Psalms 119:139

Psalms chapter 119 · verse 139 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

Context

v.138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

v.139This passage

v.140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 69:9

    For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

  • Acts 28:23

    And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.

  • Matthew 22:29

    But Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

  • 1 Kings 19:10

    And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword: and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

  • John 2:17

    His disciples remembered that it was written, Zeal for thy house shall eat me up.

  • 1 Kings 19:14

    And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.