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Psalms 119:128–131

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Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
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From verse 128

  1. Psalms 119:104Rank 1 from verse 128
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    104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

  2. Romans 7:22Rank 2 from verse 128
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    22For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

  3. Psalms 19:7–8Rank 3 from verse 128
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    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.

  4. Proverbs 30:5Rank 4 from verse 128
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    5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

  5. Psalms 119:6Rank 5 from verse 128
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    6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

From verse 129

  1. Psalms 139:6Rank 1 from verse 129
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    6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

  2. Psalms 25:10Rank 2 from verse 129
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    10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

  3. Isaiah 25:1Rank 3 from verse 129
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    1O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

  4. Psalms 119:18Rank 4 from verse 129
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    18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

  5. Psalms 119:146Rank 5 from verse 129
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    146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

From verse 130

  1. Psalms 119:105Rank 1 from verse 130
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    105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

  2. Proverbs 6:23Rank 2 from verse 130
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    23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

  3. 2 Corinthians 4:6Rank 3 from verse 130
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    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  4. Acts 26:18Rank 4 from verse 130
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    18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

  5. Psalms 19:7Rank 5 from verse 130
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    7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

From verse 131

  1. Psalms 42:1Rank 1 from verse 131
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    1AS the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

  2. Psalms 119:20Rank 2 from verse 131
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    20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

  3. 1 Peter 2:2Rank 3 from verse 131
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    2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

  4. Hebrews 12:14Rank 4 from verse 131
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    14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  5. Isaiah 26:8–9Rank 5 from verse 131
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    8Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

    9With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

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Psalms 119:128

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

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right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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hate

To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890

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false

Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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wonderful

Adapted to excite wonder or admiration; exciting surprise; strange; astonishing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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keep

To hold, preserve, guard, observe, maintain, restrain, or continue, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

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entrance

A way or place of entering; the act, means, or opportunity of entering or coming in.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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light

Visible brightness; something that gives illumination; not heavy; to kindle, illuminate, or come down upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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simple

Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

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Psalms 119:131

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opened

Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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mouth

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

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commandments

Authoritative commands, laws, or precepts; especially commands given by God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890

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127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

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129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

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130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

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131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

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132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

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