Psalm 119:45

Translations

Modern

And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

Traditional

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

Literal

…and I will walk in a broad place, for Your precepts I have sought.

Latin

Et ambulabam in latitudine, quia mandata tua exquisivi.

Original

Hebrew

English

And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

Notes

Psalms 119:44–46

The psalmist is determined to obey the Lord.

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.

Related verses

Psalm 119:133
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Psalm 119:94
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
Proverbs 4:12
When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
John 8:30–36
As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him.
John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
2 Peter 2:19
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
James 2:12
Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Psalm 119:148
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.

Glossary

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