Psalms 119:16 net — I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

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

— Psalms 119:16, NET Bible

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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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BBE
“I will have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.”
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KJVA
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

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

ג(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!

I am a resident foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!

Psalms 119:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:16 say?

Psalms 119:16 in the NET Bible reads: “I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.”

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 (NET): “I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.” 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 net — I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

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