Psalms 119:126–128
It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
It is time for thee, LORD, to worke: for they haue made voyde thy Law.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
*Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceProu.8.11. psal.19.9.
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hate euery false way.
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From verse 126
- Jeremiah 8:8Rank 1 from verse 126
- Habakkuk 1:4Rank 2 from verse 126
4Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
4Therefore the Lawe is slacked, and iudgement doeth neuer goe foorth: for the *wicked doeth compasse about the righteous: therfore ‖wrong iudgement proceedeth.
- Malachi 2:8Rank 3 from verse 126
- Psalms 9:19Rank 4 from verse 126
- Matthew 15:6Rank 5 from verse 126
- Romans 3:31Rank 6 from verse 126
- Romans 4:14Rank 7 from verse 126
- Isaiah 42:14Rank 8 from verse 126
14I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.
14†I haue long time holden my peace, I haue bene still and refrained my selfe: now wil I cry like a trauailing woman, I will destroy and deuoure at once.
- Psalms 102:13Rank 9 from verse 126
- Deuteronomy 32:36Rank 10 from verse 126
36For the Lord shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.
36For the LORD shall iudge his people, and repent himselfe for his seruants, when he seeth that their †power is gone; and there is none shut vp, or left.
- Genesis 22:14Rank 11 from verse 126
- Genesis 22:10–11Rank 12 from verse 126
10And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
10And Abraham stretched foorth his hand, and tooke the knife to slay his sonne.
11And the Angel of the LORD called vnto him out of heauen, and said, Abraham, Abraham. And he said, Here am I.
From verse 127
- Psalms 19:10Rank 1 from verse 127
- Matthew 13:45–46Rank 2 from verse 127
45¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
46Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
45¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a marchant man, seeking goodly pearles:
46Who when hee had found one pearle of great price, he went and solde all that he had, and bought it.
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 127
- Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 4 from verse 127
13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
16Length of dayes is in her right hand: and in her left hand, riches and honour.
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
- Proverbs 8:11Rank 5 from verse 127
- Psalms 119:72Rank 6 from verse 127
- Ephesians 3:8Rank 7 from verse 127
From verse 128
- Psalms 119:104Rank 1 from verse 128
- Romans 7:22Rank 2 from verse 128
- Psalms 19:7–8Rank 3 from verse 128
7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
7‖‖The Law of the LORD is perfect, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The Statutes of the LORD are right, reioycing the heart: the Commandement of the LORD is pure, inlightning the eyes.
- Proverbs 30:5Rank 4 from verse 128
- Psalms 119:6Rank 5 from verse 128
- Deuteronomy 4:8Rank 6 from verse 128
- Romans 7:16Rank 8 from verse 128
- Psalms 119:118Rank 9 from verse 128
- Romans 7:12Rank 10 from verse 128
- Romans 7:14Rank 11 from verse 128
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Psalms 119:126
A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Empty, unfilled, unoccupied, lacking something, invalid, cancelled, or without effect.
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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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Psalms 119:127
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.
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Psalms 119:128
Sense 1: High value or regard. Sense 2: As a verb, to value, regard, or judge.
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Commands, rules, or authoritative instructions.
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concerning
Regarding, relating to, or about.
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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
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Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.
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119:121I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
119:121¶ I Haue done Iudgement and iustice: leaue mee not to mine oppressours.
119:122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
119:122Bee suretie for thy seruant for good: let not the proud oppresse me.
119:123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
119:123Mine eyes faile for thy saluation: and for the word of thy righteousnesse.
119:124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
119:124Deale with thy seruant according vnto thy mercie: and teach me thy Statutes.
119:125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
119:125I am thy seruant, giue me vnderstanding: that I may know thy Testimonies.
119:126It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to worke: for they haue made voyde thy Law.
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119:127*Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold.
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119:128Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hate euery false way.
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