Psalms 119:66

What does Psalms 119:66 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:66 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The goodness of reason and knowledge teach me, For in Thy commands I have believed.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.

Context

v.65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

v.66This passage

v.67Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 2:1

    My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

  • James 3:13

    Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

  • Judges 3:15

    But when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah, Jehovah raised them up a saviour, Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a man left-handed. And the children of Israel sent tribute by him unto Eglon the king of Moab.

  • Psalms 119:128

    Therefore I esteem allthyprecepts concerning allthingsto be right; AndI hate every false way. פ PE.

  • Psalms 119:34

    Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

  • Proverbs 8:20

    I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;

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