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may Your judgments sustain me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let my soul live that it may praise Thee, And let Thine ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let me live, and I will praise You; may Your judgments help me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Keep me alive, so I can praise you, and let me find help in your teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let my soul have new life so that it can praise you. Let your regulations help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My soul lives, and it praises You, "" And Your judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My soul liveth, and it doth praise Thee, And Thy judgments do help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My soul, shall live and praise thee; and thy judgments shall help me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My soul shall live and shall praise thee: and thy judgments shall help me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:175>My soul will live and will praise you, and your judgments will assist me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live to praise you; may your judgments give me help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let me live that I may praise you, and let your ordinances help me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My soul shall live, and your glory and your judgment will help me.<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 soul live, and it shall praise Thee; And let Thine ordinances help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My soul shall live, and shall praise thee; and thy judgments shall help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-175.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=15984" 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">174</span>I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight. <span class="reftext">175</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">Let me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: tə·ḥî- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3fs) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">live</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ū·ṯə·hal·le·kā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3fs:: 2mse) -- To shine.">to praise You;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Judgment. ">may Your judgments</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ya·‘ăz·ru·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">sustain me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">176</span>I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.…<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="/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Psalm 104:33</a></span><br />I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.<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/63-4.htm">Psalm 63:4</a></span><br />So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Psalm 145:2</a></span><br />Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-9.htm">Psalm 30:9</a></span><br />“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-17.htm">Psalm 115:17-18</a></span><br />It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence. / But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Psalm 86:12</a></span><br />I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.<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="/romans/14-8.htm">Romans 14:8</a></span><br />If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20-21</a></span><br />I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. / For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br />I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">1 Corinthians 6:20</a></span><br />you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.<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">Let my soul live, and it shall praise you; and let your judgments help me.</p><p class="hdg">let my</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">Psalm 9:13,14</a></b></br> Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble <i>which I suffer</i> of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-9.htm">Psalm 30:9</a></b></br> What profit <i>is there</i> in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Psalm 51:14,15</a></b></br> Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: <i>and</i> my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness… </p><p class="hdg">and let thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-75.htm">Psalm 119:75</a></b></br> I know, O LORD, that thy judgments <i>are</i> right, and <i>that</i> thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-8.htm">Isaiah 26:8,9</a></b></br> Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of <i>our</i> soul <i>is</i> to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></b></br> And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to <i>his</i> purpose.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-173.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-167.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/119-117.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/119-116.htm">Sustain</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/120-5.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/122-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">Support</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-14.htm">Sustain</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'; 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The psalmist's plea to "live" is not merely about physical existence but about living a life that honors and exalts God. This reflects the biblical theme that true life is found in relationship with God (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>). The act of praising God is central to the life of a believer, as seen throughout the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/150-6.htm">Psalm 150:6</a>). The psalmist's request aligns with the biblical understanding that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God (<a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Isaiah 43:7</a>). This desire to live for praise can be seen as a type of Christ, who lived a life fully devoted to glorifying the Father (<a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4</a>).<p><b>may Your judgments sustain me.</b><br>The term "judgments" refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions. In the context of the Old Testament, this would include the Torah, which provided guidance and structure for the Israelites' lives. The psalmist seeks sustenance not from material means but from God's righteous judgments, indicating a reliance on divine wisdom and justice (<a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a>). This reflects a trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to uphold and support His people through His word. The sustaining power of God's judgments can be connected to the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), who provides spiritual nourishment and sustenance to believers (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>).<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 attributed to King David, who expresses a deep longing for God's word and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure whom the psalmist seeks to praise and whose judgments are desired for sustenance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgments.htm">Judgments</a></b><br>Refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions, which the psalmist seeks for guidance and support.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_purpose.htm">Living with Purpose</a></b><br>The psalmist's request to live in order to praise God challenges us to evaluate our life's purpose. Are we living to glorify God in all we do?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_word.htm">Dependence on God's Word</a></b><br>Just as the psalmist seeks sustenance from God's judgments, we should rely on Scripture for guidance and strength in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Praise as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>The desire to praise God continually suggests that worship should be an integral part of our lives, not just reserved for specific times or places.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sustained_by_divine_wisdom.htm">Sustained by Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>The psalmist's reliance on God's judgments highlights the importance of seeking divine wisdom in decision-making and life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The psalmist's focus on living to praise God encourages us to maintain an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and God's glory over temporal concerns.<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/how_do_critics_reconcile_god's_justice.htm">If Psalm 119 proclaims that God is just and good, how do critics reconcile that with Old Testament accounts of severe judgments and punishments (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/why_link_morals_to_brain,_not_divine.htm">Why do moral judgments correlate with brain structures rather than divine inspiration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_we_praise_the_lord.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 175.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. "quicken me; give me true life in my soul and spirit - my real self - and then my praise shall be ever of thee." <span class="cmt_word">And let thy judgments help me</span>. Let the course of thy providence be such as to help me to praise thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-175.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">Let me</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭פְשִׁי</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">live</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּֽחִי־</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḥî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to praise You;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽתְהַֽלְלֶ֑ךָּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·hal·le·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may Your judgments</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמִשְׁפָּטֶ֥ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sustain me.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲזְרֻֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ăz·ru·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-175.htm">Psalm 119:175 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-175.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:175 Let my soul live that I may (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-174.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:174"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:174" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-176.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:176"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:176" /></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>