Psalms 119:140 kjva — Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it."

— Psalms 119:140, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 119 — Context

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.

140

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

141

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

143

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

Psalms 119:140 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:140 say?
Psalms 119:140 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.”
Where is Psalms 119:140 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:140 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 140.
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 119:140.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:140 in?
Psalms 119:140 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 119:140?
Psalms 119:140 reads (KJVA): “Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.” 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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