Psalm 119:94

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

Modern
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
Traditional
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
Literal
Unto You I am—save me! For I have sought Your precepts.
Latin
Tuus sum ego; salvum me fac: quoniam justificationes tuas exquisivi.

Original

Hebrew
English
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.

Notes

Lamedh (ל) is the twelfth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The stability of God’s wisdom gives understanding. God’s word provides order and a framework for living, even when under pressure from adversaries.

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

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Topics

Decision: David Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Pleas offered In Seeking God: Includes Seeking: His Precepts