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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:167

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

Modern
I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.
Traditional
My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
Literal
My soul has kept Your testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.
Latin
Custodivit anima mea testimonia tua, et dilexit ea vehementer.

Original

Hebrew
English
I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.

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.

Glossary

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Topics

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