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Psalms 119:16 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 119:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
Psalms 119:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:16
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. The Beth (ב) stanza concludes with promised delight and remembrance. Delight myself (eshta'asha, אֶשְׁתַּעֲשָׁע) is an intensive reflexive form suggesting luxuriating or finding pleasure in God's statutes (chuqqotekha, חֻקֹּתֶיךָ). This is not grim duty but joyful engagement—finding satisfaction and pleasure in what God has decreed. Such delight is supernatural; the unregenerate heart finds God's law burdensome (Romans 8:7).The parallel promise I will not forget thy word (lo eshkach devarekha, לֹא אֶשְׁכַּח דְּבָרֶךָ) connects ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:16
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“and my counselors.”
“because I love them.”
“for I delight in them.”
“don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.”
“yet I won't forget your law.”
“for I don't forget your commandments.”
“I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.”