Psalms 119:125
What does Psalms 119:125 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:125 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thy servant <FI>am<Fi> I--cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 6:22
But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.
- Psalms 116:16
O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.
- Proverbs 9:10
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
- Psalms 86:16
Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid.
- Psalms 119:18
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.
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