Psalms 119:170
Psalms 119:170 in Multiple Translations
May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.
Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.
Let my prayer come before you; take me out of trouble, as you have said.
Please hear what I have to say to you, and save me, as you promised.
Let my supplication come before thee, and deliuer me according to thy promise.
My supplication cometh in before Thee, According to Thy saying deliver Thou me.
Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.
Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
Hear me while I pray and rescue/save me as you promised/said that you would.
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Psalms 119:170 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תָּב֣וֹא
תְּחִנָּתִ֣/י
לְ/פָנֶ֑י/ךָ
כְּ֝/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֗
הַצִּילֵֽ/נִי
תָּב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
תְּחִנָּתִ֣/י
tᵉchinnâh
H8467
supplication
N-fs | Suff
לְ/פָנֶ֑י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
כְּ֝/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֗
ʼimrâh
H565
word
Prep | N-fs | Suff
הַצִּילֵֽ/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:170
תָּב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
תְּחִנָּתִ֣/י
tᵉchinnâh
H8467
"supplication"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means a humble request for favor or grace, often used to describe a prayer to God for help. It appears in the Bible as a plea for mercy or kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as favor, grace, or supplication.
Definition: 1) favour, supplication, supplication for favour 1a) favour 1b) supplication for favour
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: favour, grace, supplication. See also: Joshua 11:20; 2 Chronicles 6:39; Psalms 6:10.
לְ/פָנֶ֑י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
כְּ֝/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֗
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
הַצִּילֵֽ/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:170
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- Psalms 119:170 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:170
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:170
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:170
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:170
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:170
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:170
- Sermons on Psalms 119:170
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
168I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.
169May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.
170May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.
171My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes. 172My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:41 | May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise. |
| 2 | Psalms 28:2 | Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. |
| 3 | Genesis 32:9–12 | Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’ I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’” |
| 4 | Psalms 89:20–25 | I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted. I will set his hand over the sea, and his right hand upon the rivers. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 7:25 | And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, |
| 6 | Psalms 31:2 | Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. |
Psalms 119:170 Summary
[This verse is a prayer where the psalmist is asking God to hear his prayer and rescue him because God promised to do so. The psalmist is trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness, as we see in Psalms 36:5, where it is written that God's lovingkindness is great and His truth endures to all generations. We can also trust God to answer our prayers and rescue us when we are in trouble, as encouraged in Jeremiah 33:3, where God says to call to Him and He will answer us and tell us great and unsearchable things we do not know.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the psalmist mean by 'my plea come before You' in Psalms 119:170?
The psalmist is asking God to hear and consider his prayer, that God would be attentive to his cry for help, as seen in Psalms 119:169 where he asks for understanding according to God's word.
What promise is the psalmist referring to in this verse?
The psalmist is likely referring to God's promise to rescue and deliver His people, as seen in Psalms 34:17-20, where it is written that God will deliver the righteous and save them out of all their troubles.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by coming to God in prayer, asking for His rescue and deliverance in times of trouble, and trusting in His promises, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 119:170, and as encouraged in Philippians 4:6 to present our requests to God with thanksgiving.
What is the relationship between this verse and the surrounding verses?
This verse is part of a larger section where the psalmist is expressing his love for God's word and his desire to obey it, as seen in Psalms 119:168-172, and is a natural progression of his cry for understanding and his declaration of praise for God's teachings.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's rescue and deliverance, and how can I bring those before Him in prayer?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's promises, even when I don't see immediate answers to my prayers?
- What does it mean for me to 'come before' God in prayer, and how can I make sure I am approaching Him with a humble and sincere heart?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, declare my praise to God for His teachings and His rescue, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:170
Let my supplication come before thee,.... The same with his "cry" in Psalms 119:169; only expressed by another word, signifying a petition for grace and favour, in an humble and submissive manner;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:170
Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word. Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:170
Psalms 119:170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.Ver. 170. Let my supplication, &c.] The same again; neither is this battology, but fervency in begging audience. A needless and tiresome repetition in speaking or writing.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:170
169–176. Tâv. Concluding petitions for understanding and deliverance, for the grace of thankfulness, for help and guidance.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:170
Let my supplication come before thee - The word here rendered “supplication” properly means “favor, mercy, pity,” Joshua 11:20; Ezra 9:8; then, that by which favor or mercy is sought - prayer or petition, Psalms 6:9; Psalms 55:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:170
ú, Tav.169-176. Let thine hand help me—Finally, the two great wants of man, strength of soul to live righteously and deliverance from outward evils, are rehearsed. The writer is persecuted for his faith.
Sermons on Psalms 119:170
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The Reproach Answered by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the longing of the Psalmist for God's mercies and salvation to answer the reproaches he faced, highlighting the need for internal manifestations of God' |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32:9-12 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob appeals to God in his distress, acknowledging Him as the God of his father Abraham and Isaac. This |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with his brother Esau. Jacob, who had previously been deceitful, is now fearful and distressed upon heari |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 32-36 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel. He explains that Jacob's wrestling with the angel is not meant to be seen as a good example for u |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32-34 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with God in the dark. Jacob, who is alone and afraid, is suddenly attacked by someone in the darkness. They wres |
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Fear the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith teaches from Psalm 128, emphasizing the importance of fearing the Lord. He recounts the story of Jacob and Laban, highlighting how God protected |
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The Law of Divine Retribution by Don Courville | This sermon focuses on the journey of Jacob, highlighting his struggles, schemes, and encounters with God. Jacob learns the importance of surrendering to God's authority, facing hi |