Psalm 119:154

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

Modern
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
Traditional
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
Literal
Plead my plea and redeem me; according to Your word, revive me!
Latin
Judica judicium meum, et redime me: propter eloquium tuum vivifica me.

Original

Hebrew
English
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.

Notes

Resh (ר): This request for life appears throughout Psalm 119, but it is focused in this stanza.

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