Psalm 8:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

With praises from children and from tiny infants, you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless.

Cross References

Psalm 148:13

All creation, come and praise the name of the LORD. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth.

Psalm 4:4

But each of you had better tremble and turn from your sins. Silently search your heart as you lie in bed.

Psalm 44:16

But others mock and sneer, as they watch my enemies take revenge on me.

Psalm 46:10

Our God says, “Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth will honour me.”

Psalm 57:6

Enemies set traps for my feet and struck me down. They dug a pit in my path, but fell in it themselves.

Exodus 11:7

But there won't be any need for the Israelites to cry. Things will be so quiet that not even a dog will be heard barking. Then you Egyptians will know that the LORD is good to the Israelites, even while he punishes you.

Exodus 15:16

struck down by fear. Our LORD, your powerful arm kept them still as a rock until the people you rescued for your very own had marched by.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.

Isaiah 6:3

as they shouted, “Holy, holy, holy, LORD All-Powerful! The earth is filled with your glory.”

Amos 5:9

God destroys mighty soldiers and strong fortresses.

Habakkuk 2:20

Let all the world be silent— the LORD is present in his holy temple.

Matthew 11:25

At that moment Jesus said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people.

Matthew 21:16

The men said to Jesus, “Don't you hear what those children are saying?” “Yes, I do!” Jesus answered. “Don't you know that the Scriptures say, ‘Children and infants will sing praises’?”

Luke 10:21

At that same time, Jesus felt the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, and he said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people. Yes, Father, that is what pleased you.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose the foolish things of this world to put the wise to shame. He chose the weak things of this world to put the powerful to shame.

1 Samuel 2:9

You protect your loyal people, but everyone who is evil will die in darkness. We cannot win a victory by our own strength.