Psalms 119:97
Psalms 119:97 in Multiple Translations
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.
I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
MEM. Oh howe loue I thy Lawe! it is my meditation continually.
[Mem.] O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it [is] my meditation.
How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.
MEM. O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
I love your laws very much. I ◄meditate on/think about► them all during the day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:97
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Psalms 119:97 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מָֽה
אָהַ֥בְתִּי
תוֹרָתֶ֑/ךָ
כָּל
הַ֝/יּ֗וֹם
הִ֣יא
שִׂיחָתִֽ/י
מָֽה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
אָהַ֥בְתִּי
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
תוֹרָתֶ֑/ךָ
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ֝/יּ֗וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
שִׂיחָתִֽ/י
sîychâh
H7881
meditation
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:97
מָֽה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
אָהַ֥בְתִּי
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
תוֹרָתֶ֑/ךָ
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
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.
הַ֝/יּ֗וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
שִׂיחָתִֽ/י
sîychâh
H7881
"meditation"
N-fs | Suff
This word means to reflect or think deeply about something, like a prayer or a devotion, as seen in the book of Psalms where the writers meditate on God's word.
Definition: 1) meditation, reflection, prayer, devotion, complaint, musing 1a) complaint 1b) musing, study (of object)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: meditation, prayer. See also: Job 15:4; Psalms 119:97; Psalms 119:99.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:97
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:97 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:97
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:97
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:97
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:97
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
- Sermons on Psalms 119:97
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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.
98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 1:2 | But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. |
| 2 | Proverbs 2:10 | For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:159 | Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion. |
| 4 | Joshua 1:8 | This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:48 | I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:167 | I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 17:19 | It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 6:6–9 | These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:165 | Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:127 | Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. |
Psalms 119:97 Summary
This verse, Psalms 119:97, is saying that the writer loves God's law and thinks about it all the time. It's like having a favorite book that you can't stop reading because it's so interesting and helpful. Loving God's law means that we want to learn from it and follow its teachings, which can bring us peace and wisdom, as seen in Psalms 119:165 and Proverbs 3:1-2. By making God's law our meditation, we can deepen our understanding of God's love and plan for our lives, and live in a way that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to love God's law?
Loving God's law, as expressed in Psalms 119:97, means having a deep affection and reverence for God's teachings and commands, as seen in Psalms 119:165, which says that those who love God's law have great peace.
How can I make God's law my meditation all day long?
To make God's law your meditation, as described in Psalms 119:97, you can start by reading and reflecting on Scripture regularly, such as in the morning and evening, and also by memorizing key verses, like Joshua 1:8, which encourages meditating on God's law day and night.
Is it possible to love God's law too much?
While it's not possible to love God's law too much in the sense of being overly devoted, it's essential to remember that our love for God's law should be balanced with our love for God Himself, as expressed in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus teaches that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
How does loving God's law impact my relationship with others?
Loving God's law, as seen in Psalms 119:97, can positively impact our relationships with others, as it helps us to love and serve them in a way that honors God, as taught in Matthew 22:39, which instructs us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper love for God's law in my own life, and how can I make it a priority to meditate on His teachings every day?
- How does my love for God's law compare to my love for other things in my life, and what adjustments can I make to ensure that my love for God's law is paramount?
- In what ways can I apply the teachings of Psalms 119:97 to my daily interactions with others, and how can I demonstrate my love for God's law through my words and actions?
- What are some challenges I face in making God's law my meditation all day long, and how can I overcome them to develop a deeper devotion to God's teachings?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:97
m, MEM.--The Thirteenth Part. Ver. 97. MEM. O how love I thy law!.... The whole word of God, the preceptive part of it; the commands of the moral law, which are holy, just, and good, and to be loved:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:97
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. O how love I thy law!
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
MEM O how love I thy law! O Lord, thou knowest it, and to thee I appeal herein against all the censures and calumnies of mine enemies to the contrary.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
Psalms 119:97 MEM. O how love I thy law! it [is] my meditation all the day.Ver. 97. O how love I thy law!] Such a pang of love he felt as could not otherwise be vented but by a pathetic exclamation; and this was wrought in him by the thoughts of the largeness and lastingness of God’ s law. Plato prized one book (called Sophron) above all the rest, whereof he had many. Richard de Bury, bishop of Durham (Floruit, A. D. 1333), as he had more books than all the bishops of England besides, so in his book called Philobiblos, he saith of himself, ecstatico quodam librorum amore potenter se esse abreptum, that he was carried out of himself by love to good books, but not so much as David was to God’ s blessed Book. Queen Elizabeth, at her coronation, received the Bible, presented unto her, with both her hands; and, kissing it, laid it to her breast, saying, that the same had ever been her chiefest delight (Speed.). It is my meditation all the day] Sive locutio, commentatio, occupatio, my daily discourse, study, or employment; as love is never idle.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
LETTER מ MEM. - Thirteenth Division Verse 97. O how love I thy law] This is one of the strongest marks of a gracious and pious heart, cast in the mould of obedience. Such love the precepts of Christ: in his commandments they delight; and this delight is shown by their making them frequent subjects of their meditation.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:97
97–104. Mçm. The sweetness and profitableness of the study of God’s law. This stanza and that of Shîn (Psalms 119:161 ff.) contain no petition.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:97
O how love I thy law! - This commences a new division of the Psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Mem (מ m, “m”).
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:97
î, Mem.97-104. Thy law… is my meditation—A view is now given of the practical wisdom given by the word. A childlike mind, illuminated by the pure truth, sees of itself an error.
Sermons on Psalms 119:97
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Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l |
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Protection From the Power of Satan by Keith Daniel | In this sermon transcript, the preacher begins by sharing testimonies of people who were healed during a previous gathering. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and praise. Ho |
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The Candlestick - Ephesus by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher warns the audience about the danger of losing their love relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of remembering where they have fallen from |
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Beware of Dogs by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal anecdotes to emphasize the importance of not remaining silent about one's faith. He recounts a plane journey where he noticed people wea |
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Loving Jesus by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of loving Jesus wholeheartedly. He urges believers to prioritize their relationship with Christ above all earthly possessions |
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Parables of Jesus - 01 Entering God's Kingdom by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher begins a series of studies on the parables of Jesus, specifically focusing on three parables about entering God's kingdom. The first parable discussed |
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You Have to Love Jesus to Follow Him by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of preaching in a small church and witnessing sparrows pecking at the driveway. Through this observation, the preacher ref |