Psalms 119:26
Psalms 119:26 in Multiple Translations
I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.
I put the record of my ways before you, and you gave me an answer: O give me knowledge of your rules.
I explained my situation to you, and you answered me. Teach me to follow your directions.
I haue declared my waies, and thou heardest me: teache me thy statutes.
My ways I have recounted, And Thou answerest me, teach me Thy statutes,
I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
When I told you about my behavior, you answered me; teach me ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:26
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Psalms 119:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דְּרָכַ֣/י
סִ֭פַּרְתִּי
וַֽ/תַּעֲנֵ֗/נִי
לַמְּדֵ֥/נִי
חֻקֶּֽי/ךָ
דְּרָכַ֣/י
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
סִ֭פַּרְתִּי
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
וַֽ/תַּעֲנֵ֗/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
לַמְּדֵ֥/נִי
lâmad
H3925
to learn
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
חֻקֶּֽי/ךָ
chôq
H2706
statute
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:26
דְּרָכַ֣/י
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
סִ֭פַּרְתִּי
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
וַֽ/תַּעֲנֵ֗/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
לַמְּדֵ֥/נִי
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
חֻקֶּֽי/ךָ
chôq
H2706
"statute"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:26
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:26
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
- Sermons on Psalms 119:26
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
24Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
25My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word.
26I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.
27Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. 28My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 86:11 | Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. |
| 2 | Psalms 25:4 | Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. |
| 3 | Psalms 27:11 | Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors. |
| 4 | Psalms 32:5 | Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah |
| 5 | Proverbs 28:13 | He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. |
| 6 | Psalms 25:8–9 | Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. |
| 7 | Psalms 38:18 | Yes, I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin. |
| 8 | Psalms 143:8–10 | Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:12 | Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 8:36 | then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, so that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk. May You send rain on the land that You gave Your people as an inheritance. |
Psalms 119:26 Summary
This verse is about taking time to think about our actions and decisions, and asking God to guide us. When we reflect on our ways, God answers us by teaching us His laws and precepts, which helps us to live a righteous life. This is similar to what we see in Psalms 32:8, where God promises to instruct us and teach us in the way we should go. By recounting our ways and seeking God's teaching, we can learn to trust in His goodness and follow His path, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to give us a future and a hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'recount my ways' in Psalms 119:26?
To recount our ways means to reflect on our actions, thoughts, and decisions, and to consider how they align with God's will, as seen in Psalms 139:23-24, where David asks God to search his heart and know his thoughts.
How does God answer us when we recount our ways?
God answers us by revealing His statutes and precepts, guiding us towards a path of righteousness, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
What is the relationship between recounting our ways and being taught God's statutes?
Recounting our ways is a humble act of self-reflection that prepares our hearts to receive God's teachings, as seen in Psalms 25:9, where the meek will be guided in justice, and the humble will learn His way.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by regularly reflecting on our actions and decisions, and seeking God's guidance through prayer and scripture, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6, where we are told to pray about everything and thank God for His peace.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have been recounting my ways to God, and what have I learned from the experience?
- How have I seen God answer me and teach me His statutes in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to recount my ways and seek God's guidance, and what steps can I take to do so?
- How can I cultivate a habit of regular self-reflection and seeking God's teaching, and what role can scripture play in this process?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:26
I have declared my ways,.... That is, to the Lord; either the ways he had chose and desired to walk in, and not wander from, and therefore entreated help and assistance, guidance and direction, in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:26
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me - namely, in my prayer under affliction (Psalms 118:5; Psalms 118:21).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
My ways; my sins, in way of confession; and all my cares, and fears, and troubles, and concerns, in way of humble petition to thee, as appears from God’ s answer.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
Psalms 119:26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.Ver. 26. I have declared my ways] My sins and troubles; those thou hast remitted, and these thou hast remedied. Teach me thy statutes] Show me how I may walk worthy of such a love; and live up to my mercies.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
(26) I have declared.—Or, recounted.My ways.—Or, as we should say, my courses, my past life, including, as the context shows, confession of sins and prayer for pardon.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
Verse 26. I have declared my ways] ספרתי sipparti, "I have numbered my ways," I have searched them out; I have investigated them. And that he had earnestly prayed for pardon of what was wrong in them, is evident; for he adds, "Thou heardest me."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:26
26. I have recounted my ways, laid before Thee in detail all the concerns of my life, and thou hast answered me. Answered prayer is a proof of God’s good will, and therefore he prays for yet further instruction, teach me thy statutes.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:26
I have declared my ways - That is, I have declared or recounted them to thee. I have made mention of my cares, troubles, anxieties, purposes. I have laid them all before thee, reserving or keeping back nothing.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:26
ã, Daleth.25-32. My soul cleaveth unto the dust—Now is presented a soul in deep affliction, as if the trial in the previous division had gone against him; as if he had suffered the loss of all things, and worse was yet to follow.
Sermons on Psalms 119:26
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A Divided Heart by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon addresses the issue of a divided heart, emphasizing that such a condition leads to spiritual faultiness both individually and within the church. He warns that a divid |
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The Power of Prayer by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer leading to action. He highlights the need for conviction to be carried into life and for decisions to be made based |
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Walking in the Light by Jack Hayford | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a funny incident involving a little boy named Kyle. The speaker emphasizes that children often do funny things without realizing it |
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God's Problem With a Soul by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the struggle of God for the soul of a nation, using the book of Hosea as a reference. He emphasizes the importance of turning to the Lord and |
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Fear of the Lord by Winkie Pratney | Winkie Pratney emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the foremost requirement from God, as stated in Deuteronomy 10:12. He explains that while love, service, and obedience are im |
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Unfailing Love by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing how sin can start innocently but gradually takes hold of our lives, just like a fly caught in a spider's web. He uses this analogy |
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Southland Keswick Convention Gods Problem With a Soul by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the rebellion in the hearts of people against God. He emphasizes that God's answer to this rebellion is for people to return to Him. The prea |