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Psalms 119:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.

American Standard Version (1901)

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

Bible in Basic English

My soul is broken with desire for your decisions at all times.

Free Bible Version

I'm always so keen to know your instructions.

Geneva Bible 1599

Mine heart breaketh for the desire to thy iudgements alway.

King James (Authorized) Version

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

One Unity Resource Bible

My soul is consumed with longing for your judgments at all times.

Translation for Translators

In my inner being I strongly desire to know ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us► all the time.

Unlocked Literal Bible

My desires are crushed by the longing to know your righteous decrees at all times.

Noah Webster Bible

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath to thy judgments at all times.

World English Bible

My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

Young's Literal Translation

Broken hath my soul for desire Unto Thy judgments at all times.

Context

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

¹⁹I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me. ²⁰My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times. ²¹You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

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Summary

In this verse, the psalmist expresses his deep longing for God's righteous judgments. He desires to understand and follow God's laws diligently, seeking guidance and wisdom in living a righteous life. The psalmist's heart is inclined towards God's decrees, showing a genuine hunger for God's truth and ways. This verse reflects a sincere devotion to God's Word and a recognition of its importance in shaping one's character and actions. It serves as a prayer for God's guidance and illumination in walking according to His will.

Commentary

John Gill
Matthew Henry
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Remove from me reproach and contempt,.... Or, "roll it from me" (u). It lay as a load, as a heavy burden upon him, which pressed him sore; and he therefore desired ease from it, being probably in a low frame of soul; otherwise saints do and should rejoice when reproached for Christ's sake; and esteem it, with Moses, more than all the treasures in Egypt, being what is common to them with their Lord; for I have kept that testimonies; which was the reason why he was reproached and despised; for having a regard to the word of God, and embracing and professing the doctrines of it. Thus the word of the Lord was made a reproach to Jeremiah, or he was reproached for delivering it; as many good men have been vilified, and have suffered for the testimony of Jesus, Jer 20:8; and for walking according to the directions, of it; wicked men thinking it strange they do not run into the same excess of not with them, and therefore speak evil of them, Pe1 4:3. (u) "devolve a me", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.

Psalms 119:20

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

¹⁹I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me. ²⁰My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times. ²¹You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.

American Standard Version (1901)

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

Bible in Basic English

My soul is broken with desire for your decisions at all times.

Free Bible Version

I'm always so keen to know your instructions.

Geneva Bible 1599

Mine heart breaketh for the desire to thy iudgements alway.

King James (Authorized) Version

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

One Unity Resource Bible

My soul is consumed with longing for your judgments at all times.

Translation for Translators

In my inner being I strongly desire to know ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us► all the time.

Unlocked Literal Bible

My desires are crushed by the longing to know your righteous decrees at all times.

Noah Webster Bible

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath to thy judgments at all times.

World English Bible

My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

Young's Literal Translation

Broken hath my soul for desire Unto Thy judgments at all times.

John Gill
Matthew Henry
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Remove from me reproach and contempt,.... Or, "roll it from me" (u). It lay as a load, as a heavy burden upon him, which pressed him sore; and he therefore desired ease from it, being probably in a low frame of soul; otherwise saints do and should rejoice when reproached for Christ's sake; and esteem it, with Moses, more than all the treasures in Egypt, being what is common to them with their Lord; for I have kept that testimonies; which was the reason why he was reproached and despised; for having a regard to the word of God, and embracing and professing the doctrines of it. Thus the word of the Lord was made a reproach to Jeremiah, or he was reproached for delivering it; as many good men have been vilified, and have suffered for the testimony of Jesus, Jer 20:8; and for walking according to the directions, of it; wicked men thinking it strange they do not run into the same excess of not with them, and therefore speak evil of them, Pe1 4:3. (u) "devolve a me", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.