Psalm 119:22

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

Modern
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Traditional
Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Literal
Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Latin
Aufer a me opprobrium et contemptum, quia testimonia tua exquisivi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.

Notes

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.

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 Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning