Psalm 119:35

Translations

Modern

Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.

Traditional

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

Literal

Cause me to tread in the path of Your commandments, for in it I delight.

Latin

Deduc me in semitam mandatorum tuorum, quia ipsam volui.

Original

Hebrew

English

Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.

Notes

Psalms 119:33–40

He (ה) is the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

As a student, the poet asks his teacher, God, to renew life and to transform disgrace into righteousness.

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

The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

Ezekiel 36:26–27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Psalm 23:3
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Psalm 25:4
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
Proverbs 4:11
I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
Psalm 119:27
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.
Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
Hebrews 13:21
…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Romans 7:22
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
Psalm 119:16
I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.

Glossary

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Topics

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