Psalms 119:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 119:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 119:9 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 119:9 — KJV
“BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
— Psalms 119:9 (KJV)
Psalms 119:9 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 119:9
“In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 119:9: beth, young, according
“And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 119:9: young, according, word
“And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 119:9: way, according, word
“And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. ceased: Heb. rested”
Shares key themes with Psalms 119:9: young, according, word
“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne”
Shares key themes with Psalms 119:9: way, heed, word
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