Psalms 119:173

What does Psalms 119:173 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:173 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let your hand be near for my help; for I have given my heart to your orders.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thy hand is for a help to me, For Thy commands I have chosen.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let thy hand be for my help; for I have chosen thy precepts.

Context

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

v.173This passage

v.174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

Cross references

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

  • Joshua 24:22

    And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you Jehovah, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses.

  • Psalms 119:40

    Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

  • Proverbs 1:29

    For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah,

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

  • Psalms 119:30

    I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before me.

  • Psalms 119:94

    I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

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