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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:64

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

Modern
The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
Traditional
The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
Literal
O YHWH, with Your loving devotion the earth is full; teach me Your statutes.
Latin
Misericordia tua, Domine, plena est terra; justificationes tuas doce me.

Original

Hebrew
English
The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.

Notes

Psalms 119:64

God's goodness fills the earth. The entire creation shows evidence of his goodness (see Isaiah 6:3; 11:9).

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

God: Goodness of God: Mercy of Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Earth: Full of God's Mercy The Mercy of God: Filling the Earth