1 Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- the undefiled H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- who walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- they that keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- his testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- him with the whole heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They also do H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- no iniquity H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
- they walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in his ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
4 Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- to keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- diligently H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
5 Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O that H305 (אַחֲלַי) — would that!
- my ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- were directed H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- to keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
6 Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then shall I not be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- when I have respect H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- unto all thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
7 I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- thee with uprightness H3476 (יֹשֶׁר) — the right
- of heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- when I shall have learned H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- thy righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
8 I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly. ב BETH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- O forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- me not utterly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
9 Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherewithal shall a young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- cleanse H2135 (זָכָה) — to be translucent; figuratively, to be innocent
- his way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- by taking heed H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- according to thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With my whole heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- have I sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- thee: O let me not wander H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- from thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- have I hid H6845 (צָפַן) — to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
- in mine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- that I might not sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
12 Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- thou, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
13 With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- have I declared H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- all the judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- of thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have rejoiced H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- in H5921 (עַל) — above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
- all riches H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
15 I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will meditate H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- in thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- and have respect H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- unto thy ways H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will delight H8173 (שָׁעַע) — (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. stare
- myself in thy statutes H2708 (חֻקָּה)
- I will not forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deal bountifully H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- with thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- I may live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Open H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- thou mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- that I may behold H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- wondrous things H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- out of thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
19 I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a stranger H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- not thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
20 My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- breaketh H1638 (גָּרַס) — to crush; also (intransitively and figuratively) to dissolve
- for the longing H8375 (תַּאֲבָה) — desire
- unto thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- at all times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast rebuked H1605 (גָּעַר) — to chide
- the proud H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- cursed H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
- which do err H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- from thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
22 Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remove H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- from me reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- and contempt H937 (בּוּז) — disrespect
- for I have kept H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
23 Princes also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- also did sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- did meditate H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- in thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
24 Thy testimonies also are my delight And my counsellors. ד DALETH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- my delight H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
- my counsellors H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- my counsellors H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- cleaveth H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
- unto the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- thou me according to thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
26 I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have declared H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- my ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and thou heardest H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me: teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Make me to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- so shall I talk H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- of thy wondrous works H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
28 My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- melteth H1811 (דָּלַף) — to drip; by implication, to weep
- for heaviness H8424 (תּוּגָה) — depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
- strengthen H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- thou me according unto thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remove H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from me the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- and grant me thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- graciously H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of truth H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- have I laid H7737 (שָׁוָה) — properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)
31 I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have stuck H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
- unto thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- put me not to shame H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
32 I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. ה HE.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- when thou shalt enlarge H7337 (רָחַב) — to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative)
- my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Teach H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- and I shall keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- the end H6118 (עֵקֶב) — a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on…
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Give me understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and I shall keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- yea, I shall observe H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- whole heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Make me to go H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- in the path H5410 (נָתִיב) — a (beaten) track
- of thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- for therein do I delight H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Incline H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- unto thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- and not to covetousness H1215 (בֶּצַע) — plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Turn away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- from beholding H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- vanity H7723 (שָׁוְא) — evil (as destructive), literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, objective; also…
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- thou me in thy way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
38 Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which is in order unto the fear of thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Stablish H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- unto thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- to thy fear H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
39 Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Turn away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- my reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- which I fear H3025 (יָגֹר) — to fear
- for thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I have longed H8373 (תָּאַב) — to desire
- after thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me in thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
41 Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let thy mercies H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- also unto me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy salvation H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
- according to thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
42 So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So shall I have wherewith H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- him that reproacheth H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- me: for I trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And take H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- not the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- utterly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- out of my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- for I have hoped H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- in thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
44 So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So shall I keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
45 And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- at liberty H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
- for I seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- of thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- also before kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and will not be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will delight H8173 (שָׁעַע) — (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. stare
- myself in thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- which I have loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
48 I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ז ZAYIN.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My hands H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- also will I lift up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- unto thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- which I have loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- and I will meditate H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- in thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
49 Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- upon which thou hast caused me to hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
50 This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my comfort H5165 (נֶחָמָה) — consolation
- in my affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- for thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- hath quickened H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yet have I not swerved from thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The proud H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- have had me greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- in derision H3887 (לוּץ) — properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
- have I not declined H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- from thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
52 I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- of old H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and have comforted H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
53 Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Horror H2152 (זַלְעָפָה) — a glow (of wind or anger); also a famine (as consuming)
- hath taken hold H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- upon me because of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- that forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
54 Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- have been my songs H2158 (זָמִיר) — a song to be accompanied with instrumental music
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my pilgrimage H4033 (מָגוּר) — a temporary abode; by extension, a permanent residence
55 I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and have kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
56 This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. ח HHETH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This I had, because I kept H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
57 Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my portion H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that I would keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
58 I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I intreated H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- thy favour H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- whole heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- be merciful H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- unto me according to thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
59 I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I thought H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- on my ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and turned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- unto thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
60 I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I made haste H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
- and delayed H4102 (מָהַהּ) — properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant
- not to keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
61 The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; But I have not forgotten thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The bands H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- have robbed H5749 (עוּד) — to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)
- I have not forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At midnight H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- At midnight H2676 (חָצוֹת) — the middle (of the night)
- I will rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- to give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- unto thee because of thy righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a companion H2270 (חָבֵר) — an associate
- that fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- thee, and of them that keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
64 The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. ט TETH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- is full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of thy mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast dealt H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- well H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- with thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- according unto thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me good H2898 (טוּב) — good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
- judgment H2940 (טַעַם) — properly, a taste, i.e. (figuratively) perception; by implication, intelligence; transitively, a mandate
- and knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- for I have believed H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Before I was afflicted H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- I went astray H7683 (שָׁגַג) — to stray, i.e. (figuratively) sin (with more or less apology)
- but now have I kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
68 Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and doest good H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
- teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
69 The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The proud H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- have forged H2950 (טָפַל) — properly, to stick on as a patch; figuratively, to impute falsely
- a lie H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- I will keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- whole heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
70 Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is as fat H2954 (טָפַשׁ) — properly, apparently to be thick; figuratively, to be stupid
- as grease H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
- I delight H8173 (שָׁעַע) — (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. stare
- in thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- for me that I have been afflicted H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- that I might learn H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- unto me than thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- have made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- me and fashioned H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- me: give me understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- that I may learn H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
74 They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- thee will be glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- when they see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me; because I have hoped H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- in thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
75 I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- right H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- thou in faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- hast afflicted H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
76 Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- be for my comfort H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- according to thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- unto thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let thy tender mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me, that I may live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- for thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- my delight H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
78 Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: But I will meditate on thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let the proud H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- for they dealt perversely H5791 (עָוַת) — to wrest
- with me without a cause H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- I will meditate H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- in thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let those that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- thee turn H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto me, and those that have known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- be sound H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- in thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- that I be not ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- fainteth H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- for thy salvation H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
- I hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- in thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- fail H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- for thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- When wilt thou comfort H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
83 For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I am become like a wineskin H4997 (נֹאד) — a (skin or leather) bag (for fluids)
- in the smoke H7008 (קִיטוֹר) — a fume, i.e. cloud
- do I not forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
84 How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- when wilt thou execute H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- on them that persecute H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
85 The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The proud H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- have digged H3738 (כָּרָה) — properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
- pits H7882 (שִׁיחָה) — a pit-fall
- not after thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
86 All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- faithful H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- they persecute H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- me wrongfully H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They had almost H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- me upon earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- but I forsook H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- not thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me after thy lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- so shall I keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the testimony H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- of thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
89 For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- is settled H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- in heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- unto all H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- thou hast established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and it abideth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
91 They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They continue H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- according to thine ordinances H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Unless H3884 (לוּלֵא) — if not
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- my delights H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
- I should then have perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- in mine affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
93 I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will never H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- for with them thou hast quickened H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
94 I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thine, save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- me; for I have sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
95 The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- have waited H6960 (קָוָה) — to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect
- for me to destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- I will consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
96 I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad. מ MEM.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- an end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- of all perfection H8502 (תִּכְלָה) — completeness
- thy commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- exceeding H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- broad H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
97 Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O how love I H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- my meditation H7881 (שִׂיחָה) — reflection; by extension, devotion
- all the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou through thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- hast made me wiser H2449 (חָכַם) — to be wise (in mind, word or act)
- than mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have more understanding H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- than all my teachers H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- for thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- my meditation H7881 (שִׂיחָה) — reflection; by extension, devotion
100 I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- more than the ancients H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- because I keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have refrained H3607 (כָּלָא) — to restrict, by act (hold back or in) or word (prohibit)
- my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- from every evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- that I might keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
102 I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have not departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- for thou hast taught H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How sweet H4452 (מָלַץ) — to be smooth, i.e. (figuratively) pleasant
- are thy words H565 (אִמְרָה)
- unto my taste H2441 (חֵךְ) — properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)
- than honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- to my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Through thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- I get understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- therefore I hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- every false H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- a lamp H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- unto my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- and a light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- unto my path H5410 (נָתִיב) — a (beaten) track
106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- and I will perform H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- that I will keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
107 I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am afflicted H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- very much H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- according unto thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Accept H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- I beseech thee, the freewill offerings H5071 (נְדָבָה) — properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
- of my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
109 My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- in my hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- yet do I not forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- have laid H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a snare H6341 (פַּח) — a (metallic) sheet (as pounded thin); also a spring net (as spread out like a lamina)
- for me: yet I erred H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- not from thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- have I taken as an heritage H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- the rejoicing H8342 (שָׂשׂוֹן) — cheerfulness; specifically, welcome
- of my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
112 I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. ס SAMEKH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have inclined H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- mine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to perform H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- alway H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- the end H6118 (עֵקֶב) — a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on…
113 I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- thoughts H5588 (סֵעֵף) — divided (in mind), i.e. (concretely) a skeptic
- but thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- do I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
114 Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my hiding place H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
- and my shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- I hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- in thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from me, ye evildoers H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- for I will keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- the commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Uphold H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- me according unto thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- that I may live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and let me not be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- of my hope H7664 (שֵׂבֶר) — expectation
117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hold thou me up H5582 (סָעַד) — to support (mostly figurative)
- and I shall be safe H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- and I will have respect H8159 (שָׁעָה) — to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered
- unto thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
118 Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast trodden down H5541 (סָלָה) — to hang up, i.e. weigh, or (figuratively) contemn
- all them that err H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- from thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- for their deceit H8649 (תׇּרְמָה) — fraud
- falsehood H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou puttest away H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- all the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- dross H5509 (סִיג) — scoria
- therefore I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. ע AYIN.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- trembleth H5568 (סָמַר) — to be erect, i.e. bristle as hair
- for fear H6343 (פַּחַד) — a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)
- of thee; and I am afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- of thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
121 I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- leave H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- me not to mine oppressors H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
122 Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be surety H6148 (עָרַב) — to braid, i.e. intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)
- for thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- for good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- let not the proud H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- oppress H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- fail H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- for thy salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
- and for the word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- of thy righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deal H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- with thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- according unto thy mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- give me understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- that I may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
126 It is time for Jehovah to work; For they have made void thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to work H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- they have made void H6565 (פָּרַר) — to break up (usually figuratively), i.e. to violate, frustrate
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
127 Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- above gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- yea, above fine gold H6337 (פָּז) — pure (gold); hence, gold itself (as refined)
128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; And I hate every false way. פ PE.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- right H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
- I hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- every false H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- wonderful H6382 (פֶּלֶא) — a miracle
- therefore doth my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
130 The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The entrance H6608 (פֵּתַח) — opening (figuratively) i.e. disclosure
- of thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- giveth light H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- it giveth understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- unto the simple H6612 (פְּתִי) — silly (i.e. seducible)
131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I opened H6473 (פָּעַר) — to yawn, i.e. open wide (literally or figuratively)
- my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and panted H7602 (שָׁאַף) — to inhale eagerly; figuratively, to cover; by implication, to be angry; also to hasten
- for I longed H2968 (יָאַב) — to desire
- for thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
132 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Look H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- thou upon me, and be merciful H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- unto me, as thou usest H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- to do unto those that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
133 Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Order H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- my steps H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- in thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- and let not any iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- have dominion H7980 (שָׁלַט) — to dominate, i.e. govern; by implication, to permit
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deliver H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- me from the oppression H6233 (עֹשֶׁק) — injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- so will I keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Make thy face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- to shine H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- upon thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
136 Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. צ TSADHE.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rivers H6388 (פֶּלֶג) — a rill (i.e. small channel of water, as in irrigation)
- of waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- run down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- because they keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- not thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
137 Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- thou, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- thou hast commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- faithful H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
139 My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My zeal H7068 (קִנְאָה) — jealousy or envy
- hath consumed H6789 (צָמַת) — to extirpate (literally or figuratively)
- me, because mine enemies H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- have forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
140 Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- pure H6884 (צָרַף) — to fuse (metal), i.e. refine (literally or figuratively)
- therefore thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
141 I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- small H6810 (צָעִיר) — little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble
- and despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- do not I forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- an everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- the truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Trouble H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- and anguish H4689 (מָצוֹק) — a narrow place, i.e. (abstractly and figuratively) confinement or disability
- have taken hold H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- my delights H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. ק QOPH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- of thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- give me understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and I shall live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- whole heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- hear H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I will keep H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
146 I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto thee; save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- me, and I shall keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
147 I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I rose before H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
- the dawning of the morning H5399 (נֶשֶׁף) — properly, a breeze, i.e. (by implication) dusk (when the evening breeze prevails)
- and cried H7768 (שָׁוַע) — properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom from some trouble)
- I hoped H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- in thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
148 Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- are awake through H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
- watches H821 (אַשְׁמֻרָה) — a night watch
- that I might meditate H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- in thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- according unto thy lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me according to thy judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They draw nigh H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- that follow H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after mischief H2154 (זִמָּה) — a plan, especially a bad one
- they are far H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- from thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
151 Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- near H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and all thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
152 Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Concerning thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- I have known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- of old H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- that thou hast founded H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
- them for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Consider H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- mine affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- and deliver H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
- me: for I do not forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
154 Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- my cause H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- and deliver H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- me: quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me according to thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- from the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- for they seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- not thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
156 Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- thy tender mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me according to thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- my persecutors H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- and mine enemies H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- do I not decline H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- from thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
158 I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I beheld H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the transgressors H898 (בָּגַד) — to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
- and was grieved H6962 (קוּט) — properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) detest
- because they kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- not thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
159 Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Consider H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- how I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- according to thy lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
160 The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. ש SHIN.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- the beginning H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and every one of thy righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- have persecuted H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- me without a cause H2600 (חִנָּם) — gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage
- but my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- standeth in awe H6342 (פָּחַד) — to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
- of thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
162 I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I rejoice H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- at thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- as one that findeth H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
163 I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- and abhor H8581 (תַּעָב) — to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest
- lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- do I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
164 Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seven times H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- a day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- do I praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- thee because of thy righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
165 Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- have they which love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- and nothing shall offend H4383 (מִכְשׁוֹל) — a stumbling-block, literally or figuratively (obstacle, enticement (specifically an idol), scruple)
166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I have hoped H7663 (שָׂבַר) — to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
- for thy salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
- and done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- hath kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- and I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- them exceedingly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. ת TAV.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- and thy testimonies H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- for all my ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let my cry H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
- come near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- give me understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- according to thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
170 Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let my supplication H8467 (תְּחִנָּה) — graciousness; causatively, entreaty
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee: deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me according to thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
171 Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- shall utter H5042 (נָבַע) — to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
- praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- when thou hast taught H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
172 Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- shall speak H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- of thy word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- for all thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
173 Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- me; for I have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- thy precepts H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have longed H8373 (תָּאַב) — to desire
- for thy salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- my delight H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and it shall praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- thee; and let thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have gone astray H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- like a lost H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- sheep H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- for I do not forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)