Psalms 119:95
Psalms 119:95 in Multiple Translations
The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies.
The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.
Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.
The wicked haue waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
Thy wicked waited for me to destroy me, Thy testimonies I understand.
The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
Wicked men are waiting to kill me, but I will think about what you have instructed us to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:95
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Psalms 119:95 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ֤/י
קִוּ֣וּ
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
לְ/אַבְּדֵ֑/נִי
עֵ֝דֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
אֶתְבּוֹנָֽן
לִ֤/י
Prep | Suff
קִוּ֣וּ
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
לְ/אַבְּדֵ֑/נִי
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
עֵ֝דֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
witness
N-fp | Suff
אֶתְבּוֹנָֽן
bîyn
H995
to understand
V-r-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:95
לִ֤/י
""
Prep | Suff
קִוּ֣וּ
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
לְ/אַבְּדֵ֑/נִי
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
עֵ֝דֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
"witness"
N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a divine testimony or witness, always in the plural form, and is used to describe God's laws. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing God's instructions. The word is about God's guidance.
Definition: testimony, witness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. Compare H5712 (עֵדָה). See also: Genesis 21:30; Psalms 119:24; Psalms 25:10.
אֶתְבּוֹנָֽן
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
V-r-Imperf-1cs
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:95
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:95
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:95
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:95
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:95
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:95
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:95
- Sermons on Psalms 119:95
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
93I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.
94I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
95The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit. 97Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:167 | I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:31 | I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:69 | Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:85–87 | The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law. All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me! They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken Your precepts. |
| 5 | Psalms 10:8–10 | He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless. He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. They are crushed and beaten down; the hapless fall prey to his strength. |
| 6 | Acts 25:3 | to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. |
| 7 | Acts 23:21 | Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” |
| 8 | Psalms 38:12 | Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long. |
| 9 | Acts 12:11 | Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” |
| 10 | Matthew 26:3–5 | At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” |
Psalms 119:95 Summary
[Psalms 119:95 means that even when bad people are trying to hurt us, we can choose to focus on God's Word and promises, and trust in His power and protection. This is like what it says in Psalms 23:4, where God is our shepherd and protector. By pondering God's testimonies, we can find strength and comfort in His Word, and learn to trust in Him more and more, as encouraged in Joshua 1:8. We can apply this to our lives by making time to read and reflect on Scripture, and by trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness, even when things are hard.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ponder God's testimonies?
Pondering God's testimonies means to carefully consider and reflect on God's Word, as seen in Psalms 119:95, and to let it shape our thoughts and actions, much like meditating on Scripture as described in Joshua 1:8.
Who are the wicked that wait to destroy me?
The wicked that wait to destroy the psalmist are those who oppose God and His people, as seen in Psalms 37:12, and who seek to harm and destroy them, but God's people can trust in His protection and deliverance, as promised in Psalms 23:4.
How can I apply this verse to my life when faced with opposition?
When faced with opposition, we can apply Psalms 119:95 by choosing to focus on God's Word and promises, rather than the threats and pressures of our enemies, and by trusting in God's power and protection, as seen in Psalms 27:1-3.
What is the significance of the psalmist's declaration 'I will ponder Your testimonies'?
The psalmist's declaration 'I will ponder Your testimonies' signifies their commitment to prioritize God's Word and to trust in its truths, even in the face of opposition and danger, as seen in Psalms 119:11, and this commitment can inspire and encourage us to do the same, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can ponder God's testimonies in my daily life, and how can I make this a consistent practice?
- How do I respond when faced with opposition or pressure from those who do not share my faith, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example in this verse?
- In what ways can I trust in God's power and protection when faced with challenges or dangers, and how can I apply the promises of Scripture to my life?
- What are some testimonies of God's faithfulness and goodness that I can reflect on and remember, and how can I use these to encourage myself and others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:95
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me,.... This is another reason why he desires the Lord would save him; because wicked men, such who feared not God, nor regarded men, sons of Belial; such as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:95
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:95
As my best comforters, and counsellors, and defenders against all the assaults and designs of mine enemies.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:95
Psalms 119:95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: [but] I will consider thy testimonies.Ver. 95. The wicked have waited] Nothing less than destruction will satisfy persecutors; but the Lord knows how to deliver his Peters out of the hands of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews, Acts 12:11 2 Peter 2:9. But I will consider thy testimonies] And therewith hearten and harden myself against their insolences and attempts for my hurt.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:95
89–96. Lamed. The eternity, immutability, and comprehensiveness of God’s law, which has been the Psalmist’s support in affliction.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:95
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me - That is, they have lain in wait; or, they have laid a plan. They are watching the opportunity to do it.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:95
ì, Lamed.89-96. Thy word is settled in heaven—This lofty declaration of the character of the word, gives the reason why it may be trusted.
Sermons on Psalms 119:95
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Step 24 on Meekness, Simplicity, Guilelessness Which Come Not From Nature but From Habit, and About Malice by St. John Climacus | St. John Climacus preaches on the virtues of meekness, highlighting its importance as a precursor to humility. Meekness is described as an unchangeable state of mind that remains c |
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(The Book of Acts) Session 11 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the need for Christians to take action and make a difference in their country through prayer, witness, and distributing literature. The Holy S |
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Secrets of Happy Home Life by J.R. Miller | Greek Word Studies preaches about the dangers of trickery, using the term 'kubeia' to illustrate how some manipulate the Word of God for personal gain, similar to loaded dice used |
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The Blood of the Lamb by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel. He emphasizes that God allowed the extreme test of being thrown into a |
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(Acts) the God Who Intervenes by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the supernatural aspects of the Bible. He highlights the story of Peter's miraculous escape from |
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Acts 12_pt2 by Bill Gallatin | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of a group of people planning a trip to the islands. They prayed and sought confirmation from God, and scriptures started p |
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(John) the Jewish Council by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from the teachings of Jesus and not relying on personal abilities or popularity. He shares a story of how even in |