Psalms 119:166 web — I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

World English Bible

"I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments."

— Psalms 119:166, World English Bible

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KJV
“Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.”
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ASV
“I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments. ”
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NET
“I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands.”
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BBE
“Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.”
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KJVA
“Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

163

I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

164

Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

165

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

166

I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

167

My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

168

I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you. TAV

169

Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.

Psalms 119:166 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:166 say?

Psalms 119:166 in the World English Bible reads: “I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.”

Where is Psalms 119:166 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:166 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 166.

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 119:166.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:166 in?

Psalms 119:166 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 119:166?

Psalms 119:166 reads (WEB): “I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.” 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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