Psalms 119:141

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Psalms 119:141 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

King James Version KJV

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

American Standard Version ASV

I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.

Free Bible Version FBV

I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I am small and despised: yet do I not forget thy precepts.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Small I [am], and despised, Thy precepts I have not forgotten.

World English Bible WEB

I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I am small and despised: yet I do not forget thy precepts.

Translation for Translators T4T

I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

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Psalms 119:141 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB צָעִ֣יר אָנֹכִ֣י וְ/נִבְזֶ֑ה פִּ֝קֻּדֶ֗י/ךָ לֹ֣א שָׁכָֽחְתִּי

צָעִ֣יר tsâʻîyr H6810 little Adj

אָנֹכִ֣י ʼânôkîy H595 I Pron

וְ/נִבְזֶ֑ה bâzâh H959 to despise Conj | V-Niphal

פִּ֝קֻּדֶ֗י/ךָ piqqûwd H6490 precept N-mp | Suff

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

שָׁכָֽחְתִּי shâkach H7911 to forget V-Qal-Perf-1cs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:141

צָעִ֣יר tsâʻîyr H6810 "little" Adj

This Hebrew word means something or someone is little, young, or insignificant. It appears in the Bible to describe something small in number or size. In the KJV, it is translated as least, little, or small.

Definition: 1) little, insignificant, young 1a) little, insignificant 1b) insignificant, mean 1c) young, younger, youngest

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: least, little (one), small (one), [phrase] young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 19:31; 1 Kings 16:34; Psalms 68:28.

אָנֹכִ֣י ʼânôkîy H595 "I" Pron

This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.

Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)

Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.

וְ/נִבְזֶ֑ה bâzâh H959 "to despise" Conj | V-Niphal

To despise or hold in contempt, as seen in Proverbs where it warns against despising wisdom. It can also mean to be despised or worthless, as in the case of a vile person.

Definition: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, disdain 1a) (Qal) to despise, regard with contempt 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be despised 1b2) to be despicable 1b3) to be vile, worthless 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to despise Also means: ba.zoh (בָּזֹה "to despise" H0960)

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), [phrase] think to scorn, vile person. See also: Genesis 25:34; Psalms 102:18; Psalms 15:4.

פִּ֝קֻּדֶ֗י/ךָ piqqûwd H6490 "precept" N-mp | Suff

This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.

Definition: precept, statute

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

שָׁכָֽחְתִּי shâkach H7911 "to forget" V-Qal-Perf-1cs

To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.

Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)

Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:141

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Psalms 119:141 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:141
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:141
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:141
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:141
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:141
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:141
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:141
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:141
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:141
Sermons on Psalms 119:141

Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

139My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words. 140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

141I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

142Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true. 143Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 22:6	But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.
2	2 Corinthians 8:9	For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
3	James 2:5	Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
4	Luke 6:20	Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
5	Luke 9:58	Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
6	Psalms 119:109	I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
7	Proverbs 3:1	My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
8	Psalms 40:17	But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
9	Proverbs 15:16	Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
10	Proverbs 16:8	Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

Psalms 119:141 Summary

This verse means that even when we feel humble or looked down on by others, we can still choose to remember and follow God's commands. It's about trusting in God's goodness and promises, even when things are tough, like the Psalmist says in Psalms 119:140. By remembering God's precepts, we can find comfort and guidance, as seen in Psalms 23:4. This is an example of humility, which is important for our relationship with God, as mentioned in 1 Peter 5:6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be 'lowly and despised' in Psalms 119:141?

To be lowly and despised means to be humble and possibly marginalized or oppressed by others, but the Psalmist finds strength in God's Word, as seen in Psalms 119:141 and similarly in Proverbs 16:19 where it says to humble oneself.

Why is it important to remember God's precepts in times of difficulty?

Remembering God's precepts is crucial because it provides comfort, guidance, and hope in times of trouble, as the Psalmist affirms in Psalms 119:141, and as seen in Psalms 23:4 where it says God is with us even in the valley of the shadow of death.

How can one love God's commandments when faced with trouble and distress?

Loving God's commandments, as mentioned in Psalms 119:140, is possible when we understand that His laws are given for our good, and we can trust in His goodness even in difficult times, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.

What role does humility play in our relationship with God?

Humility is essential in our relationship with God because it allows us to acknowledge our dependence on Him and to receive His grace, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6 and James 4:10 where humility is linked to God's exaltation of us.

Reflection Questions

In what ways do I feel lowly and despised, and how can I apply the Psalmist's attitude of trust in God's precepts to my situation?
What are some of God's precepts that I have forgotten or neglected, and how can I begin to remember and apply them in my life?
How do I respond to trouble and distress, and what can I learn from the Psalmist's example of finding delight in God's commandments?
In what ways can I cultivate a humble heart before God, and what difference might this make in my relationship with Him?
How can I balance the reality of my circumstances with the truth of God's Word, as the Psalmist does in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:141

I [am] small and despised,.... Or, "I have been" (x). Some versions render it "young" (y); as if it had respect to the time of his anointing by Samuel, when he was overlooked and despised in his

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:141

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. I am small and despised; (yet) do not I forget thy precepts. This makes me great before God, though small before the world (1 Corinthians 1:27; Luke 1:15).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:141

Ver. 141. Small; or, a little one; not for age, but in respect of my condition in the world; mean and obscure.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:141

Psalms 119:141 I [am] small and despised: [yet] do not I forget thy precepts.Ver. 141. I am small and despised] Minutus, a worm and no man, an abject and outcast, nullificamen hominis, &c. Yet do I not forget thy precepts] My mean condition impaireth not my constancy.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:141

(141) These words are hardly applicable to an individual, while to the struggling Israel, in relation to the great Eastern Powers, they are peculiarly suitable.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:141

Verse 141. I am small and despised] And on these accounts have every thing to fear. Being small, I cannot resist; being despised, I am in danger; but even all this does not induce me to start aside, or through the fear of man to be unfaithful to thee.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:141

141. small and despised] Insignificant in the eyes of men (not, as LXX, young, νεώτερος), and despised for his strict adherence to the law; but neither the glamour of worldly power nor the sting of worldly contempt can move him from his allegiance.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:141

I am small and despised - The word here rendered “small” may mean “small” in respect to number - that is, “few,” Micah 5:2; Isaiah 60:22; or in respect to age - “young,” Genesis 19:31; or in respect

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:141

ö, Tsade.137-144. Thy law is the truth—This division, more than any other, tells us of a heart to which the eternal God was a living power.

Sermons on Psalms 119:141

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	Example of Humility by Clement of Rome	Clement of Rome preaches about the humility of Christ, emphasizing how Jesus, despite having the power to come in pride and arrogance, chose to come in a lowly condition as prophes
	A Very Little Worm by Thomas Brooks	Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true assurance in God is accompanied by profound humility, as demonstrated by biblical figures like David, Abraham, Jacob, Job, Moses, and Paul. Each
	The Cross Predicted by David Servant	David Servant preaches on the significance of Christ's sufferings as highlighted in the Old Testament prophecies, emphasizing how Jesus' death on the cross was the most crucial asp