Psalms 119:43
Psalms 119:43 in Multiple Translations
Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
Take not your true word quite out of my mouth; for I have put my hope in your decisions.
Don't ever prevent me from being able to speak your words of truth, for I place my complete confidence in your just judgments.
And take not the woorde of trueth vtterly out of my mouth: for I waite for thy iudgements.
And Thou takest not utterly away From my mouth the word of truth, Because for Thy judgment I have hoped.
Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
Always enable me to [LIT] speak your truth, because I have confidence in ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given us►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:43
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Psalms 119:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְֽ/אַל
תַּצֵּ֬ל
מִ/פִּ֣/י
דְבַר
אֱמֶ֣ת
עַד
מְאֹ֑ד
כִּ֖י
לְ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣/ךָ
יִחָֽלְתִּי
וְֽ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תַּצֵּ֬ל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
מִ/פִּ֣/י
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
אֱמֶ֣ת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
N-fs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יִחָֽלְתִּי
yâchal
H3176
to wait
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:43
וְֽ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תַּצֵּ֬ל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
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.
מִ/פִּ֣/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
אֱמֶ֣ת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
כִּ֖י
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.
לְ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
יִחָֽלְתִּי
yâchal
H3176
"to wait"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To wait or be patient is the meaning of this verb, used to describe hoping or trusting in something, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : wait[for_time] 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for Also means: ya.chal (יָחַל ": hope" H3176H)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. See also: Genesis 8:12; Psalms 69:4; Psalms 31:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:43
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:43 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:43
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:43
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:43
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:43
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
- Sermons on Psalms 119:43
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
41May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.
42Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
43Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
44I will always obey Your law, forever and ever. 45And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 9:4 | For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:13 | With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:175 | Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 2:23 | When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. |
| 5 | Ephesians 1:13 | And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, |
| 6 | Psalms 71:17–18 | O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:52 | I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort. |
| 8 | James 1:18 | He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. |
| 9 | Psalms 50:16 | To the wicked, however, God says, “What right have you to recite My statutes and to bear My covenant on your lips? |
| 10 | Psalms 119:120 | My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments. |
Psalms 119:43 Summary
[The psalmist is asking God to never stop him from sharing God's truth with others, because he trusts in God's good and fair judgments, as seen in Psalms 119:42 and Psalms 119:75. This means that the psalmist wants to keep speaking about God's word, even when it's hard, because he believes it's the key to living a life that honors God, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3 and Matthew 4:4. We can learn from the psalmist's example by being brave to share God's truth with others, even when it's not easy, and trusting that God will guide us and give us the right words to say, as seen in Luke 12:11-12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'take Your word of truth from my mouth' in Psalms 119:43?
This phrase means to remove or take away the ability to speak and share God's truth, as seen in Ezekiel 3:26-27, where the prophet Ezekiel was told his mouth would be shut and he would not be able to speak to the rebellious house of Israel.
Why does the psalmist ask God not to take His word of truth from his mouth?
The psalmist asks God not to take His word away because he hopes in God's judgments, as stated in Psalms 119:43, and wants to continue sharing God's truth with others, trusting in God's word as seen in Psalms 119:42.
How can we apply Psalms 119:43 to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by being faithful to share God's truth with others, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20, and trusting in God's judgments, even when faced with challenges or persecution, as seen in Acts 4:29-31.
What is the relationship between God's word and our hope in His judgments?
God's word is the foundation of our hope in His judgments, as seen in Psalms 119:43, and trusting in God's word gives us confidence in His righteous judgments, as seen in Psalms 119:75.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can share God's truth with others, and how can I trust in His word when faced with challenges?
- How does my hope in God's judgments impact my daily life and interactions with others?
- What are some times when I have seen God's word bring comfort or guidance to myself or others, and how can I apply those experiences to my life now?
- In what ways can I be more faithful to share God's truth with others, and what steps can I take to trust more deeply in God's judgments?
- How can I balance my desire to share God's truth with others with the need to listen and be sensitive to their perspectives and experiences?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:43
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,.... The Scriptures, which are by divine inspiration, come from the God of truth, contain nothing but truth in them, and are called "the Scriptures of truth", Daniel 10:21.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:43
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
Do not deal so with me, that I shall be altogether ashamed to mention thy word, which I have so often affirmed to be a word of truth and infallible certainty, of which I have often made my boast. In thy judgments; either in thy word and promises, or in thy judicial administrations and government of the world, which as it is matter of terror to the wicked, so it is matter of comfort and hope to me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
Psalms 119:43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.Ver. 43. And take not the word of truth utterly] Give me free utterance, "that in nothing I be ashamed; but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ may be magnified in my body," &c., Philippians 1:20. Despoil me not of my courage in a good cause, let not Satan rob me of that jewel: Ne auferas, id est ut spolium, ut Exodus 12:36 (Aben Ezra). I have read of a nobleman, who when he came into jeering company of great ones, would begin and own himself one of those they called Puritans, and so anticipated them.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
Verse 43. Take not the word of truth] Grant that the assurances which thy prophets have given to the people of approaching deliverance may not fall to the ground; let it appear that they have spoken thy mind, and that thou hast fulfilled their word.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:43
43. This verse is to be taken in connexion with Psalms 119:41-42. ‘And so let me not be deprived of power to bear witness to the truth before my persecutors, as I should be if I had no practical experience of Thy goodness, for I have waited with hope for Thy judgements’; here as usually, not judicial acts, but principles of right, which he expects to see realised in life.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:43
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth - Do not take it entirely or altogether from me.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:43
å, Vau.41-48. I trust in thy word—In this section the prevailing element is a prayer for courage, equal to a frank, open confession. It is what Daniel might have uttered in Babylon, and many a martyr since.
Sermons on Psalms 119:43
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The Method of Grace. (Jeremiah 6:14) by George Whitefield | Peter uses the term 'brephos' figuratively in the New Testament to refer to believers who have recently been born again into God's family, emphasizing their need for spiritual nour |
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Exposition on Psalm 10 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the Psalms, delving into the deep meanings behind the verses. He discusses the consequences of sin, the anger of the Lord towards the ungodly, and the imp |
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Jehovah Rohi - the Lord Is My Shepherd by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of walking on a beach at night during a financial crisis. He expresses his need for God's presence, love, and assurance. As |
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作妻子的 - Attention: Wives! by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not fighting and arguing with our spouses, but instead allowing God to work in their lives. He encourages husbands and wiv |
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The Life of Brokenness by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of brokenness and its significance in the Christian faith. He references various biblical stories to illustrate the power of brok |
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Christian Growth the Life of Brokenness by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of brokenness and its significance in the Christian faith. He references various biblical stories to illustrate the power of brok |
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(Grace Baptist) Wait on the Lord by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and his battle with the Philistines. Instead of repeating the same strategy as before, God instructs David to stand by the |