Psalm 119:47

Translations

Modern

I delight in Your commandments because I love them.

Traditional

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

Literal

And I will delight myself in Your commandments, which I have loved.

Latin

Et meditabar in mandatis tuis, quæ dilexi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I delight in Your commandments because I love them.

Notes

Psalms 119:47–48

The psalmist finds joy in God's word despite experiencing pain (Psalm 119:92, 143).

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 119:48
I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
Psalm 119:97
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
Psalm 19:7–10
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
Psalm 119:16
I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:174
I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
Job 23:11–12
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
Romans 7:22
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
Psalm 112:1
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Psalm 119:167
I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.
Psalm 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

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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