Psalms 119:17 net — ג(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

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

— Psalms 119:17, NET Bible

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KJV
“ Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.”
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ASV
“Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word. ”
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WEB
“Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.”
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BBE
“ Give me, your servant, the reward of life, so that I may keep your word;”
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KJVA
“ Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

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!

I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

Psalms 119:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:17 say?

Psalms 119:17 in the NET Bible reads: “ג(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.”

Where is Psalms 119:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 17.

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 119:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:17 in?

Psalms 119:17 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 119:17?

Psalms 119:17 reads (NET): “ג(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep 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 119:17 net — ג(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

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