Psalms 119:5

What does Psalms 119:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

KJV

King James Version · 1611

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If only my ways were ordered so that I might keep your rules!

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

O that my ways were prepared to keep Thy statutes,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Woe is me, that my sojourning is prolonged! I have dwelt with the inhabitants of Cedar:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

Context

v.4Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

v.5This passage

v.6Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 51:10

    Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me.

  • Psalms 119:44

    So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

  • Psalms 119:32

    I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. ה HE.

  • Romans 7:22

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

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:5

    And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.

  • Psalms 119:173

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

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