Psalms 119:86
Psalms 119:86 in Multiple Translations
All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!
All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.
All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!
All thy commandements are true: they persecute me falsely: helpe me.
All Thy commands [are] faithfulness, [With] falsehood they have pursued me, Help Thou me.
All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!
All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
All ◄your commands are/what you have commanded is► trustworthy; but people are ◄persecuting/causing trouble for► me by telling lies about me, so please help me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:86
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Psalms 119:86 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
מִצְוֺתֶ֥י/ךָ
אֱמוּנָ֑ה
שֶׁ֖קֶר
רְדָפ֣וּ/נִי
עָזְרֵֽ/נִי
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מִצְוֺתֶ֥י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
אֱמוּנָ֑ה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs
שֶׁ֖קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
רְדָפ֣וּ/נִי
râdaph
H7291
to pursue
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
עָזְרֵֽ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:86
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מִצְוֺתֶ֥י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
אֱמוּנָ֑ה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
שֶׁ֖קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
רְדָפ֣וּ/נִי
râdaph
H7291
"to pursue"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
To pursue or chase after someone means to follow them with hostile intent. This can be a physical pursuit or a pursuit of someone's life or well-being, as seen in many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon 1a2) to persecute, harass (fig) 1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig) 1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be pursued 1b2) one pursued (participle) 1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue 1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away 1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or), pursue(-r). See also: Genesis 14:14; 2 Samuel 20:13; Psalms 7:2.
עָזְרֵֽ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:86
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- Psalms 119:86 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:86
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:86
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:86
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:86
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:86
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:86
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:86
- Sermons on Psalms 119:86
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
84How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
85The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law.
86All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!
87They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken Your precepts. 88Revive me according to Your loving devotion, that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 35:19 | Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice. |
| 2 | Psalms 70:5 | But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |
| 3 | Psalms 109:26 | Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:78 | May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts. |
| 5 | Psalms 35:7 | For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. |
| 6 | Romans 7:12 | So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:128 | Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:151 | You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:138 | The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 18:20 | Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. |
Psalms 119:86 Summary
This verse means that God's commands are always good and true, and we can trust them, even when things are hard. The psalmist is saying that they are being treated unfairly, but they still trust in God's goodness and are asking for His help. This is like when Jesus said that we would face persecution, but we should not be afraid, because God is with us (Matthew 10:28-31, John 15:20). We can trust that God will help us, just like He helped the psalmist, and that His commands will lead us to a good and happy life (Psalms 16:11, Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that all God's commandments are faithful?
This means that God's commands are trustworthy and true, and they will ultimately lead to our good and His glory, as seen in Psalms 119:86 and Deuteronomy 7:9.
Why does the psalmist say they are persecuted without cause?
The psalmist is saying that they are being attacked and mistreated by others, not because they have done anything wrong, but simply because of their commitment to following God's commands, as also seen in Matthew 5:10-12.
How can we apply the psalmist's cry for help in our own lives?
We can apply this by recognizing that, like the psalmist, we will face persecution and hardship for our faith, and we can cry out to God for help, trusting in His faithfulness and love, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Psalms 34:17-18.
What is the significance of the psalmist's statement in relation to their trust in God?
The psalmist's statement shows that, despite facing persecution, they still trust in God's faithfulness and commands, demonstrating a deep commitment to their faith, similar to the trust expressed in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I face persecution or hardship for my faith, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's faithfulness, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of trusting in God's commands, as seen in this verse, to my everyday life?
- How can I balance the reality of facing persecution with the promise of God's help and deliverance, as seen in this verse and others like it?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:86
All thy commandments [are] faithful,.... Or, "faithfulness" (x) they are made by a faithful God, who is holy, just, and true; they command faithfulness, sincerity, and uprightness; and require men to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:86
All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:86
Are faithful; they are in themselves most just and true, and they require justice and faithfulness from men, promising many blessings to those that perform it, and severely forbid all fraud and falseness, threatening grievous punishments to those that use it; and such promises and threatenings are true, and shall certainly be executed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:86
Psalms 119:86 All thy commandments [are] faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.Ver. 86. All thy commandments are faithful] Heb. faithfulness, that is, they are true, sure, equal, infallible. They persecute me wrongfully] For asserting thy truths, and adhering thereunto. Help thou me] The more eagerly men molest us the more earnestly should we implore the Divine help.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:86
86. faithful] Lit. faithfulness (cp. Psalms 119:75; Psalms 119:138); they are an expression of the character of God, in strong contrast to the falsehood (cp. Psalms 119:78) with which his persecutors assail him.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:86
All thy commandments are faithful - Margin, “faithfulness.” The idea in the Hebrew is that they are worthy to be relied on. They are founded in truth, and they should secure our confidence.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:86
ë, Caph. 81-88. My soul fainteth—Affliction and trial are again upon him. “The clouds return after the rain.” The exact point of the grief is expressed in Psalms 119:83.
Sermons on Psalms 119:86
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The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go |
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A Much Better Way by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic runner who became a prisoner of war during World War II. Zamperini endured unimaginable suffering |
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(Romans) Walk in the Spirit by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker shares two personal experiences that led him to a realization about his approach to preaching. The first was encountering a man named Jack who seemed to |
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Two Roads Two Destinies 03 Ireland st.chapel by Worth Ellis | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of sin and the importance of recognizing our own depravity. He emphasizes that there are no exceptions when it comes to sin, and |
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(The Activity of the Holy Spirit) the Body of Death by Peter Brandon | Peter Brandon discusses the struggle every believer faces with sin, as illustrated in Romans 7, emphasizing the conflict between the flesh and the spirit. He explains that the 'bod |
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Apostle Paul's Teaching on the Law by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford preaches about the believer's deliverance through the Cross from the reign of the old man, the law, the world, and the Enemy. The sermon discusses the purpose of |
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Examine Yourselves in the Light of God's Grace by Robert Traill | Robert Traill preaches on the importance of not frustrating the grace of God by seeking righteousness through the law, emphasizing that true believers cannot commit this sin. He hi |