Psalms 119:81

What does Psalms 119:81 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:81 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

<FI> Kaph.<Fi> Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.

Context

v.80Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.

v.81This passage

v.82Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

Cross references

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

  • 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 119:20

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

  • Revelation 3:15

    I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

  • Psalms 119:114

    Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

  • Psalms 119:77

    Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

  • Psalms 119:40

    Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

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