Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The Lord is good,
A stronghold in the day of trouble,
And He knows those who take refuge in Him.

King James Version

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

Holman Bible

The Lord is good,
a stronghold in a day of distress;
He cares for those who take refuge in Him.

International Standard Version

The LORD is good a refuge in troubled times. He knows those who are confiding in him.

A Conservative Version

LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and he knows those who take refuge in him.

American Standard Version

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

Amplified


The Lord is good,
A strength and stronghold in the day of trouble;
He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord is good, a strong place in the day of trouble; and he has knowledge of those who take him for their safe cover.

Darby Translation

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

Julia Smith Translation

Jehovah is good for a fortress in the day of straits; and he knew those trusting in him.

King James 2000

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows them that trust in him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Yahweh is good--a refuge in [the] day of distress; [he knows] those who take refuge in him.

Modern King James verseion

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Full gracious is the LORD, and a stronghold in time of trouble. He knoweth them that put their trust in him:

NET Bible

The Lord is good -- indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.

New Heart English Bible

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

The Emphasized Bible

Good is Yahweh, as a protection in the day of distress, - and one who acknowledgeth them who seek refuge in him.

Webster

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

World English Bible

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

Youngs Literal Translation

Good is Jehovah for a strong place in a day of distress. And He knoweth those trusting in Him.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The Lord

Usage: 0

מעז מעז מעוּז מעוז 
Ma`owz 
Usage: 36

in the day
יום 
Yowm 
Usage: 2293

חסה 
Chacah 
to trust, to make a refuge, have hope
Usage: 37

References

Fausets

Hastings

Images Nahum 1:7

Context Readings

Destruction Of Nineveh

6 Who can stand before his indignation (displeasure)? Who can resist (withstand) (endure) the heat of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken to pieces by him. 7 The Lord is good,
A stronghold in the day of trouble,
And He knows those who take refuge in Him.
8 He will exterminate adversaries with an over flowing flood and will pursue his enemies into darkness.



Cross References

Psalm 1:6

Jehovah knows (is fully aware of) the way of the righteous. But the way of the wicked will perish.

Jeremiah 33:11

Yes, you will hear the sounds of joy and happiness and the sounds of brides and grooms. You will hear those who bring thank offerings to Jehovah's Temple.' 'They will say: Give thanks to Jehovah of Hosts because Jehovah is good, because his mercy endures forever. I will restore the prosperity of the land to what they were before,' says Jehovah.

2 Timothy 2:19

The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.

Psalm 25:8

Jehovah is good and decent. That is why he teaches sinners the way they should live.

Psalm 100:5

For Jehovah is good. His loving kindness is everlasting and his truth endures to all generations.

Isaiah 25:4

You have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm,

John 10:27

My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they follow me.

1 Chronicles 5:20

They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and all their allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him.

1 Chronicles 16:34

Give thanks to Jehovah because he is good, because his mercy endures forever!

2 Chronicles 16:8-9

The Ethiopians and the Libyans, did they have large armies with many chariots and cavalry troops? But because you relied on Jehovah he gave you victory over them.

2 Chronicles 32:8

Jehovah our God fights on our side. The Assyrians must rely on human power alone. These words encouraged the army of Judah.

2 Chronicles 32:11

Hezekiah your king is telling you that Jehovah your God will save you from me. But he is lying! You will die of hunger and thirst.

2 Chronicles 32:21

Jehovah sent an angel who exterminated all the soldiers, officials, and commanders in the Assyrian king's camp. Sennacherib was humiliated and returned to his own country. When he went into the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him with a sword.

Ezra 3:11

They praised Jehovah and thanked him, saying: He is good; his loving kindness to Israel is for all generations. All the people gave a joyful cry. They praised Jehovah because the foundation of Jehovah's house was in place.

Psalm 18:1-2

([Psalm of David]) I love you, O Jehovah, my strength.

Psalm 20:1

([Psalm of David]) Jehovah will answer you in times of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob will protect you.

Psalm 27:5

He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He puts me high on a rock.

Psalm 50:15

Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.

Psalm 59:16

But I will sing about your strength. In the morning I will joyfully sing about your loving-kindness. You have been my stronghold and a place of safety in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:6-8

He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my stronghold. I cannot be shaken.

Psalm 71:3

You are my secure shelter and a strong fortress to protect me. You are my refuge and defense.

Psalm 84:11-12

For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.

Psalm 86:7

When I am in trouble, I call out to you because you answer me.

Psalm 91:1-2

He who lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 91:15

When you call to me, I will answer you. I will be with you when you are in trouble. I will deliver you and honor you.

Psalm 136:1-26

Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good. His loving kindness is everlasting.

Psalm 144:1-2

David: Blessed be my rock (strength) Jehovah. He trained my hands to fight and my fingers to do battle,

Psalm 145:6-10

Men shall speak of the power of your awesome acts, and I will tell of your greatness.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it for protection.

Isaiah 26:1-4

We have a strong city. God makes salvation its walls and ramparts.

Isaiah 32:2

Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a place to hide from storms. They will be like streams flowing in a desert, like the shadow of a giant rock in a barren land.

Isaiah 37:3-4

They said to him: Hezekiah says: 'This day is a day of distress, rebuke and rejection. Children have come to birth, and there is no strength to deliver.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed is the man who trusts in Jehovah, whose refuge and security (confidence and hope) is Jehovah.

Lamentations 3:25

Jehovah is good to those who are waiting for him, to the person seeking him.

Daniel 3:28

Nebuchadnezzar said: Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and delivered his servants who trusted in him. They violated the king's command and have yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

Daniel 6:23

The king was very happy. He commanded that they take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was taken out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found on him, because he trusted in his God.

Matthew 7:23

I will say to them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you workers of evil.'

Matthew 27:43

He trusts in God. Let him save him now if he wants him. After all he said: I am the Son of God.

John 10:14

I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me.

Romans 11:22

Observe both God's kindness and severity. Severity is for those who fail to continue. But kindness is for you as long as you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off.

Galatians 4:9

Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and poor fundamental things? Do you want to slave for them all over again?

1 John 4:8-10

He who does not love does not know God for God is love.

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