Psalms 119:171

What does Psalms 119:171 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:171 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let my lips be flowing with praise, because you have given me knowledge of your rules.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

My lips do utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

My lips shall pour forth praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

Context

v.170Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.

v.171This passage

v.172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 94:12

    Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Jehovah, And teachest out of thy law;

  • 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.

  • Psalms 51:15

    O Lord, open thou my lips; And my mouth shall show forth thy praise.

  • Psalms 71:17

    O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

  • Psalms 71:23

    My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

  • Psalms 119:7

    I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

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