Psalm 119:21

Translations

Modern

You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

Traditional

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

Literal

You rebuke the arrogant ones, the accursed ones, those going astray from Your commandments.

Latin

Increpasti superbos; maledicti qui declinant a mandatis tuis.

Original

Hebrew

English

You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

Notes

Psalms 119:20–21

The arrogant are probably those who mock the psalmist (Psalm 119:22–23).

Psalms 119:17–24

Gimel (ג) is the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

Like a stranger in a hostile land, God's servant needs God's guidance.

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.

Related verses

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Psalm 119:10
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Psalm 119:118
You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Jeremiah 44:28–29
Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs!
Malachi 4:1
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
Deuteronomy 28:15
If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Psalm 119:110
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live,
Nehemiah 9:29
You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey.
Jeremiah 44:16
“As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you!

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

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Proud People Wicked (People): Punishment of

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