Parallel Verses

Amplified


But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
He is their refuge and stronghold in the time of trouble.

New American Standard Bible

But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
He is their strength in time of trouble.

King James Version

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Holman Bible

The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord,
their refuge in a time of distress.

International Standard Version

But deliverance for the righteous one comes from the LORD; he is their strength in times of distress.

A Conservative Version

But the salvation of the righteous is of LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble,

American Standard Version

But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

Bible in Basic English

But the Lord is the saviour of the upright: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Darby Translation

But the salvation of the righteous is of Jehovah: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Julia Smith Translation

And the salvation of the just is from Jehovah: their strength in time of straits.

King James 2000

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And [the] salvation of [the] righteous [is] from Yahweh, their refuge in [the] time of trouble.

Modern King James verseion

But the salvation of the righteous is from Jehovah; He is their strength in the time of trouble.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But the salvation of the righteous cometh of the LORD, who is also their strength in the time of trouble.

NET Bible

But the Lord delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.

New Heart English Bible

But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

The Emphasized Bible

But, the deliverance of the righteous, is from Yahweh, their refuge in a time of distress.

Webster

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

World English Bible

But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.

Youngs Literal Translation

And the salvation of the righteous is from Jehovah, Their strong place in a time of adversity.

Context Readings

Instruction In Wisdom

38
As for transgressors, they will be completely destroyed;
The future of the wicked will be cut off.
39 
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
He is their refuge and stronghold in the time of trouble.
40
The Lord helps them and rescues them;
He rescues them from the wicked and saves them,
Because they take refuge in Him.


Cross References

Psalm 3:8


Salvation belongs to the Lord;
May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah.

Psalm 9:9


The Lord also will be a refuge and a stronghold for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble;

Psalm 91:15


“He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable],
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.

Isaiah 12:2


“Behold, God, my salvation!
I will trust and not be afraid,
For the Lord God is my strength and song;
Yes, He has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 33:2


O Lord, be gracious to us; we have waited [expectantly] for You.
Be the arm of Your servants every morning [that is, their strength and their defense],
Our salvation also in the time of trouble.

Jonah 2:9


“But [as for me], I will sacrifice to You
With the voice of thanksgiving;
I shall pay that which I have vowed.
Salvation is from the Lord!”

Ephesians 2:8

For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;

Colossians 1:11

[we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy;

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened and empowered me, so that through me the [gospel] message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the mouth of the lion.

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