Psalms 118:6–8
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
*†The LORD is on my side, I will not feare: What can man doe vnto mee?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. for me.
- *Cross-referenceHeb.13.6. psal.56.4, 11.
The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
The LORD taketh my part with them that helpe me: therfore shall I see my desire vpon them that hate me.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the LORD: then to put confidence in man.
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From verse 6
- Hebrews 13:6Rank 1 from verse 6
- Romans 8:31Rank 2 from verse 6
- Psalms 56:4Rank 3 from verse 6
- Psalms 56:11Rank 4 from verse 6
- Micah 7:8–10Rank 5 from verse 6
8¶ Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
9I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
10Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the Lord thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.
8¶ Reioyce not against mee, O mine enemie: When I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darknes, the LORD shall be a light vnto me.
9I will beare the indignation of the LORD, because I haue sinned against him, vntill he plead my cause, and execute iudgement for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousnesse.
10‖*†Then she that is mine enemie shall see it, and shame shall couer her which said vnto mee; Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she bee troden downe, as the myre of the streets.
- Psalms 27:1–3Rank 6 from verse 6
1THE 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?
2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
1¶ The LORD is my light, and my saluation, whome shal I feare? the LORD is the strength of my life, of whō shall I be afraid?
2†When the wicked, euen mine enemies and my foes came vpon me to eat vp my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3*Though an host should encampe against me, my heart shall not feare: though warre should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
- Psalms 56:9Rank 7 from verse 6
- Jeremiah 20:11Rank 8 from verse 6
11But the Lord is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
11**But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutours shall stumble, and they shall not preuaile, they shall be greatly ashamed, for they shall not prosper, their euerlasting confusion shall neuer be forgotten.
- Psalms 23:4Rank 9 from verse 6
- Isaiah 51:12Rank 10 from verse 6
12I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
12**I, euen I am hee that comforteth you, who art thou that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the sonne of man which shall bee made as grasse?
- Psalms 46:11Rank 11 from verse 6
- Psalms 146:5Rank 12 from verse 6
- Psalms 46:1Rank 13 from verse 6
From verse 7
- Psalms 59:10Rank 1 from verse 7
- Psalms 54:4Rank 2 from verse 7
- Psalms 54:7Rank 3 from verse 7
- Psalms 55:18Rank 4 from verse 7
- Psalms 112:8Rank 5 from verse 7
- Psalms 92:11Rank 6 from verse 7
- 1 Chronicles 12:18Rank 7 from verse 7
18Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.
18Then †the spirit came vpon Amasai, who was chiefe of the captaines, and he sayd, Thine are we, Dauid, and on thy side, thou sonne of Iesse: Peace, peace be vnto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then Dauid receiued them, and made them captaines of the band.
From verse 8
- Psalms 40:4Rank 1 from verse 8
- Jeremiah 17:5–7Rank 2 from verse 8
5¶ Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.
6For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited.
7Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
5¶ Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arme, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
6For hee shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good commeth, but shall inhabite the parched places in the wildernesse, in a salt land and not inhabited.
7*Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
- Psalms 62:8–9Rank 3 from verse 8
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9Surely 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.
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, powre out your heart before him: God is a refuge for vs. Selah.
9‖Surely men of low degree are vanitie, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the ballance, they are altogether lighter then vanitie.
- Micah 7:5–7Rank 4 from verse 8
5¶ Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
6For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.
7Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
5¶ Trust yee not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keepe the doores of thy mouth from her that lyeth in thy bosome.
6*For the sonne dishonoureth the father: the daughter riseth vp against her mother: the daughter in law against her mother in law; a mans enemies are the men of his owne house.
7Therefore I will looke vnto you the LORD: I will waite for the God of my saluation: my God will heare me.
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Psalms 118:6
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.
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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Psalms 118:7
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.
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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.
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Sense 1: Aid, assistance, or relief. Sense 2: As a verb, to aid, assist, or support.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A wish, longing, request, pleasure, or thing wished for. Sense 2: To wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
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Psalms 118:8
Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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confidence
Sense 1: Trust, assurance, boldness, or settled reliance. Sense 2: The person or thing in which trust is placed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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118:1O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
118:1¶ *O giue thankes vnto the LORD, for hee is good: because his mercie endureth for euer.
118:2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
118:2Let Israel now say: that his mercy endureth for euer.
118:3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
118:3Let the house of Aaron now say: that his mercy endureth for euer.
118:4Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
118:4Let them now that feare the LORD, say: that his mercy endureth for euer.
118:5I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
118:5†I called vpon the LORD in distresse: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
118:6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
118:6*†The LORD is on my side, I will not feare: What can man doe vnto mee?
Selected passage118:7The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
118:7The LORD taketh my part with them that helpe me: therfore shall I see my desire vpon them that hate me.
Selected passage118:8It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD: then to put confidence in man.
Selected passage118:9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
118:9* It is better to trust in the LORD: then to put confidence in Princes.
118:10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
118:10All nations compassed me about: but in the Name of the LORD, will I †destroy them.
118:11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
118:11They compassed mee about, yea they compassed mee about: but in the Name of the LORD, I will destroy them.
118:12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
118:12They compassed mee about like Bees, they are quenched as the fire of thornes: for in the Name of the LORD I wil †destroy them.
118:13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
118:13Thou hast thrust sore at mee that I might fall: but the LORD helped mee.
118:14The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
118:14*The LORD is my strength and song: and is become my saluation.
118:15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
118:15The voice of reioycing and saluation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the Right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
118:16The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
118:16The Right hand of the LORD is exalted: the Right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
118:17I shall not die, but liue: and declare the workes of the LORD.
118:18The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
118:18The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not giuen me ouer vnto death.
118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:
118:19Open to mee the gates of righteousnesse: I will goe into them, and I will praise the LORD:
118:20This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
118:20This gate of the LORD: into which the righteous shall enter.
118:21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
118:21I will praise thee, for thou hast heard mee: and art become my saluation.
118:22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
118:22*The stone which the builders refused: is become the head stone of the corner.
118:23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
118:23†This is the LORDs doing: it is marueilous in our eyes.
118:24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
118:24This is the day which the LORD hath made: we will reioyce, and be glad in it.
118:25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
118:25Saue now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperitie.
118:26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
118:26†Blessed be he that commeth in the Name of the LORD: wee haue blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
118:27God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
118:27God is the LORD, which hath shewed vs light, bind the sacrifice with cords: euen vnto the horns of the Altar.
118:28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
118:28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
118:29O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
118:29O giue thanks vnto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for euer.