Psalm 119:30

Translations

Modern

I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.

Traditional

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

Literal

The way of truth I have chosen; Your ordinances I have set.

Latin

Viam veritatis elegi; judicia tua non sum oblitus.

Original

Hebrew

English

I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.

Notes

Psalms 119:25–32

Daleth (ד) is the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The poet feels deep pain and sadness but asks the Lord to give him strength. He wants to follow the Lord. Suffering and death may result from the Lord’s discipline (Psalms 118:17–18; 119:67, 71, 75), but his instruction renews the weary soul (see 119:12).

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

John 3:19–21
And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
Proverbs 1:29
For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.
Psalm 119:29
Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law.
Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Deuteronomy 11:18–20
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
Joshua 24:15
But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”
1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
Psalm 119:24
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
2 John 1:4
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Psalm 119:111
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
John 8:45
But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
Psalm 119:173
May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.

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

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