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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The eightfold Zajin. God's word is his hope and his trust amidst all derision; and when he burns with indignation at the apostates, God's word is his solace. Since in Psa 119:49 the expression is not דּברך but דּבר, it is not to be interpreted according to Psa 98:3; Psa 106:45, but: remember the word addressed to Thy servant, because Thou hast made me hope (Piel causat. as e.g., נשּׁה, to cause to forget, Gen 41:51), i.e., hast comforted me by promising me a blessed issue, and hast directed my expectation thereunto. This is his comfort in his dejected condition, that God's promissory declaration has quickened him and proved its reviving power in his case. In הליצוּני (הליצוּני), ludificantur, it is implied that the זדים eht taht d are just לצים, frivolous persons, libertines, free-thinkers (Pro 21:24). משׁפּטיך, Psa 119:52, are the valid, verified decisions (judgments) of God revealed from the veriest olden times. In the remembrance of these, which determine the lot of a man according to the relation he holds towards them, the poet found comfort. It can be rendered: then I comforted myself; or according to a later usage of the Hithpa.: I was comforted. Concerning זלעפה, aestus, vid., Psa 11:6, and on the subject-matter, Psa 119:21, Psa 119:104. The poet calls his earthly life "the house of his pilgrimage;" for it is true the earth is man's (Psa 115:16), but he has no abiding resting-place there (Ch1 29:15), his בּית עולם (Ecc 12:5) is elsewhere (vid., supra, Psa 119:19, Psa 39:13). God's statutes are here his "songs," which give him spiritual refreshing, sweeten the hardships of the pilgrimage, and measure and hasten his steps. The Name of God has been in his mind hitherto, not merely by day, but also by night; and in consequence of this he has kept God's law (ואשׁמרה, as five times besides in this Psalm, cf. Psa 3:6, and to be distinguished from ואשׁמרה, Psa 119:44). Just this, that he keeps (observat) God's precepts, has fallen to his lot. To others something else is allotted (Psa 4:8), to him this one most needful thing.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
ZAIN. (Psa 119:49-56). Resting on the promises consoles under affliction and the tauntings of the insolent. upon which--rather, "Remember Thy word unto Thy servant, because," &c. So the Hebrew requires [HENGSTENBERG].
John Gill Bible Commentary
The proud have had me greatly in derision,.... Profane sinners, proud and haughty scorners, that make a jest of religion, and scoff at everything serious and good: these derided the psalmist for his piety and religion, his principles and practices; in which he was a type of Christ, who was both the song of the drunkards, and was derided by the proud and haughty Scribes and Pharisees; as all self-righteous persons are, they who trust in themselves, and despise others, Psa 69:11; yet have I not declined from thy law; from walking according to it, as a rule of life and conversation; from professing and maintaining the doctrine of the word, the truths of the Gospel, he had knowledge and experience of; and from going on in the ways of God and true religion he was directed in; and this testimony the Lord himself gave of him, Kg1 14:8 see Psa 44:19.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Two things David here pleads with God in prayer for that mercy and grace which he hoped for, according to the word, by which his requests were guided: - 1. That God had given him the promise on which he hoped: "Lord, I desire no more than that thou wouldst remember thy word unto thy servant, and do as thou hast said;" see Ch1 17:23. "Thou art wise, and therefore wilt perfect what thou hast purposed, and not change thy counsel. Thou art faithful, and therefore wilt perform what thou hast promised, and not break thy word." Those that make God's promises their portion may with humble boldness make them their plea. "Lord, is not that the word which thou hast spoken; and wilt thou not make it good?" Gen 32:9; Exo 33:12. 2. That God, who had given him the promise in the word, had by his grace wrought in him a hope in that promise and enabled him to depend upon it, and had raised his expectations of great things from it. Has God kindled in us desires towards spiritual blessings more than towards any temporal good things, and will he not be so kind as to satisfy those desires? Has he filled us with hopes of those blessings, and will he not be so just as to accomplish these hopes? He that did by his Spirit work faith in us will, according to our faith, work for us, and will not disappoint us.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
119:49-56 Zayin (ז): The psalmist asks God to remember his word as the psalmist also remembers God’s word and his name. Remembrance expresses devotion.
Psalms 119:49
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
48I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. 49Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope. 50This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.
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Something Money Can't Buy (Part 12)
By Jim Cymbala1.6K31:40ProblemsGEN 12:2EXO 20:2PSA 119:49ISA 43:2ISA 46:9JER 29:11In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a testimony of God's faithfulness. He highlights that pastors and believers are seeking to hear from those who have experienced God's hand at work in their lives. The speaker also discusses the significance of God's choice of Jacob over Esau, and how God led the Israelites through slavery and hardship in Egypt. The sermon concludes with a personal anecdote about a man questioning his worthiness to preach due to his son's spiritual struggles.
Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible
By Keith Daniel8851:15:58Bible1SA 30:6JOB 7:6PSA 94:19PSA 107:20PSA 119:18PSA 119:49PSA 119:81PSA 119:92LUK 24:27JHN 14:26ROM 15:42CO 3:6HEB 11:33In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is sorrowful, highlighting the tragedy of pretending to be happy while inwardly weeping. The preacher asserts that it is a hundred times more difficult for a backslider to find a vital relationship with God than it is for a pervert or a drunk to find salvation. He passionately urges those who are not saved to accept Christ before leaving the hall, emphasizing the urgency of salvation. The preacher also encourages the audience to listen to the sermon again and to immerse themselves in God's Word, emphasizing its importance and the treasure it holds.
Remember What He Said
By Jim Cymbala58618:58Christian LifePSA 119:49MAT 6:331TI 1:182TI 1:6In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of a woman who was painfully shy and afraid to speak in public. However, one day she had a vision where she saw herself directing people of different races singing and praising God. Despite her fear, she was encouraged to speak to a large audience and eventually became an evangelist. The preacher emphasizes the importance of not letting discouragement or past failures hinder one's calling and reminds the audience to remember the prophecies spoken over their lives.
The Bible!
By Keith Daniel5691:15:15PSA 17:4PSA 112:1PSA 119:24PSA 119:49PSA 119:81PSA 119:92PSA 119:162ISA 34:16ROM 15:4This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, evidence of true faith, and the means for spiritual growth, renewal, and survival. It explores how the Bible serves as a moral compass, cleanses from wrong influences, and provides safe navigation and comfort in affliction. The sermon stresses the importance of the Word of God in testing and strengthening faith, instilling hope, and guiding believers to seek God's presence and wisdom through its sacred pages.
The Word of God (Laurel Mountain Chapel)
By Keith Daniel5141:11:10Word Of GodPSA 107:20PSA 112:1PSA 119:49PSA 119:92PSA 119:162ISA 34:16MAT 6:33LUK 24:27JHN 14:26ROM 15:41CO 2:142CO 3:62TI 3:16HEB 6:5HEB 11:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reading and studying the Word of God. He warns against neglecting the Bible, as it is the source of salvation, spiritual growth, and daily renewal. The preacher highlights that neglecting the Word of God is evidence of backsliding and can lead to sorrow and judgment. He compares the Word of God to a lamp that guides and protects us in darkness, and emphasizes the need for the Holy Spirit's guidance in understanding and applying the Scriptures. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God's cleansing, anointing, and the expectation that He will speak to the hearts of the listeners through His Word.
In the Hope of Eternal Life
By John Greene46600:00LEV 11:44PSA 116:7PSA 119:49PSA 119:81PSA 119:114PSA 130:5LAM 3:22LAM 3:24ROM 6:18ROM 16:19EPH 4:22COL 3:91PE 1:31PE 1:13In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a good hope of eternal life. He explains that a good hope must be based on God's Word, as God cannot lie. It must also be founded upon Jesus Christ and his work of obedience to the law and his sacrifice on the cross. The speaker further emphasizes that a good hope will be evident in a person's life, as they wait for the salvation of the Lord and seek Him. The sermon concludes with a reminder that the Gospel should not be taken for granted, as there will come a day when we will no longer hear it.
The Plans of God
By Jim Cymbala32022:25Will Of GodPSA 37:4PSA 119:49PRO 3:5JER 29:11MAT 7:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God has a plan for every day of our lives, regardless of our age, background, or race. He encourages believers to trust in God's plan, even in difficult and uncertain times. The preacher draws inspiration from the story of Peter walking on water and reminds listeners that faith is essential in pleasing God. He also references the prophet Jeremiah and how God had a plan to bless the Jews even during their captivity. The sermon emphasizes the importance of believing in God's plans for our lives and seeking Him wholeheartedly through prayer.
Remember Your Word
By Jim Cymbala29925:19Christian LifeGod's PromisesFaithfulness of GodPSA 119:49ISA 53:5JOL 2:28MIC 5:2JHN 14:13ROM 4:20PHP 4:191TH 5:24HEB 10:232PE 3:9Jim Cymbala emphasizes the significance of remembering God's promises, as articulated in Psalms 119:49, which states, 'Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.' He illustrates that God speaks before He acts, providing a foundation for faith and hope through His fulfilled promises throughout biblical history. Cymbala encourages believers to hold onto personal revelations and prophecies from God, reminding them that delays in fulfillment do not negate God's faithfulness. He urges the congregation to approach God boldly, asking Him to remember His promises, as they are a source of hope and encouragement in times of waiting. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a reaffirmation of faith in God's unwavering commitment to fulfill His word.
The Power of Vision to Resurrect Dead Dreams
By Shane Idleman1540:09Resurrecting DreamsVisionPSA 119:49PRO 29:18HAB 2:2Shane Idleman emphasizes the transformative power of vision in resurrecting dead dreams, drawing from Proverbs 29:18 to illustrate that without divine revelation, people become unrestrained and lose hope. He encourages listeners to seek God's will through prayer, humility, and a commitment to His word, asserting that true vision comes from a deep relationship with God. Idleman also highlights the importance of recognizing and confessing personal shortcomings to clear one's vision and align with God's purpose. He reminds the congregation that while dreams may seem lost, faith and perseverance in seeking God's guidance can lead to revival and fulfillment of those dreams. Ultimately, he calls for a return to genuine faith and reliance on God's promises.
God Doesn't Forget His Word to You
By Shane Idleman1445:53Waiting On GodGod's PromisesGEN 7:1PSA 119:49ISA 49:15HEB 11:7Shane Idleman delivers an encouraging message emphasizing that God does not forget His promises to us, highlighting the importance of waiting on God's timing and recognizing His voice amidst our doubts. He uses the story of Noah to illustrate how God acts on His promises, even after long periods of waiting, and encourages believers to trust in God's word and remain obedient. Shane reminds the congregation that waiting time is not wasted time, but a period of preparation and growth in faith. He stresses the need for constant communion with God to discern His will and the importance of repentance and obedience in our spiritual journey.
Wounded but Valuable - Finding Intimacy
By Shane Idleman1248:25WoundednessIntimacy With GodGEN 32:28PSA 34:18PSA 119:49ISA 53:5MAT 11:28ROM 8:282CO 12:9HEB 4:15JAS 1:21PE 5:10Shane Idleman emphasizes the value of being wounded and the intimacy that can be found with God through struggles. He discusses how life's wounds can lead to bitterness and frustration, but encourages believers to seek God in their pain, as true intimacy often arises from hardship. Idleman reflects on biblical figures like Jacob, who found purpose and identity through his struggles, and reminds the congregation that waiting on God is not wasted time. He urges the church to embrace their wounds as opportunities for growth and deeper connection with God, highlighting that true worship and intimacy require humility and vulnerability.
A Precious Book
By Thomas Brooks0Comfort in AfflictionFaith in God's PromisesPSA 119:49Thomas Brooks emphasizes the invaluable nature of God's promises, likening them to precious gems that provide comfort and sustenance to faith. He encourages believers to deeply engage with these promises, especially during times of spiritual struggle, as they contain the heart and love of Christ. Brooks illustrates how faith thrives on these promises, which offer support, direction, and assurance in various aspects of life. He urges Christians to cherish and rely on these spiritual promises to strengthen their faith and overcome fears. Ultimately, he asserts that embracing God's promises leads to a more honored God, a more engaged heart, and a victorious life over sin.
The Faithful Promiser (31 Day Devotional)
By John MacDuff0DEU 33:25JOB 17:9PSA 25:10PSA 84:11PSA 119:49ISA 1:18ISA 40:31ISA 60:20HOS 2:19HOS 14:4MAT 12:20LUK 22:31JHN 13:7JHN 14:16JHN 14:18JHN 14:27ROM 8:281CO 15:532CO 9:8GAL 6:9PHP 1:6HEB 10:231PE 1:61PE 5:42PE 1:4REV 1:18REV 3:11REV 3:19REV 14:13REV 21:3REV 21:25John MacDuff preaches about the glorious promises of God, highlighting the delight of pleading individual promises at the mercy-seat and the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness. He emphasizes the gracious conference of God offering pardoning grace, the provision of needful grace in times of trial, and the abundance of all-sufficient grace for every situation. MacDuff also discusses the comforting, restraining, restoring, sanctifying, reviving, persevering, dying, and after-grace of God, encouraging believers to surrender to God's love and trust in His compassion and strength.
Remember the Word Unto Thy Servant
By C.H. Spurgeon0Faith in Times of NeedGod's PromisesPSA 119:49ISA 40:29ISA 43:25ISA 54:7MAT 5:62TI 2:13HEB 10:23JAS 4:8C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of claiming God's promises in times of need, encouraging believers to bring their specific struggles to God and remind Him of His word. He reassures the weary that God gives power to the faint and invites those seeking closeness with Christ to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Spurgeon highlights the assurance of forgiveness for sins and the steadfastness of God's covenant love, urging the faithful to plead these promises in prayer. He encourages believers to return to God, reminding them that His mercies are great and His presence is always available. Ultimately, he calls on the faithful to trust in God's promises as a source of hope and strength.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The eightfold Zajin. God's word is his hope and his trust amidst all derision; and when he burns with indignation at the apostates, God's word is his solace. Since in Psa 119:49 the expression is not דּברך but דּבר, it is not to be interpreted according to Psa 98:3; Psa 106:45, but: remember the word addressed to Thy servant, because Thou hast made me hope (Piel causat. as e.g., נשּׁה, to cause to forget, Gen 41:51), i.e., hast comforted me by promising me a blessed issue, and hast directed my expectation thereunto. This is his comfort in his dejected condition, that God's promissory declaration has quickened him and proved its reviving power in his case. In הליצוּני (הליצוּני), ludificantur, it is implied that the זדים eht taht d are just לצים, frivolous persons, libertines, free-thinkers (Pro 21:24). משׁפּטיך, Psa 119:52, are the valid, verified decisions (judgments) of God revealed from the veriest olden times. In the remembrance of these, which determine the lot of a man according to the relation he holds towards them, the poet found comfort. It can be rendered: then I comforted myself; or according to a later usage of the Hithpa.: I was comforted. Concerning זלעפה, aestus, vid., Psa 11:6, and on the subject-matter, Psa 119:21, Psa 119:104. The poet calls his earthly life "the house of his pilgrimage;" for it is true the earth is man's (Psa 115:16), but he has no abiding resting-place there (Ch1 29:15), his בּית עולם (Ecc 12:5) is elsewhere (vid., supra, Psa 119:19, Psa 39:13). God's statutes are here his "songs," which give him spiritual refreshing, sweeten the hardships of the pilgrimage, and measure and hasten his steps. The Name of God has been in his mind hitherto, not merely by day, but also by night; and in consequence of this he has kept God's law (ואשׁמרה, as five times besides in this Psalm, cf. Psa 3:6, and to be distinguished from ואשׁמרה, Psa 119:44). Just this, that he keeps (observat) God's precepts, has fallen to his lot. To others something else is allotted (Psa 4:8), to him this one most needful thing.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
ZAIN. (Psa 119:49-56). Resting on the promises consoles under affliction and the tauntings of the insolent. upon which--rather, "Remember Thy word unto Thy servant, because," &c. So the Hebrew requires [HENGSTENBERG].
John Gill Bible Commentary
The proud have had me greatly in derision,.... Profane sinners, proud and haughty scorners, that make a jest of religion, and scoff at everything serious and good: these derided the psalmist for his piety and religion, his principles and practices; in which he was a type of Christ, who was both the song of the drunkards, and was derided by the proud and haughty Scribes and Pharisees; as all self-righteous persons are, they who trust in themselves, and despise others, Psa 69:11; yet have I not declined from thy law; from walking according to it, as a rule of life and conversation; from professing and maintaining the doctrine of the word, the truths of the Gospel, he had knowledge and experience of; and from going on in the ways of God and true religion he was directed in; and this testimony the Lord himself gave of him, Kg1 14:8 see Psa 44:19.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Two things David here pleads with God in prayer for that mercy and grace which he hoped for, according to the word, by which his requests were guided: - 1. That God had given him the promise on which he hoped: "Lord, I desire no more than that thou wouldst remember thy word unto thy servant, and do as thou hast said;" see Ch1 17:23. "Thou art wise, and therefore wilt perfect what thou hast purposed, and not change thy counsel. Thou art faithful, and therefore wilt perform what thou hast promised, and not break thy word." Those that make God's promises their portion may with humble boldness make them their plea. "Lord, is not that the word which thou hast spoken; and wilt thou not make it good?" Gen 32:9; Exo 33:12. 2. That God, who had given him the promise in the word, had by his grace wrought in him a hope in that promise and enabled him to depend upon it, and had raised his expectations of great things from it. Has God kindled in us desires towards spiritual blessings more than towards any temporal good things, and will he not be so kind as to satisfy those desires? Has he filled us with hopes of those blessings, and will he not be so just as to accomplish these hopes? He that did by his Spirit work faith in us will, according to our faith, work for us, and will not disappoint us.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
119:49-56 Zayin (ז): The psalmist asks God to remember his word as the psalmist also remembers God’s word and his name. Remembrance expresses devotion.