Psalm 119:61

Translations

Modern

Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.

Traditional

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

Literal

The cords of the wicked have surrounded me, Your law I have not forgotten.

Latin

Funes peccatorum circumplexi sunt me, et legem tuam non sum oblitus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.

Notes

Psalms 119:61

Wicked people try to lead him into sin, but the psalmist remembers God's word and stays strong (see Psalm 119:16).

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

Romans 12:17–21
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Psalm 119:176
I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.
Hosea 6:9
Like raiders who lie in ambush, so does a band of priests; they murder on the way to Shechem; surely they have committed atrocities.
Psalm 3:1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
Psalm 119:95
The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.
1 Samuel 26:9–11
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”
Job 1:17
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
Psalm 140:5
The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah
1 Samuel 24:9–11
…and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’?
1 Samuel 30:3–5
When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive.

Glossary

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Topics

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