Psalms 119:136 kjva — Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law."

— Psalms 119:136, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 119 — Context

133

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134

Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

135

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

136

Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

137

Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

138

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

139

My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

Psalms 119:136 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:136 say?
Psalms 119:136 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.”
Where is Psalms 119:136 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:136 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 136.
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 119:136.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:136 in?
Psalms 119:136 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 119:136?
Psalms 119:136 reads (KJVA): “Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.” 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.
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