Psalms 119:56

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
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Referenced Verses

Ps 18:18-22 : 18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. 19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. 20 The LORD 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 the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. 22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
Ps 119:165 : 165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
1 John 3:19-24 : 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 20 For if our heart condemn us , God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given 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 LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.
Ps 119:166-168
3 verses
79%
166LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
168I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
Ps 119:57-60
4 verses
78%
57CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
58I intreated thy favour 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 keep 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 ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
Ps 119:66-67
2 verses
77%
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
Ps 119:10-11
2 verses
77%
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Ps 119:33-34
2 verses
76%
33HE. Teach me, O LORD, 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 I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
Ps 18:21-22
2 verses
76%
21For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
22For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
Ps 119:4-5
2 verses
75%
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
Ps 119:69
75%
69The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
2 Sam 22:22
75%
22For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Ps 119:13-16
4 verses
75%
13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate in 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 will walk at liberty: for I seek 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 I erred not from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, 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 remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
Ps 119:158-159
2 verses
74%
158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, 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%
22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Ps 119:8
73%
8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
Ps 119:146
73%
146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
Ps 119:173
73%
173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
Ps 119:141
73%
141I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
Ps 119:63
73%
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Ps 119:42
73%
42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.