Psalms 119:140

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 12:6 : 6 The LORD’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.
  • Ps 19:8 : 8 The LORD’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD’s commands are pure and give insight for life.
  • Ps 119:128 : 128 For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.
  • Prov 30:5 : 5 Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.
  • Rom 7:12 : 12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
  • Rom 7:16 : 16 But if I do what I don’t want, I agree that the law is good.
  • Rom 7:22 : 22 For I delight in the law of God in my inner being.
  • 1 Pet 2:2 : 2 And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation,
  • 2 Pet 1:21 : 21 for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
  • Ps 18:30 : 30 The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 78%

    127 For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

    128 For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

    129 פ(Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

    130 Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

  • 167 I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

  • 119 You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

  • 38 Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

  • 76%

    138 The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

    139 My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

  • 6 The LORD’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.

  • 75%

    159 See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love!

    160 Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

    161 שׂ/שׁ(Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

    162 I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

    163 I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

  • 74%

    141 I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

    142 Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

    143 Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

  • 74%

    103 Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

    104 Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

    105 נ(Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

  • Ps 119:9-12
    4 verses
    74%

    9 ב(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

    10 With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

    11 In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

    12 You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes!

  • 47 I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

  • Ps 119:65-66
    2 verses
    73%

    65 ט(Tet) You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised.

    66 Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

  • 73%

    123 My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

    124 Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!

    125 I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

  • 97 מ(Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.

  • 172 May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

  • 16 I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

  • 5 Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

  • 72 The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

  • 76 May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

  • 174 I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law.

  • 4 For you have said,‘My teaching is flawless, and I am pure in your sight.’

  • 40 Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

  • 89 ל(Lamed) O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.

  • Ps 119:49-50
    2 verses
    71%

    49 ז(Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

    50 This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

  • 101 I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

  • 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

  • 43 Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

  • 69 Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

  • 11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

  • 170 Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.

  • 114 You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.