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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:60

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

Modern
I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.
Traditional
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
Literal
I hurried and did not delay to keep Your commandments.
Latin
Paratus sum, et non sum turbatus, ut custodiam mandata tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.

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.

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

Diligence: Psalmist Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Obedience: Exemplified Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Procrastination: Saints Avoid Procrastination: To be Avoided in Keeping God's Commandments Sin: Confession of