Psalms 118:6

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“The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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BSBPD

“The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> for me, I do not fear what man doth to me.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 118:6 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 17:11On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.
  2. 1 Samuel 17:37David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”
  3. Psalms 23:4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
  4. Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
  5. Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
  6. Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  7. Psalms 56:4In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
  8. Psalms 56:5All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
  9. Psalms 56:9Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.
  10. Psalms 56:10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
  11. Psalms 56:11in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
  12. Psalms 56:12Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
  13. Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
  14. Psalms 112:8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
  15. Psalms 146:5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
  16. Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
  17. Jeremiah 20:11But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.
  18. Micah 7:8Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
  19. Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  20. Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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