Psalms 119:20
What does Psalms 119:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.
KJV
King James Version · 1611My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My soul is broken with desire for your decisions at all times.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Broken hath my soul for desire Unto Thy judgments at all times.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890My soul breaketh for longing after thy judgments at all times.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:131
I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
- Job 23:11
My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.
- Psalms 84:2
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.
- Psalms 119:40
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.
- Job 27:10
Will he delight himself in the Almighty, And call upon God at all times?
- Psalms 119:174
I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
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