Psalm 119:34

English Standard Version 2016

Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.

Cross References

Matthew 7:24

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Psalm 119:73

Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.

James 1:25

But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

John 7:17

If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.

Psalm 119:69

The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;

Psalm 119:58

I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

Psalm 119:10

With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!

Matthew 5:19

Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Job 28:28

And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

James 4:11

Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’

1 Chronicles 22:12

Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.

Psalm 39:2

I was mute and silent; I held my peace to no avail, and my distress grew worse.

Psalm 119:2

Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,

Psalm 119:66

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

Psalm 119:100

I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.

Psalm 119:104

Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Psalm 119:125

I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!

Psalm 119:130

The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Psalm 119:144

Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.

Psalm 119:169

Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word!