King James Version
Psalms 119:16 in the King James Version says “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
Psalms 119:16 · KJV
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Open: Heb. Reveal
KJV Study — Public Domain
“I will delight”
H8173(in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e., fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e., stare
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“I will not forget”
H7911to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
“thy word”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
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