Keraia
Psalm 119

Psalm 119:84

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

Modern
How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
Traditional
How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
Literal
How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on my pursuers?
Latin
Quot sunt dies servi tui? quando facies de persequentibus me judicium?

Original

Hebrew
English
How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?

Notes

Psalms 119:81–88

Kaph (כ) is the eleventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist feels exhausted from waiting for the Lord, but he still hopes for God's future rescue.

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.

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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

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Imprecatory