Psalm 119:145

Translations

Modern

I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.

Traditional

ק KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

Literal

I cry out with all my heart; answer me, O YHWH! Your statutes I will guard.

Latin

Clamavi in toto corde meo: exaudi me, Domine; justificationes tuas requiram.

Original

Hebrew

English

I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.

Notes

Psalms 119:145–148

I rise and anticipate translate the same Hebrew verb.

Psalms 119:145–152

Qoph (ק) is the nineteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist prays to the Lord at night. Even when God seems distant, he is actually close.

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

The Heart in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 119:10
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Psalm 119:106
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
Psalm 102:1
A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You.
1 Samuel 1:15
“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.
Psalm 86:4
Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
Psalm 119:44
I will always obey Your law, forever and ever.
Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
1 Samuel 1:10
In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears.
Psalm 142:1–2
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
Psalm 61:1–2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Character of the Renewed Heart: Wholly Devoted to God Decision: David Heart: Renewed: Devout Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Pleas offered In Prayer: should be offered Up with the Whole Heart

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