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Psalms 119:40–41

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Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
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From verse 40

  1. John 10:10Rank 1 from verse 40
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    10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

  2. Psalms 119:20Rank 2 from verse 40
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    20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

  3. 2 Corinthians 7:1Rank 3 from verse 40
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    1HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  4. Philippians 3:13–14Rank 4 from verse 40
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    13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

    14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

  5. Psalms 119:159Rank 5 from verse 40
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    159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.

From verse 41

  1. Psalms 69:16Rank 1 from verse 41
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    16Hear me, O Lord; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

  2. Psalms 119:58Rank 2 from verse 41
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    58I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

  3. Psalms 119:76–77Rank 3 from verse 41
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    76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

    77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

  4. Luke 2:28–32Rank 4 from verse 41
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    28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

    29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

    30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

    31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

    32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

  5. Psalms 119:132Rank 5 from verse 41
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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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Psalms 119:40

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after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

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

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righteousness

The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.

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

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Psalms 119:41

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mercies

Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

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

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according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

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

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word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

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

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39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

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41Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

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42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

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