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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:41

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

Modern
May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.
Traditional
ו VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
Literal
And may Your loving devotion come to me, O YHWH, Your salvation according to Your word.
Latin
Et veniat super me misericordia tua, Domine; salutare tuum secundum eloquium tuum.

Original

Hebrew
English
May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.

Notes

Psalms 119:41–43

The psalmist asks for protection from enemies who speak harshly (see Psalms 42:10; 44:16; 89:50–51; 102:8).

Psalms 119:41–48

Waw (ו) is the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist prays that God’s word would continue to be the source of his love and salvation.

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.

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 Salvation: Saints: Pray to be Visited With The Scriptures: Saints: Plead the Promises of, in Prayer Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To