Parallel Verses
Amplified
Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].
New American Standard Bible
Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By
King James Version
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Holman Bible
ב Bet
By keeping Your
International Standard Version
How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.
A Conservative Version
With what shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to thy word.
American Standard Version
BETH. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Bible in Basic English
How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after your word.
Darby Translation
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.
Julia Smith Translation
In what shall a youth cleanse his way? To watch according to thy word.
King James 2000
[Beth] How shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to your word.
Lexham Expanded Bible
How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to your word.
Modern King James verseion
BETH: With what shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{Beth} Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? Even by ruling himself after thy word.
NET Bible
(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!
New Heart English Bible
BET. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
The Emphasized Bible
[BETH] Wherewithal can a young man keep pure his way? By taking heed, according to thy word.
Webster
BETH. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed to it, according to thy word.
World English Bible
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Youngs Literal Translation
Beth. With what doth a young man purify his path? To observe -- according to Thy word.
Themes
God » Wisdom of » General references to
God » Mysteries of » Redemption by
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Man » Redemption of » God the author of
Redemption » God the author of
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the ways
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 119:9
Prayers for Psalm 119:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Beth
8
I shall keep Your statutes;
Do not utterly abandon me [when I fail].
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].
With all my heart I have sought You, [inquiring of You and longing for You];
Do not let me wander from Your commandments [neither through ignorance nor by willful disobedience].
Cross References
Psalm 25:7
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
According to Your lovingkindness remember me,
For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Titus 2:4-6
so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children,
James 1:21-25
So get rid of all uncleanness and
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind.
Deuteronomy 17:18
“Now it shall come about when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do [everything] in accordance with the entire law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper and be successful wherever you go.
2 Chronicles 6:16
Now therefore, O Lord, the God of Israel, keep with Your servant David, my father, that which You promised him, saying, ‘You shall not fail to have a man to sit on the throne of Israel, provided your sons are careful to walk in My law as you, [David,] have walked before Me.’
Job 1:5
When the days of their feasting were over, Job would send [for them] and consecrate them, rising early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned and
Job 13:26
“For You write bitter things against me [in Your indictment]
And make me inherit and suffer for the iniquities of my youth.
Psalm 1:1-3
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalm 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].
Psalm 78:4-8
We will not hide them from their children,
But [we will] tell to the generation to come the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
And [tell of] His great might and power and the wonderful works that He has done.
Psalm 119:11
Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart,
That I may not sin against You.
Psalm 119:97-105
Mem.
Oh, how I love Your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
Proverbs 1:4
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you,
Do not consent.
Proverbs 4:1
And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.
Proverbs 4:10-17
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 5:7-23
Now then, my sons, listen to me
And do not depart from (forget) the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 6:20-35
My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not
Proverbs 7:7
And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],
I saw among the youths
A young man lacking [good] sense,
Ecclesiastes 11:9-1
Rejoice, young man, in your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant in the days of your young manhood. And walk in the ways of your heart and in the desires of your eyes, but know that God will bring you into judgment for all these things.
Luke 15:13
John 15:3
2 Timothy 2:22
Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].