Psalms 119:44

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Psalms 119:44 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will always obey Your law, forever and ever.

King James Version KJV

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

American Standard Version ASV

So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So that I may keep your law for ever and ever;

Free Bible Version FBV

I will continue to follow your teachings, forever and ever.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So shall I alway keepe thy Lawe for euer and euer.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I keep Thy law continually, To the age and for ever.

World English Bible WEB

So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will always obey your laws, forever.

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Psalms 119:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֶשְׁמְרָ֖ה תוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥ תָמִ֗יד לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם וָ/עֶֽד

וְ/אֶשְׁמְרָ֖ה shâmar H8104 to keep Conj | V-Qal-1cs

תוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥ tôwrâh H8451 instruction N-fs | Suff

תָמִ֗יד tâmîyd H8548 continually N-ms

לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever Prep | N-ms

וָ/עֶֽד ʻad H5703 perpetuity Conj | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:44

וְ/אֶשְׁמְרָ֖ה shâmar H8104 "to keep" Conj | V-Qal-1cs

To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.

Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from

Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.

תוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥ tôwrâh H8451 "instruction" N-fs | Suff

The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.

Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law

Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.

תָמִ֗יד tâmîyd H8548 "continually" N-ms

This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.

Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)

Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.

לְ/עוֹלָ֥ם ʻôwlâm H5769 "forever" Prep | N-ms

This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.

Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.

וָ/עֶֽד ʻad H5703 "perpetuity" Conj | N-ms

This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.

Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:44

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Psalms 119:44 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:44
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:44
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:44
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:44
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:44
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:44
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:44
Sermons on Psalms 119:44

Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

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. 46I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 22:11	Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”
2	Psalms 119:33–34	Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
3	Revelation 7:15	For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

Psalms 119:44 Summary

[Psalms 119:44 means that the writer of this psalm is committing to always follow God's commands and teachings, no matter what, as a way of showing their love and devotion to Him. This is similar to what Jesus teaches in Matthew 22:37-40, where He says that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. By obeying God's law, we can experience the freedom and joy that comes from living a life that pleases Him, as seen in John 14:15, which says that if we love Jesus, we will keep His commandments.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to obey God's law forever and ever?

This means to continually follow God's commands and teachings throughout one's life, as seen in Psalms 119:44, and to trust in His promises, as stated in Psalms 37:3-4, which says to trust in the Lord and do good, and to dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness.

How can we ensure we always obey God's law?

To obey God's law, we must first know what it says, so we should read and study the Bible regularly, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 2:15, and then ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in applying its teachings to our lives, as promised in John 16:13.

Is it possible to always obey God's law perfectly?

While it is not possible for us to obey God's law perfectly on our own, as stated in Romans 3:23, we can trust in Jesus Christ, who kept the law perfectly, and through faith in Him, we can receive forgiveness for our sins and the power to obey God's commands, as seen in Romans 8:3-4.

What is the relationship between obeying God's law and experiencing freedom?

As stated in Psalms 119:45, obeying God's law can lead to freedom, because when we follow God's commands, we are no longer slaves to sin, but are instead guided by His wisdom and love, as also seen in John 8:31-32, which says that if we continue in Jesus' word, we are truly His disciples and will know the truth, and the truth will set us free.

Reflection Questions

What are some specific ways I can show my commitment to obeying God's law in my daily life?
How can I balance the desire to obey God's law with the reality of my own sinfulness and weaknesses?
What are some Bible verses or passages that encourage and motivate me to obey God's law, and how can I apply them to my life?
In what ways can obeying God's law bring freedom and joy to my life, and how can I share this with others?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:44

So shall I keep thy law continually,.... Which denotes not the perfection of keeping the law, but the constancy of it: the psalmist was persuaded, that so long as he had the word of truth in his

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:44

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. So shall I keep thy law. "So" - in gratitude for thy goodness. Continually forever and ever. The accumulation of words expresses the intensity of his resolution.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:44

So shall I be obliged and encouraged to the constant and perpetual study and observation of thy laws.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:44

Psalms 119:44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.Ver. 44. So shall I keep thy law continually] If thou please to give me to believe with the heart, and to confess with the mouth, I shall surely persevere in the profession and practice of the truth.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:44

44. So shall I observe thy law] This is his desire and purpose, if God will grant him grace. continually for ever and ever] Unceasingly to the end of his life. Or does he merge his own personality in that of the nation, and look forward to the service of the generations to come?

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:44

So shall I keep thy law continually forever and ever - At all times and in all places; in this world and the world to come.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:44

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 119:44

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	The Country and the Church by Vance Havner	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for both the Constitution and the Bible to come alive in our lives. He compares the external appearance of freedom in government to
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	Where a Tree Falls It Shall Lay by E.A. Johnston	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering God in our youth before the challenges of old age come. He describes the physical and mental decline that come
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	Capital City Church - Part 3 by David Ravenhill	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being aware of the time we are living in and being spiritually awake. He highlights the choice we have to either continue i
	The Fiery Quarantine by Robert B. Thompson	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for people to take their faith seriously and overcome unwholesome things that can bring destruction. He mentions that America has l
	Time by David Ravenhill	This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual readiness and living a life pleasing to God. It highlights the need to be time-conscious, wake up from spiritual slumber, clean u