Psalm 119:121

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet · Psalm 119:1–176
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Translations

Modern
I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
Traditional
ע AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
Literal
I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors!
Latin
Feci judicium et justitiam: non tradas me calumniantibus me.

Original

Hebrew
English
I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Notes

Ayin (ע) is the sixteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The servant of the Lord struggles to endure the evil around him. He confidently asks the Lord to rescue him right away!

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

  • “Instructions”

  • “law”

  • “words”

  • “commandments”

  • “statutes”

  • “judgments”

  • “promises”

  • “precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Minerals and Metals Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Justice: Saints should Always Do Oppression: Prayers Against