Psalm 119:166

Translations

Modern

I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.

Traditional

Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

Literal

I wait for Your salvation, O YHWH, and Your commandments I have done.

Latin

Exspectabam salutare tuum, Domine, et mandata tua dilexi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.

Notes

Psalms 119:161–168

Shin (ש) is the twenty-first letter of the alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist looks beyond his adversaries to the peace of God. This perspective allows him to praise God throughout the day.

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

Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Genesis 49:18
I await Your salvation, O LORD.
Psalm 119:81
My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
Psalm 119:174
I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Psalm 50:23
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
Psalm 130:5–7
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
1 John 2:3–4
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.
Psalm 4:5
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Psalm 24:3–5
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?

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

Faith: Exemplified Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: Exemplified

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