Psalms 119:166

What does Psalms 119:166 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:166 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and have done thy commandments.

Context

v.165Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

v.166This passage

v.167My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 24:3

    Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place?

  • John 7:17

    If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

  • Psalms 50:23

    Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God.

  • 1 John 2:3

    And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

  • Psalms 119:174

    I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

  • Psalms 119:81

    My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.

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