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International Version</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You Because of Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise Thee, Because of Thy righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I praise You seven times a day for Your righteous judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I praise you seven times a day because your laws are fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous regulations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Seven [times] in a day I have praised You, "" Because of the judgments of Your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Seven times in a day I have praised Thee, Because of the judgments of Thy righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Seven times in the day I praised thee, for the judgments of thy justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I have given praise to thee, for the judgments of thy justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:164>Seven times a day, I uttered praise to you about the judgments of your justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise you because your judgments are righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Seven times in a day I have praised you for your righteous judgments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Seven times a day do I praise Thee, Because of Thy righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Seven times in a day have I praised thee because of the judgments of thy righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-164.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15922" 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">163</span>I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love. <span class="reftext">164</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">Seven times</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">a day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hil·lal·tî·ḵā (V-Piel-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To shine.">I praise You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">Your righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pə·ṭê (N-mpc) -- Judgment. ">judgments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">165</span>Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.…<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="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a></span><br />Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17-18</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing. / 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="/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="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />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="/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="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a></span><br />And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:<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="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a></span><br />Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.<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/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<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/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Seven times a day do I praise you because of your righteous judgments.</p><p class="hdg">seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62</a></b></br> At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a></b></br> Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.</p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Psalm 48:11</a></b></br> Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Psalm 97:8</a></b></br> Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a></b></br> For true and righteous <i>are</i> his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/119-108.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-175.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-175.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-175.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/119-171.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/125-3.htm">Upright</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 number seven often represents divine perfection and completion, as seen in the creation week in Genesis. This phrase suggests a life wholly dedicated to worship and acknowledgment of God. It implies a rhythm of life where praise is not sporadic but a constant, intentional act. Historically, this could reflect the Jewish practice of structured prayer times, which were observed with great devotion. The psalmist's commitment to praise God seven times a day serves as an inspiration for believers to integrate worship into their daily routine, emphasizing the importance of regular communion with God.<p><b>I praise You</b><br />The act of praise is a central theme in the Psalms, and here it is a personal declaration of the psalmist's devotion. The Hebrew root for "praise" is "halal," which means to boast or to glorify. This word conveys an exuberant expression of admiration and gratitude towards God. In the context of this verse, it highlights the psalmist's deep appreciation and reverence for God's character and actions. Praise is not merely a duty but a joyful response to God's presence and work in one's life. It encourages believers to cultivate a heart of gratitude and to recognize God's hand in all circumstances.<p><b>for Your righteous judgments</b><br />The phrase "for Your righteous judgments" refers to God's just and fair decrees. The Hebrew word for "judgments" is "mishpatim," which encompasses God's laws, decisions, and ordinances. These judgments are described as "righteous," indicating their alignment with God's perfect nature and moral standard. Historically, God's judgments were seen as a source of guidance and protection for His people, providing a framework for living in accordance with His will. The psalmist's praise for God's judgments reflects a deep trust in God's wisdom and justice. It serves as a reminder for believers to value and uphold God's Word as the ultimate authority in their lives, recognizing it as a source of truth and righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(164) <span class= "bld">Seven times.</span>--Some commentators think the number is used here only in a general way for "often," "repeatedly;" but the number seven evidently had some sacred association for the Hebrews. (Comp. <a href="/leviticus/26-18.htm" title="And if you will not yet for all this listen to me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.">Leviticus 26:18</a>; <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm" title="For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.">Proverbs 24:16</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-21.htm" title="Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?">Matthew 18:21</a>, &c) No doubt the seven canonical hours were partly derived from this verse. Elsewhere we find three times as the stated occasions of prayer (<a href="/psalms/55-17.htm" title="Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.">Psalm 55:17</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 164.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Seven times a day do I praise thee</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. repeatedly, an indefinite number of times (comp. <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/79-11.htm">Psalm 79:11</a>; <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Proverbs 24:16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Because of thy righteous judgments</span> (comp. vers. 137, 160). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-164.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">Seven times</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣בַע</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֭יּוֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I praise You</span><br /><span class="heb">הִלַּלְתִּ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(hil·lal·tî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common 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">for</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֝֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צִדְקֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgments.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-163.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:163"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:163" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:165"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:165" /></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>