Psalms 119:139

What does Psalms 119:139 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:139 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Cut me off hath my zeal, For mine adversaries forgot Thy words.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors 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.

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