Psalms 119:57 akjv — You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words.

American King James Version

"You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words. "

— Psalms 119:57, American King James Version

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KJV
“ Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.”
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ASV
“Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.”
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NET
“ח(Khet) The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.”
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BBE
“ The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by your words.”
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KJVA
“ Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

I have remembered your name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept your law.

This I had, because I kept your precepts.

You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words.

I entreated your favor with my whole heart: be merciful to me according to your word.

I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to your testimonies.

I made haste, and delayed not to keep your commandments.

Psalms 119:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:57 say?

Psalms 119:57 in the American King James Version reads: “You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words. ”

Where is Psalms 119:57 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:57 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 57.

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 119:57.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:57 in?

Psalms 119:57 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 119:57?

Psalms 119:57 reads (AKJV): “You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words. ” 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 119:57 akjv — You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words.

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