Psalms 119:80

What does Psalms 119:80 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:80 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let all my heart be given to your orders, so that I may not be put to shame.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

My heart is perfect in Thy statutes, So that I am not ashamed.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.

Context

v.79Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

v.80This passage

v.81My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Chronicles 31:20

    And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before Jehovah his God.

  • 1 John 2:28

    And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

  • 2 Chronicles 25:2

    And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, but not with a perfect heart.

  • 2 Chronicles 15:17

    But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

  • Psalms 25:21

    Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for thee.

  • Proverbs 4:23

    Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

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