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Psalms 119:40 net — Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

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"Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!"

— Psalms 119:40, NET Bible

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Psalms 119 — Context

37

Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!

38

Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

39

Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

40

Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

41

ו(Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised.

42

Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

43

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

Psalms 119:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:40 say?
Psalms 119:40 in the NET Bible reads: “Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!”
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 (NET): “Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!” 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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