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How I love them!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I delight in Your commandments because I love them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will delight in Your commandments, Which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I shall delight in Your commandments, Which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And I shall delight in Thy commandments, Which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I shall delight in Your commandments, Which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For I shall delight in Your commandments, Which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I delight in your commands, which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I delight in Your commands, which I love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I love your commands! They bring me happiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your commandments, which I love, make me happy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will take delight in your commands, which I love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will find delight in your commands, which I love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I delight in Your commandments because I love them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I delight myself in Your commands, "" That I have loved,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I delight myself in Thy commands, That I have loved,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will delight myself in thy commands which I loved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I meditated also on thy commandments, which I loved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:47>And I meditated on your commandments, which I loved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I delight in your commandments, which I dearly love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I find my delight in your commandments, because I love them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I will meditate on thy commandments, which I have loved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall meditate upon your commandments which I have loved,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, Which I have loved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I meditated on thy commandments, which I loved exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-47.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=15223" 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">46</span>I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. <span class="reftext">47</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8173.htm" title="8173: wə·’eš·ta·‘ă·ša‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf.h-1cs) -- A primitive root; to look upon, i.e. Fondle, please or amuse; to look about, i.e. Stare.">I delight</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: bə·miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">in Your commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ā·hā·ḇə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">I love them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">48</span>I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.…<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="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10</a></span><br />If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">1 John 5:3</a></span><br />For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Romans 7:22</a></span><br />For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></span><br />But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a></span><br />I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-38</a></span><br />Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">1 John 2:5</a></span><br />But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:<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="/romans/13-10.htm">Romans 13:10</a></span><br />Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a></span><br />Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I will delight myself in your commandments, which I have loved.</p><p class="hdg">I will delight</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Psalm 119:16,24</a></b></br> I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a></b></br> Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.</p><p class="hdg">which</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48,97,127,140,167,174</a></b></br> My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-10</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="/job/23-11.htm">Job 23:11,12</a></b></br> My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Find</a> <a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Teachings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-70.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Find</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Teachings</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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This delight is not merely an obligation but a genuine affection for God's instructions. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the Law was central to the community's identity and relationship with God. The commandments were seen as a guide to living a life that was pleasing to God and beneficial to the community. This delight can be compared to <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>, where the righteous person meditates on the law day and night, indicating a continuous engagement and enjoyment of God's word. The psalmist's delight also prefigures the attitude of Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and found joy in doing the Father's will (<a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a>).<p><b>because I love them</b><br>The psalmist's love for the commandments is the motivation behind his delight. This love is not superficial but rooted in a deep understanding of the value and purpose of God's laws. In the cultural context of the time, love for God's law was synonymous with loyalty and commitment to the covenant relationship with God. This love is echoed in the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>), where the Israelites are commanded to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and strength, which includes adherence to His commandments. The love for God's commandments is also a reflection of the love for God Himself, as Jesus stated in <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." This connection between love and obedience is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing that true love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His word.<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 commitment to God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine author of the commandments, whose laws are the focus of the psalmist's delight and love.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the commandments were originally given, serving as a historical context for the psalmist's devotion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God gave the commandments to Moses, representing the origin of the laws the psalmist loves.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law (Torah)</a></b><br>The body of commandments and teachings given by God, which the psalmist finds joy in following.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/delight_in_god's_word.htm">Delight in God's Word</a></b><br>The psalmist's joy in God's commandments challenges us to find pleasure in reading and meditating on Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/love_as_motivation.htm">Love as Motivation</a></b><br>Our obedience to God's commandments should stem from love, not obligation, reflecting a heart transformed by His grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/internalization_of_god's_law.htm">Internalization of God's Law</a></b><br>Like the psalmist, we should internalize God's commandments, allowing them to guide our thoughts and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_devotion.htm">Consistency in Devotion</a></b><br>Regular engagement with God's Word fosters a deeper love and understanding, leading to a more consistent walk with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_obedience.htm">Joyful Obedience</a></b><br>Embrace the joy that comes from living according to God's ways, recognizing that His commandments are designed for our good.<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_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_means_'delight_in_the_law'.htm">What does "delight in the Law of the Lord" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_139_19-22_and_love_align.htm">Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_15_4_clash_with_matthew_5_44.htm">Psalm 15:4 endorses despising the vile while honoring the godly; does this clash with New Testament commands to love enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</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 47.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And I will delight myself in thy commandments</span> (comp. vers. 14, 16, 24, 35, 77, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Which I have loved</span> (see below, vers. 48, 97, 113, 119, 127, 159, 163, 167). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-47.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 delight</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶשְׁתַּֽעֲשַׁ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eš·ta·‘ă·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8173.htm">Strong's 8173: </a> </span><span class="str2">To look upon, fondle, please, amuse, to look about, stare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your commandments</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִצְוֺתֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural 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">because</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I love them.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָהָֽבְתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·hā·ḇə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:47 I will delight myself in your commandments (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:48" /></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>