Psalms 119:143
Psalms 119:143 in Multiple Translations
Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.
Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.
When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
Trouble and anguish are come vpon me: yet are thy commandements my delite.
Adversity and distress have found me, Thy commands [are] my delights.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
I constantly have troubles/difficulties and I am worried, but ◄your commands cause/what you have commanded causes► me to be happy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:143
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Psalms 119:143 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צַר
וּ/מָצ֥וֹק
מְצָא֑וּ/נִי
מִ֝צְוֺתֶ֗י/ךָ
שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽ/י
צַר
tsar
H6862
narrow
Adj
וּ/מָצ֥וֹק
mâtsôwq
H4689
distress
Conj | N-ms
מְצָא֑וּ/נִי
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
מִ֝צְוֺתֶ֗י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽ/י
shaʻshuaʻ
H8191
delight
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:143
צַר
tsar
H6862
"narrow"
Adj
This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.
Definition: narrow, tight
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.
וּ/מָצ֥וֹק
mâtsôwq
H4689
"distress"
Conj | N-ms
This word means a narrow or difficult place, causing stress or anguish. It's used in the Bible to describe hard times, like in the book of Exodus. People felt trapped and distressed.
Definition: straitness, straits, distress, stress, anguish
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: anguish, distress, straitness. See also: Deuteronomy 28:53; 1 Samuel 22:2; Psalms 119:143.
מְצָא֑וּ/נִי
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
מִ֝צְוֺתֶ֗י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽ/י
shaʻshuaʻ
H8191
"delight"
N-mp | Suff
Shaashua means delight or enjoyment, referring to something that brings pleasure or joy. It is used in the Bible to describe a positive and uplifting experience or object of delight.
Definition: 1) delight, enjoyment 1a) delight 1b) object of delight
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: delight, pleasure. See also: Psalms 119:24; Psalms 119:174; Psalms 119:77.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:143
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- Psalms 119:143 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:143
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:143
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:143
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:143
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
- Sermons on Psalms 119:143
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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.
144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. 145I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 23:12 | I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:107 | I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word. |
| 3 | Mark 14:33–34 | He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” |
| 4 | Psalms 119:16 | I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 5 | Psalms 88:3–18 | For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength. I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom You remember no more, who are cut off from Your care. You have laid me in the lowest Pit, in the darkest of the depths. Your wrath weighs heavily upon me; all Your waves have submerged me. Selah You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape. My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You. Do You work wonders for the dead? Do departed spirits rise up to praise You? Selah Can Your loving devotion be proclaimed in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon ? Will Your wonders be known in the darkness, or Your righteousness in the land of oblivion? But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You. Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair. Your wrath has swept over me; Your terrors have destroyed me. All day long they engulf me like water; they enclose me on every side. You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. |
| 6 | Psalms 116:3 | The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:77 | May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. |
| 8 | Psalms 18:4–5 | The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. |
| 9 | Psalms 130:1 | Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! |
| 10 | Psalms 119:47 | I delight in Your commandments because I love them. |
Psalms 119:143 Summary
This verse, Psalms 119:143, means that even when we're going through tough times, we can still find joy and happiness in following God's rules and commands. It's like having a special treasure that we can hold onto, no matter what's happening around us. The psalmist is saying that he's found this treasure in God's commandments, and it gives him strength to keep going, just like it says in Philippians 4:13, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'. By focusing on God's love and promises, we can find the same delight and strength in our own lives, even in the midst of trouble or distress, as mentioned in Isaiah 41:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be found by trouble and distress?
In Psalms 119:143, the psalmist is expressing that he is experiencing difficult circumstances, but his focus remains on God's commandments, just as Paul wrote in Romans 5:3-5, where he notes that tribulations can produce perseverance and character.
How can someone find delight in God's commandments during hard times?
The psalmist's delight in God's commandments, as seen in Psalms 119:143, stems from his understanding of God's love and care, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says 'I have loved you with an everlasting love', and his trust in God's sovereignty, as mentioned in Psalms 23:4.
What role do God's commandments play in the life of a believer facing trouble?
God's commandments serve as a source of comfort, guidance, and strength for believers facing trouble, as seen in Psalms 119:143, where the psalmist finds delight in them, and in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites the weary to come to Him and find rest.
How can I apply this verse to my own life when I'm facing difficulties?
By fixing your eyes on God's commandments and promises, like the psalmist in Psalms 119:143, and remembering His faithfulness, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23, you can find comfort and strength to persevere through challenging times.
Reflection Questions
- What are some troubles or distresses that I am currently facing, and how can I shift my focus to God's commandments and promises?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper delight in God's commandments, even when circumstances are difficult?
- How can I apply the principle of finding delight in God's commandments to my daily life, especially during times of trouble or stress?
- What are some specific Bible verses or promises that I can cling to when faced with trouble or distress, and how can I use them to find comfort and strength?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:143
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me,.... Or, "found me" (a).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:143
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights. Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me - (Psalms 116:3 - Hebrew, 'found me;' Exodus 18:8.) Like dogs tracking out a wild beast hiding or fleeing.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
Ver. 143. Outward troubles and anguish of spirit, or great anguish or distress.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
Psalms 119:143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: [yet] thy commandments [are] my delights.Ver. 143. Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me] Heb. have found me. Those (as we say of foul weather) come before they are sent for; yet are they not without the Lord. It is he that putteth his under the black rod. Yet thy commandments, &c.] God and his word are never so sweet to the saints as in adversity.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
Verse 143. Trouble and anguish] I am exercised with various trials from men and devils. Have taken hold on me] But still I cleave to my God, and am delighted with his law.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:143
143. have taken hold on me] Have befallen me, lit. found me.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:143
Trouble and anguish - The word rendered “trouble” means affliction of any kind; the word rendered “anguish” would probably express that which results from being pressed, compressed, straitened.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:143
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 119:143
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Little Things by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of finding delight in God's commandments even in times of trouble and anguish, drawing inspiration from Psalms 119:143. She encourage |
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Value of the Word by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of treating the Bible like food for our souls. He compares it to a bottle filled with various ingredients, encouraging listen |
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It Is Written by George Kulp | George Kulp emphasizes the importance of studying the Scriptures diligently rather than randomly selecting verses, comparing it to seeking a remedy in a drug store. He highlights t |
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Be a Bible Student! by R. Stanley | R. Stanley emphasizes the significance of the Holy Scriptures as a precious gift from God, highlighting the eternal nature of God's Word amidst the temporal world. Jesus and great |
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How to Study the Bible by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the importance of studying the Bible with the same passion and dedication as a young lover cherishes letters from their beloved. He encourages reade |
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Satanic Interruptions! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the pervasive issue of 'satanic interruptions' that hinder Christians from deepening their relationship with God. He emphasizes that while many conspiraci |
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Job 23:12 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the profound value of God's Word in understanding and knowing God, as illustrated in Job's struggle to find Him amidst his suffering. He highlights that whil |