פִקּוּדֶ֣יךָ (Your precepts), אָהָ֑בְתִּי (I love) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD); כְּֽחַסְדְּךָ֥ (according to Your loving devotion). חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (give me life)
KJV (119:159)
Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy loving-kindness.
Inspired Version (119:160)
Thy word is true from the beginning; and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
Hebrew (119:160)
רֹאשׁ־ (The entirety) דְּבָרְךָ֥ (of Your word) אֱמֶ֑ת ([is] truth), וּ֝לְעוֹלָ֗ם (endure forever). כָּל־ (and all) מִשְׁפַּ֥ט (judgments) צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (Your righteous)
KJV (119:160)
Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (119:161)
Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
Hebrew (119:161)
שָׂ֭רִים (Rulers) רְדָפ֣וּנִי (persecute me) חִנָּ֑ם (without cause), וּמִדְּבָרֶיךָ (Your word). פָּחַ֥ד (fears only) לִבִּֽי׃ (but my heart)
KJV (119:161)
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
Inspired Version (119:162)
I rejoice at thy word as one that findeth great spoil.
Hebrew (119:162)
שָׂ֣שׂ (rejoice) אָ֭נֹכִֽי (I) עַל־ (in) אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your promise) כְּ֝מוֹצֵ֗א (like one who finds) שָׁלָ֥ל (spoil). רָֽב׃ (great)
KJV (119:162)
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Inspired Version (119:163)
I hate and abhor lying; but thy law do I love.
Hebrew (119:163)
שֶׁ֣קֶר (falsehood), שָׂ֭נֵאתִי (I hate) וַאֲתַעֵ֑בָה (and abhor) תּוֹרָתְךָ֥ ([but] Your law) אָהָֽבְתִּי׃ (I love).
KJV (119:163)
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
Inspired Version (119:164)
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Hebrew (119:164)
שֶׁ֣בַע (Seven times) בַּ֭יּוֹם (a day) הִלַּלְתִּ֑יךָ (I praise You) עַ֝֗ל (for) מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י (judgments). צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (Your righteous)
KJV (119:164)
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Inspired Version (119:165)
Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.
Hebrew (119:165)
שָׁל֣וֹם (peace belongs) רָ֭ב (Abundant) לְאֹהֲבֵ֣י (to those who love) תוֹרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your law); וְאֵֽין־ (nothing) לָ֥מוֹ () מִכְשֽׁוֹל׃ (can make them stumble).
KJV (119:165)
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Inspired Version (119:166)
Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation and done thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:166)
שִׂבַּ֣רְתִּי (I wait) לִֽישׁוּעָתְךָ֣ (for Your salvation), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וּֽמִצְוֺתֶ֥יךָ (Your commandments). עָשִֽׂיתִי׃ (and I carry out)
KJV (119:166)
LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
Inspired Version (119:167)
My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
Hebrew (119:167)
שָֽׁמְרָ֣ה (obey) נַ֭פְשִׁי (I) עֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ (Your testimonies) וָאֹהֲבֵ֥ם (and love them) מְאֹֽד׃ (greatly).
KJV (119:167)
My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
Inspired Version (119:168)
I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.
Hebrew (119:168)
שָׁמַ֣רְתִּי (I obey) פִ֭קּוּדֶיךָ (Your precepts) וְעֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ (and Your testimonies), כִּ֖י (for) כָל־ (all) דְּרָכַ֣י (my ways) נֶגְדֶּֽךָ׃ (are before You).
KJV (119:168)
I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
Inspired Version (119:169)
Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord; give me understanding according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:169)
תִּקְרַ֤ב (come) רִנָּתִ֣י (May my cry) לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (before You), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD); כִּדְבָרְךָ֥ (according to Your word). הֲבִינֵֽנִי׃ (give me understanding)
KJV (119:169)
Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:170)
Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word.
Hebrew (119:170)
תָּב֣וֹא (come) תְּחִנָּתִ֣י (May my plea) לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (before You); כְּ֝אִמְרָתְךָ֗ (according to Your promise). הַצִּילֵֽנִי׃ (rescue me)
KJV (119:170)
Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
Inspired Version (119:171)
My lips shall utter praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
Hebrew (119:171)
תַּבַּ֣עְנָה (pour forth) שְׂפָתַ֣י (My lips) תְּהִלָּ֑ה (praise), כִּ֖י (for) תְלַמְּדֵ֣נִי (You teach me) חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (Your statutes).
KJV (119:171)
My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
Inspired Version (119:172)
My tongue shall speak of thy word, for all thy commandments are righteousness.
Hebrew (119:172)
תַּ֣עַן (sings) לְ֭שׁוֹנִי (My tongue) אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (of Your word), כִּ֖י (for) כָל־ (all) מִצְוֺתֶ֣יךָ (Your commandments) צֶּֽדֶק׃ (are righteous).
KJV (119:172)
My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
Inspired Version (119:173)
Let thine hand help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.
Hebrew (119:173)
תְּהִֽי־ (be ready) יָדְךָ֥ (May Your hand) לְעָזְרֵ֑נִי (to help me), כִּ֖י (for) פִקּוּדֶ֣יךָ (Your precepts). בָחָֽרְתִּי׃ (I have chosen)
KJV (119:173)
Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
Inspired Version (119:174)
I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.
Hebrew (119:174)
תָּאַ֣בְתִּי (I long) לִֽישׁוּעָתְךָ֣ (for Your salvation), יְהוָ֑ה (O LORD), וְ֝תֽוֹרָתְךָ֗ (and Your law) שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽי׃ (is my delight).
KJV (119:174)
I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
Inspired Version (119:175)
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Hebrew (119:175)
תְּֽחִי־ (live) נַ֭פְשִׁי (Let me) וּֽתְהַֽלְלֶ֑ךָּ (to praise You); וּֽמִשְׁפָּטֶ֥ךָ (may Your judgments) יַעֲזְרֻֽנִי׃ (sustain me).
KJV (119:175)
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Inspired Version (119:176)
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.
Hebrew (119:176)
תָּעִ֗יתִי (I have strayed) כְּשֶׂ֣ה (sheep); אֹ֭בֵד (like a lost) בַּקֵּ֣שׁ (seek) עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your servant), כִּ֥י (for) מִ֝צְוֺתֶ֗יךָ (Your commandments). לֹ֣א (I have not) שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (forgotten)
KJV (119:176)
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Inspired Version (120:1)
In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.
Hebrew (120:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). אֶל־ (to) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD), בַּצָּרָ֣תָה (In my distress) לִּ֑י () קָ֝רָ֗אתִי (I cried) וַֽיַּעֲנֵֽנִי׃ (and He answered me).
KJV (120:1)
In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
Inspired Version (120:2)
Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue.
Hebrew (120:2)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), הַצִּ֣ילָה (Deliver) נַ֭פְשִׁי (my soul), מִשְּׂפַת־ (lips) שֶׁ֑קֶר (from lying) מִלָּשׁ֥וֹן (tongue). רְמִיָּֽה׃ (and a deceitful)
KJV (120:2)
Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Inspired Version (120:3)
What shall be given unto thee? Or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
Hebrew (120:3)
KJV (120:3)
What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
Inspired Version (120:4)
Sharp arrows of the mighty with coals of juniper.
Hebrew (120:4)
חִצֵּ֣י (arrows [will come]) גִבּ֣וֹר (from the warrior), שְׁנוּנִ֑ים (Sharp) עִ֝֗ם (with) גַּחֲלֵ֥י (burning coals) רְתָמִֽים׃ (of the broom tree)!
KJV (120:4)
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Inspired Version (120:5)
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Hebrew (120:5)
KJV (120:5)
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Inspired Version (120:6)
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
Hebrew (120:6)
KJV (120:6)
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
Inspired Version (120:7)
I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Hebrew (120:7)
KJV (120:7)
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Inspired Version (121:1)
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help.
Hebrew (121:1)
KJV (121:1)
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
Inspired Version (121:2)
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
Hebrew (121:2)
KJV (121:2)
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
Inspired Version
Hebrew (121:3)
KJV (121:3)
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Inspired Version (121:3)
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Hebrew (121:4)
KJV (121:4)
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Inspired Version (121:4)
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Hebrew
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KJV
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Inspired Version (121:5)
The Lord is thy keeper; the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
Hebrew (121:5)
יְהוָ֥ה (The LORD) שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ ([is] your keeper); יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) צִ֝לְּךָ֗ ([is] the shade) עַל־ (on) יַ֥ד (hand). יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (your right)
KJV (121:5)
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
Inspired Version (121:6)
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
Hebrew (121:6)
יוֹמָ֗ם (you by day), הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ (The sun) לֹֽא־ (will not) יַכֶּ֗כָּה (strike) וְיָרֵ֥חַ (nor the moon) בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ (by night).
KJV (121:6)
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
Inspired Version (121:7)
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; he shall preserve thy soul.
Hebrew (121:7)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) יִשְׁמָרְךָ֥ (will guard you) מִכָּל־ (from all) רָ֑ע (evil); יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (He will preserve) אֶת־ (-) נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ (your soul).
KJV (121:7)
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
Inspired Version (121:8)
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth and even for evermore.
Hebrew (121:8)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (The LORD) יִשְׁמָר־ (will watch over) צֵאתְךָ֥ (and going), וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ (your coming) מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה (both now) וְעַד־ (and forevermore) עוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (121:8)
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Inspired Version (122:1)
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.
Hebrew (122:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song) הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת (of ascents). לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David). שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי (I was glad) בְּאֹמְרִ֣ים (when they said) לִ֑י (to me), בֵּ֖ית (to the house) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD). נֵלֵֽךְ׃ (Let us go)
KJV (122:1)
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Inspired Version (122:2)
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
Hebrew (122:2)
עֹ֭מְדוֹת (are standing) הָי֣וּ (. . .) רַגְלֵ֑ינוּ (Our feet) בִּ֝שְׁעָרַ֗יִךְ (in your gates), יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (O Jerusalem).
KJV (122:2)
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (122:3)
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together,
Hebrew (122:3)
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֥ם (Jerusalem) הַבְּנוּיָ֑ה (is built up) כְּ֝עִ֗יר (as a city) שֶׁחֻבְּרָה־ (united) לָּ֥הּ () יַחְדָּֽו׃ (together),
KJV (122:3)
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
Inspired Version (122:4)
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
Hebrew (122:4)
שֶׁשָּׁ֨ם (where) עָל֪וּ (go up), שְׁבָטִ֡ים (the tribes) שִׁבְטֵי־ (the tribes) יָ֭הּ (of the LORD), עֵד֣וּת (as a testimony) לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (for Israel), לְ֝הֹד֗וֹת (to give thanks) לְשֵׁ֣ם (to the name) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (122:4)
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
Inspired Version (122:5)
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
Hebrew (122:5)
כִּ֤י (For) שָׁ֨מָּה׀ (there) יָשְׁב֣וּ (stand), כִסְא֣וֹת (the thrones) לְמִשְׁפָּ֑ט (of judgment) כִּ֝סְא֗וֹת (the thrones) לְבֵ֣ית (of the house) דָּוִֽיד׃ (of David).
KJV (122:5)
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
Inspired Version (122:6)
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee.
Hebrew (122:6)
שַׁ֭אֲלוּ (Pray) שְׁל֣וֹם (for the peace) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (of Jerusalem): יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּ (prosper). אֹהֲבָֽיִךְ׃ (May those who love you)
KJV (122:6)
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Inspired Version (122:7)
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
Hebrew (122:7)
יְהִֽי־ (May there be) שָׁל֥וֹם (peace) בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ (within your walls), שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה ([and] prosperity) בְּאַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִךְ׃ (inside your fortresses).
KJV (122:7)
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
Inspired Version (122:8)
For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Hebrew (122:8)
KJV (122:8)
For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Inspired Version (122:9)
Because of the house of the Lord, our God, I will seek thy good.
Hebrew (122:9)
לְ֭מַעַן (For the sake) בֵּית־ (of the house) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God), אֲבַקְשָׁ֖ה (I will seek) ט֣וֹב (your prosperity) לָֽךְ׃ ().
KJV (122:9)
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Inspired Version (123:1)
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Hebrew (123:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). אֵ֭לֶיךָ (to You), נָשָׂ֣אתִי (I lift up) אֶת־ (-) עֵינַ֑י (my eyes) הַ֝יֹּשְׁבִ֗י (the One enthroned) בַּשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (in heaven).
KJV (123:1)
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Inspired Version (123:2)
Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress, so our eyes wait upon the Lord, our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
Hebrew (123:2)
הִנֵּ֨ה (-) כְעֵינֵ֪י (As the eyes) עֲבָדִ֡ים (of servants) אֶל־ ([look] to) יַ֤ד (the hand) אֲֽדוֹנֵיהֶ֗ם (of their master), כְּעֵינֵ֣י (as the eyes) שִׁפְחָה֮ (of a maidservant) אֶל־ ([look] to) יַ֪ד (the hand) גְּבִ֫רְתָּ֥הּ (of her mistress), כֵּ֣ן (so) עֵ֭ינֵינוּ (our eyes) אֶל־ (are on) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God) עַ֝֗ד (until) שֶׁיְּחָנֵּֽנוּ׃ (He shows us mercy).
KJV (123:2)
Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
Inspired Version (123:3)
Have mercy upon us, O Lord; have mercy upon us; for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
Hebrew (123:3)
KJV (123:3)
Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
Inspired Version (123:4)
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease and with the contempt of the proud.
Hebrew (123:4)
רַבַּת֮ (much) שָֽׂבְעָה־ (have endured) לָּ֪הּ () נַ֫פְשֵׁ֥נוּ (We) הַלַּ֥עַג (scorn) הַשַּׁאֲנַנִּ֑ים (from the arrogant), הַ֝בּ֗וּז (much contempt) לִגְאֵ֥יוֹנִֽים׃ (from the proud).
KJV (123:4)
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Inspired Version (124:1)
Now may Israel say, If the Lord was not on our side
Hebrew (124:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song) הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת (of ascents). לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David). לוּלֵ֣י (had not) יְ֭הוָה (If the LORD) שֶׁהָ֣יָה (been) לָ֑נוּ (on our side)— יֹֽאמַר־ (declare)— נָ֝א (now) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (let Israel)
KJV (124:1)
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
Inspired Version
when men rose up against us,
Hebrew (124:2)
KJV (124:2)
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
Inspired Version (124:2)
Then the waters had overwhelmed us; the stream had gone over our soul;
Hebrew (124:4)
אֲ֭זַי (then) הַמַּ֣יִם (the floods) שְׁטָפ֑וּנוּ (would have engulfed us), נַ֗֜חְלָה ([then] the torrent) עָבַ֥ר (would have overwhelmed) עַל־ (. . .) נַפְשֵֽׁנוּ׃ (us),
KJV (124:4)
Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
Inspired Version
then they had swallowed us up quick when their wrath was kindled against us.
Hebrew (124:3)
אֲ֭זַי (then) חַיִּ֣ים (alive), בְּלָע֑וּנוּ (they would have swallowed us) בַּחֲר֖וֹת (flared) אַפָּ֣ם (when their anger) בָּֽנוּ׃ (against us),
KJV (124:3)
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
Inspired Version (124:3)
Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
Hebrew (124:5)
אֲ֭זַי (then) עָבַ֣ר (would have swept us away) עַל־ (. . .) נַפְשֵׁ֑נוּ (. . .). הַ֝מַּ֗יִם (waters) הַזֵּֽידוֹנִֽים׃ (the raging)
KJV (124:5)
Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
Inspired Version (124:4)
Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Hebrew (124:6)
בָּר֥וּךְ (Blessed) יְהוָ֑ה ([be] the LORD), שֶׁלֹּ֥א (who has not) נְתָנָ֥נוּ (given us) טֶ֝֗רֶף (as prey) לְשִׁנֵּיהֶֽם׃ (to their teeth).
KJV (124:6)
Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Inspired Version (124:5)
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Hebrew (124:7)
נַפְשֵׁ֗נוּ (We) כְּצִפּ֥וֹר (like a bird) נִמְלְטָה֮ (have escaped) מִפַּ֪ח (from the snare) י֫וֹקְשִׁ֥ים (of the fowler); הַפַּ֥ח (the net) נִשְׁבָּ֗ר (is torn), וַאֲנַ֥חְנוּ (and we) נִמְלָֽטְנוּ׃ (have slipped away).
KJV (124:7)
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Inspired Version (124:6)
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Hebrew (124:8)
KJV (124:8)
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Inspired Version (125:1)
They that trust in the Lord in Mount Zion cannot be removed but abide for ever.
Hebrew (125:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים (Those who trust) בַּיהוָ֑ה (in the LORD) כְּֽהַר־ (are like Mount) צִיּ֥וֹן (Zion). לֹא־ (It cannot) יִ֝מּ֗וֹט (be moved); לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever). יֵשֵֽׁב׃ (it abides)
KJV (125:1)
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Inspired Version (125:2)
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth, even for ever.
Hebrew (125:2)
יְֽרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (Jerusalem), הָרִים֮ (As the mountains) סָבִ֪יב (surround) לָ֥הּ () וַ֭יהוָה (so the LORD) סָבִ֣יב (surrounds) לְעַמּ֑וֹ (His people), מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה (both now) וְעַד־ (and forevermore) עוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (125:2)
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Inspired Version (125:3)
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous, lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
Hebrew (125:3)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֪א (will not) יָנ֡וּחַ (rest) שֵׁ֤בֶט (the scepter) הָרֶ֗שַׁע (of the wicked) עַל֮ (upon) גּוֹרַ֪ל (the land allotted) הַֽצַּדִּ֫יקִ֥ים (to the righteous), לְמַ֡עַן (so that) לֹא־ (will not) יִשְׁלְח֖וּ (put forth) הַצַּדִּיקִ֨ים (the righteous) בְּעַוְלָ֬תָה (to injustice). יְדֵיהֶֽם׃ (their hands)
KJV (125:3)
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
Inspired Version (125:4)
Do good, O Lord, unto the good and unto the upright in their hearts.
Hebrew (125:4)
הֵיטִ֣יבָה (Do good), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), לַטּוֹבִ֑ים (to [those who are] good), וְ֝לִֽישָׁרִ֗ים (and to the upright) בְּלִבּוֹתָֽם׃ (in heart).
KJV (125:4)
Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
Inspired Version (125:5)
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the Lord shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity; but peace shall be upon Israel.
Hebrew (125:5)
וְהַמַּטִּ֤ים (But those who turn) עַֽקַלְקַלּוֹתָ֗ם (to crooked ways) יוֹלִיכֵ֣ם (will banish) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) אֶת־ (. . .) פֹּעֲלֵ֣י (with the evildoers) הָאָ֑וֶן (. . .). שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם (Peace) עַל־ (be upon) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (Israel).
KJV (125:5)
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
Inspired Version (126:1)
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Hebrew (126:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). בְּשׁ֣וּב (restored) יְ֭הוָה (When the LORD) אֶת־ (-) שִׁיבַ֣ת (the captives) צִיּ֑וֹן (of Zion), הָ֝יִ֗ינוּ (we were) כְּחֹלְמִֽים׃ (like dreamers).
KJV (126:1)
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Inspired Version (126:2)
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
Hebrew (126:2)
אָ֤ז (Then) יִמָּלֵ֪א (were filled) שְׂח֡וֹק (with laughter), פִּינוּ֮ (our mouths) וּלְשׁוֹנֵ֪נוּ (our tongues) רִ֫נָּ֥ה (with shouts of joy). אָ֭ז (Then) יֹאמְר֣וּ (it was said) בַגּוֹיִ֑ם (among the nations), הִגְדִּ֥יל (great) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (The LORD) לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (has done) עִם־ (things for) אֵֽלֶּה׃ (them).
KJV (126:2)
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
Inspired Version (126:3)
The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.
Hebrew (126:3)
הִגְדִּ֣יל (great) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (has done) עִמָּ֗נוּ (things for us); הָיִ֥ינוּ (we are) שְׂמֵחִֽים׃ (filled with joy).
KJV (126:3)
The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Inspired Version (126:4)
Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
Hebrew (126:4)
שׁוּבָ֣ה (Restore) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), אֶת־ (-) שְׁבוּתֵנוּ (our captives), כַּאֲפִיקִ֥ים (like streams) בַּנֶּֽגֶב׃ (in the Negev).
KJV (126:4)
Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
Inspired Version (126:5)
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Hebrew (126:5)
הַזֹּרְעִ֥ים (Those who sow) בְּדִמְעָ֗ה (in tears) בְּרִנָּ֥ה (with shouts of joy). יִקְצֹֽרוּ׃ (will reap)
KJV (126:5)
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Inspired Version (126:6)
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Hebrew (126:6)
KJV (126:6)
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Inspired Version (127:1)
Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Hebrew (127:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song) הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת (of ascents). לִשְׁלֹ֫מֹ֥ה (Of Solomon). אִם־ (Unless) יְהוָ֤ה׀ (the LORD) לֹא־ (. . .) יִבְנֶ֬ה (builds) בַ֗יִת (the house), שָׁ֤וְא׀ (vain); עָמְל֣וּ (labor) בוֹנָ֣יו (its builders) בּ֑וֹ (in) אִם־ (unless) יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) לֹֽא־ (. . .) יִשְׁמָר־ (protects) עִ֝֗יר (the city), שָׁ֤וְא׀ (in vain). שָׁקַ֬ד (stand guard) שׁוֹמֵֽר׃ (its watchmen)
KJV (127:1)
Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Inspired Version (127:2)
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Hebrew (127:2)
שָׁ֤וְא (In vain) לָכֶ֨ם׀ (you) מַשְׁכִּ֪ימֵי (early) ק֡וּם (rise) מְאַֽחֲרֵי־ (late), שֶׁ֗בֶת (and stay up) אֹ֭כְלֵי (to eat)— לֶ֣חֶם (for bread) הָעֲצָבִ֑ים (toiling) כֵּ֤ן (for) יִתֵּ֖ן (He gives) לִֽידִיד֣וֹ (to His beloved). שֵׁנָֽא׃ (sleep)
KJV (127:2)
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Inspired Version (127:3)
Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord; and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Hebrew (127:3)
KJV (127:3)
Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Inspired Version (127:4)
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth.
Hebrew (127:4)
כְּחִצִּ֥ים (Like arrows) בְּיַד־ (in the hand) גִּבּ֑וֹר (of a warrior), כֵּ֝֗ן (so [are]) בְּנֵ֣י (children) הַנְּעוּרִֽים׃ ([born in] one’s youth).
KJV (127:4)
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Inspired Version (127:5)
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Hebrew (127:5)
אַשְׁרֵ֤י (Blessed) הַגֶּ֗בֶר (is the man) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (whose) מִלֵּ֥א (is full) אֶת־ (-) אַשְׁפָּת֗וֹ (quiver) מֵ֫הֶ֥ם (of them). לֹֽא־ (He will not) יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ (be put to shame) כִּֽי־ (when) יְדַבְּר֖וּ (he confronts) אֶת־ (-) אוֹיְבִ֣ים (the enemies) בַּשָּֽׁעַר׃ (at the gate).
KJV (127:5)
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Inspired Version (128:1)
Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in his ways.
Hebrew (128:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). אַ֭שְׁרֵי (Blessed) כָּל־ (are all) יְרֵ֣א (who fear) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), הַ֝הֹלֵ֗ךְ (who walk) בִּדְרָכָֽיו׃ (in His ways)!
KJV (128:1)
Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Inspired Version (128:2)
For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands; happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Hebrew (128:2)
יְגִ֣יעַ (of your labor), כַּ֭פֶּיךָ (the fruit) כִּ֣י (For) תֹאכֵ֑ל (when you eat) אַ֝שְׁרֶ֗יךָ (blessings) וְט֣וֹב (and prosperity) לָֽךְ׃ (will be yours).
KJV (128:2)
For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Inspired Version (128:3)
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house--thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Hebrew (128:3)
אֶשְׁתְּךָ֤׀ (Your wife) כְּגֶ֥פֶן (vine) פֹּרִיָּה֮ (will be like a fruitful) בְּיַרְכְּתֵ֪י ([flourishing] within) בֵ֫יתֶ֥ךָ (your house), בָּ֭נֶיךָ (your sons) כִּשְׁתִלֵ֣י (shoots) זֵיתִ֑ים (like olive) סָ֝בִ֗יב ([sitting] around) לְשֻׁלְחָנֶֽךָ׃ (your table).
KJV (128:3)
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Inspired Version (128:4)
Behold that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
Hebrew (128:4)
KJV (128:4)
Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
Inspired Version (128:5)
The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion; and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
Hebrew (128:5)
יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ (bless you) יְהוָ֗ה (May the LORD) מִצִּ֫יּ֥וֹן (from Zion), וּ֭רְאֵה (that you may see) בְּט֣וּב (the prosperity) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (of Jerusalem) כֹּ֝֗ל (all) יְמֵ֣י (the days) חַיֶּֽיךָ׃ (of your life),
KJV (128:5)
The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
Inspired Version (128:6)
Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children and peace upon Israel.
Hebrew (128:6)
וּרְאֵֽה־ (that you may see) בָנִ֥ים (your children’s) לְבָנֶ֑יךָ (children). שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם (Peace) עַל־ (be upon) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (Israel)!
KJV (128:6)
Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.
Inspired Version (129:1)
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say;
Hebrew (129:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). רַ֭בַּת (Many a time) צְרָר֣וּנִי (they have persecuted me) מִנְּעוּרַ֑י (from my youth)— יֹֽאמַר־ (declare)— נָ֝א (now) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (let Israel)
KJV (129:1)
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
Inspired Version (129:2)
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth; yet they have not prevailed against me.
Hebrew (129:2)
רַ֭בַּת (many a time) צְרָר֣וּנִי (they have persecuted me) מִנְּעוּרָ֑י (from my youth), גַּ֝ם (but) לֹא־ (they have not) יָ֥כְלוּ (prevailed) לִֽי׃ (against me).
KJV (129:2)
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
Inspired Version (129:3)
The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows.
Hebrew (129:3)
עַל־ (over) גַּ֭בִּי (my back); חָרְשׁ֣וּ (The plowmen) חֹרְשִׁ֑ים (plowed) הֶ֝אֱרִ֗יכוּ (long). לְמַעֲנוֹתָם׃ (they made their furrows)
KJV (129:3)
The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
Inspired Version (129:4)
The Lord is righteous; he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
Hebrew (129:4)
יְהוָ֥ה (The LORD) צַדִּ֑יק (is righteous); קִ֝צֵּ֗ץ (He has cut me) עֲב֣וֹת (from the cords) רְשָׁעִֽים׃ (of the wicked).
KJV (129:4)
The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
Inspired Version (129:5)
Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
Hebrew (129:5)
KJV (129:5)
Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
Inspired Version (129:6)
Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up,
Hebrew (129:6)
יִ֭הְיוּ (May they be) כַּחֲצִ֣יר (like grass) גַּגּ֑וֹת (on the rooftops), שֶׁקַּדְמַ֖ת (before) שָׁלַ֣ף (it can grow), יָבֵֽשׁ׃ (which withers)
KJV (129:6)
Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
Inspired Version (129:7)
Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand, nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
Hebrew (129:7)
שֶׁלֹּ֤א (unable) מִלֵּ֖א (to fill) כַפּ֥וֹ (the hands) קוֹצֵ֗ר (of the reaper), וְחִצְנ֥וֹ (or the arms) מְעַמֵּֽר׃ (of the binder of sheaves).
KJV (129:7)
Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
Inspired Version (129:8)
Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord.
Hebrew (129:8)
וְלֹ֤א (May none) אָֽמְר֨וּ׀ (say [to them]), הָעֹבְרִ֗ים (who pass by) בִּרְכַּֽת־ (The blessing) יְהוָ֥ה (of the LORD) אֲלֵיכֶ֑ם (be on you); בֵּרַ֥כְנוּ (we bless) אֶ֝תְכֶ֗ם (you) בְּשֵׁ֣ם (in the name) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (129:8)
Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.
Inspired Version (130:1)
Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.
Hebrew (130:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song) הַֽמַּעֲל֑וֹת (of ascents). מִמַּעֲמַקִּ֖ים (Out of the depths) קְרָאתִ֣יךָ (I cry to You), יְהוָֽה׃ (O LORD)!
KJV (130:1)
Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
Inspired Version (130:2)
Lord, hear my voice; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Hebrew (130:2)
אֲדֹנָי֮ (O Lord), שִׁמְעָ֪ה (hear) בְק֫וֹלִ֥י (my voice); תִּהְיֶ֣ינָה (be) אָ֭זְנֶיךָ (let Your ears) קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת (attentive) לְ֝ק֗וֹל (. . .) תַּחֲנוּנָֽי׃ (to my plea for mercy).
KJV (130:2)
Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Inspired Version (130:3)
If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Hebrew (130:3)
KJV (130:3)
If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Inspired Version (130:4)
But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
Hebrew (130:4)
כִּֽי־ (But) עִמְּךָ֥ (with You) הַסְּלִיחָ֑ה (there is forgiveness), לְ֝מַ֗עַן (so that) תִּוָּרֵֽא׃ (You may be feared).
KJV (130:4)
But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
Inspired Version (130:5)
I wait for the Lord; my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Hebrew (130:5)
קִוִּ֣יתִי (I wait for) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD); קִוְּתָ֣ה (does wait), נַפְשִׁ֑י (my soul) וְֽלִדְבָר֥וֹ (and in His word) הוֹחָֽלְתִּי׃ (I put my hope).
KJV (130:5)
I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Inspired Version (130:6)
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning; I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Hebrew (130:6)
נַפְשִׁ֥י (My soul) לַֽאדֹנָ֑י ([waits] for the Lord) מִשֹּׁמְרִ֥ים (more than watchmen [wait]) לַ֝בֹּ֗קֶר (for the morning)— שֹׁמְרִ֥ים (more than watchmen [wait]) לַבֹּֽקֶר׃ (for the morning).
KJV (130:6)
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Inspired Version (130:7)
Let Israel hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
Hebrew (130:7)
KJV (130:7)
Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
Inspired Version (130:8)
And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
Hebrew (130:8)
וְ֭הוּא (And He) יִפְדֶּ֣ה (will redeem) אֶת־ (-) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (Israel) מִ֝כֹּ֗ל (from all) עֲוֺנֹתָֽיו׃ (iniquity).
KJV (130:8)
And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
Inspired Version (131:1)
Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters or in things too high for me.
Hebrew (131:1)
שִׁ֥יר (A song) הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת (of ascents). לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David). יְהוָ֤ה׀ (O LORD), לֹא־ (is not) גָבַ֣הּ (proud), לִ֭בִּי (My heart) וְלֹא־ (are not) רָמ֣וּ (haughty). עֵינַ֑י (my eyes) וְלֹֽא־ (I do not) הִלַּ֓כְתִּי׀ (aspire) בִּגְדֹל֖וֹת (to great things) וּבְנִפְלָא֣וֹת (or matters too lofty) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (for me).
KJV (131:1)
Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
Inspired Version (131:2)
Surely I have behaved and quieted myself as a child that is weaned of his mother; my soul is even as a weaned child.
Hebrew (131:2)
אִם־ (Surely) לֹ֤א (. . .) שִׁוִּ֨יתִי׀ (I have stilled) וְדוֹמַ֗מְתִּי (and quieted) נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (my soul); כְּ֭גָמֻל (like a weaned child) עֲלֵ֣י (. . .) אִמּ֑וֹ (with his mother), כַּגָּמֻ֖ל (like a weaned child) עָלַ֣י (within me). נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (is my soul)
KJV (131:2)
Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
Inspired Version (131:3)
Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever.
Hebrew (131:3)
יַחֵ֣ל (put your hope) יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (O Israel), אֶל־ (in) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה (both now) וְעַד־ (and forevermore) עוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (131:3)
Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
Inspired Version (132:1)
Lord, remember David and all his afflictions--
Hebrew (132:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). זְכוֹר־ (remember) יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD), לְדָוִ֑ד (of David) אֵ֝ת (on behalf) כָּל־ (all) עֻנּוֹתֽוֹ׃ (the hardships he endured),
KJV (132:1)
Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:
Inspired Version (132:2)
How he sware unto the Lord and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob:
Hebrew (132:2)
KJV (132:2)
How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
Inspired Version (132:3)
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house nor go up into my bed;
Hebrew (132:3)
KJV (132:3)
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Inspired Version (132:4)
I will not give sleep to mine eyes or slumber to mine eyelids,
Hebrew (132:4)
אִם־ (I will not) אֶתֵּ֣ן (give) שְׁנַ֣ת (sleep) לְעֵינָ֑י (to my eyes) לְֽעַפְעַפַּ֥י (to my eyelids), תְּנוּמָֽה׃ ([or] slumber)
KJV (132:4)
I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
Inspired Version (132:5)
Until I find out a place for the Lord, a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Hebrew (132:5)
KJV (132:5)
Until I find out a place for the LORD, a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Inspired Version (132:6)
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah; we found it in the fields of the wood.
Hebrew (132:6)
הִנֵּֽה־ (vvv) שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּהָ (We heard [that the ark was]) בְאֶפְרָ֑תָה (in Ephrathah); מְ֝צָאנ֗וּהָ (we found) בִּשְׂדֵי־ (it in the fields) יָֽעַר׃ (of Jaar).
KJV (132:6)
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Inspired Version (132:7)
We will go into his tabernacles; we will worship at his footstool.
Hebrew (132:7)
נָב֥וֹאָה (Let us go) לְמִשְׁכְּנוֹתָ֑יו (to His dwelling place); נִ֝שְׁתַּחֲוֶ֗ה (let us worship) לַהֲדֹ֥ם (at His footstool) רַגְלָֽיו׃ (. . .).
KJV (132:7)
We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
Inspired Version (132:8)
Arise, O Lord, into thy rest, thou and the ark of thy strength.
Hebrew (132:8)
KJV (132:8)
Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Inspired Version (132:9)
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Hebrew (132:9)
כֹּהֲנֶ֥יךָ (May Your priests) יִלְבְּשׁוּ־ (be clothed) צֶ֑דֶק (with righteousness), וַחֲסִידֶ֥יךָ (and Your saints) יְרַנֵּֽנוּ׃ (shout for joy).
KJV (132:9)
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Inspired Version (132:10)
For thy servant David's sake, turn not away the face of thine anointed.
Hebrew (132:10)
בַּ֭עֲבוּר (For the sake) דָּוִ֣ד (David), עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (of Your servant) אַל־ (do not) תָּ֝שֵׁ֗ב (reject) פְּנֵ֣י (. . .) מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃ (Your anointed one).
KJV (132:10)
For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
Inspired Version (132:11)
The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it. Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
Hebrew (132:11)
KJV (132:11)
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
Inspired Version (132:12)
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Hebrew (132:12)
אִֽם־ (If) יִשְׁמְר֬וּ (keep) בָנֶ֨יךָ׀ (your sons) בְּרִיתִי֮ (My covenant) וְעֵדֹתִ֥י (and the testimony) ז֗וֹ (-) אֲלַ֫מְּדֵ֥ם (I will teach them), גַּם־ (will also) בְּנֵיהֶ֥ם (then their sons) עֲדֵי־ (forever) עַ֑ד (and ever). יֵ֝שְׁב֗וּ (sit) לְכִסֵּא־ (on your throne) לָֽךְ׃ ()
KJV (132:12)
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Inspired Version (132:13)
For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Hebrew (132:13)
כִּֽי־ (For) בָחַ֣ר (has chosen) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) בְּצִיּ֑וֹן (Zion); אִ֝וָּ֗הּ (He has desired) לְמוֹשָׁ֥ב (it for His home) לֽוֹ׃ ():
KJV (132:13)
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Inspired Version (132:14)
This is my rest for ever; here will I dwell, for I have desired it.
Hebrew (132:14)
זֹאת־ (This) מְנוּחָתִ֥י (is My resting place) עֲדֵי־ (forever) עַ֑ד (and ever); פֹּֽה־ (here) אֵ֝שֵׁ֗ב (I will dwell), כִּ֣י (for) אִוִּתִֽיהָ׃ (I have desired [this home]).
KJV (132:14)
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Inspired Version (132:15)
I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Hebrew (132:15)
צֵ֭ידָהּ (provisions); בָּרֵ֣ךְ (with abundant) אֲבָרֵ֑ךְ (I will bless her) אֶ֝בְיוֹנֶ֗יהָ (her poor) אַשְׂבִּ֥יעַֽ (I will satisfy) לָֽחֶם׃ (with bread).
KJV (132:15)
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Inspired Version (132:16)
I will also clothe her priests with salvation; and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Hebrew (132:16)
וְֽ֭כֹהֲנֶיהָ (her priests) אַלְבִּ֣ישׁ (I will clothe) יֶ֑שַׁע (with salvation), וַ֝חֲסִידֶ֗יהָ (and her saints) רַנֵּ֥ן (will sing out in joy) יְרַנֵּֽנוּ׃ (. . .).
KJV (132:16)
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Inspired Version (132:17)
There will I make the horn of David to bud; I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
Hebrew (132:17)
שָׁ֤ם (There) אַצְמִ֣יחַ (grow) קֶ֣רֶן (I will make a horn) לְדָוִ֑ד (for David); עָרַ֥כְתִּי (I have prepared) נֵ֝֗ר (a lamp) לִמְשִׁיחִֽי׃ (for My anointed one).
KJV (132:17)
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
Inspired Version (132:18)
His enemies will I clothe with shame; but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
Hebrew (132:18)
א֭וֹיְבָיו (his enemies) אַלְבִּ֣ישׁ (I will clothe) בֹּ֑שֶׁת (with shame), וְ֝עָלָ֗יו (upon him) יָצִ֥יץ (will gleam). נִזְרֽוֹ׃ (but the crown)
KJV (132:18)
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
Inspired Version (133:1)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Hebrew (133:1)
KJV (133:1)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Inspired Version (133:2)
It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that went down to the skirts of his garments,
Hebrew (133:2)
כַּשֶּׁ֤מֶן (oil) הַטּ֨וֹב׀ (It is like fine) עַל־ (on) הָרֹ֗אשׁ (the head), יֹרֵ֗ד (running down) עַֽל־ (on) הַזָּקָ֥ן (the beard), זְקַֽן־ (beard) אַהֲרֹ֑ן (Aaron’s) שֶׁ֝יֹּרֵ֗ד (running down) עַל־ (over) פִּ֥י (the collar) מִדּוֹתָֽיו׃ (of his robes).
KJV (133:2)
It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
Inspired Version (133:3)
As the dew of Hermon and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Hebrew (133:3)
כְּטַל־ (It is like the dew) חֶרְמ֗וֹן (of Hermon) שֶׁיֹּרֵד֮ (falling) עַל־ (on) הַרְרֵ֪י (the mountains) צִ֫יּ֥וֹן (of Zion). כִּ֤י (For) שָׁ֨ם׀ (there) צִוָּ֣ה (has bestowed) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) אֶת־ (-) הַבְּרָכָ֑ה (the blessing) חַ֝יִּ֗ים (of life) עַד־ (forevermore) הָעוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .).
KJV (133:3)
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Inspired Version (134:1)
Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord which by night stand in the house of the Lord.
Hebrew (134:1)
שִׁ֗יר (A song) הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (of ascents). הִנֵּ֤ה׀ (Come), בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bless) אֶת־ (-) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD), כָּל־ (all) עַבְדֵ֣י (you servants) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) הָעֹמְדִ֥ים (who serve) בְּבֵית־ (in the house) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (of the LORD)! בַּלֵּילֽוֹת׃ (by night)
KJV (134:1)
Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
Inspired Version (134:2)
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.
Hebrew (134:2)
KJV (134:2)
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
Inspired Version (134:3)
The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Hebrew (134:3)
יְבָרֶכְךָ֣ (bless you) יְ֭הוָה (May the LORD), מִצִּיּ֑וֹן (from Zion). עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה (the Maker) שָׁמַ֥יִם (of heaven) וָאָֽרֶץ׃ (and earth),
KJV (134:3)
The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Inspired Version (135:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
Hebrew (135:1)
KJV (135:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
Inspired Version (135:2)
Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God,
Hebrew (135:2)
שֶׁ֣֭עֹֽמְדִים (who stand) בְּבֵ֣ית (in the house) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), בְּ֝חַצְר֗וֹת (in the courts) בֵּ֣ית (of the house) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (of our God).
KJV (135:2)
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
Inspired Version (135:3)
Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praises unto his name, for it is pleasant.
Hebrew (135:3)
הַֽ֭לְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָהּ (. . .), כִּי־ (for) ט֣וֹב (is good); יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) זַמְּר֥וּ (sing praises) לִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹ (to His name), כִּ֣י (for) נָעִֽים׃ (it is lovely).
KJV (135:3)
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Inspired Version (135:4)
For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
Hebrew (135:4)
כִּֽי־ (For) יַעֲקֹ֗ב (Jacob) בָּחַ֣ר (has chosen) ל֣וֹ (as His own), יָ֑הּ (the LORD) יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל (Israel) לִסְגֻלָּתֽוֹ׃ (as His treasured possession).
KJV (135:4)
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
Inspired Version (135:5)
For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods.
Hebrew (135:5)
כִּ֤י (For) אֲנִ֣י (I) יָ֭דַעְתִּי (know) כִּי־ (that) גָד֣וֹל (is great); יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) וַ֝אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ (our Lord) מִכָּל־ (is above all) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (gods).
KJV (135:5)
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Inspired Version (135:6)
Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
Hebrew (135:6)
כֹּ֤ל (all) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) חָפֵ֥ץ (pleases Him) יְהוָ֗ה (The LORD) עָ֫שָׂ֥ה (does) בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם (in the heavens) וּבָאָ֑רֶץ (and on the earth), בַּ֝יַּמִּ֗ים (in the seas) וְכָל־ (and in all) תְּהוֹמֽוֹת׃ (their depths).
KJV (135:6)
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
Inspired Version (135:7)
He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries,
Hebrew (135:7)
מַֽעֲלֶ֣ה (to rise) נְשִׂאִים֮ (He causes the clouds) מִקְצֵ֪ה (from the ends) הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ (of the earth). בְּרָקִ֣ים (the lightning) לַמָּטָ֣ר (with the rain) עָשָׂ֑ה (He generates) מֽוֹצֵא־ (and brings forth) ר֝וּחַ (the wind) מֵאֽוֹצְרוֹתָֽיו׃ (from His storehouses).
KJV (135:7)
He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
Inspired Version (135:8)
Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast;
Hebrew (135:8)
שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּה (He struck down) בְּכוֹרֵ֣י (the firstborn) מִצְרָ֑יִם (of Egypt), מֵ֝אָדָ֗ם (of both man) עַד־ (and) בְּהֵמָֽה׃ (beast).
KJV (135:8)
Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.
Inspired Version (135:9)
Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants;
Hebrew (135:9)
שָׁלַ֤ח׀ (He sent) אֹת֣וֹת (signs) וּ֭מֹפְתִים (and wonders) בְּתוֹכֵ֣כִי (into your midst), מִצְרָ֑יִם (O Egypt), בְּ֝פַרְעֹ֗ה (against Pharaoh) וּבְכָל־ (and all) עֲבָדָֽיו׃ (his servants).
KJV (135:9)
Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
Inspired Version (135:10)
Who smote great nations and slew mighty kings--
Hebrew (135:10)
שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּה (He struck down) גּוֹיִ֣ם (nations) רַבִּ֑ים (many) וְ֝הָרַ֗ג (and slaughtered) מְלָכִ֥ים (kings): עֲצוּמִֽים׃ (mighty)
KJV (135:10)
Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
Inspired Version (135:11)
Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan--
Hebrew (135:11)
לְסִיח֤וֹן׀ (Sihon) מֶ֤לֶךְ (king) הָאֱמֹרִ֗י (of the Amorites), וּ֭לְעוֹג (Og) מֶ֣לֶךְ (king) הַבָּשָׁ֑ן (of Bashan), וּ֝לְכֹ֗ל (and all) מַמְלְכ֥וֹת (the kings) כְּנָֽעַן׃ (of Canaan).
KJV (135:11)
Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
Inspired Version (135:12)
And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto Israel, his people.
Hebrew (135:12)
KJV (135:12)
And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto Israel his people.
Inspired Version (135:13)
Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever, and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.
Hebrew (135:13)
KJV (135:13)
Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
Inspired Version (135:14)
For the Lord will judge his people, and he will not repent himself concerning his servants.
Hebrew (135:14)
כִּֽי־ (For) יָדִ֣ין (will vindicate) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) עַמּ֑וֹ (His people) וְעַל־ (on) עֲ֝בָדָ֗יו (His servants). יִתְנֶחָֽם׃ (and will have compassion)
KJV (135:14)
For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
Inspired Version (135:15)
The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Hebrew (135:15)
עֲצַבֵּ֣י (The idols) הַ֭גּוֹיִם (of the nations) כֶּ֣סֶף (are silver) וְזָהָ֑ב (and gold), מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗ה (made) יְדֵ֣י (by the hands) אָדָֽם׃ (of men).
KJV (135:15)
The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Inspired Version (135:16)
They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
Hebrew (135:16)
KJV (135:16)
They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
Inspired Version (135:17)
They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
Hebrew (135:17)
אָזְנַ֣יִם (they have ears) לָ֭הֶם (. . .), וְלֹ֣א (but cannot) יַאֲזִ֑ינוּ (hear); אַ֝֗ף (-) אֵין־ (nor) יֶשׁ־ (is there) ר֥וּחַ (breath) בְּפִיהֶֽם׃ (in their mouths).
KJV (135:17)
They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
Inspired Version (135:18)
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
Hebrew (135:18)
כְּ֭מוֹהֶם (like them), יִהְי֣וּ (become) עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם (Those who make them) כֹּ֭ל (as do all) אֲשֶׁר־ (who) בֹּטֵ֣חַ (trust) בָּהֶֽם׃ (in them).
KJV (135:18)
They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
Inspired Version (135:19)
Bless the Lord, O house of Israel; bless the Lord, O house of Aaron;
Hebrew (135:19)
KJV (135:19)
Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
Inspired Version (135:20)
Bless the Lord, O house of Levi; ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.
Hebrew (135:20)
KJV (135:20)
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
Inspired Version (135:21)
Blessed be the Lord out of Zion. Blessed be the Lord out of Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (135:21)
בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ (Blessed be) יְהוָ֨ה׀ (the LORD) מִצִּיּ֗וֹן (from Zion)— שֹׁ֘כֵ֤ן (He who dwells) יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם (in Jerusalem). הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (135:21)
Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (136:1)
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (136:1)
KJV (136:1)
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:2)
Oh, give thanks unto the God of gods, for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (136:2)
ה֭וֹדוּ (Give thanks) לֵֽאלֹהֵ֣י (to the God) הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (of gods). כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:2)
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:3)
Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his mercy endureth for ever--
Hebrew (136:3)
ה֭וֹדוּ (Give thanks) לַאֲדֹנֵ֣י (to the Lord) הָאֲדֹנִ֑ים (of lords). כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:3)
O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:4)
To him who alone doeth great wonders, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:4)
לְעֹ֘שֵׂ֤ה (does) נִפְלָא֣וֹת (wonders). גְּדֹל֣וֹת (great) לְבַדּ֑וֹ (He alone) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:4)
To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:5)
To him that by wisdom made the heavens, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:5)
לְעֹשֵׂ֣ה (He made) הַ֭שָּׁמַיִם (the heavens). בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה (By His insight) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:5)
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:6)
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:6)
KJV (136:6)
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:7)
To him that made great lights, for his mercy endureth for ever--
Hebrew (136:7)
לְ֭עֹשֵׂה (He made) אוֹרִ֣ים (lights)— גְּדֹלִ֑ים (the great) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:7)
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:8)
The sun to rule by day, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:8)
אֶת־ (-) הַ֭שֶּׁמֶשׁ (the sun) לְמֶמְשֶׁ֣לֶת (to rule) בַּיּ֑וֹם (the day), כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:8)
The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:9)
The moon and stars to rule by night, for his mercy endureth for ever--
Hebrew (136:9)
אֶת־ (-) הַיָּרֵ֣חַ (the moon) וְ֭כוֹכָבִים (and stars) לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת (to govern) בַּלָּ֑יְלָה (the night). כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:9)
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:10)
To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:10)
לְמַכֵּ֣ה (He struck down) מִ֭צְרַיִם (of Egypt) בִּבְכוֹרֵיהֶ֑ם (the firstborn) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:10)
To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:11)
And brought out Israel from among them, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:11)
וַיּוֹצֵ֣א (out) יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (and brought Israel) מִתּוֹכָ֑ם (from among them) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:11)
And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:12)
With a strong hand and with a stretched-out arm, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:12)
בְּיָ֣ד (hand) חֲ֭זָקָה (with a mighty) וּבִזְר֣וֹעַ (arm). נְטוּיָ֑ה (and an outstretched) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:12)
With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:13)
To him which divided the Red Sea into parts, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:13)
לְגֹזֵ֣ר (He divided) יַם־ (Sea) ס֭וּף (the Red) לִגְזָרִ֑ים (in two) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:13)
To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:14)
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:14)
וְהֶעֱבִ֣יר (and led) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (Israel) בְּתוֹכ֑וֹ (through the midst) כִּ֖י (. . .), לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:14)
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:15)
But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:15)
KJV (136:15)
But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:16)
To him which led his people through the wilderness, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:16)
לְמוֹלִ֣יךְ (He led) עַ֭מּוֹ (His people) בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (through the wilderness). כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:16)
To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:17)
To him which smote great kings, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:17)
לְ֭מַכֵּה (He struck down) מְלָכִ֣ים (kings) גְּדֹלִ֑ים (great) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:17)
To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:18)
And slew famous kings, for his mercy endureth for ever:
Hebrew (136:18)
וַֽ֭יַּהֲרֹג (and slaughtered) מְלָכִ֣ים (kings)— אַדִּירִ֑ים (mighty) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:18)
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:19)
Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:19)
לְ֭סִיחוֹן (Sihon) מֶ֣לֶךְ (king) הָאֱמֹרִ֑י (of the Amorites) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:19)
Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:20)
And Og, the king of Bashan, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:20)
וּ֭לְעוֹג (and Og) מֶ֣לֶךְ (king) הַבָּשָׁ֑ן (of Bashan)— כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:20)
And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:21)
And gave their land for a heritage, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:21)
וְנָתַ֣ן (and He gave) אַרְצָ֣ם (their land) לְנַחֲלָ֑ה (as an inheritance), כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:21)
And gave their land for a heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:22)
Even a heritage unto Israel his servant, for his mercy endureth for ever;
Hebrew (136:22)
נַ֭חֲלָה (a heritage) לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (Israel). עַבְדּ֑וֹ (to His servant) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:22)
Even a heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:23)
Who remembered us in our low estate, for his mercy endureth for ever,
Hebrew (136:23)
שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ (in our low estate) זָ֣כַר (He remembered) לָ֑נוּ (us) כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:23)
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Inspired Version (136:24)
And hath redeemed us from our enemies, for his mercy endureth forever;
Hebrew (136:24)
וַיִּפְרְקֵ֥נוּ (and freed us) מִצָּרֵ֑ינוּ (from our enemies). כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:24)
And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:25)
Who giveth food to all flesh, for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (136:25)
KJV (136:25)
Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (136:26)
Oh, give thanks unto the God of heaven, for his mercy endureth for ever.
Hebrew (136:26)
ה֭וֹדוּ (Give thanks) לְאֵ֣ל (to the God) הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (of heaven)! כִּ֖י (. . .) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (endures forever). חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (His loving devotion)
KJV (136:26)
O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Inspired Version (137:1)
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
Hebrew (137:1)
עַ֥ל (By) נַהֲר֨וֹת׀ (the rivers) בָּבֶ֗ל (of Babylon) שָׁ֣ם (-) יָ֭שַׁבְנוּ (we sat) גַּם־ (and) בָּכִ֑ינוּ (wept) בְּ֝זָכְרֵ֗נוּ (when we remembered) אֶת־ (-) צִיּֽוֹן׃ (Zion).
KJV (137:1)
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Inspired Version (137:2)
We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
Hebrew (137:2)
עַֽל־ (There on) עֲרָבִ֥ים (the willows) בְּתוֹכָ֑הּ (. . .) תָּ֝לִ֗ינוּ (we hung) כִּנֹּרוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (our harps),
KJV (137:2)
We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
Inspired Version (137:3)
For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.
Hebrew (137:3)
כִּ֤י (for) שָׁ֨ם (there) שְֽׁאֵל֪וּנוּ (requested) שׁוֹבֵ֡ינוּ (our captors) דִּבְרֵי־ (. . .) שִׁ֭יר (a song); וְתוֹלָלֵ֣ינוּ (our tormentors demanded) שִׂמְחָ֑ה (songs of joy): שִׁ֥ירוּ (Sing) לָ֝֗נוּ (us) מִשִּׁ֥יר (a song) צִיּֽוֹן׃ (of Zion).
KJV (137:3)
For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.
Inspired Version (137:4)
How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Hebrew (137:4)
KJV (137:4)
How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
Inspired Version (137:5)
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its cunning.
Hebrew (137:5)
אִֽם־ (If) אֶשְׁכָּחֵ֥ךְ (I forget you), יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם (O Jerusalem), תִּשְׁכַּ֥ח (cease to function). יְמִינִֽי׃ (may my right hand)
KJV (137:5)
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
Inspired Version (137:6)
If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Hebrew (137:6)
תִּדְבַּ֥ק־ (cling) לְשׁוֹנִ֨י׀ (May my tongue) לְחִכִּי֮ (to the roof of my mouth) אִם־ (if) לֹ֪א (I do not) אֶ֫זְכְּרֵ֥כִי (remember you), אִם־ (if) לֹ֣א (I do not) אַ֭עֲלֶה (exalt) אֶת־ (-) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֑ם (Jerusalem) עַ֝֗ל (as) רֹ֣אשׁ (my greatest) שִׂמְחָתִֽי׃ (joy)!
KJV (137:6)
If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Inspired Version (137:7)
Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem, who said, Rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
Hebrew (137:7)
KJV (137:7)
Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
Inspired Version (137:8)
O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
Hebrew (137:8)
בַּת־ (O Daughter) בָּבֶ֗ל (of Babylon), הַשְּׁד֫וּדָ֥ה (doomed to destruction), אַשְׁרֵ֥י (blessed) שֶׁיְשַׁלֶּם־ (is he who repays) לָ֑ךְ (you) אֶת־ (-) גְּ֝מוּלֵ֗ךְ (as) שֶׁגָּמַ֥לְתְּ (you have done) לָֽנוּ׃ (to us).
KJV (137:8)
O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
Inspired Version (137:9)
Happy shall he be that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Hebrew (137:9)
אַשְׁרֵ֤י׀ (Blessed is) שֶׁיֹּאחֵ֓ז (he who seizes) וְנִפֵּ֬ץ (and dashes) אֶֽת־ (them) עֹ֝לָלַ֗יִךְ (your infants) אֶל־ (against) הַסָּֽלַע׃ (the rocks).
KJV (137:9)
Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Inspired Version (138:1)
I will praise thee with my whole heart; before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
Hebrew (138:1)
KJV (138:1)
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
Inspired Version (138:2)
I will worship toward thy holy temple and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth; for that hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
Hebrew (138:2)
אֶשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֨ה (I bow down) אֶל־ (toward) הֵיכַ֪ל (temple) קָדְשְׁךָ֡ (Your holy) וְא֘וֹדֶ֤ה (and give thanks) אֶת־ (-) שְׁמֶ֗ךָ (to Your name) עַל־ (for) חַסְדְּךָ֥ (Your loving devotion) וְעַל־ (and) אֲמִתֶּ֑ךָ (Your faithfulness); כִּֽי־ (You) הִגְדַּ֥לְתָּ (have exalted) עַל־ (above) כָּל־ (all else). שִׁ֝מְךָ֗ (Your name) אִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (and Your word)
KJV (138:2)
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
Inspired Version (138:3)
In the day when I cried, thou answeredst me and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
Hebrew (138:3)
בְּי֣וֹם (On the day) קָ֭רָֽאתִי (I called), וַֽתַּעֲנֵ֑נִי (You answered me); תַּרְהִבֵ֖נִי (You emboldened me) בְנַפְשִׁ֣י (my soul). עֹֽז׃ ([and] strengthened)
KJV (138:3)
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
Inspired Version (138:4)
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
Hebrew (138:4)
KJV (138:4)
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
Inspired Version (138:5)
Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.
Hebrew (138:5)
וְ֭יָשִׁירוּ (They will sing) בְּדַרְכֵ֣י (of the ways) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), כִּ֥י (for) גָ֝ד֗וֹל (is great). כְּב֣וֹד (the glory) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD)
KJV (138:5)
Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
Inspired Version (138:6)
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Hebrew (138:6)
כִּי־ (Though) רָ֣ם (is on high), יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) וְשָׁפָ֣ל (to the lowly); יִרְאֶ֑ה (He attends) וְ֝גָבֹ֗הַּ (but the proud) מִמֶּרְחָ֥ק (from afar). יְיֵדָֽע׃ (He knows)
KJV (138:6)
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Inspired Version (138:7)
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
Hebrew (138:7)
אִם־ (If) אֵלֵ֤ךְ׀ (I walk) בְּקֶ֥רֶב (in the midst) צָרָ֗ה (of trouble), תְּחַ֫יֵּ֥נִי (You preserve me) עַ֤ל (from) אַ֣ף (the anger) אֹ֭יְבַי (of my foes); תִּשְׁלַ֣ח (You extend) יָדֶ֑ךָ (Your hand), וְת֖וֹשִׁיעֵ֣נִי (saves me). יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (and Your right hand)
KJV (138:7)
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
Inspired Version (138:8)
The Lord will perfect me in knowledge concerning his kingdom. I will praise thee, O Lord, for ever; for thou art merciful and wilt not forsake the works of thine own hands.
Hebrew (138:8)
יְהוָה֮ (The LORD) יִגְמֹ֪ר (will fulfill) בַּ֫עֲדִ֥י ([His purpose] for me). יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), חַסְדְּךָ֣ (Your loving devotion) לְעוֹלָ֑ם (endures forever)— מַעֲשֵׂ֖י (the works) יָדֶ֣יךָ (of Your hands). אַל־ (do not) תֶּֽרֶף׃ (abandon)
KJV (138:8)
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Inspired Version (139:1)
O Lord, thou hast searched me and known me.
Hebrew (139:1)
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (For the choirmaster). לְדָוִ֣ד (of David). מִזְמ֑וֹר (A Psalm) יְהוָ֥ה (O LORD), חֲ֝קַרְתַּ֗נִי (You have searched me) וַתֵּדָֽע׃ (and known me).
KJV (139:1)
O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
Inspired Version (139:2)
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; thou understandest my thought afar off.
Hebrew (139:2)
אַתָּ֣ה (You) יָ֭דַעְתָּ (know) שִׁבְתִּ֣י (when I sit) וְקוּמִ֑י (and when I rise); בַּ֥נְתָּה (You understand) לְ֝רֵעִ֗י (my thoughts) מֵרָחֽוֹק׃ (from afar).
KJV (139:2)
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Inspired Version (139:3)
Thou compassest my path and my lying down and art acquainted with all my ways.
Hebrew (139:3)
אָרְחִ֣י (my path) וְרִבְעִ֣י (and my lying down); זֵרִ֑יתָ (You search out) וְֽכָל־ (of all) דְּרָכַ֥י (my ways). הִסְכַּֽנְתָּה׃ (You are aware)
KJV (139:3)
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
Inspired Version (139:4)
For there is not a word in my tongue, but lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.
Hebrew (139:4)
כִּ֤י (Even) אֵ֣ין (. . .) מִ֭לָּה (before a word) בִּלְשׁוֹנִ֑י (is on my tongue), הֵ֥ן (. . .) יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD). יָדַ֥עְתָּ (You know) כֻלָּֽהּ׃ (all about it),
KJV (139:4)
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
Inspired Version (139:5)
Thou hast beset me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me.
Hebrew (139:5)
אָח֣וֹר (behind) וָקֶ֣דֶם (and before); צַרְתָּ֑נִי (You hem me in) וַתָּ֖שֶׁת (You have laid) עָלַ֣י (upon me). כַּפֶּֽכָה׃ (Your hand)
KJV (139:5)
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Inspired Version (139:6)
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain unto it.
Hebrew (139:6)
פִּלְאִיָּה ([is] too wonderful) דַ֣עַת ([Such] knowledge) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (for me), נִ֝שְׂגְּבָ֗ה (too lofty) לֹא־ () א֥וּכַֽל (for me to attain) לָֽהּ׃ ().
KJV (139:6)
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
Inspired Version (139:7)
Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Hebrew (139:7)
אָ֭נָ֥ה (Where) אֵלֵ֣ךְ (can I go) מֵרוּחֶ֑ךָ (to escape Your Spirit)? וְ֝אָ֗נָה (Where) מִפָּנֶ֥יךָ (from Your presence)? אֶבְרָֽח׃ (can I flee)
KJV (139:7)
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Inspired Version (139:8)
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
Hebrew (139:8)
אִם־ (If) אֶסַּ֣ק (I ascend) שָׁ֭מַיִם (to the heavens), שָׁ֣ם (are there); אָ֑תָּה (You) וְאַצִּ֖יעָה (if I make my bed) שְּׁא֣וֹל (in Sheol), הִנֶּֽךָּ׃ (You are there).
KJV (139:8)
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
Inspired Version (139:9)
If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
Hebrew (139:9)
אֶשָּׂ֥א (If I rise on) כַנְפֵי־ (the wings) שָׁ֑חַר (of the dawn), אֶ֝שְׁכְּנָ֗ה (if I settle) בְּאַחֲרִ֥ית (by the farthest) יָֽם׃ (sea),
KJV (139:9)
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Inspired Version (139:10)
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
Hebrew (139:10)
גַּם־ (even) שָׁ֭ם (there) יָדְךָ֣ (Your hand) תַנְחֵ֑נִי (will guide me); וְֽתֹאחֲזֵ֥נִי (will hold me fast). יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (Your right hand)
KJV (139:10)
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
Inspired Version (139:11)
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me,
Hebrew (139:11)
וָ֭אֹמַר (If I say), אַךְ־ (Surely) חֹ֣שֶׁךְ (the darkness) יְשׁוּפֵ֑נִי (will hide me), וְ֝לַ֗יְלָה (become night) א֣וֹר (and the light) בַּעֲדֵֽנִי׃ (around me)”—
KJV (139:11)
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
Inspired Version (139:12)
Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
Hebrew (139:12)
גַּם־ (even) חֹשֶׁךְ֮ (the darkness) לֹֽא־ (is not) יַחְשִׁ֪יךְ (dark) מִ֫מֶּ֥ךָ (to You), וְ֭לַיְלָה (but the night) כַּיּ֣וֹם (like the day), יָאִ֑יר (shines) כַּ֝חֲשֵׁיכָ֗ה (for darkness) כָּאוֹרָֽה׃ (is as light to You).
KJV (139:12)
Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
Inspired Version (139:13)
For thou hast possessed my reins; thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Hebrew (139:13)
כִּֽי־ (For) אַ֭תָּה (You) קָנִ֣יתָ (formed) כִלְיֹתָ֑י (my inmost being); תְּ֝סֻכֵּ֗נִי (You knit me together) בְּבֶ֣טֶן (womb). אִמִּֽי׃ (in my mother’s)
KJV (139:13)
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Inspired Version (139:14)
I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Hebrew (139:14)
אֽוֹדְךָ֗ (I praise) עַ֤ל (You), כִּ֥י (for) נוֹרָא֗וֹת (I am fearfully) נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי (and wonderfully made). נִפְלָאִ֥ים (Marvelous) מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ ([are] Your works), וְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (and I) יֹדַ֥עַת (know this) מְאֹֽד׃ (very well).
KJV (139:14)
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Inspired Version (139:15)
My substance was not hid from thee when I was made in secret and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Hebrew (139:15)
לֹא־ (was not) נִכְחַ֥ד (hidden) עָצְמִ֗י (My frame) מִ֫מֶּ֥ךָּ (from You) אֲשֶׁר־ (when) עֻשֵּׂ֥יתִי (I was made) בַסֵּ֑תֶר (in secret), רֻ֝קַּ֗מְתִּי (when I was woven together) בְּֽתַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת (in the depths) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (139:15)
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Inspired Version (139:16)
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet I knew none of them.
Hebrew (139:16)
KJV (139:16)
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
Inspired Version (139:17)
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them!
Hebrew (139:17)
KJV (139:17)
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
Inspired Version (139:18)
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with thee.
Hebrew (139:18)
אֶ֭סְפְּרֵם ([If] I were to count them), מֵח֣וֹל (the grains of sand); יִרְבּ֑וּן (they would outnumber) הֱ֝קִיצֹ֗תִי (and when I awake), וְעוֹדִ֥י (I am still) עִמָּֽךְ׃ (with You).
KJV (139:18)
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
Inspired Version (139:19)
Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God; depart from me, therefore, ye bloody men.
Hebrew (139:19)
אִם־ (O) תִּקְטֹ֖ל (that You would slay) אֱל֥וֹהַּ׀ (God), רָשָׁ֑ע (the wicked)— וְאַנְשֵׁ֥י (men)— דָ֝מִ֗ים (you bloodthirsty) ס֣וּרוּ (away) מֶֽנִּי׃ (from me),
KJV (139:19)
Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.
Inspired Version (139:20)
For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Hebrew (139:20)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) יֹ֭אמְרֻךָ (speak of You) לִמְזִמָּ֑ה (deceitfully); נָשֻׂ֖א (take) לַשָּׁ֣וְא ([Your name] in vain). עָרֶֽיךָ׃ (Your enemies)
KJV (139:20)
For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Inspired Version (139:21)
Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
Hebrew (139:21)
הֲלֽוֹא־ (Do I not) מְשַׂנְאֶ֖יךָ (hate) יְהוָ֥ה׀ (O LORD), אֶשְׂנָ֑א (those who hate You), וּ֝בִתְקוֹמְמֶ֗יךָ (those who rise against You)? אֶתְקוֹטָֽט׃ (and detest)
KJV (139:21)
Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
Inspired Version (139:22)
I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them mine enemies.
Hebrew (139:22)
תַּכְלִ֣ית (with perfect) שִׂנְאָ֣ה (hatred); שְׂנֵאתִ֑ים (I hate them) לְ֝אוֹיְבִ֗ים (as my enemies) הָ֣יוּ (I count them) לִֽי׃ ().
KJV (139:22)
I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
Inspired Version (139:23)
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts;
Hebrew (139:23)
חָקְרֵ֣נִי (Search me), אֵ֭ל (O God), וְדַ֣ע (and know) לְבָבִ֑י (my heart); בְּ֝חָנֵ֗נִי (test me) וְדַ֣ע (and know) שַׂרְעַפָּֽי׃ (my concerns).
KJV (139:23)
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
Inspired Version (139:24)
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Hebrew (139:24)
וּרְאֵ֗ה (See) אִם־ (if) דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (way) עֹ֥צֶב (there is any offensive) בִּ֑י (in me); וּ֝נְחֵ֗נִי (lead me) בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (in the way) עוֹלָֽם׃ (everlasting).
KJV (139:24)
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Inspired Version (140:1)
Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man,
Hebrew (140:1)
לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ (For the choirmaster). מִזְמ֥וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָוִֽד׃ (of David). חַלְּצֵ֣נִי (Rescue me), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), מֵאָדָ֣ם (men). רָ֑ע (from evil) מֵאִ֖ישׁ (from men) חֲמָסִ֣ים (of violence), תִּנְצְרֵֽנִי׃ (Protect me)
KJV (140:1)
Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Inspired Version (140:2)
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
Hebrew (140:2)
KJV (140:2)
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
Inspired Version (140:3)
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Hebrew (140:3)
שָֽׁנֲנ֣וּ (They sharpen) לְשׁוֹנָם֮ (their tongues) כְּֽמוֹ־ (like) נָ֫חָ֥שׁ (snakes); חֲמַ֥ת (the venom) עַכְשׁ֑וּב (of vipers) תַּ֖חַת (is on) שְׂפָתֵ֣ימוֹ (their lips). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (140:3)
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Inspired Version (140:4)
Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man, who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Hebrew (140:4)
שָׁמְרֵ֤נִי (Guard me), יְהוָ֨ה׀ (O LORD), מִ֘ידֵ֤י (from the hands) רָשָׁ֗ע (of the wicked). מֵאִ֣ישׁ (from men) חֲמָסִ֣ים (of violence) תִּנְצְרֵ֑נִי (Keep me safe) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) חָ֝שְׁב֗וּ (scheme) לִדְח֥וֹת (to make me stumble) פְּעָמָֽי׃ (. . .).
KJV (140:4)
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Inspired Version (140:5)
The proud have hid a snare for me and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
Hebrew (140:5)
טָֽמְנֽוּ־ (hide) גֵאִ֨ים׀ (The proud) פַּ֡ח (a snare) לִ֗י (for me); וַחֲבָלִ֗ים (the cords) פָּ֣רְשׂוּ (are spread) רֶ֭שֶׁת (of their net) לְיַד־ (along) מַעְגָּ֑ל (the path), מֹקְשִׁ֖ים (and lures) שָֽׁתוּ־ (are set out) לִ֣י (for me). סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (140:5)
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
Inspired Version (140:6)
I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
Hebrew (140:6)
אָמַ֣רְתִּי (I say) לַ֭יהוָה (to the LORD), אֵ֣לִי (are my God). אָ֑תָּה (You) הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (Hear), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (O LORD), ק֣וֹל (. . .) תַּחֲנוּנָֽי׃ (my cry for help).
KJV (140:6)
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
Inspired Version (140:7)
O God, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Hebrew (140:7)
יְהֹוִ֣ה (O GOD) אֲ֭דֹנָי (the Lord), עֹ֣ז (the strength) יְשׁוּעָתִ֑י (of my salvation), סַכֹּ֥תָה (You shield) לְ֝רֹאשִׁ֗י (my head) בְּי֣וֹם (in the day) נָֽשֶׁק׃ (of battle).
KJV (140:7)
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Inspired Version (140:8)
Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; further not his wicked device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Hebrew (140:8)
KJV (140:8)
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Inspired Version (140:9)
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Hebrew (140:9)
רֹ֥אשׁ (May the heads) מְסִבָּ֑י (of those who surround me) עֲמַ֖ל (in the trouble) שְׂפָתֵ֣ימוֹ (their lips have caused). יְכַסּוּמוֹ׃ (be covered)
KJV (140:9)
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Inspired Version (140:10)
Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Hebrew (140:10)
יָמִיטוּ (fall) עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם (on them); גֶּֽחָ֫לִ֥ים (May burning coals) בָּאֵ֥שׁ (into the fire), יַפִּלֵ֑ם (may they be thrown) בְּ֝מַהֲמֹר֗וֹת (into the miry pits), בַּֽל־ (never) יָקֽוּמוּ׃ (to rise again).
KJV (140:10)
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Inspired Version (140:11)
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Hebrew (140:11)
אִ֥ישׁ (May no slanderer) לָשׁוֹן֮ (. . .) בַּל־ (. . .) יִכּ֪וֹן (be established) בָּ֫אָ֥רֶץ (in the land); אִישׁ־ (the man) חָמָ֥ס (of violence). רָ֑ע (may calamity) יְ֝צוּדֶ֗נּוּ (hunt down) לְמַדְחֵפֹֽת׃ (. . .)
KJV (140:11)
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Inspired Version (140:12)
I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor.
Hebrew (140:12)
יָדַעְתִּ (I know) כִּֽי־ (that) יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה (upholds) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) דִּ֣ין (justice) עָנִ֑י (for the poor) מִ֝שְׁפַּ֗ט ([and defends] the cause) אֶבְיֹנִֽים׃ (of the needy).
KJV (140:12)
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Inspired Version (140:13)
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Hebrew (140:13)
אַ֣ךְ (Surely) צַ֭דִּיקִים (the righteous) יוֹד֣וּ (will praise) לִשְׁמֶ֑ךָ (Your name); יֵשְׁב֥וּ (will dwell) יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים (the upright) אֶת־ (. . .) פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (in Your presence).
KJV (140:13)
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Inspired Version (141:1)
Lord, I cry unto thee; make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice when I cry unto thee.
Hebrew (141:1)
מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (of David). יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD); קְ֭רָאתִיךָ (I call upon You), ח֣וּשָׁה (come quickly) לִּ֑י (to me). הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (Hear) ק֝וֹלִ֗י (my voice) בְּקָרְאִי־ (when I call) לָֽךְ׃ (to You).
KJV (141:1)
Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
Inspired Version (141:2)
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Hebrew (141:2)
תִּכּ֤וֹן (be set) תְּפִלָּתִ֣י (May my prayer) קְטֹ֣רֶת (like incense); לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (before You) מַֽשְׂאַ֥ת (my uplifted) כַּ֝פַּ֗י (hands), מִנְחַת־ (offering). עָֽרֶב׃ (like the evening)
KJV (141:2)
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Inspired Version (141:3)
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Hebrew (141:3)
שִׁיתָ֣ה (Set) יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), שָׁמְרָ֣ה (a guard), לְפִ֑י (over my mouth); נִ֝צְּרָ֗ה (keep watch) עַל־ (at) דַּ֥ל (the door) שְׂפָתָֽי׃ (of my lips).
KJV (141:3)
Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Inspired Version (141:4)
Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity; and let me not eat of their dainties.
Hebrew (141:4)
אַל־ (Do not let) תַּט־ (be drawn) לִבִּ֨י (my heart) לְדָבָ֪ר׀ (thing) רָ֡ע (to any evil) לְהִתְע֘וֹלֵ֤ל (or take part) עֲלִל֨וֹת׀ (in works) בְּרֶ֗שַׁע (of wickedness) אֶת־ (with) אִישִׁ֥ים (men) פֹּֽעֲלֵי־ (who do) אָ֑וֶן (iniquity); וּבַל־ (let me not) אֶ֝לְחַ֗ם (feast) בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶֽם׃ (on their delicacies).
KJV (141:4)
Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
Inspired Version (141:5)
When the righteous smite me with the word of the Lord, it is a kindness; and when they reprove me, it shall be an excellent oil and shall not destroy my faith; for yet my prayer also shall be for them. I delight not in their calamities.
Hebrew (141:5)
יֶֽהֶלְמֵֽנִי־ (strike me); צַדִּ֨יק׀ (Let the righteous man) חֶ֡סֶד (be an act of loving devotion). וְֽיוֹכִיחֵ֗נִי (let his rebuke) שֶׁ֣מֶן (It is oil) רֹ֭אשׁ (for my head); אַל־ (let me not) יָנִ֣י (refuse it) רֹאשִׁ֑י (. . .). כִּי־ (For) ע֥וֹד (. . .) וּ֝תְפִלָּתִ֗י (my prayer is ever against) בְּרָעוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (the deeds of the wicked).
KJV (141:5)
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Inspired Version (141:6)
When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
Hebrew (141:6)
נִשְׁמְט֣וּ (are thrown down) בִֽידֵי־ (from) סֶ֭לַע (the cliffs), שֹׁפְטֵיהֶ֑ם (When their rulers) וְשָׁמְע֥וּ (the people will listen) אֲ֝מָרַ֗י (to my words), כִּ֣י (for) נָעֵֽמוּ׃ (they are pleasant).
KJV (141:6)
When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
Inspired Version (141:7)
Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
Hebrew (141:7)
כְּמ֤וֹ (As when) פֹלֵ֣חַ (one plows) וּבֹקֵ֣עַ (and breaks up) בָּאָ֑רֶץ (the soil), נִפְזְר֥וּ (have been scattered) עֲ֝צָמֵ֗ינוּ (so our bones) לְפִ֣י (at the mouth) שְׁאֽוֹל׃ (of Sheol).
KJV (141:7)
Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
Inspired Version (141:8)
But mine eyes are unto thee, O God, the Lord; in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
Hebrew (141:8)
כִּ֤י (But) אֵלֶ֨יךָ׀ (are fixed on You), יְהֹוִ֣ה (O GOD) אֲדֹנָ֣י (the Lord). עֵינָ֑י (my eyes) בְּכָ֥ה (In You) חָ֝סִ֗יתִי (I seek refuge); אַל־ (do not) תְּעַ֥ר (leave) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (my soul {defenseless}).
KJV (141:8)
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
Inspired Version (141:9)
Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Hebrew (141:9)
שָׁמְרֵ֗נִי (Keep me) מִ֣ידֵי (from) פַ֭ח (the snares) יָ֣קְשׁוּ (they have laid) לִ֑י (for me), וּ֝מֹקְשׁ֗וֹת (and from the lures) פֹּ֣עֲלֵי (of evildoers) אָֽוֶן׃ (. . .).
KJV (141:9)
Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Inspired Version (141:10)
Let the wicked fall into their own nets whilst that I withal escape.
Hebrew (141:10)
יִפְּל֣וּ (fall) בְמַכְמֹרָ֣יו (into their own nets), רְשָׁעִ֑ים (Let the wicked) יַ֥חַד (. . .) אָ֝נֹכִ֗י (I) עַֽד־ (while) אֶעֱבֽוֹר׃ (pass by in safety).
KJV (141:10)
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
Inspired Version (142:1)
I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication.
Hebrew (142:1)
מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (A Maskil) לְדָוִ֑ד (of David), בִּהְיוֹת֖וֹ (when he was) בַמְּעָרָ֣ה (in the cave). תְפִלָּֽה׃ (A prayer). ק֭וֹלִי (aloud) אֶל־ (to) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD); אֶזְעָ֑ק (I cry) ק֝וֹלִ֗י (I lift my voice) אֶל־ (to) יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) אֶתְחַנָּֽן׃ (for mercy).
KJV (142:1)
I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
Inspired Version (142:2)
I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble.
Hebrew (142:2)
KJV (142:2)
I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble.
Inspired Version (142:3)
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
Hebrew (142:3)
בְּהִתְעַטֵּ֬ף (grows faint) עָלַ֨י׀ (within me), רוּחִ֗י (Although my spirit) וְאַתָּה֮ (You) יָדַ֪עְתָּ (know) נְֽתִיבָ֫תִ֥י (my way). בְּאֹֽרַח־ (Along the path) ז֥וּ (. . .) אֲהַלֵּ֑ךְ (I travel) טָמְנ֖וּ (they have hidden) פַ֣ח (a snare) לִֽי׃ (for me).
KJV (142:3)
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
Inspired Version (142:4)
I looked on my right hand and behold, but there was no man that would know me; refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
Hebrew (142:4)
KJV (142:4)
I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
Inspired Version (142:5)
I cried unto thee, O Lord; I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
Hebrew (142:5)
זָעַ֥קְתִּי (I cry) אֵלֶ֗יךָ (to You), יְה֫וָ֥ה (O LORD) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (-): אַתָּ֣ה (You) מַחְסִ֑י ([are] my refuge), חֶ֝לְקִ֗י (my portion) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) הַֽחַיִּים׃ (of the living).
KJV (142:5)
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
Inspired Version (142:6)
Attend unto my cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.
Hebrew (142:6)
הַקְשִׁ֤יבָה׀ (Listen) אֶֽל־ (to) רִנָּתִי֮ (my cry), כִּֽי־ (for) דַלּ֪וֹתִ֫י (I am brought) מְאֹ֥ד (quite low). הַצִּילֵ֥נִי (Rescue me) מֵרֹדְפַ֑י (my pursuers), כִּ֖י (for) אָמְצ֣וּ (they are too strong for me). מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from)
KJV (142:6)
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Inspired Version (142:7)
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name; the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Hebrew (142:7)
ה֘וֹצִ֤יאָה (Free) מִמַּסְגֵּ֨ר׀ (from prison), נַפְשִׁי֮ (my soul) לְהוֹד֪וֹת (that I may praise) אֶת־ (-) שְׁ֫מֶ֥ךָ (Your name) בִּ֭י (). יַכְתִּ֣רוּ (will gather around me) צַדִּיקִ֑ים (The righteous) כִּ֖י (because) תִגְמֹ֣ל (of Your goodness) עָלָֽי׃ (to me).
KJV (142:7)
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Inspired Version (143:1)
Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my supplications; in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
Hebrew (143:1)
מִזְמ֗וֹר (A Psalm) לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (of David). יְהוָ֤ה׀ (O LORD), שְׁמַ֬ע (hear) תְּפִלָּתִ֗י (my prayer). הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (give ear) אֶל־ (to) תַּחֲנוּנַ֑י (my plea); בֶּאֱמֻנָתְךָ֥ (In Your faithfulness), עֲ֝נֵ֗נִי (answer me). בְּצִדְקָתֶֽךָ׃ (in Your righteousness),
KJV (143:1)
Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (143:2)
And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Hebrew (143:2)
וְאַל־ (Do not) תָּב֣וֹא (bring) בְ֭מִשְׁפָּט (into judgment), אֶת־ (. . .) עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (Your servant) כִּ֤י (for) לֹֽא־ (no one) יִצְדַּ֖ק (is righteous) לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (before You) כָל־ (. . .). חָֽי׃ (alive)
KJV (143:2)
And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Inspired Version (143:3)
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness as those that have long been dead.
Hebrew (143:3)
KJV (143:3)
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
Inspired Version (143:4)
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
Hebrew (143:4)
וַתִּתְעַטֵּ֣ף (grows faint) עָלַ֣י (within me); רוּחִ֑י (My spirit) בְּ֝תוֹכִ֗י (inside me). יִשְׁתּוֹמֵ֥ם (is dismayed) לִבִּֽי׃ (my heart)
KJV (143:4)
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
Inspired Version (143:5)
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
Hebrew (143:5)
זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי (I remember) יָמִ֨ים׀ (the days) מִקֶּ֗דֶם (of old); הָגִ֥יתִי (I meditate) בְכָל־ (on all) פָּעֳלֶ֑ךָ (Your works); בְּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (the work) יָדֶ֣יךָ (of Your hands). אֲשׂוֹחֵֽחַ׃ (I consider)
KJV (143:5)
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
Inspired Version (143:6)
I stretch forth my hands unto thee; my soul thirsteth after thee as a thirsty land. Selah.
Hebrew (143:6)
פֵּרַ֣שְׂתִּי (I stretch out) יָדַ֣י (my hands) אֵלֶ֑יךָ (to You); נַפְשִׁ֓י׀ (my soul) כְּאֶֽרֶץ־ (like a parched land). עֲיֵפָ֖ה (thirsts) לְךָ֣ (for You) סֶֽלָה׃ (Selah)
KJV (143:6)
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
Inspired Version (143:7)
Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit faileth; hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
Hebrew (143:7)
מַ֘הֵ֤ר (quickly), עֲנֵ֨נִי׀ (Answer me) יְהוָה֮ (O LORD); כָּלְתָ֪ה (fails). ר֫וּחִ֥י (my spirit) אַל־ (Do not) תַּסְתֵּ֣ר (hide) פָּנֶ֣יךָ (Your face) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (from me), וְ֝נִמְשַׁ֗לְתִּי (or I will be like those) עִם־ (. . .) יֹ֥רְדֵי (who descend) בֽוֹר׃ (to the Pit).
KJV (143:7)
Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
Inspired Version (143:8)
Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust; cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Hebrew (143:8)
הַשְׁמִ֘יעֵ֤נִי (Let me hear) בַבֹּ֨קֶר׀ (in the morning), חַסְדֶּךָ֮ (Your loving devotion) כִּֽי־ (for) בְךָ֪ (in You). בָ֫טָ֥חְתִּי (I have put my trust) הוֹדִיעֵ֗נִי (Teach me) דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (the way) ז֥וּ (-) אֵלֵ֑ךְ (I should walk), כִּֽי־ (for) אֵ֝לֶיךָ (to You) נָשָׂ֥אתִי (I lift up) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (my soul).
KJV (143:8)
Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Inspired Version (143:9)
Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies; I flee unto thee to hide me.
Hebrew (143:9)
הַצִּילֵ֖נִי (Deliver me) מֵאֹיְבַ֥י׀ (from my enemies), יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD); אֵלֶ֥יךָ (I flee to You) כִסִּֽתִי׃ (for refuge).
KJV (143:9)
Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
Inspired Version (143:10)
Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God; thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Hebrew (143:10)
לַמְּדֵ֤נִי׀ (Teach me) לַֽעֲשׂ֣וֹת (to do) רְצוֹנֶךָ֮ (Your will), כִּֽי־ (for) אַתָּ֪ה (You) אֱל֫וֹהָ֥י (are my God). רוּחֲךָ֥ (Spirit) טוֹבָ֑ה (May Your good) תַּ֝נְחֵ֗נִי (lead me) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (ground). מִישֽׁוֹר׃ (on level)
KJV (143:10)
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Inspired Version (143:11)
Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake; for thy righteousness' sake, bring my soul out of trouble.
Hebrew (143:11)
לְמַֽעַן־ (For the sake) שִׁמְךָ֣ (of Your name), יְהוָ֣ה (O LORD), תְּחַיֵּ֑נִי (revive me). בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֓׀ (In Your righteousness), תוֹצִ֖יא (bring) מִצָּרָ֣ה (out of trouble). נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (my soul)
KJV (143:11)
Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
Inspired Version (143:12)
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul; for I am thy servant.
Hebrew (143:12)
וּֽבְחַסְדְּךָ֮ (And in Your loving devotion), תַּצְמִ֪ית (cut off) אֹ֫יְבָ֥י (my enemies). וְֽ֭הַאֲבַדְתָּ (Destroy) כָּל־ (all) צֹרֲרֵ֣י (who afflict) נַפְשִׁ֑י (me), כִּ֝֗י (for) אֲנִ֣י (I) עַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (am Your servant).
KJV (143:12)
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
Inspired Version (144:1)
Blessed be the Lord, my strength, which teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight,
Hebrew (144:1)
לְדָוִ֨ד׀ (Of David). בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ (Blessed) יְהוָ֨ה׀ ([be] the LORD), צוּרִ֗י (my Rock), הַֽמְלַמֵּ֣ד (who trains) יָדַ֣י (my hands) לַקְרָ֑ב (for war), אֶ֝צְבְּעוֹתַ֗י (my fingers) לַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (for battle).
KJV (144:1)
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Inspired Version (144:2)
My goodness and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I trust, who subdueth my people under me.
Hebrew (144:2)
חַסְדִּ֥י (He is my steadfast love) וּמְצוּדָתִי֮ (and my fortress), מִשְׂגַּבִּ֪י (my stronghold) וּֽמְפַלְטִ֫י (and my deliverer) לִ֥י (). מָ֭גִנִּי (He is my shield) וּב֣וֹ (), חָסִ֑יתִי (in whom I take refuge), הָרוֹדֵ֖ד (who subdues) עַמִּ֣י (peoples) תַחְתָּֽי׃ (under me).
KJV (144:2)
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
Inspired Version (144:3)
Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! Or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
Hebrew (144:3)
יְֽהוָ֗ה (O LORD), מָה־ (what) אָ֭דָם (is man), וַתֵּדָעֵ֑הוּ (that You regard him), בֶּן־ (the son of man) אֱ֝נ֗וֹשׁ (that) וַֽתְּחַשְּׁבֵֽהוּ׃ (You think of him)?
KJV (144:3)
LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
Inspired Version (144:4)
Man is like to vanity; his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
Hebrew (144:4)
KJV (144:4)
Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
Inspired Version (144:5)
Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
Hebrew (144:5)
יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), הַט־ (Part) שָׁמֶ֣יךָ (Your heavens), וְתֵרֵ֑ד (and come down); גַּ֖ע (touch) בֶּהָרִ֣ים (the mountains), וְֽיֶעֱשָֽׁנוּ׃ (that they may smoke).
KJV (144:5)
Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
Inspired Version (144:6)
Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.
Hebrew (144:6)
בְּר֣וֹק (Flash forth) בָּ֭רָק (Your lightning) וּתְפִיצֵ֑ם (and scatter them); שְׁלַ֥ח (shoot) חִ֝צֶּ֗יךָ (Your arrows) וּתְהֻמֵּֽם׃ (and rout them).
KJV (144:6)
Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.
Inspired Version (144:7)
Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters from the hand of strange children,
Hebrew (144:7)
שְׁלַ֥ח (Reach down) יָדֶ֗יךָ (from the grasp) מִמָּ֫ר֥וֹם (from on high); פְּצֵ֣נִי (set me free) וְ֭הַצִּילֵנִי (and rescue me) מִמַּ֣יִם (waters), רַבִּ֑ים (from the deep) מִ֝יַּ֗ד (. . .) בְּנֵ֣י (vvv) נֵכָֽר׃ (of foreigners),
KJV (144:7)
Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;
Inspired Version (144:8)
Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
Hebrew (144:8)
KJV (144:8)
Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
Inspired Version (144:9)
I will sing a new song unto thee, O God; upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
Hebrew (144:9)
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (O God); שִׁ֣יר (I will sing) חָ֭דָשׁ (a new) אָשִׁ֣ירָה (song), לָּ֑ךְ (to You) בְּנֵ֥בֶל (on a harp) עָ֝שׂ֗וֹר (of ten strings) אֲזַמְּרָה־ (I will make music) לָּֽךְ׃ (to You)—
KJV (144:9)
I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
Inspired Version (144:10)
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings, who delivereth David, his servant, from the hurtful sword.
Hebrew (144:10)
הַנּוֹתֵ֥ן (to Him who gives) תְּשׁוּעָ֗ה (victory) לַמְּלָ֫כִ֥ים (to kings), הַ֭פּוֹצֶה (who frees) אֶת־ (-) דָּוִ֥ד (David) עַבְדּ֗וֹ (His servant) מֵחֶ֥רֶב (sword). רָעָֽה׃ (from the deadly)
KJV (144:10)
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Inspired Version (144:11)
Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood,
Hebrew (144:11)
KJV (144:11)
Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
Inspired Version (144:12)
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude of a palace;
Hebrew (144:12)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (Then) בָּנֵ֨ינוּ׀ (our sons) כִּנְטִעִים֮ (will be like plants) מְגֻדָּלִ֪ים (nurtured) בִּֽנְעוּרֵ֫יהֶ֥ם (in their youth), בְּנוֹתֵ֥ינוּ (our daughters) כְזָוִיֹּ֑ת (like corner pillars) מְ֝חֻטָּב֗וֹת (carved) תַּבְנִ֥ית (to adorn) הֵיכָֽל׃ (a palace).
KJV (144:12)
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:
Inspired Version (144:13)
That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store; that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets;
Hebrew (144:13)
מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ (Our storehouses) מְלֵאִים֮ (will be full), מְפִיקִ֥ים (supplying) מִזַּ֗ן (all manner of) אֶ֫ל־ (. . .) זַ֥ן (produce); צֹאונֵ֣נוּ (our flocks) מַ֭אֲלִיפוֹת (will bring forth thousands), מְרֻבָּב֗וֹת (tens of thousands) בְּחוּצוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (in our fields).
KJV (144:13)
That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:
Inspired Version (144:14)
That our oxen may be strong to labor; that there be no breaking in nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
Hebrew (144:14)
אַלּוּפֵ֗ינוּ (Our oxen) מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים (will bear great loads). אֵֽין־ (There will be no) פֶּ֭רֶץ (breach in the walls), וְאֵ֣ין (no) יוֹצֵ֑את (going into captivity), וְאֵ֥ין (and no) צְ֝וָחָ֗ה (cry of lament) בִּרְחֹבֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (in our streets).
KJV (144:14)
That our oxen may be strong to labor; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
Inspired Version (144:15)
Happy is that people that is in such a case; yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
Hebrew (144:15)
אַשְׁרֵ֣י (Blessed) הָ֭עָם (are the people) שֶׁכָּ֣כָה (of whom this is so) לּ֑וֹ (); אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י (blessed) הָ֝עָ֗ם (are the people) שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה (is the LORD). אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (whose God)
KJV (144:15)
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Inspired Version (145:1)
I will extol thee, my God, O King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
Hebrew (145:1)
תְּהִלָּ֗ה ([A Psalm] of praise). לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (Of David). אֲרוֹמִמְךָ֣ (I will exalt You), אֱלוֹהַ֣י (my God) הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ ([and] King); וַאֲבָרֲכָ֥ה (I will bless) שִׁ֝מְךָ֗ (Your name) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃ (and ever).
KJV (145:1)
I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (145:2)
Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
Hebrew (145:2)
בְּכָל־ (Every) י֥וֹם (day) אֲבָרֲכֶ֑ךָּ (I will bless You), וַאֲהַלְלָ֥ה (and I will praise) שִׁ֝מְךָ֗ (Your name) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃ (and ever).
KJV (145:2)
Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (145:3)
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
Hebrew (145:3)
גָּ֘ד֤וֹל (Great) יְהוָ֣ה ([is] the LORD) וּמְהֻלָּ֣ל (to be praised); מְאֹ֑ד (and greatly) וְ֝לִגְדֻלָּת֗וֹ (His greatness) אֵ֣ין (vvv) חֵֽקֶר׃ ([is] unsearchable).
KJV (145:3)
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
Inspired Version (145:4)
One generation shall praise thy works to another and shall declare thy mighty acts.
Hebrew (145:4)
דּ֣וֹר (One generation) לְ֭דוֹר (to the next), יְשַׁבַּ֣ח (will commend) מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ (Your works) וּגְב֖וּרֹתֶ֣יךָ (Your mighty acts)— יַגִּֽידוּ׃ (and will proclaim)
KJV (145:4)
One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
Inspired Version (145:5)
I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty and of thy wondrous works.
Hebrew (145:5)
הֲ֭דַר (splendor) כְּב֣וֹד (the glorious) הוֹדֶ֑ךָ (of Your majesty). וְדִבְרֵ֖י (works). נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֣יךָ (on Your wondrous) אָשִֽׂיחָה׃ (And I will meditate)
KJV (145:5)
I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Inspired Version (145:6)
And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; and I will declare thy greatness.
Hebrew (145:6)
וֶעֱז֣וּז (the power) נוֹרְאֹתֶ֣יךָ (of Your awesome deeds), יֹאמֵ֑רוּ (They will proclaim) וּגְדוּלֹּתֶיךָ (Your greatness). אֲסַפְּרֶֽנָּה׃ (and I will declare)
KJV (145:6)
And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
Inspired Version (145:7)
They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness and shall sing of thy righteousness.
Hebrew (145:7)
זֵ֣כֶר (the fame) רַב־ (of Your abundant) טוּבְךָ֣ (goodness) יַבִּ֑יעוּ (They will extol) וְצִדְקָתְךָ֥ (Your righteousness). יְרַנֵּֽנוּ׃ (and sing joyfully of)
KJV (145:7)
They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
Inspired Version (145:8)
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and of great mercy.
Hebrew (145:8)
KJV (145:8)
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
Inspired Version (145:9)
The Lord is good to all; and his tender mercies are over all his works.
Hebrew (145:9)
טוֹב־ (is good) יְהוָ֥ה (The LORD) לַכֹּ֑ל (to all); וְ֝רַחֲמָ֗יו (His compassion) עַל־ (rests on) כָּל־ (all) מַעֲשָֽׂיו׃ (He has made).
KJV (145:9)
The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
Inspired Version (145:10)
All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Hebrew (145:10)
יוֹד֣וּךָ (will give You thanks), יְ֭הוָה (O LORD), כָּל־ (All) מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ (You have made) וַ֝חֲסִידֶ֗יךָ (and Your saints) יְבָרֲכֽוּכָה׃ (will bless You).
KJV (145:10)
All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Inspired Version (145:11)
They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom and talk of thy power,
Hebrew (145:11)
כְּב֣וֹד (of the glory) מַלְכוּתְךָ֣ (of Your kingdom) יֹאמֵ֑רוּ (They will tell) וּגְבוּרָתְךָ֥ (Your might), יְדַבֵּֽרוּ׃ (and speak of)
KJV (145:11)
They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
Inspired Version (145:12)
To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Hebrew (145:12)
לְהוֹדִ֤יעַ׀ (to make known) לִבְנֵ֣י (vvv) הָ֭אָדָם (to men) גְּבוּרֹתָ֑יו (Your mighty acts) וּ֝כְב֗וֹד (and the glorious) הֲדַ֣ר (splendor) מַלְכוּתֽוֹ׃ (of Your kingdom).
KJV (145:12)
To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Inspired Version (145:13)
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
Hebrew (145:13)
מַֽלְכוּתְךָ֗ (Your kingdom) מַלְכ֥וּת (kingdom), כָּל־ (vvv) עֹֽלָמִ֑ים (is an everlasting) וּ֝מֶֽמְשֶׁלְתְּךָ֗ (and Your dominion) בְּכָל־ ([endures] through all) דּ֥וֹר (generations). וָדֽוֹר׃ (The LORD is faithful in all His words
and kind in all His actions).
KJV (145:13)
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
Inspired Version (145:14)
The Lord upholdeth all that fall and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Hebrew (145:14)
סוֹמֵ֣ךְ (upholds) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) לְכָל־ (all) הַנֹּפְלִ֑ים (who fall) וְ֝זוֹקֵ֗ף (and lifts up) לְכָל־ (all) הַכְּפוּפִֽים׃ (who are bowed down).
KJV (145:14)
The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Inspired Version (145:15)
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
Hebrew (145:15)
עֵֽינֵי־ (The eyes) כֹ֭ל (of all) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (to You), יְשַׂבֵּ֑רוּ (look) וְאַתָּ֤ה (and You) נֽוֹתֵן־ (give) לָהֶ֖ם (. . .) אֶת־ (them) אָכְלָ֣ם (their food) בְּעִתּֽוֹ׃ (in season).
KJV (145:15)
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
Inspired Version (145:16)
Thou openest thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Hebrew (145:16)
KJV (145:16)
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Inspired Version (145:17)
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works.
Hebrew (145:17)
צַדִּ֣יק (is righteous) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) בְּכָל־ (in all) דְּרָכָ֑יו (His ways) וְ֝חָסִ֗יד (and kind) בְּכָל־ (in all) מַעֲשָֽׂיו׃ (His deeds).
KJV (145:17)
The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
Inspired Version (145:18)
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Hebrew (145:18)
KJV (145:18)
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Inspired Version (145:19)
He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry and will save them.
Hebrew (145:19)
רְצוֹן־ (the desires) יְרֵאָ֥יו (of those who fear Him); יַעֲשֶׂ֑ה (He fulfills) וְֽאֶת־ (-) שַׁוְעָתָ֥ם (their cry) יִ֝שְׁמַ֗ע (He hears) וְיוֹשִׁיעֵֽם׃ (and saves them).
KJV (145:19)
He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Inspired Version (145:20)
The Lord preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.
Hebrew (145:20)
שׁוֹמֵ֣ר (preserves) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) אֶת־ (-) כָּל־ (all) אֹהֲבָ֑יו (who love Him), וְאֵ֖ת (but) כָּל־ (all) הָרְשָׁעִ֣ים (the wicked) יַשְׁמִֽיד׃ (He will destroy).
KJV (145:20)
The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
Inspired Version (145:21)
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Hebrew (145:21)
תְּהִלַּ֥ת (the praise) יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD); יְֽדַבֶּ֫ר־ (will declare) פִּ֥י (My mouth) וִיבָרֵ֣ךְ (bless) כָּל־ (let every) בָּ֭שָׂר (creature) שֵׁ֥ם (name) קָדְשׁ֗וֹ (His holy) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃ (and ever).
KJV (145:21)
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (146:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul.
Hebrew (146:1)
KJV (146:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
Inspired Version (146:2)
While I live will I praise the Lord; I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
Hebrew (146:2)
אֲהַלְלָ֣ה (I will praise) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) בְּחַיָּ֑י (all my life); אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה (I will sing praises) לֵֽאלֹהַ֣י (to my God) בְּעוֹדִֽי׃ (while I have my being).
KJV (146:2)
While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
Inspired Version (146:3)
Put not your trust in princes nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Hebrew (146:3)
אַל־ (Put not) תִּבְטְח֥וּ (your trust) בִנְדִיבִ֑ים (in princes), בְּבֶן־ (in mortal) אָדָ֓ם׀ (man), שֶׁ֤אֵֽין (who cannot) ל֥וֹ () תְשׁוּעָֽה׃ (save).
KJV (146:3)
Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Inspired Version (146:4)
His breath goeth forth; he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
Hebrew (146:4)
תֵּצֵ֣א (departs), ר֭וּחוֹ (When his spirit) יָשֻׁ֣ב (he returns) לְאַדְמָת֑וֹ (to the ground); בַּיּ֥וֹם (very day) הַ֝ה֗וּא (on that) אָבְד֥וּ (perish). עֶשְׁתֹּנֹתָֽיו׃ (his plans)
KJV (146:4)
His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
Inspired Version (146:5)
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord, his God,
Hebrew (146:5)
אַשְׁרֵ֗י (Blessed is he) שֶׁ֤אֵ֣ל (is the God) יַעֲקֹ֣ב (of Jacob), בְּעֶזְר֑וֹ (whose help) שִׂ֝בְר֗וֹ (whose hope) עַל־ (is in) יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (his God),
KJV (146:5)
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Inspired Version (146:6)
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is, which keepeth truth for ever,
Hebrew (146:6)
עֹשֶׂ֤ה׀ (the Maker) שָׁ֘מַ֤יִם (of heaven) וָאָ֗רֶץ (and earth), אֶת־ (-) הַיָּ֥ם (the sea), וְאֶת־ (-) כָּל־ (and everything) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) בָּ֑ם (in them). הַשֹּׁמֵ֖ר (He remains) אֱמֶ֣ת (faithful) לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (forever).
KJV (146:6)
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:
Inspired Version (146:7)
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed, which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners;
Hebrew (146:7)
עֹשֶׂ֤ה (He executes) מִשְׁפָּ֨ט׀ (justice) לָעֲשׁוּקִ֗ים (for the oppressed) נֹתֵ֣ן ([and] gives) לֶ֭חֶם (food) לָרְעֵבִ֑ים (to the hungry). יְ֝הוָ֗ה (The LORD) מַתִּ֥יר (sets) אֲסוּרִֽים׃ (the prisoners {free}),
KJV (146:7)
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:
Inspired Version (146:8)
The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind; the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down; the Lord loveth the righteous;
Hebrew (146:8)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (the LORD) פֹּ֘קֵ֤חַ (opens [the eyes of]) עִוְרִ֗ים (the blind), יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) זֹקֵ֣ף (lifts) כְּפוּפִ֑ים (those who are weighed down), יְ֝הוָ֗ה (the LORD) אֹהֵ֥ב (loves) צַדִּיקִֽים׃ (the righteous).
KJV (146:8)
The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
Inspired Version (146:9)
The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow; but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
Hebrew (146:9)
יְהוָ֤ה׀ (The LORD) שֹׁ֘מֵ֤ר (protects) אֶת־ (-) גֵּרִ֗ים (foreigners); יָת֣וֹם (the fatherless) וְאַלְמָנָ֣ה (and the widow), יְעוֹדֵ֑ד (He sustains) וְדֶ֖רֶךְ (but the ways) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) יְעַוֵּֽת׃ (He frustrates).
KJV (146:9)
The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
Inspired Version (146:10)
The Lord shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (146:10)
KJV (146:10)
The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (147:1)
Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Hebrew (147:1)
הַ֥לְלוּ (Hallelujah) יָ֨הּ׀ (. . .)! כִּי־ (How) ט֭וֹב (good [it is]) זַמְּרָ֣ה (to sing praises) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (to our God), כִּֽי־ (how) נָ֝עִים (pleasant) נָאוָ֥ה (and lovely) תְהִלָּֽה׃ (to praise [Him])!
KJV (147:1)
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Inspired Version (147:2)
The Lord doth build up Jerusalem; he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
Hebrew (147:2)
בּוֹנֵ֣ה (builds up) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֣ם (Jerusalem); יְהוָ֑ה (The LORD) נִדְחֵ֖י (the exiles) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (of Israel). יְכַנֵּֽס׃ (He gathers)
KJV (147:2)
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
Inspired Version (147:3)
He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds.
Hebrew (147:3)
הָ֭רֹפֵא (He heals) לִשְׁב֣וּרֵי (the brokenhearted) לֵ֑ב (. . .) וּ֝מְחַבֵּ֗שׁ (and binds) לְעַצְּבוֹתָֽם׃ (up their wounds).
KJV (147:3)
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Inspired Version (147:4)
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Hebrew (147:4)
מוֹנֶ֣ה (He determines) מִ֭סְפָּר (the number) לַכּוֹכָבִ֑ים (of the stars); לְ֝כֻלָּ֗ם (each) שֵׁמ֥וֹת (by name). יִקְרָֽא׃ (He calls them)
KJV (147:4)
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Inspired Version (147:5)
Great is our Lord and of great power; his understanding is infinite.
Hebrew (147:5)
גָּד֣וֹל (Great) אֲדוֹנֵ֣ינוּ ([is] our Lord), וְרַב־ (and mighty) כֹּ֑חַ (in power); לִ֝תְבוּנָת֗וֹ (His understanding) אֵ֣ין (has no) מִסְפָּֽר׃ (limit).
KJV (147:5)
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
Inspired Version (147:6)
The Lord lifteth up the meek; he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Hebrew (147:6)
מְעוֹדֵ֣ד (sustains) עֲנָוִ֣ים (the humble), יְהוָ֑ה (The LORD) מַשְׁפִּ֖יל ([but] casts) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (the wicked) עֲדֵי־ (to) אָֽרֶץ׃ (the ground).
KJV (147:6)
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Inspired Version (147:7)
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God,
Hebrew (147:7)
עֱנ֣וּ (Sing) לַיהוָ֣ה (to the LORD) בְּתוֹדָ֑ה (with thanksgiving); זַמְּר֖וּ (make music) לֵאלֹהֵ֣ינוּ (to our God), בְכִנּֽוֹר׃ (on the harp)
KJV (147:7)
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Inspired Version (147:8)
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
Hebrew (147:8)
הַֽמְכַסֶּ֬ה (who covers) שָׁמַ֨יִם׀ (the sky) בְּעָבִ֗ים (with clouds), הַמֵּכִ֣ין (who prepares) לָאָ֣רֶץ (for the earth), מָטָ֑ר (rain) הַמַּצְמִ֖יחַ (to grow) הָרִ֣ים (on the hills). חָצִֽיר׃ (who makes grass)
KJV (147:8)
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
Inspired Version (147:9)
He giveth to the beast his food and to the young ravens which cry.
Hebrew (147:9)
נוֹתֵ֣ן (He provides) לִבְהֵמָ֣ה (for the animals), לַחְמָ֑הּ (food) לִבְנֵ֥י (and for the young) עֹ֝רֵ֗ב (ravens) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) יִקְרָֽאוּ׃ (when they call).
KJV (147:9)
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
Inspired Version (147:10)
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse; he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Hebrew (147:10)
לֹ֤א (He does not) בִגְבוּרַ֣ת (in the strength) הַסּ֣וּס (of the horse); יֶחְפָּ֑ץ (delight) לֹֽא־ (He takes no) בְשׁוֹקֵ֖י (in the legs) הָאִ֣ישׁ (of a man). יִרְצֶֽה׃ (pleasure)
KJV (147:10)
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Inspired Version (147:11)
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Hebrew (147:11)
רוֹצֶ֣ה (is pleased) יְ֭הוָה (The LORD) אֶת־ (-) יְרֵאָ֑יו (with those who fear Him), אֶת־ (-) הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים (who hope) לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (in His loving devotion).
KJV (147:11)
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Inspired Version (147:12)
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
Hebrew (147:12)
שַׁבְּחִ֣י (Exalt) יְ֭רוּשָׁלִַם (O Jerusalem) אֶת־ (-); יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), הַֽלְלִ֖י (praise) אֱלֹהַ֣יִךְ (your God), צִיּֽוֹן׃ (O Zion)!
KJV (147:12)
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
Inspired Version (147:13)
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
Hebrew (147:13)
כִּֽי־ (For) חִ֭זַּק (He strengthens) בְּרִיחֵ֣י (the bars) שְׁעָרָ֑יִךְ (of your gates) בֵּרַ֖ךְ (and blesses) בָּנַ֣יִךְ (the children) בְּקִרְבֵּֽךְ׃ (within you).
KJV (147:13)
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
Inspired Version (147:14)
He maketh peace in thy borders and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
Hebrew (147:14)
הַשָּׂם־ (He makes) גְּבוּלֵ֥ךְ ([at] your borders); שָׁל֑וֹם (peace) חֵ֥לֶב (with the finest) חִ֝טִּ֗ים (wheat). יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽךְ׃ (He fills you)
KJV (147:14)
He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
Inspired Version (147:15)
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth; his word runneth very swiftly.
Hebrew (147:15)
הַשֹּׁלֵ֣חַ (He sends forth) אִמְרָת֣וֹ (His command) אָ֑רֶץ (the earth); עַד־ (to) מְ֝הֵרָ֗ה (swiftly). יָר֥וּץ (runs) דְּבָרֽוֹ׃ (His word)
KJV (147:15)
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
Inspired Version (147:16)
He giveth snow like wool; he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
Hebrew (147:16)
הַנֹּתֵ֣ן (He spreads) שֶׁ֣לֶג (the snow) כַּצָּ֑מֶר (like wool); כְּ֝פ֗וֹר (the frost) כָּאֵ֥פֶר (like ashes); יְפַזֵּֽר׃ (He scatters)
KJV (147:16)
He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
Inspired Version (147:17)
He casteth forth his ice like morsels. Who can stand before his cold?
Hebrew (147:17)
מַשְׁלִ֣יךְ (He casts forth) קַֽרְח֣וֹ (His hail) כְפִתִּ֑ים (like pebbles). לִפְנֵ֥י (can withstand) קָ֝רָת֗וֹ (His icy blast)? מִ֣י (Who) יַעֲמֹֽד׃ (. . .)
KJV (147:17)
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
Inspired Version (147:18)
He sendeth out his word and melteth them; he causeth his wind to blow and the waters flow.
Hebrew (147:18)
KJV (147:18)
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
Inspired Version (147:19)
He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
Hebrew (147:19)
מַגִּ֣יד (He declares) דְּבָרוֹ (His word) לְיַעֲקֹ֑ב (to Jacob), חֻקָּ֥יו (His statutes) וּ֝מִשְׁפָּטָ֗יו (and judgments) לְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (to Israel).
KJV (147:19)
He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
Inspired Version (147:20)
He hath not dealt so with any nation; and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (147:20)
KJV (147:20)
He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (148:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights.
Hebrew (148:1)
הַ֥לְלוּ (Hallelujah) יָ֨הּ׀ (. . .)! הַֽלְל֣וּ (Praise) אֶת־ (-) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) מִן־ (from) הַשָּׁמַ֑יִם (the heavens); הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him) בַּמְּרוֹמִֽים׃ (in the highest places).
KJV (148:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
Inspired Version (148:2)
Praise ye him, all his angels; praise ye him, all his hosts.
Hebrew (148:2)
הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ (Praise Him), כָל־ (all) מַלְאָכָ֑יו (His angels); הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him), כָּל־ (all) צְבָאוֹ׃ (His heavenly hosts).
KJV (148:2)
Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
Inspired Version (148:3)
Praise ye him, sun and moon; praise him, all ye stars of light.
Hebrew (148:3)
הַֽ֭לְלוּהוּ (Praise Him), שֶׁ֣מֶשׁ (O sun) וְיָרֵ֑חַ (and moon); הַ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him), כָּל־ (all) כּ֥וֹכְבֵי (stars). אֽוֹר׃ (you shining)
KJV (148:3)
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
Inspired Version (148:4)
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Hebrew (148:4)
הַֽ֭לְלוּהוּ (Praise Him), שְׁמֵ֣י (O highest heavens) הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (. . .), וְ֝הַמַּ֗יִם (and you waters) אֲשֶׁ֤ר׀ (-) מֵעַ֬ל (above) הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (the skies).
KJV (148:4)
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Inspired Version (148:5)
Let them praise the name of the Lord; for he commanded, and they were created.
Hebrew (148:5)
יְֽ֭הַֽלְלוּ (Let them praise) אֶת־ (-) שֵׁ֣ם (the name) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD), כִּ֤י (for) ה֭וּא (He) צִוָּ֣ה (gave the command) וְנִבְרָֽאוּ׃ (and they were created).
KJV (148:5)
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
Inspired Version (148:6)
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever; he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
Hebrew (148:6)
וַיַּעֲמִידֵ֣ם (He established them) לָעַ֣ד (forever) לְעוֹלָ֑ם (and ever); חָק־ (a decree) נָ֝תַ֗ן (He issued) וְלֹ֣א (that will never) יַעֲבֽוֹר׃ (pass away).
KJV (148:6)
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
Inspired Version (148:7)
Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons and all deeps.
Hebrew (148:7)
הַֽלְל֣וּ (Praise) אֶת־ (-) יְ֭הוָה (the LORD) מִן־ (from) הָאָ֑רֶץ (the earth), תַּ֝נִּינִ֗ים (great sea creatures) וְכָל־ (all) תְּהֹמֽוֹת׃ (and ocean depths),
KJV (148:7)
Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
Inspired Version (148:8)
Fire and hail, snow and vapor, stormy wind fulfilling his word,
Hebrew (148:8)
KJV (148:8)
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapor; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
Inspired Version (148:9)
Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars,
Hebrew (148:9)
הֶהָרִ֥ים (mountains) וְכָל־ (and all) גְּבָע֑וֹת (hills), עֵ֥ץ (trees) פְּ֝רִ֗י (fruit) וְכָל־ (and all) אֲרָזִֽים׃ (cedars),
KJV (148:9)
Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
Inspired Version (148:10)
Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying fowl,
Hebrew (148:10)
הַֽחַיָּ֥ה (wild animals) וְכָל־ (and all) בְּהֵמָ֑ה (cattle), רֶ֝֗מֶשׂ (crawling creatures) וְצִפּ֥וֹר (birds), כָּנָֽף׃ (and flying)
KJV (148:10)
Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
Inspired Version (148:11)
Kings of the earth and all people, princes and all judges of the earth,
Hebrew (148:11)
KJV (148:11)
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Inspired Version (148:12)
Both young men and maidens, old men and children--
Hebrew (148:12)
בַּחוּרִ֥ים (young men) וְגַם־ (and) בְּתוּל֑וֹת (maidens), זְ֝קֵנִ֗ים (old) עִם־ (and) נְעָרִֽים׃ (young together).
KJV (148:12)
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
Inspired Version (148:13)
Let them praise the name of the Lord; for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Hebrew (148:13)
יְהַלְל֤וּ׀ (Let them praise) אֶת־ (-) שֵׁ֬ם (the name) יְהוָ֗ה (of the LORD), כִּֽי־ (for) נִשְׂגָּ֣ב (is exalted); שְׁמ֣וֹ (His name) לְבַדּ֑וֹ (alone) ה֝וֹד֗וֹ (His splendor) עַל־ ([is] above) אֶ֥רֶץ (the earth) וְשָׁמָֽיִם׃ (and the heavens).
KJV (148:13)
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Inspired Version (148:14)
He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (148:14)
וַיָּ֤רֶם (He has raised up) קֶ֨רֶן׀ (a horn) לְעַמּ֡וֹ (for His people), תְּהִלָּ֤ה (the praise) לְֽכָל־ (of all) חֲסִידָ֗יו (His saints), לִבְנֵ֣י (of Israel) יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל (. . .), עַֽם־ (a people) קְרֹב֗וֹ (near to Him). הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (148:14)
He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (149:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
Hebrew (149:1)
הַ֥לְלוּ (Hallelujah) יָ֨הּ׀ (. . .)! שִׁ֣ירוּ (Sing) לַֽ֭יהוָה (to the LORD) שִׁ֣יר (song)— חָדָ֑שׁ (a new) תְּ֝הִלָּת֗וֹ (His praise) בִּקְהַ֥ל (in the assembly) חֲסִידִֽים׃ (of the godly).
KJV (149:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
Inspired Version (149:2)
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Hebrew (149:2)
יִשְׂמַ֣ח (rejoice) יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (Let Israel) בְּעֹשָׂ֑יו (in their Maker); בְּנֵֽי־ (let the children) צִ֝יּ֗וֹן (of Zion) יָגִ֥ילוּ (rejoice) בְמַלְכָּֽם׃ (in their King).
KJV (149:2)
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Inspired Version (149:3)
Let them praise his name in the dance; let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Hebrew (149:3)
יְהַֽלְל֣וּ (Let them praise) שְׁמ֣וֹ (His name) בְמָח֑וֹל (with dancing), בְּתֹ֥ף (with tambourine) וְ֝כִנּ֗וֹר (and harp). יְזַמְּרוּ־ (and make music) לֽוֹ׃ (to Him)
KJV (149:3)
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Inspired Version (149:4)
For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Hebrew (149:4)
כִּֽי־ (For) רוֹצֶ֣ה (takes pleasure) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) בְּעַמּ֑וֹ (in His people); יְפָאֵ֥ר (He adorns) עֲ֝נָוִ֗ים (the afflicted) בִּישׁוּעָֽה׃ (with salvation).
KJV (149:4)
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Inspired Version (149:5)
Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Hebrew (149:5)
יַעְלְז֣וּ (exult) חֲסִידִ֣ים (Let the saints) בְּכָב֑וֹד (in glory); יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ (let them shout for joy) עַל־ (upon) מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃ (their beds).
KJV (149:5)
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Inspired Version (149:6)
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand,
Hebrew (149:6)
רוֹמְמ֣וֹת (May the high praises) אֵ֭ל (of God) בִּגְרוֹנָ֑ם (be in their mouths), וְחֶ֖רֶב (sword) פִּֽיפִיּ֣וֹת (and a double-edged) בְּיָדָֽם׃ (in their hands),
KJV (149:6)
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
Inspired Version (149:7)
To execute vengeance upon the heathen and punishments upon the people,
Hebrew (149:7)
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (to inflict) נְ֭קָמָה (vengeance) בַּגּוֹיִ֑ם (on the nations) תּֽ֝וֹכֵחֹ֗ת (and punishment) בַּל־ (on) אֻמִּֽים׃ (the peoples),
KJV (149:7)
To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
Inspired Version (149:8)
To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron,
Hebrew (149:8)
לֶאְסֹ֣ר (to bind) מַלְכֵיהֶ֣ם (their kings) בְּזִקִּ֑ים (with chains) וְ֝נִכְבְּדֵיהֶ֗ם (and their nobles) בְּכַבְלֵ֥י (with shackles) בַרְזֶֽל׃ (of iron),
KJV (149:8)
To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
Inspired Version (149:9)
To execute upon them the judgment written; this honor have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (149:9)
לַעֲשׂ֤וֹת (to execute) בָּהֶ֨ם׀ (-) מִשְׁפָּ֬ט (the judgment) כָּת֗וּב (written [against them]). הָדָ֣ר (honor) ה֭וּא (This) לְכָל־ (is for all) חֲסִידָ֗יו (His saints). הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (149:9)
To execute upon them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
Inspired Version (150:1)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in the firmament of his power.
Hebrew (150:1)
הַ֥לְלוּ (Hallelujah) יָ֨הּ׀ (. . .)! הַֽלְלוּ־ (Praise) אֵ֥ל (God) בְּקָדְשׁ֑וֹ (in His sanctuary). הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (Praise Him) בִּרְקִ֥יעַ (heavens). עֻזּֽוֹ׃ (in His mighty)
KJV (150:1)
Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
Inspired Version (150:2)
Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Hebrew (150:2)
הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ (Praise Him) בִגְבוּרֹתָ֑יו (for His mighty acts); הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him) כְּרֹ֣ב (for His excellent) גֻּדְלֽוֹ׃ (greatness).
KJV (150:2)
Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Inspired Version (150:3)
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet; praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Hebrew (150:3)
הַֽ֭לְלוּהוּ (Praise Him) בְּתֵ֣קַע (with the sound) שׁוֹפָ֑ר (of the horn); הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him) בְּנֵ֣בֶל (with the harp) וְכִנּֽוֹר׃ (and lyre).
KJV (150:3)
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Inspired Version (150:4)
Praise him with the timbrel and dance; praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Hebrew (150:4)
הַֽ֭לְלוּהוּ (Praise Him) בְתֹ֣ף (with tambourine) וּמָח֑וֹל (and dancing); הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him) בְּמִנִּ֥ים (with strings) וְעוּגָֽב׃ (and flute).
KJV (150:4)
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Inspired Version (150:5)
Praise him upon the loud cymbals; praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals.
Hebrew (150:5)
הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ (Praise Him) בְצִלְצְלֵי־ (cymbals); שָׁ֑מַע (with clashing) הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ (praise Him) בְּֽצִלְצְלֵ֥י (cymbals). תְרוּעָֽה׃ (with resounding)
KJV (150:5)
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals.
Inspired Version (150:6)
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Hebrew (150:6)
כֹּ֣ל (Let everything) הַ֭נְּשָׁמָה (that has breath) תְּהַלֵּ֥ל (praise) יָ֗הּ (the LORD)! הַֽלְלוּ־ (Hallelujah) יָֽהּ׃ (. . .)!
KJV (150:6)
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.