Psalms 119:99 bbe — I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.

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"I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word."

— Psalms 119:99, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119:99 in Other Translations

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KJV
“I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.”
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ASV
“I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation. ”
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WEB
“I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.”
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NET
“I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.

O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.

Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever.

I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.

100

I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

101

I have kept back my feet from all evil ways, so that I might be true to your word.

102

My heart has not been turned away from your decisions; for you have been my teacher.

Psalms 119:99 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:99 say?

Psalms 119:99 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.”

Where is Psalms 119:99 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:99 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 99.

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 119:99.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:99 in?

Psalms 119:99 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 119:99?

Psalms 119:99 reads (BBE): “I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.” 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 119:99 bbe — I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.

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