Psalms 119:35
Psalms 119:35 in Multiple Translations
Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.
Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.
Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do
Direct mee in the path of thy commandements: for therein is my delite.
Cause me to tread in the path of Thy commands, For in it I have delighted.
Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for in that do I delight.
I am happy with ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, so ◄lead me along the paths/enable me to walk on the road► that you have chosen for me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:35
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Psalms 119:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ֭דְרִיכֵ/נִי
בִּ/נְתִ֣יב
מִצְוֺתֶ֑י/ךָ
כִּי
ב֥/וֹ
חָפָֽצְתִּי
הַ֭דְרִיכֵ/נִי
dârak
H1869
to tread
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
בִּ/נְתִ֣יב
nâthîyb
H5410
path
Prep | N-cs
מִצְוֺתֶ֑י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ב֥/וֹ
Prep | Suff
חָפָֽצְתִּי
châphêts
H2654
to delight in
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:35
הַ֭דְרִיכֵ/נִי
dârak
H1869
"to tread"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To tread means to walk or step on something, and is used in the Bible to describe various actions, such as treading a press or leading an army. In Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 60:12, the word is used to describe God's power and leadership, highlighting His ability to guide and direct His people.
Definition: 1) to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. See also: Numbers 24:17; Proverbs 4:11; Psalms 7:13.
בִּ/נְתִ֣יב
nâthîyb
H5410
"path"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, this word means a path or road that people walk on, like a beaten track. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, referring to a traveler's journey. The word is used to describe a way or pathway.
Definition: 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. See also: Judges 5:6; Proverbs 3:17; Psalms 78:50.
מִצְוֺתֶ֑י/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.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ב֥/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
חָפָֽצְתִּי
châphêts
H2654
"to delight in"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to be pleased with something or someone. In the Bible, it describes God's delight in his people and their desire to follow him, like in Psalm 51.
Definition: 1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with 1a) (Qal) 1a1) of men 1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in 1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do 1a2) of God 1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in 1a2b) to be pleased to do
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would. See also: Genesis 34:19; Psalms 51:21; Psalms 18:20.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:35
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
- Sermons on Psalms 119:35
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end.
34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
35Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
36Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain. 37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 36:26–27 | I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. |
| 2 | Psalms 23:3 | He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. |
| 3 | Psalms 25:4 | Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. |
| 4 | Philippians 2:13 | For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. |
| 5 | Proverbs 4:11 | I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. |
| 6 | 1 John 5:3 | For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, |
| 7 | Psalms 119:16 | I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 8 | Proverbs 8:20 | I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, |
| 9 | Romans 7:22 | For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. |
| 10 | Hebrews 13:21 | equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. |
Psalms 119:35 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist is asking God to show them the right way to live, according to His commands, because that's where they find true happiness. It's like asking for directions to a beautiful park, but instead, it's asking God to guide us on the path of life. When we follow God's commands, we can experience joy and fulfillment, as seen in Psalms 1:1-2, and we can trust that He will guide us and direct us, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6. By seeking God's guidance and direction, we can find delight and happiness in following His commands, and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be directed in the path of God's commandments?
Being directed in the path of God's commandments means following God's instructions and guidelines for living, as outlined in the Bible, such as in the book of Psalms 119:35 and Deuteronomy 5:33, which teaches us to walk in God's ways and follow His commands.
Why does the psalmist find delight in following God's commandments?
The psalmist finds delight in following God's commandments because it brings joy and fulfillment to their life, as expressed in Psalms 1:1-2, which says that those who delight in the law of the Lord are blessed and prosperous.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse to our everyday lives by seeking God's guidance and direction in all that we do, as in Proverbs 3:5-6, which instructs us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, and by finding joy and delight in following His commands, as in Psalms 119:35.
What is the relationship between following God's commandments and finding delight?
Following God's commandments and finding delight are closely related, as seen in Psalms 119:35, where the psalmist finds delight in the path of God's commandments, indicating that obedience to God's commands brings joy and happiness, as also expressed in John 15:10-11, which says that if we keep Christ's commands, we will remain in His love and experience full joy.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific areas in my life where I need God's direction and guidance, and how can I seek His will in those areas?
- How can I cultivate a deeper delight and joy in following God's commandments, even when it's challenging or difficult?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize following God's commands in my daily life, and what benefits can I expect to experience as a result?
- How does my heart attitude and motivation impact my ability to find delight in following God's commandments, and what can I do to cultivate a more positive and obedient heart?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:35
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments,.... Lead, guide, direct me in the path, and use me to it; work in me both to will and to do; give both ability and a willing mind to walk therein; by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:35
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Thou who hast given me the will, give me the power to perform.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
Make me to go, by directing my mind into the right way, by inclining my will, and strengthening my resolution. For therein do I delight: forsake not him who delighteth in the: and in thy service; and as thou hast wrought in me to will work in me also to do.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
Psalms 119:35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.Ver. 35. Make me to go in the path] Which I shall soon forsake if thou guide me not. Te duce vera sequor, te duce falsa nego. For therein do I delight] After the inward man, Romans 7:22. Thou hast given me to will, give me also to work what is well pleasing in thy sight.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
(35) Path.—From root to tread, the trodden way, plain with the track of all the pious pilgrims’ feet of past times.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:35
33–40. Hç. A series of prayers for instruction guidance and strength.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:35
Make me to go in the path ... - That is, Incline me to it; so direct me that I shall thus walk. It is an acknowledgment of his dependence on God, that he might be able to carry out the cherished purposes of his soul.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:35
ä, He.33-40. Teach me… thy statutes—The trouble has passed, and entrance upon active and responsible life is contemplated. The writer sees the form of knowledge and of truth in the law.
Sermons on Psalms 119:35
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Profiting From the Word 6. the Scriptures and Obedience by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes that true obedience to God is essential for honoring Christ, which goes beyond mere church attendance or financial contributions. He argues that many Christian |
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Take Heed What You Read by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the critical importance of discerning what we read and hear, urging believers to be vigilant about the spiritual nourishment they consume. He draws parallels b |
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Serenity in Christ by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding harmony and peace through Christ, emphasizing that receiving Him leads to a life of equanimity, dignity, and serenity. When the soul is |
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Crusade 1957 by Billy Graham | This sermon emphasizes the importance of examining and surrendering our hearts to God. It delves into the sinful, wicked, rebellious, and hardened nature of the human heart, highli |
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Christ Explains the Law by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Matthew chapter 5 and the importance of understanding Jesus' intentions at Calvary. The sermon focuses on the proper interpretatio |
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The Uniqueness of Israel - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the ultimate goal of God's plan for His people: to dwell in the land and be in a covenant relationship with Him. The speaker uses the analogy |
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I Am the Lord That Healeth Thee by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the promised land and draws parallels to the Christian journey. He emphasizes that the call of G |