Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but Your command is without limit.
New American Standard Bible
Your commandment is exceedingly broad.
King James Version
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
International Standard Version
I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. Mem
A Conservative Version
I have seen an end of all perfection. Thy commandment is exceedingly broad.
American Standard Version
MEM. I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Amplified
I have seen that all [human] perfection has its limits [no matter how grand and perfect and noble];
Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity].
Bible in Basic English
I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.
Darby Translation
I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Julia Smith Translation
I saw the end to all perfection: thy command is exceeding broad.
King James 2000
I have seen a limit to all perfection: but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I have seen a limit to every perfection; your command [is] very broad.
Modern King James verseion
I have seen an end to all perfection; Your Commandment is exceedingly broad.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I see that all things come to an end, but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
NET Bible
I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.
New Heart English Bible
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.
The Emphasized Bible
To all perfection, have I seen an end, Broad is thy commandment, exceedingly.
Webster
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
World English Bible
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM
Youngs Literal Translation
Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad is Thy command -- exceedingly!
Themes
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
The law of God » Described as » Exceeding broad
Perfection » Impossibility of attaining to
Understanding » Who understands
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 119:96
Verse Info
Context Readings
Names
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:2
He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man.
1 Samuel 17:8
He stood and shouted to the Israelite battle formations: “Why do you come out to line up in battle formation?” He asked them, “Am I not a Philistine and are you not servants of Saul?
1 Samuel 17:49-51
David put his hand in the bag, took out a stone, slung it, and hit the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground.
1 Samuel 31:4-5
Then Saul said to his armor-bearer,
2 Samuel 14:25
No man in all Israel was as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.
2 Samuel 16:23
Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone asking about a word from God
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2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He set his affairs in order
2 Samuel 18:14
Joab said, “I’m not going to waste time with you!” He then took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom’s heart while he was still alive in the oak tree,
2 Samuel 18:17
They took Absalom, threw him into a large pit in the forest, and piled a huge mound of stones over him.
Psalm 19:7-8
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.
Psalm 39:5-6
and my life span as nothing in Your sight.
Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor.
Ecclesiastes 1:2-3
“Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”
Ecclesiastes 2:11
When I considered all that I had accomplished
Ecclesiastes 7:20
who does good and never sins.
Ecclesiastes 12:8
“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.”
Matthew 5:18
Matthew 5:28
Matthew 22:37-40
He said to him,
Matthew 24:35
Mark 12:29-34
Romans 7:7-12
What should we say then?
Romans 7:14
For we know that the law is spiritual,
Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is living and effective