Psalms 119:88
Psalms 119:88 in Multiple Translations
Revive me according to Your loving devotion, that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth.
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.
Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth. LAMED
Since you love me with your trustworthy love, don't let me die, so I can go on following the instructions you have given. Lamedh
Quicken me according to thy louing kindnes: so shall I keepe the testimony of thy mouth.
According to Thy kindness quicken Thou me, And I keep the testimony of Thy mouth!
Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. LAMEDH
Revive me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Because you faithfully love me, allow me to continue to live in order that I may continue to obey ◄your rules/what you have instructed us to do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:88
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Psalms 119:88 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כְּ/חַסְדְּ/ךָ֥
חַיֵּ֑/נִי
וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה
עֵד֥וּת
פִּֽי/ךָ
כְּ/חַסְדְּ/ךָ֥
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Prep | N-ms | Suff
חַיֵּ֑/נִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עֵד֥וּת
ʻêdûwth
H5715
testimony
N-fs
פִּֽי/ךָ
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:88
כְּ/חַסְדְּ/ךָ֥
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Prep | 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.
חַיֵּ֑/נִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | 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.
וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-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.
עֵד֥וּת
ʻêdûwth
H5715
"testimony"
N-fs
This word means a testimony or witness, often referring to God's laws or instructions. It is used in several books, including Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe God's guidance. The word emphasizes the importance of following God's laws.
Definition: testimony
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. See also: Exodus 16:34; Numbers 17:19; Psalms 19:8.
פִּֽי/ךָ
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:88
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- Psalms 119:88 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:88
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:88
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:88
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:88
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
- Sermons on Psalms 119:88
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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.
89Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. 90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 25:10 | All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:25 | My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:40 | How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:2 | Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:159 | Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:146 | I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies. |
| 7 | Psalms 78:5 | For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, |
| 8 | Psalms 132:12 | If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” |
Psalms 119:88 Summary
[Psalms 119:88 is a prayer asking God to revive and strengthen us according to His loving devotion, so that we can obey His commands and live a life pleasing to Him. This verse reminds us that God's love and faithfulness are the foundation of our obedience, and that we need to trust in His goodness and character in order to follow Him wholeheartedly, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and 1 John 4:16. By seeking God's loving devotion and trusting in His promises, we can experience revival and strength to obey His Word, as taught in Ezekiel 36:26-27 and 2 Corinthians 3:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be revived according to God's loving devotion?
To be revived according to God's loving devotion means to be restored and strengthened by His love and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 119:88, so that we can obey His commands and live a life pleasing to Him, as taught in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37.
Why is it important to obey the testimony of God's mouth?
Obeying the testimony of God's mouth is crucial because it is the expression of His will and character, as stated in Psalms 119:88, and it is through obedience that we demonstrate our love and commitment to Him, as Jesus taught in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-5.
How can we experience God's loving devotion in our lives?
We can experience God's loving devotion by reading and meditating on His Word, as seen in Psalms 119, and by trusting in His faithfulness and promises, as expressed in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:28.
What is the relationship between God's loving devotion and our obedience?
God's loving devotion is the motivation and enabling power for our obedience, as seen in Psalms 119:88, and our obedience is a response to His love and a demonstration of our trust in Him, as taught in 1 John 4:19 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-15.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's loving devotion in your life, and how has it impacted your obedience to Him?
- What are some ways you can cultivate a deeper understanding of God's loving devotion and its relationship to your obedience?
- In what areas of your life do you need to be revived and strengthened by God's loving devotion, and how can you seek His help and guidance?
- How can you balance the desire for God's loving devotion with the need to obey His commands, and what role does faith play in this balance?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:88
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness,.... According to it, and with it; let me have some discoveries of it, and of interest in it; and that will quicken me, revive and comfort me, under all the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:88
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. Quicken me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
Heb. and I will keep. I will testify my gratitude to thee by my obedience.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
Psalms 119:88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.Ver. 88. Quicken me after thy lovingkindness] David under long affliction had his dumps and dullnesses; as the best faith, if long tried, will flag aud hang the wing. He, therefore, rouseth up himself, and wrestleth with God for quickening grace; which he promised to improve, and not to receive the grace of God in vain; "so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth."
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
Verse 88. Quicken me] Make and keep me alive. So shall I keep] Without the spiritual life there is no obedience; we must therefore rise from the dead, and be quickened by the Spirit of Christ. ANALYSIS OF LETTER CAPH. - Eleventh Division I. In this section the psalmist laments his being grieved with some inward anguish. II. Complains of his enemies. III. Expresses his hope and constancy; and, IV. Prays to God for comfort and grace.
I. 1. He begins with a sad complaint: "My soul fainteth." As the body will fail if it want natural food, so will the soul if it get not the bread of life. 2. His eyes also failed with looking up. The blessing was long delayed. 3. Yet he hoped in God's word. He knew that it would not fail. 4. He made complaint: "When wilt thou comfort me?" 5. His state was most deplorable; his body dried and shrivelled up through long fasting and affliction, so that it resembled a leathern bottle hung up in the smoke. 6. Yet still he continued faithful: "I do not forget thy statutes." II. He complains against his enemies. 1.
How long he should be obliged to suffer them. 2. He inquires "when the Lord will execute judgments." He describes these enemies from their qualities: - 1. They were proud. They would not bow down to nor acknowledge God. 2. They were treacherous. They digged pits for him - used every kind of means in order to destroy him; cruel, treacherous, and cowardly. 3. They were impious. In heart and conduct they were not "according to God's law." 4. They acted without a shadow of justice; wrongfully against law and justice. III.
He prays for succour: "Help thou me." Here are three things of especial note: 1. O Thou, who art infinite.. 2. Help; for thou hast all power in heaven and in earth. 3. Me, who cannot stand against my enemies; but "I trust in thee." IV. 1. He closes with a frequent petition: "Quicken thou me - make me alive." All true religion consists in the LIFE of God in the SOUL of man. 2. The manner in which he wishes to be quickened: "After thy loving-kindness." He wishes not to be raised from the death of sin by God's thunder, but by the loving voice of a tender Father. 3. The effect it should have upon him: "So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth." Whatever thou speakest I will hear, receive, love, and obey.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:88
88. If he is to continue glorifying God by the observance of His law, God must preserve his life, and free it from the hindrances which impede its devotion to His service.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:88
Quicken me - Cause me to live; revive me. See Psalms 71:20, note; Ephesians 2:1, note. Compare Psalms 80:18; Romans 8:11; 1 Peter 3:18; John 6:63. After thy loving-kindness - Thy mercy; thy grace; thy compassion.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:88
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 119:88
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When We Need Revival: Longing for Righteousness by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 119 and the theme of biblical revival. The main message is the importance of being committed to keeping God's Word for life and with al |
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The Calmness of the Trusting Believer Pt 1 by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching the Word of God in the Philippines, specifically among rebel tribes and in areas of extreme poverty. He emphasizes th |
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Blood Covenant - Part 1 by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to the entire series of tapes in numerical order to fully understand the teaching. The speaker references Psalm 2 |
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The Faithful Promiser (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John 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 faithfu |
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Psalm 25 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of repentance, contrition, confession, and prayer as the foundation of a believer's relationship with God. True prayer is not mere formality bu |
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When We Need Revival: Addicted to Sin by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics of visual temptation. He explains that our eyes are the most effective door to our soul, and Sat |
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The Revival We Need by A.C. Dixon | A.C. Dixon preaches on the true definition of revival according to God's Word, emphasizing the need for spiritual life aligned with scriptural teaching, obedience, unselfish minist |