Psalms 119:76

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Psalms 119:76 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.

King James Version KJV

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

American Standard Version ASV

Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Let your mercy now be my comfort, as you have said to your servant.

Free Bible Version FBV

May your trustworthy love comfort me as you promised me, your servant.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I pray thee that thy mercie may comfort me according to thy promise vnto thy seruant.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Let, I pray Thee, Thy kindness be to comfort me, According to Thy saying to Thy servant.

World English Bible WEB

Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word to thy servant.

Translation for Translators T4T

Cause me to be comforted/encouraged by knowing that you faithfully love me, like you said to me that you would do.

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Psalms 119:76 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB יְהִי נָ֣א חַסְדְּ/ךָ֣ לְ/נַחֲמֵ֑/נִי כְּ/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֥ לְ/עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ

יְהִי hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Juss-3ms

נָ֣א nâʼ H4994 please Part

חַסְדְּ/ךָ֣ chêçêd H2617 kindness N-ms | Suff

לְ/נַחֲמֵ֑/נִי nâcham H5162 to be sorry Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

כְּ/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֥ ʼimrâh H565 word Prep | N-fs | Suff

לְ/עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ ʻebed H5650 servant/slave Prep | N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:76

יְהִי hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Juss-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

נָ֣א nâʼ H4994 "please" Part

The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.

Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation

Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.

חַסְדְּ/ךָ֣ chêçêd H2617 "kindness" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.

Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.

לְ/נַחֲמֵ֑/נִי nâcham H5162 "to be sorry" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

To comfort means showing pity or sympathy, as seen in God's actions throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 40. The word can also imply regret or remorse, like in the story of Jonah, who was sorry for his actions. It involves easing someone's pain or discomfort.

Definition: : comfort 1) to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion 1a2) to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent 1a3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1a4) to comfort oneself, ease oneself 1b) (Piel) to comfort, console 1c) (Pual) to be comforted, be consoled 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be sorry, have compassion 1d2) to rue, repent of 1d3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1d4) to ease oneself Also means: na.cham (נָחַם ": relent" H5162H)

Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). See also: Genesis 5:29; Isaiah 12:1; Psalms 23:4.

כְּ/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֥ ʼimrâh H565 "word" Prep | 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.

לְ/עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" Prep | N-ms | Suff

This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.

Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)

Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:76

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Psalms 119:76 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:76
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Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:76
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Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:76
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Sermons on Psalms 119:76

Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

74May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. 75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

76May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.

77May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. 78May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 106:4–5	Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation, that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance.
2	Psalms 86:5	For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
3	2 Corinthians 1:3–5	Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

Psalms 119:76 Summary

[Psalms 119:76 is a prayer for God's comfort and loving devotion, which is a reminder that God is a faithful and loving God who keeps His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9. The psalmist is trusting in God's faithfulness and promises, even in difficult times, and we can do the same by turning to God's Word and remembering His loving devotion. By trusting in God's promises, we can find comfort and reassurance, just like the psalmist, and experience God's loving kindness, as stated in Psalms 23:4.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of 'loving devotion' in Psalms 119:76?

The term 'loving devotion' refers to God's loyal love and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which states that God keeps His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands.

How does God's promise to His servant relate to our lives?

God's promise to His servant is a reminder that He is a covenant-keeping God, as seen in Psalms 105:8, and that He will fulfill His promises to those who trust in Him, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.

What role does faith play in experiencing God's comfort?

Faith is essential in experiencing God's comfort, as we see in Psalms 119:76, where the psalmist prays for God's loving devotion to comfort him according to His promise, demonstrating trust in God's faithfulness, similar to Hebrews 11:6, which states that without faith it is impossible to please God.

How can we apply Psalms 119:76 to our daily lives?

We can apply Psalms 119:76 by trusting in God's promises and loving devotion, even in times of affliction, and seeking comfort in His Word, as the psalmist does, and remembering that God's judgments are righteous, as stated in Psalms 119:75.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that God has shown His loving devotion to me in the past, and how can I reflect on those experiences to find comfort in difficult times?
How can I, like the psalmist, trust in God's promises and faithfulness, even when I don't understand my circumstances?
What are some promises in God's Word that I can cling to when I need comfort and reassurance?
In what ways can I, like the psalmist, hope in God's Word and trust in His goodness, even in the midst of affliction?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:76

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort,.... Shown in the provision and promise of a Saviour; in the forgiveness of sins through him; a discovery and application of which yields

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:76

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant .

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:76

Yet in judgment remember mercy, and give me that comfort and assistance in, and that deliverance out of, my troubles which thou hast promised me.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:76

Psalms 119:76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.Ver. 76. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness] That I faint not, neither sink under the heaviest burden of these light afflictions. According to thy word unto thy servant] To thy servants in general, and, therefore, I trust to me, who am bold to thrust in among the rest, and to put my name in the writ.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:76

Verse 76. Thy merciful kindness] Let me derive my comfort and happiness from a diffusion of thy love and mercy, חסדך chasdecha, thy exuberant goodness, through my soul.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:76

73–80. Yôd. God has afflicted him in faithfulness: yet now O that He would comfort him, for the encouragement of the godly and the confusion of the proud.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:76

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort - Margin, as in Hebrew, “to comfort me.” The word rendered merciful-kindness means mercy, favor, grace, kindness; and the idea is, that all

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:76

é, Jod.73-80. I may learn thy commandments—The psalmist considers the value of broad and truthful experiences in the word as related to his influence upon others.

Sermons on Psalms 119:76

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	Living in the Mercy of God by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson shares a message of hope about living in the mercy of God, emphasizing that understanding God's merciful nature is essential for Christians who desire to be kind an
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	Watchmen Upon the Walls by James Bourne	James Bourne preaches about the importance of faithful watchmen in guarding God's people and promoting their welfare through unceasing prayers and a faithful ministry. The prophet
	Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine	St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms
	"Can God Forgive Me?" by Leonard Ravenhill	This sermon emphasizes the unfathomable mercy and forgiveness of God, highlighting a powerful encounter with a soldier haunted by his past sins and seeking redemption. It explores
	Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill	This sermon delves into Psalm 51, highlighting David's deep repentance and plea for God's mercy after his sins of murder and adultery. It emphasizes the timeless nature of God's op
	Seeking God by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God for strength and power. He highlights how often people neglect to seek God for what they need, living with weak