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Psalms 119:40 asv — Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

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"Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV. "

— Psalms 119:40, American Standard Version

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Psalms 119 — Context

37

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

38

Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Whichis in order unto the fear of thee.

39

Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

40

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

41

Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

43

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

Psalms 119:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:40 say?
Psalms 119:40 in the American Standard Version reads: “Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV. ”
Where is Psalms 119:40 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 40.
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 119:40.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:40 in?
Psalms 119:40 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 119:40?
Psalms 119:40 reads (ASV): “Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV. ” 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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