Psalms 119:56

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 18:18-22 : 18 They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay. 19 He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me. 20 Jehovah hath rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. 21 For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God. 22 For all his ordinances were before me, And I put not away his statutes from me.
Ps 119:165 : 165 Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
1 John 3:19-24 : 19 {G2532} Hereby {G5129} shall we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before him: 20 because if our heart {G3754} condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God; 22 and whatsoever {G1437} we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby {G5129} we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 119:54-55
2 verses
81%
54Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.
55I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.
Ps 119:166-168
3 verses
79%
166I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
167My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.
168I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee.
Ps 119:57-60
4 verses
78%
57HHETH. Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.
58I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.
59I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.
Ps 119:99-102
4 verses
77%
99I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.
102I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.
Ps 119:66-67
2 verses
77%
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.
Ps 119:10-11
2 verses
77%
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
Ps 119:33-34
2 verses
76%
33HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Ps 119:106
76%
106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.
Ps 18:21-22
2 verses
76%
21For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
22For all his ordinances were before me, And I put not away his statutes from me.
Ps 119:4-5
2 verses
75%
4Thou hast commanded [us] thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.
5Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!
Ps 119:69
75%
69The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
2 Sam 22:22
75%
22For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
Ps 119:13-16
4 verses
75%
13With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
Ps 119:45
75%
45And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.
Ps 119:129
75%
129PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.
Ps 119:110-112
3 verses
75%
110The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end.
Ps 119:93-94
2 verses
75%
93I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.
Ps 119:52
74%
52I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.
Ps 119:158-159
2 verses
74%
158I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.
Ps 119:87
74%
87They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.
Ps 119:127
74%
127Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Ps 119:47
74%
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
Ps 119:22
73%
22Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.
Ps 119:8
73%
8I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly.
Ps 119:146
73%
146I have called unto thee; Save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.
Ps 119:173
73%
173Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.
Ps 119:141
73%
141I am small and despised; [Yet] do I not forget thy precepts.
Ps 119:63
73%
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
Ps 119:42
73%
42So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.