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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:74

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

Modern
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
Traditional
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
Literal
Those fearing You see me and rejoice, because in Your word I have hoped.
Latin
Qui timent te videbunt me et lætabuntur, quia in verba tua supersperavi.

Original

Hebrew
English
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.

Notes

Psalms 119:73–76

As God’s child, the psalmist asks for divine wisdom.

Psalms 119:73–80

Yodh (י) is the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

In this prayer for comfort and compassion, the psalmist commits himself to his Creator, who has afflicted him. He wants God to pay back his enemies for the wrongs they have done. He also prays to receive the gift of life. He not only prays for himself but also considers the whole community of the godly, asking that God’s answers to prayer would encourage them.

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 Minerals and Metals Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Faith: Exemplified Fear of God: Reverence Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Scriptures: Saints: Hope In Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To