Keraia
Psalm 119

Psalm 119:123

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

Modern
My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.
Traditional
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Literal
My eyes fail for Your salvation, and for the word of Your righteousness.
Latin
Oculi mei defecerunt in salutare tuum, et in eloquium justitiæ tuæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Salvation in the Psalms

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 Salvation: Saints: Earnestly Look For The Righteousness of God: Exhibited in His Word