Psalms 119:83

What does Psalms 119:83 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:83 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For I have been as a bottle in smoke, Thy statutes I have not forgotten.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; I do not forget thy statutes.

Context

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

v.83This passage

v.84How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 119:61

    The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; ButI have not forgotten thy law.

  • Psalms 102:3

    For my days consume away like smoke, And my bones are burned as a firebrand.

  • Psalms 119:176

    I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.

  • Psalms 119:16

    I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL.

  • Psalms 22:15

    My strength is dried up like a potsherd; And my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; And thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

  • Job 30:30

    My skin is black, and fallethfrom me, And my bones are burned with heat.

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