Psalms 119:96 nasb — I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

NASB

"I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad."

— Psalms 119:96, NASB

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KJV
“I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.”
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ASV
“I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad. מ MEM. ”
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WEB
“I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM”
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NET
“I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.”
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BBE
“I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.”
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KJVA
“I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have revived me.

I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.

The wicked wait for me to destroy me; I shall diligently consider Your testimonies.

I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine.

I have more insight than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation.

Psalms 119:96 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:96 say?

Psalms 119:96 in the NASB reads: “I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.”

Where is Psalms 119:96 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:96 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 96.

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 119:96.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:96 in?

Psalms 119:96 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 119:96?

Psalms 119:96 reads (NASB): “I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.” 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 119:96 nasb — I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

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