Psalms 119:47–48
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
And I will delight my selfe in thy commandements, which I haue loued.
My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
My hands also will I lift vp vnto thy commandements, which I haue loued: and I will meditate in thy statutes.
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From verse 47
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- Psalms 119:97Rank 2 from verse 47
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- Psalms 19:7–10Rank 4 from verse 47
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.
9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
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.
9†The feare of the LORD is cleane, enduring for euer: the Iudgements of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10*†More to bee desired are they then gold, yea, then much fine gold: sweeter also then hony, and the hony combe.
- Psalms 119:16Rank 6 from verse 47
- Psalms 119:174Rank 7 from verse 47
- Job 23:11–12Rank 8 from verse 47
11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
11My foot hath held his steps, his way haue I kept, and not declined.
12Neither haue I gone backe from the commaundement of his lippes, †I haue esteemed the words of his mouth more then ‖my necessary food.
- Psalms 112:1Rank 9 from verse 47
- Psalms 119:140Rank 10 from verse 47
- Psalms 119:167Rank 11 from verse 47
- Romans 7:22Rank 12 from verse 47
- 1 Peter 2:21Rank 13 from verse 47
- Psalms 119:24Rank 14 from verse 47
- Romans 7:12Rank 15 from verse 47
- Philippians 2:5Rank 16 from verse 47
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From verse 48
- Psalms 119:15Rank 1 from verse 48
- Matthew 7:21Rank 2 from verse 48
- Psalms 1:2Rank 3 from verse 48
- John 15:14Rank 4 from verse 48
- John 13:17Rank 5 from verse 48
- Ezekiel 44:12Rank 6 from verse 48
12Because they ministered unto them before their idols, and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity; therefore have I lifted up mine hand against them, saith the Lord God, and they shall bear their iniquity.
12†Because they ministred vnto them before their idoles, and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquitie; therefore haue I lift vp mine hand against them, saith the LORD God, and they shall beare their iniquitie.
- James 1:22–25Rank 7 from verse 48
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
24For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers onely, deceiuing your owne selues.
23For if any be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like vnto a man beholding his naturall face in a glasse:
24For hee beholdeth himselfe, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what maner of man he was.
25But who so looketh into the perfect Law of libertie, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetfull hearer, but a doer of the worke, this man shall be blessed in his ‖deed.
- Psalms 10:12Rank 9 from verse 48
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Psalms 119:47
Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.
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Psalms 119:48
Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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Sense 1: To raise, bear up, or elevate physically. Sense 2: To direct upward or raise in expression, as the eyes, hands, voice, soul, prayer, or countenance. Sense 3: To exalt, restore, strengthen, or raise in condition or honour. Sense 4: To raise or wield against, as a hand, tool, weapon, or standard. Sense 5: In lift from off, to remove or take away.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.
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To think upon, consider, ponder, muse, or attend closely to a matter; to devise or prearrange what one will say or do.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Laws, ordinances, rules, or enactments established by an authority.
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46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
46I will speake of thy testimonies also before kings, & wil not be ashamed.
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
47And I will delight my selfe in thy commandements, which I haue loued.
Selected passage48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
48My hands also will I lift vp vnto thy commandements, which I haue loued: and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Selected passage49Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
49¶ Remember the word vnto thy seruant: vpon which thou hast caused me to hope.