Psalms 119:18
What does Psalms 119:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let my eyes be open to see the wonders of your law.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Uncover mine eyes, and I behold wonders out of Thy law.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Open mine eyes, and I shall behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.
- 2 Corinthians 3:13
andarenot as Moses, whoput a veil upon his face, that the children of Israel should not look stedfastly on the end of that which was passing away:
- Isaiah 29:10
For Jehovah hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes, the prophets; and your heads, the seers, hath he covered.
- Hebrews 8:5
who servethat which isa copy and shadow of the heavenly things, even as Moses is warnedof Godwhen he is about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern that was showed thee in the mount.
- John 9:39
And Jesus said, For judgment came I into this world, that they that see not may see; and that they that see may become blind.
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