Psalms 119:173 web — Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

World English Bible

"Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts."

— Psalms 119:173, World English Bible

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KJV
“Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.”
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ASV
“Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts. ”
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NET
“May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.”
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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

Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

171

Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

172

Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

173

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

174

I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight.

175

Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

176

I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don't forget your commandments. A Song of Ascents.

Psalms 119:173 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:173 say?

Psalms 119:173 in the World English Bible reads: “Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen 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 (WEB): “Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen 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 web — Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

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