Psalm 119:38

Translations

Modern

Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.

Traditional

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

Literal

Make Your word stand for Your servant, which is for the fearing of You.

Latin

Statue servo tuo eloquium tuum in timore tuo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.

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.

Related verses

Jeremiah 32:39–41
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
Psalm 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
2 Samuel 7:25–29
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,
Psalm 103:11
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Psalm 119:49
Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.

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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