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Psalms 119:144 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Psalms 119:144 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 144 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.”
Psalms 119:144 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:144
The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting—This repeats the theme of v. 142, emphasizing the eternal validity of God's covenant stipulations. Give me understanding, and I shall live (הֲבִינֵנִי וְאֶחְיֶה, havineni ve-echyeh)—True life depends on understanding (binah, discernment, insight) God's testimonies. The petition recognizes that mere intellectual knowledge is insufficient; spiritual illumination is necessary.Proverbs 4:13 declares, "Keep instruction... for she is thy life." Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word... of God" (Luke 4:4). The life spoken ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:144
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“and make themselves white”
“Light will shine out of darkness,{Genesis 1:3} who has shone in our hearts”
“not of corruptible seed”
“Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.”
“they don't know me; they are foolish children”
“but the foolish die for lack of understanding.”
“they will be broken off. The women will come and set them on fire”
“and has given us an understanding”
“that I may learn your commandments.”
“and doesn't understand it”