Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

But you have given a banner to those who fear you, so they may display it in honor of truth. Interlude

New American Standard Bible

You have given a banner to those who fear You,
That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

King James Version

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Holman Bible

You have given a signal flag to those who fear You,
so that they can flee before the archers.Selah

A Conservative Version

Thou have given a banner to those who fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

American Standard Version

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah

Amplified


You have set up a banner for those who fear You [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder—a banner to shield them from attack],
A banner that may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Bible in Basic English

So that your loved ones may be made safe, let your right hand be my salvation, and give me an answer.

Darby Translation

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth, (Selah,)

Julia Smith Translation

Thou gavest a signal to those fearing thee, to flee from the face of the bow. Silence.

King James 2000

You have given a banner to them that fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Lexham Expanded Bible

You have rallied those who fear you round a banner {out of bowshot}, Selah

Modern King James verseion

You have given a banner to those who fear You, to lift it up because of the truth. Selah.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Yet hast thou given a token, for such as fear thee, that they may triumph because of the truth. Selah.

NET Bible

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah)

New Heart English Bible

You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

The Emphasized Bible

Thou hadst given - to them that revere thee - a banner, to float aloft, Because of thy faithfulness. Selah.

Webster

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

World English Bible

You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Youngs Literal Translation

Thou hast given to those fearing thee an ensign. To be lifted up as an ensign Because of truth. Selah.

References

Context Readings

Prayer In Difficult Times

3 You made your people go through hard times; you had us drink wine that makes us stagger. 4 But you have given a banner to those who fear you, so they may display it in honor of truth. Interlude 5 So your loved ones may be delivered, save us by your power and answer us quickly!


Cross References

Psalm 20:5

May we shout for joy at your deliverance and unfurl our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Isaiah 11:12

He will raise a banner for the nations and will assemble the dispersed of Israel; he will gather the scattered people of Judah from the corners of the earth.

Exodus 17:15

Moses built an altar and named it "The LORD is My Banner."

Psalm 12:1-2

Help, LORD, for godly people no longer exist; trustworthy people have disappeared from humanity.

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty ride forth for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; and your strong right hand will teach you awesome things.

Song of Songs 2:4

He has brought me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love.

Isaiah 5:26

The LORD will signal for nations far away, whistling for them to come from the ends of the earth. Look how quickly and how swiftly they come!

Isaiah 13:2

"Raise a banner on a bare hilltop! Cry out loud to them! Give a wave of the hand, signaling for them to enter the gates of the nobles.

Isaiah 49:22

"For this what the LORD says, "Watch! I'll lift up my hand to the nations and raise my banner to the nations. They will bring your sons in their arms, and your daughters will be carried on their shoulders.'

Isaiah 59:14-15

I'll drive back justice, and righteousness stands at a distance; for truth has fallen in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.

Isaiah 59:19

So people will fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glories from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a pent-up stream that the breath of the LORD drives along.

Jeremiah 5:1-3

"Wander through the streets of Jerusalem. Look and investigate; search through her squares and see whether you find anyone even one person there doing justice and seeking truth. Then I'll forgive them.

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