Psalms 119:34,73,125,169
Psalms 119:33-40 The Message (MSG)
GOD, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me an appetite for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics— but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways! * * *
Psalms 119:73-80 The Message (MSG)
With your very own hands you formed me; now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, those who fear you will take heart and be glad. I can see now, GOD, that your decisions are right; your testing has taught me what’s true and right. Oh, love me—and right now!—hold me tight! just the way you promised. Now comfort me so I can live, really live; your revelation is the tune I dance to. Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; they tried to sell me a bill of goods, but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel. Let those who fear you turn to me for evidence of your wise guidance. And let me live whole and holy, soul and body, so I can always walk with my head held high. * * *
Psalms 119:121-128 The Message (MSG)
I stood up for justice and the right; don’t leave me to the mercy of my oppressors. Take the side of your servant, good God; don’t let the godless take advantage of me. I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you to keep your promise to set everything right. Let your love dictate how you deal with me; teach me from your textbook on life. I’m your servant—help me understand what that means, the inner meaning of your instructions. It’s time to act, GOD; they’ve made a shambles of your revelation! Yea-Saying God, I love what you command, I love it better than gold and gemstones; Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me, I despise every deceitful detour. * * *
Psalms 119:169-176 The Message (MSG)
Let my cry come right into your presence, GOD; provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. Give my request your personal attention, rescue me on the terms of your promise. Let praise cascade off my lips; after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life! And let your promises ring from my tongue; every order you’ve given is right. Put your hand out and steady me since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel. I’m homesick, GOD, for your salvation; I love it when you show yourself! Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! I’ll recognize the sound of your voice.
Psalms 119:34 King James Version (KJV)
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:73 King James Version (KJV)
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Psalm 119:125 King James Version (KJV)
I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
Psalm 119:169 King James Version (KJV)
Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: Give me understanding according to thy word.
Psalms 119:34 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law And keep it with all my heart.
Psalms 119:73 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.
Psalms 119:125 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.
Psalms 119:169 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.
Psalms 119:34 New Century Version (NCV)
Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings, obeying them with all my heart.
Psalms 119:73 New Century Version (NCV)
You made me and formed me with your hands. Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.
Psalms 119:125 New Century Version (NCV)
I am your servant. Give me wisdom so I can understand your rules.
Psalms 119:169 New Century Version (NCV)
Hear my cry to you, LORD. Let your word help me understand.
Psalms 119:34 American Standard Version (ASV)
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Psalms 119:73 American Standard Version (ASV)
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Psalms 119:125 American Standard Version (ASV)
I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
Psalms 119:169 American Standard Version (ASV)
Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.
Psalms 119:34 New International Version (NIV)
Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Psalms 119:73 New International Version (NIV)
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
Psalms 119:125 New International Version (NIV)
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
Psalms 119:169 New International Version (NIV)
May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
Psalms 119:34 New King James Version (NKJV)
Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Psalms 119:73 New King James Version (NKJV)
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.
Psalms 119:125 New King James Version (NKJV)
I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.
Psalms 119:169 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.
Psalms 119:34 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Give me understanding [a teachable heart and the ability to learn], that I may keep Your law; And observe it with all my heart. [Prov 2:6; James 1:5]
Psalms 119:73 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Your hands have made me and established me; Give me understanding and a teachable heart, that I may learn Your commandments.
Psalms 119:125 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I am Your servant; give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] That I may know Your testimonies.
Psalms 119:169 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Let my [mournful] cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] according to Your word [of promise].
Psalms 119:34 New Living Translation (NLT)
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
Psalms 119:73 New Living Translation (NLT)
You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
Psalms 119:125 New Living Translation (NLT)
Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
Psalms 119:169 New Living Translation (NLT)
O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
Psalms 119:34 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Give me an understanding heart so that I can passionately know and obey your truth.
Psalms 119:73 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Your very hands have held me and made me who I am; give me more revelation-light so I may learn to please you more.
Psalms 119:125 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I need more revelation from your Word to know more about you, for I’m in love with you!
Psalms 119:169 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Lord, listen to my prayer. It’s like a sacrifice I bring to you; I must have more revelation of your Word!
Psalms 119:34 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:73 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.