Psalms 119:40

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 119:40

BSB
How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.
AKJV
Behold, I have longed after your precepts: quicken me in your righteousness.
CPDV
Behold, I have longed for your commandments. Revive me in your fairness.
ERV
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
NHEB
Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me in your righteousness.
SMT
Behold, I desired for thy charges: make me alive in thy justice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 119:40

BeholdIhavelongedH8373VerbafterthypreceptsH6490Noun MasculinequickenH2421VerbmeinthyrighteousnessH6666Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 119:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 119:40
Summary
Desire to follow divine guidelines with renewed strength
Event
Request for spiritual empowerment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer