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Psalms 119:166

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Berean Standard Bible

I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.

American Standard Version (1901)

I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

Bible in Basic English

Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.

Free Bible Version

Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599

Lord, I haue trusted in thy saluation, and haue done thy commandements.

King James (Authorized) Version

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

One Unity Resource Bible

I have hoped for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai . I obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, I confidently expect that you will rescue me from my troubles, and I obey ◄your commands/what you have commanded us►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.

Noah Webster Bible

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and performed thy commandments.

World English Bible

I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

Young's Literal Translation

I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.

Context

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

¹⁶⁵Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble. ¹⁶⁶I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments. ¹⁶⁷I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.

Summary

This verse expresses the psalmist's unwavering commitment to God's commandments and his deep love for them. It reflects a heart that delights in following God's ways and finds joy in obedience. The psalmist's plea for God to uphold him according to His word reveals a reliance on God's strength and guidance in living a righteous life. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's help and direction in remaining faithful to His precepts. Overall, the verse conveys a profound devotion to God's Word and a desire to walk in His ways.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

As they keep God's law from motives of love for it, and are free from slavish fear, the are ready to subject their lives to His inspection.

Psalms 119:166

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

¹⁶⁵Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble. ¹⁶⁶I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments. ¹⁶⁷I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.

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Berean Standard Bible

I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.

American Standard Version (1901)

I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

Bible in Basic English

Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.

Free Bible Version

Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599

Lord, I haue trusted in thy saluation, and haue done thy commandements.

King James (Authorized) Version

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

One Unity Resource Bible

I have hoped for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai . I obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, I confidently expect that you will rescue me from my troubles, and I obey ◄your commands/what you have commanded us►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.

Noah Webster Bible

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and performed thy commandments.

World English Bible

I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

Young's Literal Translation

I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

As they keep God's law from motives of love for it, and are free from slavish fear, the are ready to subject their lives to His inspection.