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Psalms 119:173

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:173 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.
Psalms 119:173 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
170Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.
171Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.
172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
173Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
175Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments. Psalm 120 A Song of Ascents.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let thine hand help me - Do thou help me - the hand being that by which we accomplish anything. For I have chosen that precepts - I have chosen them as my comforters and my guide. I have resolved to obey them, and I pray that thou wilt help me to accomplish the purpose of my heart. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Let: Psa 119:94, Psa 119:117; Isa 41:10-14; Mar 9:24; Co2 12:9; Eph 6:10-20; Phi 4:13 for: Psa 119:30, Psa 119:35, Psa 119:40, Psa 119:111; Deu 30:19; Jos 24:15, Jos 24:22; Kg1 3:11, Kg1 3:12; Pro 1:29; Luk 10:42 Psalms 119:174”
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