Psalms 119:96 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 119:96

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94 I am Yours, save me;
For I have sought Your precepts.

95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me,
But I will¹ consider Your testimonies.

96 ^aI have seen the consummation of all perfection,
But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

ם Mem

97 Oh, how I love Your law!
^aIt is my meditation all the day.

98 You, through Your commandments, make me ^awiser than my enemies;
For they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
^aFor Your testimonies are my meditation.

100 ^aI understand more than the¹ ancients,
Because I keep Your precepts.

101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way,
That I may keep Your word.

102 I have not departed from Your judgments,
For You Yourself have taught me.

103 ^aHow sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

ן Nun

105 ^aYour word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

106 ^aI have sworn and confirmed
That I will keep Your righteous judgments.

107 I am afflicted very much;
Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 119:96

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American Standard Version
MEM. I have seen an end of all perfection; `But' thy commandment is exceeding broad.

Amplified® Bible
I have seen that everything [human] has its limits {and} end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent]; but Your commandment is exceedingly broad {and} extends without limits [into eternity].

Contemporary English Version
Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings.

Darby English Version
I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.

Good News Bible
I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.

King James Version
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

New American Standard Bible
I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

New International Version
To all perfection I see a limit;
but your commands are boundless.

New King James Version
I have seen the consummation of all perfection,
But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment has tremendous breadth.

Revised Standard Version
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.

Young's Literal Translation
Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad `is' Thy command -- exceedingly!

New English Translation
I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.¹ מ (Mem)

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