Psalms 119:173 net — May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

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"May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts."

— Psalms 119:173, NET Bible

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KJV
“Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
BBE
“Let your hand be near for my help; for I have given my heart to your orders.”
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KJVA
“Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

170

Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.

171

May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.

172

May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

173

May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

174

I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law.

175

May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!

176

I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

Psalms 119:173 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:173 say?

Psalms 119:173 in the NET Bible reads: “May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.”

Where is Psalms 119:173 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:173 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 173.

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 119:173.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:173 in?

Psalms 119:173 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 119:173?

Psalms 119:173 reads (NET): “May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.” 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 119:173 net — May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

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