Psalm 119:59

Translations

Modern

I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.

Traditional

I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

Literal

I have considered my paths, and turned back my feet to Your testimonies.

Latin

Cogitavi vias meas, et converti pedes meos in testimonia tua.

Original

Hebrew

English

I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.

Notes

Psalms 119:57–64

Heth (ח) is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist seeks God’s favor and loving devotion. Although surrounded by evildoers, he remains a loyal servant of the Lord.

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

2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?
Ezekiel 18:28
Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.
Lamentations 3:40
Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD.
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.
Luke 15:17–20
Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death!
Haggai 1:7
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.
Haggai 1:5
Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.
Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.
Ezekiel 33:14–16
But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right—
Joel 2:13
So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.
Deuteronomy 4:30–31
When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice.
Jeremiah 8:4–6
So you are to tell them this is what the LORD says: “Do men fall and not get up again? Does one turn away and not return?

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

Conversion: Through the Instrumentality of Self-Examination Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Meditation: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: Exemplified Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Repentance: Exemplified Self Examination Self-Examination: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Examination: should be Engaged in with Purpose of Amendment Sin: Confession of The Feet: To be Turned to God's Testimonies

Psalm 119:59

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