Psalms 119:111
What does Psalms 119:111 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:111 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have taken your unchanging word as an eternal heritage; for it is the joy of my heart.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart <FI>are<Fi> they.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:174
I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
- Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.
- Psalms 19:8
The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
- Psalms 119:92
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
- Psalms 16:5
Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
- 1 Peter 1:8
whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
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