Psalms 119:47

What does Psalms 119:47 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:47 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And I delight myself in Thy commands, That I have loved,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;

Context

v.46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

v.47This passage

v.48I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ז ZAYIN.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 119:167

    My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

  • Romans 7:22

    For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

  • John 4:34

    Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.

  • Philippians 2:5

    Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

  • Psalms 119:127

    Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

  • Psalms 19:7

    The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

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