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Mem<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have seen an end of all perfection: <i>but</i> thy commandment <i>is</i> exceeding broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have seen the consummation of all perfection, <i>But</i> Your commandment <i>is</i> exceedingly broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad. Mem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection; Thy commandment is exceedingly broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I have seen that all [human] perfection has its limits [no matter how grand and perfect and noble]; Your commandment is exceedingly broad <i>and</i> extends without limits [into eternity].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your command is without limit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I have seen an end of all perfection; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to everything else, [but] your commandments have no limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have seen an end of all perfection, "" Your command [is] exceedingly broad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad is Thy command -- exceedingly!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I saw the end to all perfection: thy command is exceeding broad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have seen an end to all persecution: thy commandment is exceeding broad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:96>I have seen the end of the consummation of all things. Your commandment is exceedingly broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I have seen the limits of all perfection, but your commandment is without bounds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I have seen the futility of all things; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have seen the end of all things, the very end, and your commandment is greatly enlarged!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I have seen an end to every purpose; But Thy commandment is exceeding broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I have seen an end of all perfection; <i>but</i> thy commandment is very broad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-96.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=15516" 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">95</span>The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies. <span class="reftext">96</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I have seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/7093.htm" title="7093: qêṣ (N-ms) -- End. Contracted from qatsats; an extremity; adverbially after.">a limit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8502.htm" title="8502: tiḵ·lāh (N-fs) -- Completeness, perfection. From kalah; completeness.">perfection,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wā·ṯə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">but Your commandment</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">is without limit.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7342.htm" title="7342: rə·ḥā·ḇāh (Adj-fs) -- Wide, broad. From rachab; roomy, in any direction, literally or figuratively."></a> </span><span class="reftext">97</span>Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.…<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="/romans/7-12.htm">Romans 7:12</a></span><br />So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a></span><br />For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a></span><br />but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></span><br />But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19-21</a></span><br />We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a></span><br />The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-17.htm">Luke 16:17</a></span><br />But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I have seen an end of all perfection: but your commandment is exceeding broad.</p><p class="hdg">I have seen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Psalm 39:5,6</a></b></br> Behold, thou hast made my days <i>as</i> an handbreadth; and mine age <i>is</i> as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state <i>is</i> altogether vanity. Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">1 Samuel 9:2</a></b></br> And he had a son, whose name <i>was</i> Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and <i>there was</i> not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward <i>he was</i> higher than any of the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">1 Samuel 17:8,49-51</a></b></br> And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set <i>your</i> battle in array? <i>am</i> not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me… </p><p class="hdg">but thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7,8</a></b></br> The law of the LORD <i>is</i> perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD <i>is</i> sure, making wise the simple… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a></b></br> But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a></b></br> Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Boundless</a> <a href="/psalms/119-45.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Command</a> <a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/116-18.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-92.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/psalms/107-38.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/104-9.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">MEM</a> <a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Perfection</a> <a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Teaching</a> <a 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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 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perfection</b><br>This phrase acknowledges the finite nature of human achievements and worldly perfection. In biblical context, the term "perfection" can refer to completeness or maturity, often associated with human endeavors or the created order. <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:14</a> echoes this sentiment, where Solomon observes the vanity and limitations of earthly pursuits. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, valued wisdom and accomplishments, yet recognized their limitations compared to divine wisdom. This acknowledgment of human limitation sets the stage for the contrast with God's commandments.<p><b>but Your commandment is without limit</b><br>Here, the psalmist contrasts human limitations with the boundless nature of God's commandments. The term "commandment" refers to God's law, which is seen as perfect and eternal, as highlighted in <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a>. This reflects the belief that God's word is unchanging and applicable across all times and cultures, unlike human laws and achievements. Theologically, this points to the divine nature of Scripture, which is seen as a reflection of God's character—eternal, perfect, and infinite. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of Jesus Christ as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), embodying the limitless nature of God's truth and grace.<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's_commandment.htm">God's Commandment</a></b><br>Refers to the divine laws and instructions given by God, which are central to the psalmist's meditation and life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/perfection.htm">Perfection</a></b><br>In this context, it refers to human or worldly perfection, which the psalmist finds to be limited and finite.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_limitations_of_human_perfection.htm">The Limitations of Human Perfection</a></b><br>Human achievements and standards, no matter how impressive, have their limits. They are finite and often fall short of true perfection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_infinite_nature_of_god's_commandments.htm">The Infinite Nature of God's Commandments</a></b><br>Unlike human endeavors, God's commandments are boundless and eternal. They provide a perfect standard that guides and sustains us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_law_in_our_lives.htm">The Role of God's Law in Our Lives</a></b><br>God's commandments are not just rules but a source of wisdom and life. They guide us in righteousness and help us align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_god's_standards.htm">Pursuing God's Standards</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to pursue God's standards rather than worldly perfection. This pursuit leads to spiritual growth and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/finding_security_in_god's_word.htm">Finding Security in God's Word</a></b><br>In a world of uncertainty and change, God's word offers stability and assurance. It is a reliable foundation for our faith and life.<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/what_offerings_are_pleasing_to_god.htm">How does meditation deepen your understanding of God's word?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_reality_shifting.htm">What does 'delight in the Law of the Lord' mean?</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_does_'righteousness_and_peace_kiss'_mean.htm">What defines Biblical meditation?</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>(96) <span class= "bld">I have seen.</span>--The exact thought of the psalmist here is doubtful, and it offers such a wide application, embracing so many truths of experience, that possibly he had more than one meaning in his mind. Keeping as close to the context as possible, the meaning will be: "To all perfection (or apparent perfection) a limit is visible, but the Divine Law is boundless alike in its scope and its requirements." This, translated into the language of modern ideas, merely says that the actual can never correspond with the ideal:<p>"Who keeps a spirit wholly true<p>To that ideal which he bears<span class= "ital">?"</span><p>But in the word <span class= "ital">end </span>in Hebrew, as in English, there is a limitation in time, as in space (see <a href="/job/26-10.htm" title="He has compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.">Job 26:10</a>; <a href="/job/28-3.htm" title="He sets an end to darkness, and searches out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.">Job 28:3</a>; comp. Symmachus, "I have seen the end of all settled things"), and the Prayer Book version may really give the psalmist's thought as indicating the difference between mere change and progress.<p>"The old order changeth, yielding place to new,<p>And God fulfils Himself in many ways,<p>Lest one good custom should corrupt the world."<p>TENNYSON: <span class= "ital">Morte d'Arthur.</span> . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 96.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have seen an end of all perfection</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. to all other perfection I have seen, and see, a limit; but there is no limit to the perfection of thy Law. <span class="cmt_word">Thy commandment is exceeding broad</span>. Unlimited - measureless in its range. It inculcates on man an absolute perfection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-96.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">I have seen</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאִ֣יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’î·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an end</span><br /><span class="heb">קֵ֑ץ</span> <span class="translit">(qêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7093.htm">Strong's 7093: </a> </span><span class="str2">An extremity, after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְֽכָל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">perfection,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּ֭כְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(tiḵ·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8502.htm">Strong's 8502: </a> </span><span class="str2">Completeness, perfection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but Your commandment</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוָתְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is without limit.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:96 I have seen a limit to all (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-95.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:95"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:95" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:97"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:97" /></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>