Psalms 119:16

What does Psalms 119:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In Thy statutes I delight myself, I do not forget Thy word.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.

Context

v.15I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.

v.16This passage

v.17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.

Cross references

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

  • Hebrews 10:16

    This is the covenant that I will make with them After those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws on their heart, And upon their mind also will I write them; then saith he,

  • Psalms 119:14

    I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

  • Psalms 119:70

    Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

  • Romans 7:22

    For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

  • Psalms 119:47

    And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

  • Psalms 119:77

    Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

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