Psalms 118:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
American King James Version (AKJV)
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
American Standard Version (ASV)
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Let the doors of righteousness be open to me; I will go in and give praise to the Lord.
Webster's Revision
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter them, and I will praise the LORD:
World English Bible
Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto the LORD.
Clarke's Psalms 118:19 Bible Commentary
Open to me the gates - Throw open the doors of the temple, that I may enter and perform my vows unto the Lord.
Barnes's Psalms 118:19 Bible Commentary
Open to me the gates of righteousness ... - The gates of the house devoted to a righteous God; the gates of a house where the principles of righteousness are strengthened, and where the just emotions of the heart may be expressed in the language of praise. Compare the notes at Isaiah 26:2. The language here may be regarded as addressed to those who had charge of the house of the Lord - the priests - requesting that they would open the doors and permit him to enter to praise God for his mercy. Compare Isaiah 38:20.
Wesley's Psalms 118:19 Bible Commentary
118:19 Open — O ye porters, appointed by God for this work.
The gates — Of the Lord's tabernacle: where the rule of righteousness was kept and taught, and the sacrifices of righteousness were offered.
