Psalms 119:88

What does Psalms 119:88 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:88 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

According to Thy kindness quicken Thou me, And I keep the testimony of Thy mouth!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, and I will keep the testimony of thy mouth.

Context

v.87They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

v.88This passage

v.89For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 119:2

    Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

  • Psalms 119:25

    My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.

  • Psalms 119:146

    I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

  • Psalms 25:10

    All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

  • Psalms 132:12

    If thy children will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore.

  • Psalms 78:5

    For he established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which he commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children;

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