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Psalms 119:174

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:174 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
Psalms 119:174 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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
“I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord - See the notes at Psalms 119:166. The word rendered “I have longed” denotes an earnest desire or wish. Compare the notes at Psalms 42:1, and the notes at Psalms 119:20. And thy law is my delight - It is so much the object of my delight that I earnestly long or desire to see more and more of its richness and fullness. 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
“longed: Psa 119:81, Psa 119:166; Gen 49:18; Sa2 23:5; Pro 13:12; Sol 5:8; Rom 7:22-25, Rom 8:23-25; Phi 1:23 and thy law: Psa 119:16, Psa 119:24, Psa 119:47, Psa 119:77, Psa 119:111, Psa 119:162, Psa 119:167, Psa 1:2 Psalms 119:175”
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