Psalms 119:40

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 119

“Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.”Psalms 119:40

What Does Psalms 119:40 Mean?

Psalms 119:40 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 40 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Righteousness.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 119:40 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 119:37“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”Psalms 119:20“My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.”John 10:10“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”Psalms 119:25“My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.”Psalms 19:8“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”Psalms 80:18“So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.”Psalms 119:81“My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.”Psalms 119:88“Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.”Psalms 119:149“Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.”Psalms 119:159“Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.”Romans 7:18“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”Philippians 3:13“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,”Psalms 119:94“I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.”Psalms 119:154“Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.”Romans 7:15“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.”Psalms 119:107“I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.”Psalms 119:156“Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.”Matthew 26:41“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”1 Corinthians 15:45“And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.”

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