Psalm 119

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1. Psalm 119:9KJV (BETH). Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.NASB How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.
2. Psalm 119:36KJV Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.AMP Incline my heart to Your testimonies And not to dishonest gain and envy.
3. Psalm 119:89KJV For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.NET O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.
4. Psalm 119:96KJV I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.AMP I have seen that all [human] perfection has its limits [no matter how grand and perfect and noble]; Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity].
5. Psalm 119:99KJV I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.AMP I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word], For Your testimonies are my meditation.
6. Psalm 119:130KJV The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.AMP The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light; Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).
7. Psalm 119:140KJV Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.NIV Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
8. Psalm 119:160KJV Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.NASB The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting.