Keraia
Psalm 119

Psalm 119:146

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

Modern
I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.
Traditional
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
Literal
I call out to You, save me, that I may keep Your testimonies!
Latin
Clamavi ad te; salvum me fac: ut custodiam mandata tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.

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.

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 Decision: David Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Pleas offered In