Psalm 119:34

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Matthew 7:24

“Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock;

James 1:5

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

Psalm 119:73

Thy hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.

James 1:25

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

John 7:17

if any man's will is to do his will, he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.

Psalm 119:69

The godless besmear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;

Psalm 119:58

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

Psalm 119:10

With my whole heart I seek thee; let me not wander from thy commandments!

Matthew 5:19

Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 111:10

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

Job 28:28

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

James 4:11

Do not speak evil against one another, brethren. He that speaks evil 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 dumb and silent, I held my peace to no avail; 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 thy commandments.

Psalm 119:100

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

Psalm 119:104

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

Psalm 119:125

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

Psalm 119:130

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

Psalm 119:144

Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live.

Psalm 119:169

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