Psalms 119:17
119:16 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.
KJV
Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.
Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live, and keep your word.
What does Psalms 119:17 mean?
Psalms 119:17 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include גָּמַל (gâmal), עֶבֶד (ʻebed), חָיָה (châyâh).
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Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:
Genesis 20:8Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.
Genesis 24:52And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.
Genesis 24:66And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.
Genesis 24:9And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
Genesis 30:31And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock:
Genesis 37:11And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.
Frequently asked questions
What does Psalms 119:17 say?
Psalms 119:17 (King James Version) reads: "GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word."
Is Psalms 119:17 in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms 119:17 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.
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