Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
Beth. With what doth a young man purify his path? To observe -- according to Thy word.
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.
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].
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.
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
Cross References
Psalm 25:7
Sins of my youth, and my transgressions, Do not Thou remember. According to Thy kindness be mindful of me, For Thy goodness' sake, O Jehovah.
Titus 2:4-6
that they may make the young women sober-minded, to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of their children,
James 1:21-25
wherefore having put aside all filthiness and superabundance of evil, in meekness be receiving the engrafted word, that is able to save your souls;
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
and these words which I am commanding thee to-day have been on thine heart,
Deuteronomy 17:18
And it hath been, when he sitteth on the throne of his kingdom, that he hath written for himself the copy of this law, on a book, from that before the priests the Levites,
Joshua 1:7
Only, be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded thee; thou dost not turn aside from it right or left, so that thou dost act wisely in every place whither thou goest;
2 Chronicles 6:16
'And now, O Jehovah, God of Israel, keep for Thy servant David my father that which Thou didst speak to him, saying, There is not cut off to thee a man from before Me, sitting on the throne of Israel, only, if thy sons watch their way to walk in My law, as thou hast walked before Me.
Job 1:5
and it cometh to pass, when they have gone round the days of the banquet, that Job doth send and sanctify them, and hath risen early in the morning, and caused to ascend burnt-offerings -- the number of them all -- for Job said, 'Perhaps my sons have sinned, yet blessed God in their heart.' Thus doth Job all the days.
Job 13:26
For Thou writest against me bitter things, And causest me to possess iniquities of my youth:
Psalm 1:1-3
O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat;
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of Jehovah is perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah are stedfast, Making wise the simple,
Psalm 34:11
Come ye, children, hearken to me, The fear of Jehovah I do teach you.
Psalm 78:4-8
We do not hide from their sons, To a later generation recounting praises of Jehovah, And His strength, and His wonders that He hath done.
Psalm 119:11
In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee.
Psalm 119:97-105
Mem. O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it is my meditation.
Proverbs 1:4
For giving to simple ones -- prudence, To a youth -- knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice thee be not willing.
Proverbs 4:1
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.
Proverbs 4:10-17
Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And years of life are multiplied to thee.
Proverbs 5:7-23
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And turn not from sayings of my mouth.
Proverbs 6:20-35
Keep, my son, the command of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother.
Proverbs 7:7
And I do see among the simple ones, I discern among the sons, A young man lacking understanding,
Ecclesiastes 11:9-1
Rejoice, O young man, in thy childhood, And let thy heart gladden thee in days of thy youth, And walk in the ways of thy heart, And in the sight of thine eyes, And know thou that for all these, Doth God bring thee into judgment.
Luke 15:13
'And not many days after, having gathered all together, the younger son went abroad to a far country, and there he scattered his substance, living riotously;
John 15:3
already ye are clean, because of the word that I have spoken to you;
2 Timothy 2:22
and the youthful lusts flee thou, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those calling upon the Lord out of a pure heart;
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and because from a babe the Holy Writings thou hast known, which are able to make thee wise -- to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus;