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 · 2000

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My soul is broken with desire for your decisions at all times.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Broken hath my soul for desire Unto Thy judgments at all times.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

My soul breaketh for longing after thy judgments at all times.

Context

v.19I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

v.20This passage

v.21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

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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