Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:17 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 119:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.”
Psalms 119:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:17
Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. Opening the Gimel (ג) stanza, this verse links divine blessing to obedient living. Deal bountifully (gemol, גְּמֹל) means to reward, repay, or show generous kindness—treating someone better than they deserve. The psalmist identifies as thy servant (avdekha, עַבְדֶּךָ), acknowledging covenant relationship and dependent status. He asks not for luxury but for life itself: that I may live (echyeh, אֶחְיֶה).The purpose clause reveals that life's goal is obedience: keep thy word (eshmerah devarekha, אֶשְׁמְרָה דְבָרֶךָ). This is ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:17
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“because he has been good to me.”
“bringing salvation to all men”
“being rich in mercy”
“my soul”
“according to your word”
“Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“And of his fulness have all we received”
“or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
“created in Christ Jesus for good works”