Psalms 17:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But my prayer, in righteousness, is to see your face; on waking, may I be satisfied with a vision of you.

Berean Standard Bible:

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

American Standard Version:

As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with beholding thy form.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

As for me, I will behold{H2372} thy face{H6440} in righteousness{H6664}: I shall be satisfied{H7646}, when I awake{H6974}, with thy likeness{H8544}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 3:18

  • But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Psalms 11:7

  • For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Matthew 5:6

  • Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Psalms 4:6

  • ¶ [There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalms 4:7

  • Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.

Psalms 16:11

  • Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

1 John 3:2

  • Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

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Commentary for Psalms 17:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2372
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָזָה
    Transliteration: châzâh
    Pronunciation: khaw-zaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have avision of; behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.
  2. Strong's Number: H6440
    There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּנִים
    Transliteration: pânîym
    Pronunciation: paw-neem'
    Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
  3. Strong's Number: H6664
    There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צֶדֶק
    Transliteration: tsedeq
    Pronunciation: tseh'-dek
    Description: from צָדַק; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity; [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
  4. Strong's Number: H7646
    There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׂבַע
    Transliteration: sâbaʻ
    Pronunciation: saw-bah'
    Description: or שָׂבֵעַ; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively); have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of.
  5. Strong's Number: H6974
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קוּץ
    Transliteration: qûwts
    Pronunciation: koots
    Description: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of abruptness in starting up from sleep (compare יָקַץ)); to awake (literally or figuratively); arise, (be) (a-) wake, watch.
  6. Strong's Number: H8544
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תְּמוּנָה
    Transliteration: tᵉmûwnâh
    Pronunciation: tem-oo-naw'
    Description: or תְּמֻנָה; from מִין; something portioned (i.e. fashioned) out, as ashape, i.e. (indefinitely) phantom, or (specifically) embodiment, or (figuratively) manifestation (of favor); image, likeness, similitude.