Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

New American Standard Bible

I have inherited Your testimonies forever,
For they are the joy of my heart.

King James Version

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Holman Bible

I have Your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.

International Standard Version

I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.

A Conservative Version

I have taken thy testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

American Standard Version

Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Amplified


I have taken Your testimonies as a heritage forever,
For they are the joy of my heart.

Bible in Basic English

I have taken your unchanging word as an eternal heritage; for it is the joy of my heart.

Julia Smith Translation

I inherited thy testimonies forever: for they are the joy of my heart.

King James 2000

Your testimonies have I taken as a heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Lexham Expanded Bible

I have taken as my own your testimonies forever, for they [are] the joy of my heart.

Modern King James verseion

I have taken Your testimonies as an inheritance forever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Thy testimonies have I claimed as my heritage forever; and why? They are the very joy of my heart.

NET Bible

I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

New Heart English Bible

I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

The Emphasized Bible

As an inheritance have I taken thy testimonies unto times age-abiding, for, the joy of my heart, they are.

Webster

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

World English Bible

I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Youngs Literal Translation

I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart are they.

Verse Info

Context Readings

Nun

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; but I have not wandered from thy precepts. 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart. 112 I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, unto the end.


Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:4

Moses commanded us a law, The inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.

Psalm 16:5

Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

Psalm 19:8

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes;

Psalm 119:14

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all wealth.

Psalm 119:74

They that fear thee will see me, and rejoice; because I have hoped in thy word.

Psalm 119:92

Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

Psalm 119:127

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

Psalm 119:162

I have joy in thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

Psalm 119:174

I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and thy law is my delight.

Isaiah 54:17

No weapon that is prepared against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that riseth against thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah; and their righteousness is of me, saith Jehovah.

Jeremiah 15:16

Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy words were unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.

Colossians 1:12

giving thanks to the Father, who has made us fit for sharing the portion of the saints in light,

Hebrews 9:15

And for this reason he is mediator of a new covenant, so that, death having taken place for redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, the called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

1 Peter 1:4

to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you,

1 Peter 1:8

whom, having not seen, ye love; on whom though not now looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with the glory,

King James Version Public Domain

Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.

New American Standard Bible Copyright ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org

American Standard Version Public Domain

NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. NetBible

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain