Psalms 119:50
Psalms 119:50 in Multiple Translations
This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.
This is my comfort in my trouble; that your sayings have given me life.
This is what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!
It is my comfort in my trouble: for thy promise hath quickened me.
This [is] my comfort in mine affliction, That Thy saying hath quickened me.
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath revived me.
When I have been suffering, you comforted me; you did what you promised me, and that [PRS] revived me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:50
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Psalms 119:50 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֹ֣את
נֶחָמָתִ֣/י
בְ/עָנְיִ֑/י
כִּ֖י
אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֣
חִיָּֽתְ/נִי
זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
נֶחָמָתִ֣/י
nechâmâh
H5165
comfort
N-fs | Suff
בְ/עָנְיִ֑/י
ʻŏnîy
H6040
affliction
Prep | N-ms | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼimrâh
H565
word
N-fs | Suff
חִיָּֽתְ/נִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:50
זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
נֶחָמָתִ֣/י
nechâmâh
H5165
"comfort"
N-fs | Suff
This word means comfort or consolation, describing a feeling of solace or relief. It is about providing support or reassurance.
Definition: comfort
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: comfort. See also: Job 6:10; Psalms 119:50.
בְ/עָנְיִ֑/י
ʻŏnîy
H6040
"affliction"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means affliction or misery, describing a state of trouble or hardship, as seen in the experiences of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) affliction, poverty, misery 1a) affliction 1b) poverty
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: afflicted(-ion), trouble. See also: Genesis 16:11; Job 36:21; Psalms 9:14.
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.
אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
חִיָּֽתְ/נִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:50
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:50 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:50
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:50
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:50
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:50
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
- Sermons on Psalms 119:50
Context — 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.
51The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law. 52I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 15:4 | For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. |
| 2 | John 6:63 | The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. |
| 3 | Psalms 94:19 | When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul. |
| 4 | Psalms 28:7 | The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. |
| 5 | Psalms 42:11 | Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 15:16 | Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. |
| 7 | Hebrews 6:17–19 | So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, |
| 8 | Psalms 27:13 | Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. |
| 9 | Romans 5:3–5 | Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. |
| 10 | Psalms 42:8 | The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life. |
Psalms 119:50 Summary
[This verse means that even when we're going through tough times, God's promises can give us comfort and hope, just like they did for the psalmist. It's like when God promised Joshua in Joshua 1:9 that He would be with him wherever he went, and that gave Joshua the courage to keep moving forward. We can find comfort in God's promises, too, when we remember that He loves us and wants to help us through our struggles (Romans 8:28). By focusing on God's promises, we can find the strength to keep going, even when things seem impossible.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of affliction is the psalmist experiencing?
The psalmist doesn't specify the type of affliction, but we can infer it's a difficult time of suffering or hardship, similar to what David experienced in Psalms 23:4, where he walked through the valley of the shadow of death.
How does God's promise give life?
God's promise gives life by providing hope and comfort in times of affliction, as seen in Psalms 119:50, and also in Deuteronomy 8:3, where Moses reminds the Israelites that God's words are life to them.
Can I apply this verse to my own life?
Yes, as a child of God, you can apply this verse to your own life, just like the apostle Paul did in Romans 8:28, where he says that all things work together for good to those who love God.
What is the relationship between God's promises and our comfort?
God's promises are the source of our comfort, as seen in Psalms 119:50, and also in Isaiah 40:1, where God commands the prophetic voice to comfort His people with the promise of redemption.
Reflection Questions
- What are some promises of God that bring me comfort in times of affliction?
- How can I, like the psalmist, find life in God's promises when I'm struggling?
- What are some ways I can meditate on God's statutes, as the psalmist did in Psalms 119:48, to find comfort in affliction?
- How can I use this verse to encourage someone who is going through a difficult time?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:50
This [is] my comfort in my affliction,.... David had his afflictions, and so has every good man; none are without; it is the will and pleasure of God that so it should be; and many are their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:50
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me - thy word of promise of salvation has given me life, when I was giving way to despair.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
This, to wit, thy word, as is evident both from the foregoing and following words. Hath quickened me; hath preserved my life in manifold dangers, and hath revived and cheered my spirit.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
Psalms 119:50 This [is] my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.Ver. 50. This is my comfort] The promises yield strong consolation. Philosophical comforts are of little force, as Plato acknowledgeth, and Cicero bewaileth in his Epistle to Octavius For thy word hath quickened me] When I was at last cast, and drawing my last breath, as it were.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
ZAIN. (50) Comfort.—As in Job 6:10, where the same noun occurs, its only other use. We might render, “This is my comfort, that thy word quickeneth me.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
Verse 50. This is my comfort] While enduring our harsh captivity, we anticipated our enlargement; and thy word of promise was the means of keeping our souls alive.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:50
50. This] i.e. Thy word, if the rendering for is retained in the next line. But it is better to render, This is my comfort … that thy word &c. Past experience of the life-giving sustaining power of God’s promise is his comfort in affliction.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:50
This is my comfort in my affliction - Compare Romans 15:4. The word here rendered “comfort” occurs only here and in Job 6:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:50
æ, Zain.49-56. The word… upon which thou hast caused me to hope—In a time of derision and apostasy the psalmist finds strength and delight in the word. Times of persecution and contempt are always times of apostasy.
Sermons on Psalms 119:50
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How Much Is Your-Bible Worth? by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and prioritizing the Word of God. He shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of waking up in the morning |
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The Word of God by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending quality time with God. He references Moses spending 80 days and nights alone with God on Mount Sinai, highlighting |
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Comfort Ye by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on God's message of comfort to His people through the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing the rich covenant consolation available to believers amidst trials and tr |
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The Comforting Rod by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the comforting aspects of God's rod and staff as highlighted in Psalms 23:4. He explains that God's rod can be seen as a destroying rod upon His enemies, |
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Evening Thoughts - February by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of living under the watchful eye of God, who tenderly invites us to return to Him despite our wanderings. He encourages believers to seek |
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True and False Consolation. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the necessity of true consolation in times of trouble, as exemplified by Job's suffering. He identifies the conditions under which consolation can be effe |
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Faithful Affliction by Dick Brogden | Dick Brogden preaches on how God's tenderness is shown through afflictions that come in various forms such as betrayal, loss, and even death. Affliction is a means through which Go |