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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let my lips pour out praise, For You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let my lips pour forth praise, For You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let my lips speak praise [with thanksgiving], For You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My lips pour out praise, for You teach me Your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you will teach me your laws, I will praise you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise; for thou teachest me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let my lips pour out praise because you teach me your laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My lips utter praise, "" For You teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My lips do utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My lips shall seek praise, for thou wilt teach me thy laws.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My lips shall utter a hymn, when thou shalt teach me thy justifications. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:171>A hymn will burst forth from my lips, when you will teach me your justifications.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May my lips pour forth your praise, because you teach me your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My lips will pour forth praise, because you teach me your statutes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My tongue shall speak of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My tongue will request your word because all your commandments are in righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let my lips utter praise: Because Thou teachest me Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let my lips utter a hymn, when thou shalt have taught me thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-171.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15962" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">170</span>May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise. <span class="reftext">171</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śə·p̄ā·ṯay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">My lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/5042.htm" title="5042: tab·ba‘·nāh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fp) -- To flow, spring, bubble up. A primitive root; to gush forth; figuratively, to utter; specifically, to emit.">pour forth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: tə·hil·lāh (N-fs) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">praise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: ṯə·lam·mə·ḏê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">You teach me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ḥuq·qe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">Your statutes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">172</span>My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-10.htm">James 3:10</a></span><br />Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Romans 15:6</a></span><br />so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-15.htm">1 Corinthians 14:15</a></span><br />What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Psalm 51:15</a></span><br />O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Psalm 71:8</a></span><br />My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Psalm 145:21</a></span><br />My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My lips shall utter praise, when you have taught me your statutes.</p><p class="hdg">my lips, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Psalm 119:7</a></b></br> I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Psalm 50:23</a></b></br> Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth <i>his</i> conversation <i>aright</i> will I shew the salvation of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Psalm 71:17,23,24</a></b></br> O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-136.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/psalms/78-20.htm">Overflow</a> <a href="/psalms/104-10.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-168.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-102.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/psalms/119-135.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Teachest</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Utter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Overflow</a> <a href="/psalms/141-8.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/132-12.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-4.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/psalms/132-12.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Teachest</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Utter</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" 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In biblical context, praise is a common expression of gratitude and reverence towards God, seen throughout the Psalms. The act of lips pouring forth suggests an abundant and overflowing expression, indicating that the praise is not forced but a natural outpouring. This aligns with the biblical principle that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (<a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a>). The psalmist's praise is a direct result of their relationship with God and understanding of His word.<p><b>for You teach me Your statutes</b><br>The psalmist acknowledges God as the ultimate teacher, highlighting a personal and direct relationship with the divine. In the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, statutes refer to the laws and decrees given by God, particularly those found in the Torah. This teaching is not merely academic but transformative, guiding the believer in righteous living. The connection to other scripture is evident in passages like <a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4-5</a>, where the psalmist seeks God's guidance and truth. This teaching is also prophetic, pointing to the New Covenant where God's laws are written on the hearts of believers (<a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a>). In a typological sense, Jesus Christ is the ultimate teacher, fulfilling the law and embodying God's statutes, as seen in His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine teacher and lawgiver, whose statutes are the focus of the psalmist's praise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/statutes.htm">Statutes</a></b><br>The decrees or laws given by God, which are a central theme in <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, representing divine guidance and wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_overflow_of_praise.htm">The Overflow of Praise</a></b><br>When we truly understand and internalize God's teachings, our natural response is to praise Him. This praise is not forced but flows naturally from a heart transformed by His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_instruction.htm">The Role of Divine Instruction</a></b><br>God's statutes are not just rules but are teachings that guide us to live a life that honors Him. Understanding this helps us see His laws as a source of wisdom and joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_learning.htm">The Importance of Learning</a></b><br>Continual learning and meditation on God's word are crucial for spiritual growth. As we learn, we are equipped to live out our faith more fully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_connection_between_knowledge_and_worship.htm">The Connection Between Knowledge and Worship</a></b><br>True worship stems from a deep knowledge of God and His ways. As we grow in understanding, our worship becomes more profound and sincere.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_statutes.htm">Living Out the Statutes</a></b><br>Application of God's statutes in daily life is essential. It's not enough to know them; we must live them out, reflecting God's character in our actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_psalm_119's_main_message.htm">What is the central message of Psalm 119?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_worship's_essence_in_theology.htm">What defines the essence of worship in theology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_david's_authorship_of_psalm_119.htm">How can we reconcile the traditional view that Psalm 119 was authored by David with scholarly assertions that it may have multiple authors or was written much later (Psalm 119)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>TAU.</span><p>(171) <span class= "bld">Shall utter.</span>--Better, preserving the metaphor of the Hebrew, <span class= "ital">pour forth a stream of praise.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 171.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes</span>; rather, <span class="accented">let my lips pour forth praise</span>, <span class="accented">for thou teachest me thy statutes</span>. The psalmist feels that his prayer for enlightenment (ver. 169b) is answered, or just about to be answered, and that therefore it behooves him to gush forth with praise like a fountain (comp. ver. 7). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-171.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂפָתַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śə·p̄ā·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pour forth</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּבַּ֣עְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(tab·ba‘·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5042.htm">Strong's 5042: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gush forth, to utter, to emit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִלָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hil·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You teach me</span><br /><span class="heb">תְלַמְּדֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·lam·mə·ḏê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥuq·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed or owed, a statute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-171.htm">Psalm 119:171 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-171.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:171 Let my lips utter praise for you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-170.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:170"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:170" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-172.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:172"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:172" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>