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Psalms 119:96–98

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I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
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From verse 96

  1. Ecclesiastes 2:11Rank 1 from verse 96
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    11Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.

  2. Matthew 24:35Rank 2 from verse 96
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    35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

  3. Matthew 5:18Rank 3 from verse 96
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    18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

  4. 1 Samuel 17:49–51Rank 4 from verse 96
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    49And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

    50So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

    51Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

  5. 1 Samuel 17:8Rank 5 from verse 96
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    8And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.

From verse 97

  1. Psalms 1:2Rank 1 from verse 97
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    2But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

  2. Proverbs 2:10Rank 2 from verse 97
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    10¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

  3. Psalms 119:159Rank 3 from verse 97
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    159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.

  4. Joshua 1:8Rank 4 from verse 97
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    8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

  5. Psalms 119:48Rank 5 from verse 97
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    48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

From verse 98

  1. Proverbs 2:6Rank 1 from verse 98
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    6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  2. Colossians 3:16Rank 2 from verse 98
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    16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

  3. James 1:25Rank 3 from verse 98
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    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.

  4. Psalms 119:104–105Rank 4 from verse 98
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    104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

    105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

  5. Deuteronomy 4:6Rank 5 from verse 98
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    6Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

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Psalms 119:96

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

end

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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all

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

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perfection

Completeness, maturity, or a finished state; the exact respect in which it is complete is supplied by the verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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exceeding

Going beyond; surpassing; excelling; outdoing. O glorious trial of exceeding love.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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Psalms 119:97

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love

Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.

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

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law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

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

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all

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

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day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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Psalms 119:98

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through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

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

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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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wiser

Having greater wisdom, discernment, or sound judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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ever

At any time; always; continually; or forever, according to context.

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

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95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

96I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

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97O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

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98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

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99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

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