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Psalms 119:111

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

KJV

Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

ASV

נָחַ֣לְתִּי עֵדְוֺתֶ֣י/ךָ לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם כִּֽי שְׂשׂ֖וֹן לִבִּ֣/י הֵֽמָּה

Hebrew

I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart are they.

YLT

I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

WEB

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In the original Hebrew

7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

הֵ֖מָּה
hmh
pronoun · 560×
י
y
noun · 591×
ךָ
k
noun · 55×
כִּֽי
ky
pronoun · 4439×
ם
m
verb · 57×
עוֹלָֽם
'vlm
noun · 427×
שָׂשׂוֹן֙
shshvn
noun · 22×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 1Kgs 2:3 — And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest
  • 1Pet 1:4 — To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
  • 1Pet 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
  • 2Chr 15:15 — And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about.
  • Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith t
  • Col 1:12 — Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
  • Deut 30:19 — I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
  • Deut 33:4 — Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.
  • Deut 33:4 — Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.
  • Heb 9:15 — And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive th
  • Isa 54:17 — No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteous
  • Isa 56:4 — For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
  • Jer 15:16 — Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
  • Jer 15:16 — Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
  • Josh 24:15 — And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites
  • Luke 10:42 — But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
  • Neh 8:12 — And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
  • Prov 2:2 — So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
  • Prov 3:14 — For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
  • Prov 24:14 — So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
  • Ps 16:5 — The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
  • Ps 17:15 — As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
  • Ps 19:7 — The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
  • Ps 19:8 — The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
  • Ps 40:16 — Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
  • Ps 93:5 — Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
  • Ps 104:34 — My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
  • Ps 118:15 — The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
  • Ps 119:14 — I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
  • Ps 119:14 — I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
  • Ps 119:30 — I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
  • Ps 119:72 — The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:74 — They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
  • Ps 119:92 — Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
  • Ps 119:127 — Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
  • Ps 119:162 — I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
  • Ps 119:162 — I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
  • Ps 119:167 — My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
  • Ps 119:174 — I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
  • Ps 119:174 — I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.