Keraia
Psalm 119

Psalm 119:122

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

Modern
Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Traditional
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Literal
Ensure Your servant for good; do not let the arrogant ones oppress me.
Latin
Suscipe servum tuum in bonum: non calumnientur me superbi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

Notes

Psalms 119:121–128

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!

Psalms 119:1–176

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 Desire: Spiritual Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To