Psalms 119:103 web — How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

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"How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!"

— Psalms 119:103, World English Bible

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KJV
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
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ASV
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! ”
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NET
“Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!”
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BBE
“How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!”
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KJVA
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
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Psalms 119 — Context

100

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

101

I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

102

I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

103

How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

104

Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. NUN

105

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

106

I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

Psalms 119:103 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:103 say?

Psalms 119:103 in the World English Bible reads: “How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!”

Where is Psalms 119:103 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:103 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 103.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:103.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:103 in?

Psalms 119:103 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 119:103?

Psalms 119:103 reads (WEB): “How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 119:103 web — How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

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