Psalms 118:6

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Heb 13:6 : 6 So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; {G2532} I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?
Ps 56:4 : 4 In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
Ps 56:9 : 9 Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.
Ps 56:11 : 11 In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me?
Isa 51:12 : 12 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou art afraid of man that shall die, and of the son of man that shall be made as grass;
Jer 20:11 : 11 But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one [and] a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.
Mic 7:8-9 : 8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be a light unto me. 9 I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, 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. 10 Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see [my desire] upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.
Rom 8:31 : 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God [is] for us, who [is] against us?
Ps 27:1-3 : 1 [ A Psalm of David.] Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, [Even] mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.
Ps 23:4 : 4 Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Ps 46:11 : 11 Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. {H5542}
Ps 146:5 : 5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:
Ps 46:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 118:7-8
2 verses
85%
7Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
Heb 13:6
84%
6So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; {G2532} I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?
Ps 56:11
83%
11In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me?
Ps 3:6
81%
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.
Ps 27:1
80%
1[ A Psalm of David.] Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Ps 56:3-4
2 verses
79%
3What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.
4In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
Ps 27:3
77%
3Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.
Ps 118:13-14
2 verses
76%
13Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
14Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.
Ps 118:5
76%
5Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me [and set me] in a large place.
Ps 16:8
75%
8I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Ps 31:14-15
2 verses
74%
14But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God.
15My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Ps 18:1-3
3 verses
74%
1For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David the servant of Jehovah, who spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said, I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.
2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
3I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Jer 20:11
74%
11But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one [and] a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.
Ps 118:10-11
2 verses
74%
10All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Ps 28:7
74%
7Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
Ps 118:16-18
3 verses
74%
16The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
17I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.
18Jehovah hath chastened me sore; But he hath not given me over unto death.
Ps 124:2
74%
2If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, When men rose up against us;
Ps 140:6
74%
6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
Ps 91:2
73%
2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
Ps 34:4
73%
4I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
Isa 41:13
73%
13For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Isa 12:2
73%
2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.
Ps 23:1
73%
1A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 Sam 22:2
73%
2and he said, Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
2 Sam 22:18
72%
18He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
Lam 3:57
72%
57Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee; thou saidst, Fear not.
Ps 3:1
72%
1A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.
Ps 116:6
72%
6Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
Ps 13:4
72%
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; [Lest] mine adversaries rejoice when I am moved.
Ps 18:17-18
2 verses
72%
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from them that hated me; For they were too mighty for me.
18They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.
Jer 17:17
72%
17Be not a terror unto me: thou art my refuge in the day of evil.
Ps 16:1
72%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; For in thee do I take refuge.
Ps 7:1
72%
1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto Jehovah, concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite. O Jehovah my God, in thee do I take refuge: Save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me,
Ps 66:16
72%
16Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Ps 119:120
72%
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments.
Ps 6:9
72%
9Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.
Ps 138:7
72%
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right hand will save me.
Ps 116:1
72%
1I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.
Ps 54:4
72%
4Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.
Ps 108:12
72%
12Give us help against the adversary; For vain is the help of man.