Psalms 119:67
Psalms 119:67 in Multiple Translations
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray: but nowe I keepe thy woorde.
Before I am afflicted, I — I am erring, And now Thy saying I have kept.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
Before you afflicted/punished me, I did things that were wrong, but now I obey ◄your words/what you have told us to do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:67
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 119:67 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
טֶ֣רֶם
אֶ֭עֱנֶה
אֲנִ֣י
שֹׁגֵ֑ג
וְ֝/עַתָּ֗ה
אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֥
שָׁמָֽרְתִּי
טֶ֣רֶם
ṭerem
H2962
before
Adv
אֶ֭עֱנֶה
ʻânâh
H6031
be occupied
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
שֹׁגֵ֑ג
shâgag
H7683
to go astray
V-Qal
וְ֝/עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֥
ʼimrâh
H565
word
N-fs | Suff
שָׁמָֽרְתִּי
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:67
טֶ֣רֶם
ṭerem
H2962
"before"
Adv
This word indicates something has not happened yet, or it happened before something else. It is used to show timing or sequence of events, translated as before, ere, or not yet in the KJV.
Definition: before, not yet, before that
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: before, ere, not yet. See also: Genesis 2:5; 2 Kings 6:32; Psalms 5:6.
אֶ֭עֱנֶה
ʻânâh
H6031
"be occupied"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.
Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
שֹׁגֵ֑ג
shâgag
H7683
"to go astray"
V-Qal
To go astray means to sin or err, often unintentionally. It can also mean to deceive or go the wrong way. This concept is found in the Bible, particularly in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to go astray, err, commit sin or error 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to err (mentally) 1a2) to sin (ignorantly or inadvertently)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] also for that, deceived, err, go astray, sin ignorantly. See also: Leviticus 5:18; Job 12:16; Psalms 119:67.
וְ֝/עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֥
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.
שָׁמָֽרְתִּי
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:67
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:67 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:67
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:67
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:67
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:67
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
- Sermons on Psalms 119:67
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
65You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.
67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. 69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 31:18–19 | I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’ |
| 2 | Psalms 119:71 | It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. |
| 3 | Hosea 5:15–1 | — |
| 4 | Psalms 119:75 | I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:176 | I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments. |
| 6 | Hebrews 12:5–11 | And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. |
| 7 | Hosea 2:6–7 | Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her path with thorns; I will enclose her with a wall, so she cannot find her way. She will pursue her lovers but not catch them; she will seek them but not find them. Then she will say, ‘I will return to my first husband, for then I was better off than now.’ |
| 8 | Revelation 3:10 | Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 22:21 | I warned you when you were secure. You said, ‘I will not listen.’ This has been your way from youth, that you have not obeyed My voice. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 33:9–13 | So Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites. And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen. So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. |
Psalms 119:67 Summary
[This verse tells us that the psalmist used to wander away from God, but after facing hard times, he turned back to following God's word. This shows us that even when we face difficulties, we can use those experiences to grow closer to God and learn to trust Him more. As it says in Romans 8:28, God works all things together for our good, and in Psalm 119:50, we find comfort in His word during hard times. By keeping God's word, we can find strength and guidance to navigate life's challenges.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be afflicted, and how does it relate to our spiritual journey?
Being afflicted can refer to facing trials, hardships, or difficulties in life, which can be used by God to refine and purify our faith, as seen in James 1:2-4 and Psalm 66:10-12. In Psalm 119:67, the psalmist acknowledges that affliction helped him to turn back to God's word.
How can we keep God's word in the midst of affliction or hardship?
Keeping God's word involves trusting in His promises, obeying His commands, and seeking comfort in His presence, as encouraged in Psalm 119:50 and Isaiah 41:10. By doing so, we can find strength and guidance to navigate life's challenges.
What is the relationship between affliction and going astray, as mentioned in this verse?
The psalmist suggests that before he faced affliction, he was going astray, implying that he had wandered away from God's path. However, the experience of affliction brought him back to keeping God's word, highlighting the idea that trials can be a means of correction and restoration, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11.
How can we apply the lesson of this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that our experiences, whether joyful or difficult, are opportunities for spiritual growth and refinement. By trusting in God's goodness and keeping His word, we can navigate life's challenges with faith and confidence, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have gone astray in my own life, and how can I return to keeping God's word?
- How have I responded to affliction or hardship in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences?
- What are some promises or commands from God's word that bring me comfort and strength in times of difficulty?
- In what ways can I intentionally seek to keep God's word, even when faced with challenges or pressures to compromise?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted, I went astray,.... From God; from his word, his ways and worship; like a lost sheep from the shepherd, the fold, the flock, and the footsteps of it; see Psalms 119:176; Not
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now have I kept thy word.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
I went astray, as men generally do in their prosperity. See , &c.; .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
Psalms 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.Ver. 67. Before I was afflicted I went astray] Especially through high mindedness and earthly mindedness, which are purged out by affliction, and grace increased; as fish thrive better in cold and salt waters, as the walnut tree is most fruitful when most beaten. Master Ascham was a good schoolmaster to Queen Elizabeth, but affliction was a better, &c. See my Treatise on Revelation 3:19. But now I have kept thy word] Now that I have been lashed to it, and have paid for my learning; Vexatio dat intellectum, Smart maketh wit. As the scourging and beating of the garment with a stick beateth out the moths and dust, so do afflictions corruptions from the heart. Quae nocent, docent. Corrections of instructions are the way of life, Proverbs 6:23
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
(67) That there is allusion here to the Babylonian exile, and its moral and religious effect on the nation, there can be little doubt.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
Verse 67. Before I was afflicted I went astray] Many have been humbled under affliction, and taught to know themselves and humble themselves before God, that probably without this could never have been saved; after this, they have been serious and faithful. Affliction sanctified is a great blessing; unsanctified, it is an additional curse.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:67
67. I went astray] I did err; the word used in Leviticus 5:18; Numbers 15:28. The verse is equally applicable to Israel as a nation, taught by the discipline of exile, or to the Psalmist as an individual. Cp. Psalms 119:71; Psalms 119:75; Psalms 118:18; Job 5:17.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted - The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate, “Before I was humbled.” The Hebrew word has the general sense of being afflicted, and may refer to any kind of trial.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:67
ùׂ, Teth.65-72. Thou hast dealt well—This declaration clearly refers to deliverance; and this goodness, which the insensible proud, with hearts as fat as grease, never appreciate, leads the grateful
Sermons on Psalms 119:67
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Facing Afflictions by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the danger of curiosity and fascination with evil things. He encourages believers to be simple and ignorant about the evil in the world, as |
|
The Healing Power of Afflictions by David Wilkerson | This sermon focuses on the healing power of afflictions, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in times of suffering. The speaker shares personal experiences and biblical exam |
|
(Genesis) 59 - Joseph's Brethren and the Disciplines of Life by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joseph and his brothers in the land of Canaan. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery, has risen to power in Egypt and is now t |
|
Joy Inexpressible and Full of Glory by Samuel Storms | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the gospels as a record of Jesus' life and teachings. He suggests that having the gospels is almost better than bein |
|
The Spiritual Declension of the Soul by Michael Durham | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a Biblically balanced knowledge of God. He explains that we need to know God as He has revealed Himself and not over |
|
Habakkuk - Part 4 by Roy Hession | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of mercy and its role in restoring individuals who have sinned. The speaker references biblical stories, such as that of David, to illus |
|
The Cross and the Mystery of Suffering by Sadhu Sundar Singh | Sadhu Sundar Singh preaches about the meaning and purpose of the cross, explaining that through Jesus bearing the cross, heaven was opened to believers, and by believers taking up |