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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:15

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

Modern
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
Traditional
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
Literal
May I meditate on Your precepts and look upon Your paths.
Latin
In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas.

Original

Hebrew
English
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.

Notes

Psalms 119:15

The path of wisdom involves thinking deeply about God's teachings (see Psalm 119:1, 3). Wise people consider the meaning of God's word.

Psalms 119:9–16

Beth (ב) is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It makes the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist is determined to stay pure and encourages gaining wisdom through God's principles (Psalm 119:9) and instructions (119:10–16).

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

God's Word at the Center

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

Distractions Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Meditation: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning The Providence of God: To be Acknowledged in Adversity Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To