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Psalms 119:47

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
Psalms 119:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.
45And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.
46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
48I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ZAYIN.
49Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And I will delight myself in thy commandments, etc.] In perusing and practising them; which I have loved; a good man loves the law of God, and the commandments of Christ, and delights in them after the inward man.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And I will delight myself ... - See the notes at Psalms 119:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“119:47-48 The psalmist finds delight in God’s word in spite of pain (119:92, 143).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will delight: Psa 119:16, Psa 119:24, Psa 112:1; Joh 4:34; Phi 2:5; Pe1 2:21 which: Psa 119:48, Psa 119:97, Psa 119:127, Psa 119:140, Psa 119:167, Psa 119:174, Psa 19:7-10; Job 23:11, Job 23:12; Rom 7:12, Rom 7:16, Rom 7:22 Psalms 119:48”
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