My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173
Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174
I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.
175
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Psalms 119:175 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 119:175 say?
Psalms 119:175 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.”
Where is Psalms 119:175 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:175 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 175.
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 119:175.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:175 in?
Psalms 119:175 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 119:175?
Psalms 119:175 reads (KJVA): “Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.” 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.