Psalm 119:53

Translations

Modern

Rage has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject Your law.

Traditional

Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

Literal

Indignation has seized me, from the wicked forsaking Your law.

Latin

Defectio tenuit me, pro peccatoribus derelinquentibus legem tuam.

Original

Hebrew

English

Rage has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject Your law.

Notes

Psalms 119:49–56

Zayin (ז) is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist asks God to remember his word as the psalmist also remembers God’s word and his name. Remembrance expresses devotion.

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

Ezra 9:3
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled out some hair from my head and beard, and sat down in horror.
Psalm 119:158
I look on the faithless with loathing because they do not keep Your word.
Jeremiah 13:17
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
Philippians 3:18
For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
Ezra 10:6
Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and walked to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. And while he stayed there, he ate no food and drank no water, because he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of the exiles.
Nehemiah 13:25
I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves!
Psalm 119:136
My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
Luke 19:41–42
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
2 Corinthians 12:21
I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.
Romans 9:1–3
I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
Habakkuk 3:16
I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.
Ezra 9:14
…shall we again break Your commandments and intermarry with the peoples who commit these abominations? Would You not become so angry with us as to wipe us out, leaving no remnant or survivor?

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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