Psalms 119:16 kjva — I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word."

— Psalms 119:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
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ASV
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL. ”
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WEB
“I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word. GIMEL”
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NET
“I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.”
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BBE
“I will have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

Psalms 119:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:16 say?

Psalms 119:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”

Where is Psalms 119:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 16.

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 119:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:16 in?

Psalms 119:16 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 119:16?

Psalms 119:16 reads (KJVA): “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.” 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 119:16 kjva — I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

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