Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.
Parallel translations
- KJV Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
- BSB even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.
- NKJV Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me.
- NASB Even there Your hand will lead me, And Your right hand will take hold of me.
- NLT even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Ps 23:3He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
- Isa 41:13For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’
- Ps 73:23Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand.
- Ps 63:8My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.
- Ps 143:9–10Deliver me, Yahweh, from my enemies. I flee to you to hide me.
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