Psalms 119–176

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Leviticus

The Burnt Offering 1:1-17 The Grain Offering 2:1-16 The Peace Offering 3:1-17 The Sin Offering 4:1-5:13 The Guilt Offering 5:14-6:7 The Burnt Offering—Priests’ Duties 6:8-13 The Grain Offering—Priests’ Portion 6:14-23 The Sin Offering—Priests’ Portion 6:24-30 The Guilt Offering—Priests’ Portion 7:1-10 The Peace Offering—Thanksgiving and Vows 7:11-21 Prohibited Fat and Blood 7:22-27 Concluding Regulations 7:28-38 The Priests Ordained 8:1-36 Priestly Ministry Begins 9:1-24 Nadab and Abihu 10:1-20 Clean and Unclean Animals 11:1-47 Purification After Childbirth 12:1-8 Laws for Leprosy—Skin Diseases 13:1-46 Leprous Garments 13:47-59 Cleansing of a Leper 14:1-32 Leprous Houses 14:33-57 Bodily Discharges 15:1-33 The Day of Atonement 16:1-34 The Place of Sacrifice; No Blood 17:1-16 Unlawful Sexual Relations 18:1-30 Holiness in Everyday Life 19:1-37 Penalties for Unholiness 20:1-27 Holiness of the Priests 21:1-22:16 Acceptable Offerings; Appointed Feasts Intro 22:17-23:2 The Sabbath 23:3 Passover and Unleavened Bread 23:4-8 Firstfruits 23:9-14 Weeks (Pentecost) 23:15-22 Trumpets 23:23-25 Day of Atonement 23:26-32 Booths 23:33-44 Tabernacle Lamps, Bread, and Blasphemer 24:1-23 Sabbath Year 25:1-7 The Year of Jubilee 25:8-55 Blessings for Obedience 26:1-13 Curses for Disobedience 26:14-46 Vows and Dedications 27:1-34

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

Judges

Israel's Conquest and Incomplete Possession 1:1-36 The Angel's Rebuke at Bokim 2:1-5 Israel's Apostasy and the Rise of Oppressors 2:6-3:6 Othniel Delivers Israel 3:7-11 Ehud's Assassination and Israel's Deliverance 3:12-30 Shamgar's Deliverance of Israel 3:31 Deborah and Barak's Victory Over Sisera 4:1-24 Deborah's Song of Victory 5:1-31 The Call of Gideon and the Signs of Faith 6:1-40 Gideon's 300 and the Defeat of Midian 7:1-25 Gideon's Pursuit and Execution of the Midianite Kings 8:1-21 Gideon Refuses Kingship and Makes an Ephod 8:22-27 Gideon's Death and Israel's Return to Idolatry 8:28-35 Abimelech's Usurpation and Destruction 9:1-57 Tola Judges Israel 10:1-2 Jair of Gilead Judges Israel 10:3-5 Israel's Apostasy and Jephthah's Tragic Deliverance 10:6-11:40 Jephthah's Clash with Ephraim and the 'Shibboleth' 12:1-7 Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon Rule Israel 12:8-15 The Birth of Samson and the Angelic Announcement 13:1-25 Samson's Marriage, Riddle, and Retaliation 14:1-20 Samson's Vengeance and Triumph over the Philistines 15:1-20 Samson and Delilah: Betrayal and Capture 16:1-22 Samson's Death and the Fall of the Philistine Temple 16:23-31 Micah's Idol and the Levite Priest 17:1-13 The Danites' Migration and the Theft of Micah's Idols 18:1-31 The Atrocity at Gibeah and the Levite's Grievance 19:1-30 Civil War: Israel vs. Benjamin 20:1-48 Aftermath of Civil War: Preservation of Benjamin 21:1-25

Ruth

Naomi's Loss and Ruth's Loyalty 1:1-22 Ruth Gleans in Boaz's Field 2:1-23 Ruth Entreats Boaz for Redemption 3:1-18 Boaz Redeems Ruth at the City Gate 4:1-12 Obed's Birth and David's Lineage 4:13-22

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Ezra

Cyrus' Decree and the Return of Temple Vessels 1:1-11 The List of Returning Exiles 2:1-70 The Altar Rebuilt and Worship Restored 3:1-6 Laying the Temple Foundation 3:7-13 Samaritans' Offer Rejected and Opposition Begins 4:1-5 Hostile Letters and the Suspension of Rebuilding 4:6-24 Prophets Renew the Work and Officials Inquire 5:1-17 Darius Confirms Cyrus' Decree and Orders the Temple Rebuilt 6:1-12 Completion and Dedication of the Temple 6:13-18 The Passover Celebrated by the Returnees 6:19-22 Ezra's Lineage, Call, and Preparations 7:1-10 Artaxerxes' Decree Granting Ezra Authority 7:11-28 The Register of Ezra's Companions 8:1-14 Ezra's Fast, Prayer, and Safe Journey to Jerusalem 8:15-36 Ezra's Confession over Intermarriage and Plea for Mercy 9:1-15 Public Repentance and the Proposal to Send Away Foreign Wives 10:1-17 The List of Men Who Separated from Foreign Wives 10:18-44

Nehemiah

Nehemiah's Prayer for Jerusalem 1:1-11 Nehemiah's Appeal and Commission 2:1-10 Nehemiah Inspects the Walls and Faces Opposition 2:11-20 The Repair of Jerusalem's Walls and Gates 3:1-32 Opposition to the Work and Defensive Preparations 4:1-23 Reform of Economic Oppression 5:1-19 Plots Against Nehemiah and His Steadfastness 6:1-14 The Wall Is Completed and Leaders Appointed 6:15-7:3 Enrollment of the Returned Exiles 7:4-72 The Law Is Read; Renewal and Celebration 7:73-8:18 Confession, Praise, and a Recital of Israel's History 9:1-37 Covenant Renewal and Commitments 9:38-10:39 Resettlement of Jerusalem and Its Towns 11:1-36 Register of Priests and Levites 12:1-26 Dedication of the Wall and Festal Processions 12:27-47 Nehemiah's Final Reforms and Purification 13:1-31

Esther

Ahasuerus' Banquet and Vashti's Removal 1:1-22 Esther Chosen as Queen 2:1-18 Mordecai Exposes a Plot Against the King 2:19-23 Haman Elevated and the Decree Against the Jews 3:1-15 Mordecai's Plea and Esther's Resolve 4:1-17 Esther Approaches the King and Invites Haman 5:1-8 Haman's Pride and Mordecai's Scorn 5:9-14 Mordecai Honored and Haman Humiliated 6:1-14 Esther Reveals Haman's Plot and He Is Hanged 7:1-10 Mordecai Elevated and a New Decree Permits Jewish Defense 8:1-17 The Jews Defend Themselves and Prevail in Susa 9:1-17 The Victory Celebrated and Purim Instituted 9:18-32 Mordecai's Exaltation and Legacy 10:1-3

Job

Job's Righteousness and Prosperity 1:1-5 The Accuser's Challenge and Job's Calamities 1:6-22 Satan's Second Test and Job's Endurance 2:1-10 Job's Friends Visit and Mourn Silently 2:11-13 Job's Lament: Cursing the Day of His Birth 3:1-26 Eliphaz's Accusation and Counsel 4:1-5:27 Job's Protest and Despair 6:1-7:21 Bildad's Assertion of Retributive Justice 8:1-22 Job on God's Sovereignty and His Complaint 9:1-10:22 Zophar's Rebuke and Call to Repentance 11:1-20 Job on God's Power and Human Mortality 12:1-14:22 Eliphaz Reproves Job and Defends Retribution 15:1-35 Job's Lament and Plea for a Mediator 16:1-17:16 Bildad's Description of the Wicked's Doom 18:1-21 Job's Lament, Isolation, and Declaration of Hope 19:1-29 Zophar on the Swift Punishment of the Wicked 20:1-29 Job Challenges Retribution Theology 21:1-34 Eliphaz Accuses Job and Urges Repentance 22:1-30 Job Seeks God and Laments Injustice 23:1-24:25 Bildad on God's Majesty and Human Insignificance 25:1-6 Job's Extended Defense: God's Power and the Friends' Failings 26:1-31:40 Elihu's Intervention: Rebuke and Praise of God's Majesty 32:1-37:24 God's Response from the Whirlwind and the Wonders of Creation 38:1-41:34 Job's Confession and Repentance 42:1-6 God Rebukes the Friends and Restores Job 42:7-17

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Ecclesiastes

The Preacher’s Theme: The Vanity of Human Endeavors 1:1-11 The Search for Wisdom and Its Burden 1:12-18 Experimenting with Pleasure and Achievement 2:1-11 Wisdom, Folly, and the Inevitability of Death 2:12-16 Toil, God's Gift, and Finding Satisfaction 2:17-26 A Time for Every Season: God’s Sovereignty and Human Limits 3:1-22 Oppression, Futility, and the Strength of Companionship 4:1-12 The Rise and Decline of a Youthful Leader 4:13-16 Approach God with Reverence: Beware Rash Vows and Idle Words 5:1-7 Injustice and the Emptiness of Wealth and Desire 5:8-6:12 Proverbs on Wisdom, Patience, and Righteous Living 7:1-8:1 The Limits of Wisdom: Authority, Injustice, and Life’s Uncertainties 8:2-17 The Common Destiny of All and the Call to Enjoy Life 9:1-12 Assorted Proverbs on Wisdom, Folly, and Disorder 9:13-10:20 Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters: Counsel on Risk and Generosity 11:1-6 Enjoy Youth and Remember Your Creator: The Approach of Old Age 11:7-12:8 Epilogue: The Teacher’s Conclusion — Fear God and Keep His Commands 12:9-14

Song

Prologue: Yearning for the Beloved's Kiss 1:1-4 The Shulamite's Humble Beauty and Search 1:5-7 An Invitation to Seek the Beloved 1:8 The Beloved's Praise and Bridal Adornments 1:9-11 Sensual Invitation: Spices and Fragrance 1:12-14 Mutual Admiration: You Are Beautiful 1:15 Mutual Belonging and Sheltered Love 1:16-17 The Bride's Humble Self‑Image 2:1 The Beloved as a Nourishing Presence 2:2 Protection of Love and the Coming Spring 2:3-13 A Call to the Daughters; Guard the Love 2:14-15 Belonging, a Night Search, and the Vineyard Charge 2:16-3:11 The Beloved's Bridal Ode: A Detailed Praise 4:1-16 A Visit to the Garden and a Missed Moment 5:1 The Bride's Night Search and Distress 5:2-8 Renewed Exclamation of the Beloved's Beauty 5:9 The Beloved's Encomium: A Garden of Delight 5:10-16 The Daughters Question the Beloved's Whereabouts 6:1 Confession: My Beloved Is Splendid 6:2-3 Regal Portrait of the Bride and Daughters' Praise 6:4-9 Recognition: Who Is This Rising? 6:10 A Journey to the King's House and Adornments 6:11-7:9 Mutual Possession and an Invitation to Intimacy 7:10-8:4 The Power and Permanence of Love 8:5-7 Concerns for the Young Sister's Marriage 8:8-9 The Bride's Independence and the Vineyard Metaphor 8:10-12 A Final Invitation and the Seal of Love 8:13-14

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Lamentations

Jerusalem's Lament over Her Desolation 1:1-22 The Lord's Wrath and Zion's Destruction 2:1-22 Suffering and Hope in God's Steadfast Love 3:1-66 The Fall of Jerusalem and Widespread Famine 4:1-22 A Communal Plea for Mercy and Restoration 5:1-22

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Daniel

Daniel and His Companions in Babylon 1:1-21 Daniel Prays for the King's Dream 2:1-23 The Statue Dream: Four Kingdoms and God's Kingdom 2:24-49 Faith Tested in the Fiery Furnace 3:1-30 Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Great Tree 4:1-18 Daniel's Counsel: A Call to Humble Repentance 4:19-27 Nebuchadnezzar's Humbling and Restoration 4:28-37 Belshazzar and the Writing on the Wall 5:1-31 Daniel in the Lions' Den 6:1-28 Vision of Four Beasts and the Son of Man 7:1-14 Interpretation: The Little Horn and Final Deliverance 7:15-28 Vision of the Ram and Goat and the Little Horn 8:1-14 Gabriel Explains the Vision to Daniel 8:15-27 Daniel's Prayer for Jerusalem 9:1-19 The Seventy Weeks Prophecy 9:20-27 A Heavenly Vision and Spiritual Conflict 10:1-11:1 Kings of the North and South: Wars and Persecution 11:2-35 The Willful King and His Doom 11:36-45 The Time of the End: Deliverance and Resurrection 12:1-13

Hosea

Hosea's Marriage and Symbolic Children 1:1-2:1 Israel Accused and Promised Restoration 2:2-23 Hosea Redeems His Unfaithful Wife 3:1-5 Israel's Corruption and Priestly Failure 4:1-19 Judgment on Leaders and Nation 5:1-15 Call to Repentance and Persistent Rebellion 6:1-7:16 Idolatry and Its Consequences 8:1-14 Exile Foretold and Judgment on Leaders 9:1-10:15 God's Compassion for Israel 11:1-11 Ephraim's Deceit and Call to Return 11:12-12:14 Ephraim's Destruction for Idolatry 13:1-16 Repentance and Promise of Restoration 14:1-9

Joel

The Locust Plague Devastates the Land 1:1-12 A Call to Lamentation and Fasting 1:13-20 The Alarm: The Day of the Lord Approaches 2:1-11 A Call to National Repentance 2:12-17 God's Promise to Restore the Harvest 2:18-27 The Outpouring of the Spirit and the Day of the Lord 2:28-32 The Judgment of the Nations in the Valley of Decision 3:1-16 Zion Restored and the Renewal of the Land 3:17-21

Amos

Judgment on the Nations and Judah 1:1-2:5 Israel Condemned for Social Injustice and Violence 2:6-16 Covenant Accountability and Certain Judgment 3:1-15 Ignored Warnings and Impending Judgment 4:1-13 A Lament and Call to Seek Justice 5:1-17 The Day of the Lord Is Darkness and Exile Foretold 5:18-27 Condemnation of the Complacent Elite 6:1-7 Judgment and National Downfall 6:8-14 Visions of Locusts, Fire, and the Plumb Line 7:1-9 Amos Confronts Amaziah; Judgment on the King's House 7:10-17 The End Has Come: Economic Oppression and Spiritual Famine 8:1-14 The Lord's Inescapable Judgment on Israel 9:1-10 Restoration: The Booth of David and Renewal of the Land 9:11-15

Obadiah

Oracle Against Edom: Judgment and Israel’s Restoration 1:1-21

Jonah

Jonah's Flight, the Storm, and the Great Fish 1:1-17 Jonah's Prayer from the Fish's Belly and Deliverance 2:1-10 Jonah Preaches in Nineveh; The City Repents 3:1-10 Jonah's Anger and God's Lesson of Compassion 4:1-11

Micah

The Lord Announces Judgment on Samaria 1:1-7 Lament Over the Desolation of Judah's Towns 1:8-16 Condemnation of Oppressors Who Covet Land 2:1-5 Rebuke of False Prophets and Complacent People 2:6-11 The Gathering of Jacob's Remnant 2:12-13 Condemnation of Corrupt Leaders and Prophets 3:1-12 The Mountain of the Lord and the Return of the Remnant 4:1-13 The Coming Shepherd from Bethlehem 5:1-5 Deliverance from Assyria and Judgment on Nations 5:6-15 God's Lawsuit and What the Lord Requires 6:1-8 Punishment for Social and Religious Corruption 6:9-16 A Prophet's Lament and Trust in God 7:1-7 Vindication and the Restoration of the Remnant 7:8-13 A Prayer for Restoration and God's Forgiving Mercy 7:14-20

Nahum

The Lord’s Judgment on Nineveh and Comfort for Judah 1:1-15 The Siege and Fall of Nineveh 2:1-13 Nineveh’s Wickedness and Doom 3:1-19

Habakkuk

The Prophet's Cry for Justice 1:1-4 God's Answer: Judgment by the Chaldeans 1:5-11 Questioning God's Justice and Watching for a Reply 1:12-2:1 The Written Vision, 'The Righteous Live by Faith,' and Woes on the Proud 2:2-20 A Prayer of Remembrance and Faithful Trust 3:1-19

Zephaniah

Superscription and Universal Judgment 1:1-3 Judgment on Judah and Jerusalem for Corruption 1:4-13 The Imminent Day of the Lord and Call to Repentance 1:14-2:3 Judgment on the Philistines and Promise to the Remnant 2:4-7 Condemnation of Moab and Ammon; Yahweh's Sovereignty Over the Nations 2:8-11 Judgment on Cush (Ethiopia) 2:12 The Fall of Nineveh and the Desolation of Assyria 2:13-15 Jerusalem's Guilt, Purification, and Promised Restoration 3:1-20

Haggai

The Call to Rebuild the Temple 1:1-15 Encouragement and Promise of the Temple's Glory 2:1-9 Cleansing, Holiness, and the Lord's Blessing 2:10-19 Zerubbabel Appointed as God's Signet 2:20-23

Zechariah

Call to Repentance and the Vision of Horsemen 1:1-17 The Horns and the Craftsmen: Judgment and Restoration 1:18-21 The Measuring Line and the Promise for Jerusalem 2:1-13 The Cleansing of Joshua the High Priest and the Promised Branch 3:1-10 The Lampstand, the Olive Trees, and Zerubbabel's Task 4:1-14 The Flying Scroll: Curse on Theft and Falsehood 5:1-4 The Basket and the Removal of Wickedness 5:5-11 The Four Chariots: God's Judgments Abroad 6:1-8 A Crown for the Priest and the Coming Branch 6:9-15 The Question of Fasting and a Call to Justice 7:1-14 Promises of Restoration and a Joyful Jerusalem 8:1-23 Oracle Concerning the Land of Hadrach 9:1 Judgment on Tyre and the Coastal Nations 9:2-8 The Coming Humble King and Israel's Return 9:9-13 The Lord's Triumph and Blessings on Zion 9:14-17 God's Power to Restore Israel and Judgment on Its Enemies 10:1-11:3 The Shepherd, the Two Staffs, and Israel's Rejection 11:4-17 Oracle Concerning Israel 12:1 God Will Defend Jerusalem Against the Nations 12:2-9 Mourning for the Pierced One and National Repentance 12:10-14 A Fountain of Cleansing and the End of False Prophets 13:1-6 The Struck Shepherd and the Purified Remnant 13:7-9 The Day of the Lord: Victory, Restoration, and Universal Worship 14:1-21

Malachi

God's Love for Jacob and Judgment on Edom 1:1-5 Priests Rebuked for Polluting the Offerings 1:6-14 Priests Condemned for Violating the Covenant 2:1-9 Faithlessness and Violation of the Marriage Covenant 2:10-16 Accusing God and the Coming Purifier 2:17-3:5 The Tithe Test and God's Promise to the Faithful 3:6-18 The Day of Judgment and the Coming of Elijah 4:1-6

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

1 Corinthians

Paul's Greeting and Thanksgiving for God's Faithfulness 1:1-9 Appeal for Unity in the Church 1:10-17 The Wisdom of the Cross versus Worldly Wisdom 1:18-2:5 Spiritual Wisdom and the Mind of Christ 2:6-16 Spiritual Immaturity, Ministry, and God's Building 3:1-23 Paul's Ministry and the Lord's Authority 4:1-21 Church Discipline for Immorality 5:1-13 Do Not Litigate among Believers; Lives Transformed 6:1-11 The Body as Temple: Flee Sexual Immorality 6:12-20 Marriage, Singleness, and Conjugal Duties 7:1-40 Christian Liberty and the Weak Conscience 8:1-13 Paul's Rights, Mission Strategy, and Self‑Discipline 9:1-27 Warnings from Israel's Example: Avoid Idolatry and Temptation 10:1-13 Warning against Idolatry and Shared Participation 10:14-22 Christian Liberty for Edification; Imitate Christ 10:23-11:1 Headship and Head Coverings in Worship 11:2-16 Correction of Abuses at the Lord's Supper 11:17-34 Spiritual Gifts and the Church as One Body 12:1-31 The Supremacy of Love 13:1-13 Prophecy, Tongues, and Edifying Worship 14:1-25 Guidelines for Orderly Worship 14:26-40 The Gospel of Christ's Resurrection and Paul's Witness 15:1-11 The Necessity and Implications of the Resurrection 15:12-34 The Resurrection Body and Victory over Death 15:35-58 Collection for the Jerusalem Saints 16:1-4 Paul's Travel Plans and Commendations 16:5-18 Final Greetings, Exhortations, and Benediction 16:19-24

2 Corinthians

God's Comfort and Deliverance in Affliction 1:1-11 Paul's Defense of His Integrity and Concern 1:12-2:4 Forgiveness and Restoration of the Offender 2:5-11 Paul's Apostolic Authority and Ministry by the Spirit 2:12-3:6 From the Veil to the Glory: The Ministry of the Spirit 3:7-18 Treasure in Jars of Clay: Perseverance in Ministry 4:1-18 Our Eternal Dwelling and Accountability to Christ 5:1-10 The Ministry of Reconciliation and the Call to Receive Grace 5:11-6:2 Paul's Hardships and Open Hearts 6:3-13 Do Not Be Unequally Yoked: A Call to Holiness 6:14-7:1 Godly Sorrow and Joy over Their Repentance 7:2-16 The Example and Principle of Generous Giving 8:1-15 Delegation and Preparation for the Relief Collection 8:16-9:5 Cheerful Giving and God's Abundant Provision 9:6-15 Paul's Apostolic Authority and Spiritual Warfare 10:1-18 Paul's Jealousy for Christ and the Deception of False Apostles 11:1-15 Paul's Hardships as Apostolic Credentials 11:16-33 Paul's Revelations and the Thorn: Strength in Weakness 12:1-10 Paul's Concern for Corinth and Warning of Discipline 12:11-21 Final Admonition: Test Yourselves and Repent 13:1-10 Final Greetings and Benediction 13:11-14

Galatians

Paul's Greeting and Defense of the Gospel 1:1-10 Paul's Divine Call and Conversion 1:11-24 Paul and the Jerusalem Apostles Confirm the Gospel 2:1-10 Paul Rebukes Peter; Justification by Faith 2:11-21 Faith in Christ, Not the Law 3:1-14 The Law's Temporary Role and the Promise 3:15-25 Adoption as God's Children through Faith 3:26-4:7 Paul's Personal Appeal and Warning 4:8-20 Hagar and Sarah: Two Covenants Allegory 4:21-31 Freedom in Christ and Warning against Legalism 5:1-15 Live by the Spirit and Bear Its Fruit 5:16-26 Restore the Fallen and Sow to the Spirit 6:1-10 Final Appeal and Boast in the Cross 6:11-18

Ephesians

Spiritual Blessings in Christ 1:1-14 Prayer for Wisdom and Christ's Exaltation 1:15-23 From Death to Life by Grace 2:1-10 One New Humanity: Reconciliation in Christ 2:11-22 The Mystery Revealed: Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles 3:1-13 Prayer for Strength and Knowledge of Christ's Love 3:14-21 Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ 4:1-16 Living as a New Creation: Ethical Exhortations 4:17-5:21 Marriage: Christ and the Church 5:22-33 Children and Parents: Duties in the Home 6:1-4 Servants and Masters: Mutual Duties 6:5-9 Spiritual Warfare: The Armor of God 6:10-20 Final Greetings and Benediction 6:21-24

Philippians

Paul's Greeting and Prayer for the Church 1:1-11 The Gospel Advances Despite Paul's Imprisonment 1:12-30 Christ's Humility and Exaltation 2:1-11 Work Out Your Salvation and Shine as Lights 2:12-18 Timothy and Epaphroditus: Examples of Faithful Service 2:19-30 No Confidence in the Flesh; Righteousness in Christ 3:1-11 Pressing Toward the Heavenly Goal; Stand Firm 3:12-4:1 Unity, Rejoicing, Prayer, and Right Thinking 4:2-9 Paul's Thanks for Support and God's Provision 4:10-20 Final Greetings and Benediction 4:21-23

Colossians

Greeting, Thanksgiving, and Prayer for Spiritual Strength 1:1-14 The Supremacy of Christ and Reconciliation 1:15-23 Paul’s Suffering and the Mystery of Christ for the Church 1:24-2:5 Fullness in Christ and Warnings against Human Traditions 2:6-23 Seek the Things Above and Put on the New Self 3:1-17 Instructions for Christian Households 3:18-4:1 Devote Yourselves to Prayer; Wise and Gracious Conduct 4:2-6 Final Greetings and Personal Commendations 4:7-18

1 Thessalonians

Thanksgiving for Their Faith and Witness 1:1-10 Paul's Integrity in Ministry and the Church's Persecution 2:1-16 Paul's Longing, Timothy's Mission, and Concern for the Church 2:17-3:5 Timothy's Encouraging Report and Paul's Prayer for Strength and Love 3:6-13 Instructions for Holy Living: Purity, Love, and Work 4:1-12 The Coming of the Lord: Hope for the Dead and Call to Watchfulness 4:13-5:11 Final Exhortations on Church Life and Closing Benediction 5:12-28

2 Thessalonians

Perseverance in Persecution and God's Righteous Judgment 1:1-12 The Man of Lawlessness and the Day of the Lord 2:1-12 God's Calling, Sanctification, and Encouragement to Stand Firm 2:13-17 Prayers for the Gospel and the Lord's Strength 3:1-5 Discipline for the Idle and the Call to Work 3:6-15 The Lord of Peace and Paul's Final Greeting 3:16-18

1 Timothy

Paul's Greeting and the Purpose of the Law Against False Teaching 1:1-11 Paul's Testimony and the Reproof of Apostates 1:12-20 Prayers for All and Conduct in Worship 2:1-15 Qualifications for Church Leaders and the Mystery of Godliness 3:1-16 Warning Against False Teaching and Exhortation to Godly Living 4:1-16 Honor and Care: Elders, Widows, and Community Conduct 5:1-6:2 Rejecting False Teaching and the Dangers of Loving Money 6:3-10 Charge to Timothy: Pursue Godliness and Guard the Faith 6:11-21

2 Timothy

Be Strong in Grace and Guard the Gospel 1:1-2:13 Rightly Handling the Message and Gentle Correction 2:14-26 Perilous Times and the Rise of False Teachers 3:1-9 Paul's Example, the Authority of Scripture, and the Charge to Preach 3:10-4:8 Personal Commendations, Desertion, and Divine Deliverance 4:9-18 Final Greetings and a Benediction 4:19-22

Titus

Qualifications for Elders and Rebuke of False Teachers 1:1-16 Exhortations to Godly Living and Sound Doctrine 2:1-15 Good Works, Salvation by God's Mercy, and Warnings Against Division 3:1-11 Personal Instructions, Final Requests, and Closing Greetings 3:12-15

Philemon

Greeting and Thanksgiving for Philemon's Faith and Love 1:1-7 Paul's Appeal for Onesimus' Acceptance and Reconciliation 1:8-25

Hebrews

The Supremacy of the Son 1:1-14 Warning Against Neglecting Salvation 2:1-4 The Incarnate Son and the Salvation of Humanity 2:5-18 Christ Superior to Moses 3:1-6 Warning from Israel’s Example: Beware Unbelief 3:7-19 God’s Rest and the Danger of Unbelief 4:1-13 Jesus the Great High Priest 4:14-5:10 Warning Against Spiritual Immaturity 5:11-6:12 God’s Oath and Our Hope, the Anchor of the Soul 6:13-20 Melchizedek and Abraham’s Tithe 7:1-10 The Superior Priesthood of Christ after Melchizedek 7:11-28 The New Covenant and Christ’s Heavenly Ministry 8:1-13 The Earthly Tabernacle and Its Rituals 9:1-10 Christ’s Once-for-All Sacrifice in the Heavenly Sanctuary 9:11-28 Christ’s Perfect Sacrifice and Call to Persevere 10:1-39 The Hall of Faith: Heroes of Faith 11:1-40 Run with Endurance: God’s Disciplining Love 12:1-13 Pursue Holiness: Fearful Judgment and the Heavenly Zion 12:14-29 Final Exhortations and Benediction 13:1-25

James

Trials, Wisdom, and the Source of Good Gifts 1:1-18 Hearing, Doing, and Pure Religion 1:19-27 Impartiality and the Royal Law 2:1-13 Faith and Works: Living Faith 2:14-26 The Power and Danger of the Tongue 3:1-12 Earthly Wisdom versus Heavenly Wisdom 3:13-18 Quarrels, Covetousness, and Humility 4:1-12 Boasting About Tomorrow 4:13-17 A Warning to Wealthy Oppressors 5:1-6 Patience in Suffering and the Lord’s Coming 5:7-12 Prayer, Healing, and Restoring the Erring 5:13-20

1 Peter

A Living Hope and the Certainty of Salvation 1:1-12 Called to Holiness and Spiritual Growth 1:13-2:3 Christ the Living Stone and a Chosen People 2:4-12 Submission to Authorities and Christ’s Example in Suffering 2:13-25 Wives and Husbands: Mutual Honor and Conduct 3:1-7 Suffering for Righteousness, Christ’s Victory, and Baptism 3:8-22 Living for God: Love, Service, and Stewardship of Gifts 4:1-11 Persevering in Suffering and Entrusting Oneself to God 4:12-19 Shepherding the Flock, Humility, and Standing Firm 5:1-11 Conclusion: Final Exhortation and Greetings 5:12-14

2 Peter

Pursue Christian Virtue and Assured Calling 1:1-11 Eyewitness Testimony and the Truth of Prophecy 1:12-21 The Danger and Judgment of False Teachers 2:1-22 The Day of the Lord and Call to Godly Living 3:1-18

1 John

The Word of Life and Fellowship 1:1-4 Life in the Light: Sin, Forgiveness, and Love 1:5-2:14 Warning Against Loving the World 2:15-17 Antichrists and the Anointing of Truth 2:18-27 Abiding in Christ: Children of God and Righteous Living 2:28-3:10 The Command to Love: Evidence of True Faith 3:11-24 Testing Spirits: Confess Christ and Reject Deception 4:1-6 God Is Love: The Source and Command of Love 4:7-21 Faith in the Son of God: Overcoming and Eternal Life 5:1-12 Assurance of Eternal Life and Warnings Against Sin 5:13-21

2 John

Truth and Love; Warning Against Deceivers 1:1-13

3 John

John's Commendation of Gaius and Rebuke of Diotrephes 1:1-15

Jude

Appeal to Defend the Faith and Condemnation of False Teachers 1:1-16 Exhortations to Persevere, Pray, and Show Mercy 1:17-23 Doxology: God’s Power to Preserve 1:24-25

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
89 Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in the heavens.

Psa.119.89 - Details

Translation

Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in the heavens.

Original Text

לעולם יהוה דברך נצב בשמים׃

Morphology

  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg
  • נצב: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • בשמים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 89:2 (verbal): Uses very similar language about God’s faithfulness/word being established in the heavens (’establish… in the heavens’), closely paralleling the image of a divine word fixed in heaven.
  • Isaiah 40:8 (verbal): Declares that 'the word of our God shall stand for ever,' a near-verbal expression of the enduring, unchanging character of God’s word as in Ps 119:89.
  • Matthew 24:35 (thematic): Jesus affirms that 'heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away,' echoing the theme of the eternal stability of divine speech against cosmic transience.
  • 1 Peter 1:25 (quotation): Directly quotes Isaiah 40:8 ('The word of the Lord endures forever') to teach that God’s word endures, applying the Isaiah line much like Ps 119:89’s claim of permanent heavenly standing.
  • Psalm 119:160 (thematic): Affirms the enduring truth and eternal duration of God's word and righteous ordinances ('all your righteous rules are everlasting'), reinforcing Ps 119:89’s emphasis on permanence.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in the heavens.
  • Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in the heavens.
90 From generation to generation is your faithfulness; you established the earth, and it endures.

Psa.119.90 - Details

Translation

From generation to generation is your faithfulness; you established the earth, and it endures.

Original Text

לדר ודר אמונתך כוננת ארץ ותעמד׃

Morphology

  • לדר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ודר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמונתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כוננת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ותעמד: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 100:5 (verbal): Explicitly states God’s 'faithfulness to all generations,' echoing the verse’s claim that God’s faithfulness endures through generations.
  • Psalm 96:10 (verbal): Declares the world is 'established' and 'shall not be moved,' paralleling the language of God establishing the earth and its stability.
  • Psalm 93:1 (thematic): Affirms the LORD’s reign and that the world is established and will not be moved—same theme of God’s sovereign, enduring order.
  • Hebrews 1:10 (quotation): Quotes OT creation language ('You laid the foundation of the earth'), paralleling the attribution of the earth’s establishment to God.
  • Deuteronomy 7:9 (thematic): Emphasizes God as a faithful God who keeps covenant 'to a thousand generations,' paralleling the theme of God’s enduring faithfulness across generations.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your faithfulness endures from generation to generation; you established the earth, and it stands.
  • From generation to generation your faithfulness endures; you established the earth, and it stands.
91 They stand by your judgments today; for all things are your servants.

Psa.119.91 - Details

Translation

They stand by your judgments today; for all things are your servants.

Original Text

למשפטיך עמדו היום כי הכל עבדיך׃

Morphology

  • למשפטיך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms
  • עמדו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • הכל: PRON,m,sg,abs
  • עבדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 111:7-8 (verbal): Affirms that God's commandments are sure and 'stand fast forever and ever,' echoing the permanence of the LORD's ordinances in Ps. 119:91.
  • Psalm 119:152 (verbal): Within the same psalm: 'Thy testimonies have been my heritage forever,' directly stating that God's statutes are founded/established forever, paralleling the claim that they endure today.
  • Isaiah 40:8 (thematic): 'The word of our God shall stand forever' shares the theme of the enduring, unchanging nature of God's word/statutes.
  • Matthew 5:18 (allusion): Jesus insists that not one jot or tittle shall pass from the law until all is accomplished, reflecting the enduring validity of divine ordinances asserted in Ps. 119:91.

Alternative generated candidates

  • According to your judgments they stand today; for all are your servants.
  • By your decrees they stand this day, for all things are your servants.
92 Had it not been for your law that gave me delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

Psa.119.92 - Details

Translation

Had it not been for your law that gave me delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

Original Text

לולי תורתך שעשעי אז אבדתי בעניי׃

Morphology

  • לולי: CONJ
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • שעשעי: NOUN,m,sg,suff
  • אז: ADV
  • אבדתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • בעניי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,+1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:77 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language—'for thy law is my delight'—linking the law as the psalmist's delight and source of life.
  • Psalm 119:143 (verbal): Pairs affliction/trouble with the commandments as the psalmist's delight—closely parallels the thought that the law sustains in distress.
  • Psalm 1:2 (thematic): Expresses the same theme: the righteous person's delight is in the law of the Lord, indicating Torah as central to life and flourishing.
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (verbal): Speaks of finding and 'eating' God's words, which became 'the joy and rejoicing of my heart'—a similar motif of God's word as sustaining delight in adversity.
  • Psalm 19:10 (thematic): Describes God's statutes as 'more to be desired... and sweeter than honey,' portraying the law as supremely desirable and a source of delight.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Were it not for your Torah, my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
  • Had your law not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.

Psa.119.93 - Details

Translation

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.

Original Text

לעולם לא־ אשכח פקודיך כי בם חייתני׃

Morphology

  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אשכח: VERB,qal,imperfect,1,m,sg
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • כי: CONJ
  • בם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • חייתני: VERB,piel,perf,2,ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Uses the same motif of being revived by God's word—'Revive me according to your word' parallels 'by them you have revived me.'
  • Psalm 119:50 (verbal): Explicitly links God's promise/word to renewal or life ('your promise/word gives me life'), echoing 'for by them you have given me life.'
  • Proverbs 4:22 (verbal): Describes God's words/wisdom as life and health ('for they are life to those who find them'), paralleling the claim that the precepts give life.
  • John 6:63 (thematic): Jesus states that his words are 'spirit and life,' reflecting the NT theological development of the OT theme that divine words impart life.
  • Matthew 4:4 (thematic): Affirms human life is sustained not by bread but by every word from God's mouth, thematically resonating with reliance on God’s commandments as life-giving.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.
  • I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.
94 I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

Psa.119.94 - Details

Translation

I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

Original Text

לך־ אני הושיעני כי פקודיך דרשתי׃

Morphology

  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • הושיעני: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • דרשתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,ms,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:10 (verbal): Both verses use the language of seeking God and His commandments — “With my whole heart have I sought thee” parallels “for I have sought thy precepts.”
  • Ps.119:45 (verbal): “I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts” closely echoes the same verbal motif of seeking God’s statutes as the ground for deliverance and blessing.
  • Ps.119:57 (thematic): “The LORD is my portion” / “I am thine” expresses the same devotion/possession language — the psalmist’s belonging to Yahweh as grounds for prayer and trust.
  • Ps.25:4-5 (thematic): Both passages plead for divine guidance and salvation on the basis of seeking God’s ways: “Shew me thy ways… lead me in thy truth” parallels asking God to save because one seeks his precepts.
  • Ps.119:133 (thematic): “Order my steps in thy word” links deliverance and direction to obedience to God’s word, echoing Ps 119:94’s appeal for rescue grounded in seeking the precepts.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am yours; save me, for I have sought your ordinances.
  • I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; your testimonies I consider.

Psa.119.95 - Details

Translation

The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; your testimonies I consider.

Original Text

לי קוו רשעים לאבדני עדתיך אתבונן׃

Morphology

  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • קוו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לאבדני: PREP+VERB,qal,inf,1,sg
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms
  • אתבונן: VERB,hitpael,impf,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 37:32-33 (verbal): Both describe the wicked lying in wait to destroy the righteous and the divine protection/refusal to abandon the righteous.
  • Psalm 31:13-14 (thematic): Enemies take counsel to take the psalmist's life, while the speaker responds by trusting in the LORD—parallels the threat and trust dynamic.
  • Psalm 119:23 (structural): Within the same psalm: adversaries oppose the speaker, yet he meditates on God's statutes/testimonies—mirrors verse 95's contrast.
  • Psalm 119:110 (verbal): Speaks of wicked laying a snare for the psalmist while he remains faithful to God's precepts—echoes the theme of danger met by devotion to God's law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The wicked lay snares to destroy me; I consider your statutes.
  • The wicked wait to destroy me; I consider your testimonies.
96 I have seen the end of all perfection; your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Psa.119.96 - Details

Translation

I have seen the end of all perfection; your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Original Text

לכל תכלה ראיתי קץ רחבה מצותך מאד׃

Morphology

  • לכל: PREP
  • תכלה: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ראיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • קץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רחבה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מצותך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Job 11:7-9 (verbal): Challenges the idea that human inquiry can reach God's limits—'Can you find out the deep things of God?... the limit of the Almighty?'—echoes Ps 119:96’s contrast between human perfection’s end and the breadth of God's commands.
  • Isaiah 55:8-9 (thematic): Affirms that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, paralleling the idea that human completeness is limited while God's commandments are wide and surpass human scope.
  • Psalm 119:89-90 (structural): Within the same psalm these verses stress the eternity and firm establishment of God’s word (‘forever… your faithfulness’), underscoring Ps 119:96’s contrast between finite human perfection and the enduring, expansive law.
  • Psalm 19:7-9 (thematic): Describes the law of the LORD as perfect, sure, and righteous; thematically aligns with Ps 119:96 in valuing the divine instruction as supremely authoritative and beyond mere human completion.
  • Romans 11:33 (allusion): Paul’s doxology on the unsearchable depth of God's judgments and ways (‘Oh, the depth of the riches… how unsearchable’) echoes the Psalm’s motif that God’s commandments transcend human limits.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have seen an end of all perfection; your commandment is exceedingly broad.
  • I have seen that all perfection has an end, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
96 To everything I have seen an end; but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Psa.119.96 - Details

Translation

To everything I have seen an end; but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Original Text

לכל תכלה ראיתי קץ רחבה מצותך מאד׃

Morphology

  • לכל: PREP
  • תכלה: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ראיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • קץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רחבה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מצותך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Job 11:7-9 (verbal): Challenges the idea that human inquiry can reach God's limits—'Can you find out the deep things of God?... the limit of the Almighty?'—echoes Ps 119:96’s contrast between human perfection’s end and the breadth of God's commands.
  • Isaiah 55:8-9 (thematic): Affirms that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, paralleling the idea that human completeness is limited while God's commandments are wide and surpass human scope.
  • Psalm 119:89-90 (structural): Within the same psalm these verses stress the eternity and firm establishment of God’s word (‘forever… your faithfulness’), underscoring Ps 119:96’s contrast between finite human perfection and the enduring, expansive law.
  • Psalm 19:7-9 (thematic): Describes the law of the LORD as perfect, sure, and righteous; thematically aligns with Ps 119:96 in valuing the divine instruction as supremely authoritative and beyond mere human completion.
  • Romans 11:33 (allusion): Paul’s doxology on the unsearchable depth of God's judgments and ways (‘Oh, the depth of the riches… how unsearchable’) echoes the Psalm’s motif that God’s commandments transcend human limits.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have seen the limit of all things; your commandments are exceedingly broad.
  • I have seen an end to all perfection; your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97 How I love your law! All day it is my meditation.

Psa.119.97 - Details

Translation

How I love your law! All day it is my meditation.

Original Text

מה־ אהבתי תורתך כל־ היום היא שיחתי׃

Morphology

  • מה: PRON,int
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • כל: DET
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • שיחתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 1:2 (verbal): Both verses describe delighting in the law/word of the LORD and explicitly speak of meditation on it ‘day and night’ (close verbal and thematic parallel).
  • Joshua 1:8 (verbal): Commands constant meditation on the book of the law ‘day and night’ so one may act according to it—echoes the idea of uninterrupted reflection on God’s instruction.
  • Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (thematic): Urges internalizing and continually speaking God’s commandments in daily life (sitting, walking, lying down, rising), reflecting the same sustained attention to Torah.
  • Psalm 119:15 (verbal): Internal parallel within Psalm 119: ‘I will meditate on your precepts’—reiterates the psalmist’s practice of continual meditation on God’s statutes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • O how I love your law! It is my study all day.
  • How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.
97 How I love your law! All day it is my meditation.

Psa.119.97 - Details

Translation

How I love your law! All day it is my meditation.

Original Text

מה־ אהבתי תורתך כל־ היום היא שיחתי׃

Morphology

  • מה: PRON,int
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • כל: DET
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • שיחתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 1:2 (verbal): Both verses describe delighting in the law/word of the LORD and explicitly speak of meditation on it ‘day and night’ (close verbal and thematic parallel).
  • Joshua 1:8 (verbal): Commands constant meditation on the book of the law ‘day and night’ so one may act according to it—echoes the idea of uninterrupted reflection on God’s instruction.
  • Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (thematic): Urges internalizing and continually speaking God’s commandments in daily life (sitting, walking, lying down, rising), reflecting the same sustained attention to Torah.
  • Psalm 119:15 (verbal): Internal parallel within Psalm 119: ‘I will meditate on your precepts’—reiterates the psalmist’s practice of continual meditation on God’s statutes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • How I love your law! All day long it is my meditation.
  • How I love your instruction! All day long it is my meditation.
98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Psa.119.98 - Details

Translation

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Original Text

מאיבי תחכמני מצותך כי לעולם היא־ לי׃

Morphology

  • מאיבי: NOUN,m,pl,abs,1s
  • תחכמני: VERB,piel,impf,2,m,sg
  • מצותך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:99 (verbal): Declares greater understanding than teachers because of meditating on God's testimonies—closely parallels 119:98's claim that God's commandments make the psalmist wiser.
  • Psalm 119:100 (verbal): Says he understands more than the aged because he keeps God's precepts, echoing 119:98's link between obedience to commandments and superior wisdom.
  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (thematic): Commands Israel to keep God's statutes 'for that is your wisdom and your understanding'—explicitly connects the law with wisdom, paralleling the theme of 119:98.
  • Proverbs 2:6 (thematic): Attributes wisdom and understanding to the LORD ('For the LORD gives wisdom...')—aligns with Psalm 119's claim that divine instruction produces wisdom.
  • Psalm 119:71 (thematic): Notes that affliction served to teach the psalmist God's statutes, reinforcing the motif that experience of God's ways leads to learning and wisdom.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me.
  • From my enemies your commandments give me understanding, for they are ever with me.
98 Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.

Psa.119.98 - Details

Translation

Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.

Original Text

מאיבי תחכמני מצותך כי לעולם היא־ לי׃

Morphology

  • מאיבי: NOUN,m,pl,abs,1s
  • תחכמני: VERB,piel,impf,2,m,sg
  • מצותך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:99 (verbal): Declares greater understanding than teachers because of meditating on God's testimonies—closely parallels 119:98's claim that God's commandments make the psalmist wiser.
  • Psalm 119:100 (verbal): Says he understands more than the aged because he keeps God's precepts, echoing 119:98's link between obedience to commandments and superior wisdom.
  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (thematic): Commands Israel to keep God's statutes 'for that is your wisdom and your understanding'—explicitly connects the law with wisdom, paralleling the theme of 119:98.
  • Proverbs 2:6 (thematic): Attributes wisdom and understanding to the LORD ('For the LORD gives wisdom...')—aligns with Psalm 119's claim that divine instruction produces wisdom.
  • Psalm 119:71 (thematic): Notes that affliction served to teach the psalmist God's statutes, reinforcing the motif that experience of God's ways leads to learning and wisdom.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You make me wiser than my enemies; for your commandments are ever with me.
  • From my enemies you make me wise; for your commandments are ever with me.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

Psa.119.99 - Details

Translation

I have more insight than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

Original Text

מכל־ מלמדי השכלתי כי עדותיך שיחה לי׃

Morphology

  • מכל: PREP
  • מלמדי: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss1s
  • השכלתי: VERB,hiph,perf,1,_,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • שיחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:100 (verbal): Makes a similar claim of superior understanding over teachers/elders grounded in keeping God’s precepts—closely parallels the cause (testimonies/precepts) of the psalmist’s insight.
  • Psalm 119:104 (verbal): Explicitly links God’s precepts/testimonies to gaining understanding (‘Through your precepts I get understanding’), echoing the idea that meditation on testimony produces wisdom.
  • Job 32:7-9 (thematic): Elihu argues that wisdom and understanding are not merely the province of elders/teachers but come from God’s spirit—parallels the psalmist’s claim to superior insight grounded in divine revelation rather than human instruction.
  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (allusion): Connects obedience to God’s statutes with wisdom and discernment before the nations; parallels the psalmist’s portrayal of God’s testimonies as the source of understanding.
  • Proverbs 2:6 (thematic): Affirms that wisdom and understanding come from the LORD—resonates with the psalmist’s attribution of superior insight to meditation on divine testimony rather than human teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • From all my teachers I have gained insight, for your testimonies are my meditation.
  • I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

Psa.119.99 - Details

Translation

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

Original Text

מכל־ מלמדי השכלתי כי עדותיך שיחה לי׃

Morphology

  • מכל: PREP
  • מלמדי: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss1s
  • השכלתי: VERB,hiph,perf,1,_,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • שיחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:100 (verbal): Makes a similar claim of superior understanding over teachers/elders grounded in keeping God’s precepts—closely parallels the cause (testimonies/precepts) of the psalmist’s insight.
  • Psalm 119:104 (verbal): Explicitly links God’s precepts/testimonies to gaining understanding (‘Through your precepts I get understanding’), echoing the idea that meditation on testimony produces wisdom.
  • Job 32:7-9 (thematic): Elihu argues that wisdom and understanding are not merely the province of elders/teachers but come from God’s spirit—parallels the psalmist’s claim to superior insight grounded in divine revelation rather than human instruction.
  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (allusion): Connects obedience to God’s statutes with wisdom and discernment before the nations; parallels the psalmist’s portrayal of God’s testimonies as the source of understanding.
  • Proverbs 2:6 (thematic): Affirms that wisdom and understanding come from the LORD—resonates with the psalmist’s attribution of superior insight to meditation on divine testimony rather than human teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
  • I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
100 I have more understanding than the aged, because I keep your precepts.

Psa.119.100 - Details

Translation

I have more understanding than the aged, because I keep your precepts.

Original Text

מזקנים אתבונן כי פקודיך נצרתי׃

Morphology

  • מזקנים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אתבונן: VERB,hitpael,impf,1,_,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • נצרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:98 (verbal): Closely parallels the claim that God's commandments make the psalmist wiser than his enemies; shares the theme and language tying obedience to gained wisdom.
  • Psalm 119:99 (verbal): Asserts greater understanding than teachers and elders because of meditation on and observance of God's testimonies—reinforces the same idea of wisdom derived from God's word.
  • Psalm 19:7 (verbal): Declares that the law of the LORD makes the simple wise; connects divine instruction/law with the acquisition of wisdom as in Ps 119:100.
  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (thematic): Commands Israel to keep statutes and ordinances 'for this is your wisdom and your understanding'—explicitly links obedience to God's commands with wisdom and discernment.
  • Proverbs 2:6 (thematic): Affirms that the LORD gives wisdom and that knowledge and understanding come from his mouth, connecting divine revelation/commands with true wisdom.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have more understanding than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
  • I am wiser than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
100 I am wiser than the aged, for I have kept your precepts.

Psa.119.100 - Details

Translation

I am wiser than the aged, for I have kept your precepts.

Original Text

מזקנים אתבונן כי פקודיך נצרתי׃

Morphology

  • מזקנים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אתבונן: VERB,hitpael,impf,1,_,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • נצרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:98 (verbal): Closely parallels the claim that God's commandments make the psalmist wiser than his enemies; shares the theme and language tying obedience to gained wisdom.
  • Psalm 119:99 (verbal): Asserts greater understanding than teachers and elders because of meditation on and observance of God's testimonies—reinforces the same idea of wisdom derived from God's word.
  • Psalm 19:7 (verbal): Declares that the law of the LORD makes the simple wise; connects divine instruction/law with the acquisition of wisdom as in Ps 119:100.
  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (thematic): Commands Israel to keep statutes and ordinances 'for this is your wisdom and your understanding'—explicitly links obedience to God's commands with wisdom and discernment.
  • Proverbs 2:6 (thematic): Affirms that the LORD gives wisdom and that knowledge and understanding come from his mouth, connecting divine revelation/commands with true wisdom.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have more insight than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
  • I am wiser than the aged, for I keep your ordinances.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word.

Psa.119.101 - Details

Translation

I hold back my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word.

Original Text

מכל־ ארח רע כלאתי רגלי למען אשמר דברך׃

Morphology

  • מכל: PREP
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רע: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • כלאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • רגלי: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • למען: PREP
  • אשמר: VERB,qal,impf,1,?,sg
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:11 (verbal): Both verses link treasuring/keeping God's word with avoiding sin — Psalm 119:11 explicitly says the psalmist hid God's word so that he would not sin, paralleling refraining from evil to keep God's word.
  • Proverbs 4:14-15 (thematic): Proverbs warns against entering the path of the wicked and urges turning aside from it; similar imagery of restraining one's feet from evil ways to remain faithful to God's instruction.
  • Proverbs 16:17 (verbal): Proverbs states that the highway of the upright is to depart from evil, closely echoing the language and moral intention of refraining one's feet from every evil way.
  • John 14:15 (thematic): Jesus links love for him with keeping his commandments; like Psalm 119:101, obedience to God's word is presented as the motivating cause for moral restraint.
  • James 1:22 (structural): James exhorts believers to be doers of the word and not merely hearers, connecting the practical keeping of God's instruction with the avoidance of sin, as in Psalm 119:101.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep your word.
  • I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.

Psa.119.101 - Details

Translation

I have restrained my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.

Original Text

מכל־ ארח רע כלאתי רגלי למען אשמר דברך׃

Morphology

  • מכל: PREP
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רע: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • כלאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • רגלי: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • למען: PREP
  • אשמר: VERB,qal,impf,1,?,sg
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:11 (verbal): Both verses link treasuring/keeping God's word with avoiding sin — Psalm 119:11 explicitly says the psalmist hid God's word so that he would not sin, paralleling refraining from evil to keep God's word.
  • Proverbs 4:14-15 (thematic): Proverbs warns against entering the path of the wicked and urges turning aside from it; similar imagery of restraining one's feet from evil ways to remain faithful to God's instruction.
  • Proverbs 16:17 (verbal): Proverbs states that the highway of the upright is to depart from evil, closely echoing the language and moral intention of refraining one's feet from every evil way.
  • John 14:15 (thematic): Jesus links love for him with keeping his commandments; like Psalm 119:101, obedience to God's word is presented as the motivating cause for moral restraint.
  • James 1:22 (structural): James exhorts believers to be doers of the word and not merely hearers, connecting the practical keeping of God's instruction with the avoidance of sin, as in Psalm 119:101.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep your word.
  • I have restrained my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.
102 I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have taught me.

Psa.119.102 - Details

Translation

I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have taught me.

Original Text

ממשפטיך לא־ סרתי כי־ אתה הורתני׃

Morphology

  • ממשפטיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PREP:m+SUFF:2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • סרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • הורתני: VERB,hiph,perf,2,m,sg+SUFF:1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:33 (verbal): Both verses link divine teaching with obedience — 'Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes' parallels 'for you have taught me,' implying instruction produces faithfulness.
  • Ps.119:10 (thematic): Shares the theme of wholehearted pursuit of God and the desire not to wander from his commandments ('let me not wander from thy commandments' vs. 'I have not turned aside').
  • Ps.119:101 (verbal): Closely related wording and theme: refraining from sinful paths to keep God's word mirrors 'I have not turned aside from your decrees,' both motivated by commitment to instruction.
  • Ps.25:12 (thematic): Speaks of the LORD teaching the one who fears him ('him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose'), connecting divine teaching with guided, obedient living as in Ps 119:102.
  • Isa.54:13 (allusion): Declares 'all thy children shall be taught of the LORD,' echoing the idea that God's teaching brings knowledge and obedience — a background motif for 'for you have taught me.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have taught me.
  • I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.
102 I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

Psa.119.102 - Details

Translation

I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

Original Text

ממשפטיך לא־ סרתי כי־ אתה הורתני׃

Morphology

  • ממשפטיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PREP:m+SUFF:2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • סרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • הורתני: VERB,hiph,perf,2,m,sg+SUFF:1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:33 (verbal): Both verses link divine teaching with obedience — 'Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes' parallels 'for you have taught me,' implying instruction produces faithfulness.
  • Ps.119:10 (thematic): Shares the theme of wholehearted pursuit of God and the desire not to wander from his commandments ('let me not wander from thy commandments' vs. 'I have not turned aside').
  • Ps.119:101 (verbal): Closely related wording and theme: refraining from sinful paths to keep God's word mirrors 'I have not turned aside from your decrees,' both motivated by commitment to instruction.
  • Ps.25:12 (thematic): Speaks of the LORD teaching the one who fears him ('him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose'), connecting divine teaching with guided, obedient living as in Ps 119:102.
  • Isa.54:13 (allusion): Declares 'all thy children shall be taught of the LORD,' echoing the idea that God's teaching brings knowledge and obedience — a background motif for 'for you have taught me.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • I do not turn aside from your judgments; for you have taught me.
  • I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have instructed me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste—sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Psa.119.103 - Details

Translation

How sweet are your words to my taste—sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Original Text

מה־ נמלצו לחכי אמרתך מדבש לפי׃

Morphology

  • מה: PRON,int
  • נמלצו: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לחכי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1cs
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • מדבש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לפי: PREP

Parallels

  • Ps.19:10 (verbal): Uses the same sweetness‑than‑honey imagery to describe God’s words/commandments—explicitly ‘sweeter also than honey.’
  • Prov.16:24 (verbal): Compares pleasant or wise words to a honeycomb, ‘sweet to the soul,’ paralleling the taste/sweetness metaphor for speech or divine instruction.
  • Ezek.3:3 (verbal): Describes a prophetic scroll/tale as ‘sweet as honey’ in the mouth—same sensory metaphor of language/taught material tasted as honey.
  • Job 23:12 (thematic): Expresses valuing God's words/commands above food—theme of preferring divine speech/instruction to physical nourishment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • How sweet are your words to my taste—sweeter than honey to my mouth!
  • How sweet to my taste are your words—sweeter than honey to my mouth.
103 How sweet to my taste are your words; sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Psa.119.103 - Details

Translation

How sweet to my taste are your words; sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Original Text

מה־ נמלצו לחכי אמרתך מדבש לפי׃

Morphology

  • מה: PRON,int
  • נמלצו: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לחכי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1cs
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • מדבש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לפי: PREP

Parallels

  • Ps.19:10 (verbal): Uses the same sweetness‑than‑honey imagery to describe God’s words/commandments—explicitly ‘sweeter also than honey.’
  • Prov.16:24 (verbal): Compares pleasant or wise words to a honeycomb, ‘sweet to the soul,’ paralleling the taste/sweetness metaphor for speech or divine instruction.
  • Ezek.3:3 (verbal): Describes a prophetic scroll/tale as ‘sweet as honey’ in the mouth—same sensory metaphor of language/taught material tasted as honey.
  • Job 23:12 (thematic): Expresses valuing God's words/commands above food—theme of preferring divine speech/instruction to physical nourishment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • How sweet to my taste are your words—sweeter than honey to my mouth.
  • How sweet are your sayings to my taste—sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104 From your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Psa.119.104 - Details

Translation

From your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Original Text

מפקודיך אתבונן על־ כן שנאתי ׀ כל־ ארח שקר׃

Morphology

  • מפקודיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • אתבונן: VERB,hitpael,impf,1,com,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • כל: DET
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:128 (verbal): Near-duplicate wording and thought—both verses link a right appraisal/keeping of God's precepts with hating every false way.
  • Psalm 119:100 (verbal): Speaks of gaining understanding by keeping God's precepts, echoing 119:104's claim that God's commands produce understanding.
  • Proverbs 8:13 (thematic): 'The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil' parallels the moral disposition (hatred of false ways) that flows from reverence for God's instruction.
  • Proverbs 2:6-8 (thematic): Portrays wisdom and understanding as given by the LORD/His word and as guiding one away from crooked paths—matching 119:104's link between divine instruction and rejection of false ways.
  • Proverbs 6:23 (thematic): 'For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light' connects God's instruction with guidance away from evil paths, resonating with the verse's cause (precepts) and effect (hating false ways).

Alternative generated candidates

  • From your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
  • Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
104 Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Psa.119.104 - Details

Translation

Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Original Text

מפקודיך אתבונן על־ כן שנאתי ׀ כל־ ארח שקר׃

Morphology

  • מפקודיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • אתבונן: VERB,hitpael,impf,1,com,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • כל: DET
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:128 (verbal): Near-duplicate wording and thought—both verses link a right appraisal/keeping of God's precepts with hating every false way.
  • Psalm 119:100 (verbal): Speaks of gaining understanding by keeping God's precepts, echoing 119:104's claim that God's commands produce understanding.
  • Proverbs 8:13 (thematic): 'The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil' parallels the moral disposition (hatred of false ways) that flows from reverence for God's instruction.
  • Proverbs 2:6-8 (thematic): Portrays wisdom and understanding as given by the LORD/His word and as guiding one away from crooked paths—matching 119:104's link between divine instruction and rejection of false ways.
  • Proverbs 6:23 (thematic): 'For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light' connects God's instruction with guidance away from evil paths, resonating with the verse's cause (precepts) and effect (hating false ways).

Alternative generated candidates

  • By your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
  • From your ordinances I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psa.119.105 - Details

Translation

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Original Text

נר־ לרגלי דברך ואור לנתיבתי׃

Morphology

  • נר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לרגלי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,cs,1
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg
  • ואור: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לנתיבתי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,1,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.6:23 (verbal): Uses the same lamp/light imagery for divine instruction: 'For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light,' paralleling Psalm 119:105's description of God's word as lamp and light.
  • Ps.119:130 (verbal): Within the same psalm, the theme recurs: 'The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple,' linking God's word directly to illumination and guidance.
  • Ps.18:28 (thematic): Speaks of God providing light in darkness—'For you light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness'—a personal testimony that echoes the guiding, illuminating role of God's word.
  • John 8:12 (thematic): Jesus' claim 'I am the light of the world... whoever follows me will not walk in darkness' thematically echoes the idea of divine guidance and illumination found in Psalm 119:105.
  • Isa.42:16 (thematic): God's promise to lead the blind and make crooked ways straight ('I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know... I will guide them') resonates with the motif of God guiding believers along a path by light.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
  • Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psa.119.105 - Details

Translation

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Original Text

נר־ לרגלי דברך ואור לנתיבתי׃

Morphology

  • נר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לרגלי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,cs,1
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg
  • ואור: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לנתיבתי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,1,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.6:23 (verbal): Uses the same lamp/light imagery for divine instruction: 'For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light,' paralleling Psalm 119:105's description of God's word as lamp and light.
  • Ps.119:130 (verbal): Within the same psalm, the theme recurs: 'The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple,' linking God's word directly to illumination and guidance.
  • Ps.18:28 (thematic): Speaks of God providing light in darkness—'For you light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness'—a personal testimony that echoes the guiding, illuminating role of God's word.
  • John 8:12 (thematic): Jesus' claim 'I am the light of the world... whoever follows me will not walk in darkness' thematically echoes the idea of divine guidance and illumination found in Psalm 119:105.
  • Isa.42:16 (thematic): God's promise to lead the blind and make crooked ways straight ('I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know... I will guide them') resonates with the motif of God guiding believers along a path by light.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
  • Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn; I will keep your righteous judgments.

Psa.119.106 - Details

Translation

I have sworn; I will keep your righteous judgments.

Original Text

נשבעתי ואקימה לשמר משפטי צדקך׃

Morphology

  • נשבעתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,_,sg
  • ואקימה: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • לשמר: VERB,qal,inf
  • משפטי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:57 (verbal): Both verses express a personal vow to God to keep his words/judgments — "I have sworn/ I have promised" to observe God's statutes.
  • Numbers 30:2 (thematic): Legal/ritual background for vows: the law obligates a person who vows to the LORD to carry out what they have spoken, paralleling the psalmist's sworn commitment to keep God's ordinances.
  • Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 (thematic): Warns that vows made to God must be fulfilled promptly; resonates with the psalmist's resolve not merely to swear but to uphold God's righteous judgments.
  • Matthew 5:33-37 (thematic): Jesus' teaching about oaths and truthfulness contrasts with the OT practice of swearing vows, highlighting the same concern with binding one's word before God (the psalmist's sworn pledge to obey God's law).

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have sworn; I will rise— to keep your righteous judgments.
  • I have sworn, and I will keep it—to observe your righteous judgments.
106 I have sworn, and I will confirm it, to keep your righteous ordinances.

Psa.119.106 - Details

Translation

I have sworn, and I will confirm it, to keep your righteous ordinances.

Original Text

נשבעתי ואקימה לשמר משפטי צדקך׃

Morphology

  • נשבעתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,_,sg
  • ואקימה: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • לשמר: VERB,qal,inf
  • משפטי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:57 (verbal): Both verses express a personal vow to God to keep his words/judgments — "I have sworn/ I have promised" to observe God's statutes.
  • Numbers 30:2 (thematic): Legal/ritual background for vows: the law obligates a person who vows to the LORD to carry out what they have spoken, paralleling the psalmist's sworn commitment to keep God's ordinances.
  • Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 (thematic): Warns that vows made to God must be fulfilled promptly; resonates with the psalmist's resolve not merely to swear but to uphold God's righteous judgments.
  • Matthew 5:33-37 (thematic): Jesus' teaching about oaths and truthfulness contrasts with the OT practice of swearing vows, highlighting the same concern with binding one's word before God (the psalmist's sworn pledge to obey God's law).

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have sworn and confirmed it, to keep your righteous ordinances.
  • I have sworn and confirmed it: to keep your righteous judgments.
107 I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, be gracious to me according to your word.

Psa.119.107 - Details

Translation

I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, be gracious to me according to your word.

Original Text

נעניתי עד־ מאד יהוה חיני כדברך׃

Morphology

  • נעניתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,c,sg
  • עד: PREP
  • מאד: ADV
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs
  • כדברך: PREP+NOUN+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Almost identical plea: “quicken/ revive me according to thy word,” linking personal affliction with revival by God’s word.
  • Psalm 119:50 (thematic): Frames the same dynamic—affliction and consolation—stating that God’s word has quickened/comforted the psalmist in suffering.
  • Psalm 119:116 (verbal): A parallel petition: “Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live,” tying personal deliverance/life to God’s word.
  • Psalm 119:154 (verbal): Another nearly identical prayer: “Plead my cause and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word,” combining plea for rescue with revival grounded in God’s word.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, revive me according to your word.
  • I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, revive me according to your word.
107 I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, give me life according to your word.

Psa.119.107 - Details

Translation

I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, give me life according to your word.

Original Text

נעניתי עד־ מאד יהוה חיני כדברך׃

Morphology

  • נעניתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,c,sg
  • עד: PREP
  • מאד: ADV
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs
  • כדברך: PREP+NOUN+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Almost identical plea: “quicken/ revive me according to thy word,” linking personal affliction with revival by God’s word.
  • Psalm 119:50 (thematic): Frames the same dynamic—affliction and consolation—stating that God’s word has quickened/comforted the psalmist in suffering.
  • Psalm 119:116 (verbal): A parallel petition: “Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live,” tying personal deliverance/life to God’s word.
  • Psalm 119:154 (verbal): Another nearly identical prayer: “Plead my cause and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word,” combining plea for rescue with revival grounded in God’s word.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, revive me according to your word.
  • I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, be gracious to me according to your word.
108 May the freewill offerings of my mouth please you, O LORD; teach me your judgments.

Psa.119.108 - Details

Translation

May the freewill offerings of my mouth please you, O LORD; teach me your judgments.

Original Text

נדבות פי רצה־ נא יהוה ומשפטיך למדני׃

Morphology

  • נדבות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • פי: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • רצה: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • נא: PART
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ומשפטיך: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,2,ms
  • למדני: VERB,piel,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:14 (verbal): Both verses ask that the words of the speaker’s mouth be acceptable to the LORD—'Let the words of my mouth ... be acceptable in thy sight' echoes 'accept the freewill offerings of my mouth.'
  • Hebrews 13:15 (thematic): New Testament parallel: believers are urged to offer a 'sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips'—echoing the idea of verbal offerings/thanksgiving presented to God.
  • Psalm 119:33 (structural): Same psalm and motif: an explicit petition for instruction—'Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes' parallels 'teach me thy judgments' in 119:108.
  • Psalm 119:175 (verbal): Closely related pairing of praise and God’s statutes: 'Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me' links praise from the soul/mouth with reliance on God's judgments.
  • Psalm 51:15 (verbal): A petition that God enable the mouth to praise—'O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise' parallels the request that the LORD accept the speaker’s verbal offerings.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let the willing offerings of my lips be acceptable—O LORD; teach me your judgments.
  • Let the willing words of my mouth be acceptable, O LORD; teach me your judgments.
108 Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me your judgments.

Psa.119.108 - Details

Translation

Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me your judgments.

Original Text

נדבות פי רצה־ נא יהוה ומשפטיך למדני׃

Morphology

  • נדבות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • פי: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • רצה: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • נא: PART
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ומשפטיך: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,2,ms
  • למדני: VERB,piel,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:14 (verbal): Both verses ask that the words of the speaker’s mouth be acceptable to the LORD—'Let the words of my mouth ... be acceptable in thy sight' echoes 'accept the freewill offerings of my mouth.'
  • Hebrews 13:15 (thematic): New Testament parallel: believers are urged to offer a 'sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips'—echoing the idea of verbal offerings/thanksgiving presented to God.
  • Psalm 119:33 (structural): Same psalm and motif: an explicit petition for instruction—'Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes' parallels 'teach me thy judgments' in 119:108.
  • Psalm 119:175 (verbal): Closely related pairing of praise and God’s statutes: 'Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me' links praise from the soul/mouth with reliance on God's judgments.
  • Psalm 51:15 (verbal): A petition that God enable the mouth to praise—'O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise' parallels the request that the LORD accept the speaker’s verbal offerings.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let the words of my mouth be acceptable to you, O LORD; teach me your judgments.
  • Let the freewill offerings of my mouth be pleasing, O LORD; teach me your statutes.
109 My life is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.

Psa.119.109 - Details

Translation

My life is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.

Original Text

נפשי בכפי תמיד ותורתך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • בכפי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,?,sg
  • תמיד: ADV
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:16 (verbal): Same psalm section and near-verbal parallel — both verses state the speaker will not forget God’s word/statutes, linking steadfast memory of the law to personal resolve.
  • Ps.119:93 (verbal): Uses the same root idea — ‘I will not forget/never forget your precepts’ — emphasizing remembrance of the Torah as life‑giving and central despite hardship.
  • Dan.3:16-18 (thematic): Shadrach, Meshach and Abed‑nego refuse to abandon God’s way even under threat of death; parallels the theme of holding fast to God’s law/faithfulness when one’s life is at risk.
  • Ps.31:5 (thematic): Both verses attend to the speaker’s life/soul in relation to peril and trust — Ps.31:5 entrusts the spirit into God’s hand, while Ps.119:109 speaks of the soul being in the speaker’s hand yet remaining faithful to the law, highlighting themes of life, peril, and fidelity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My life is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.
  • My soul is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.
109 My soul is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.

Psa.119.109 - Details

Translation

My soul is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.

Original Text

נפשי בכפי תמיד ותורתך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • בכפי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,?,sg
  • תמיד: ADV
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:16 (verbal): Same psalm section and near-verbal parallel — both verses state the speaker will not forget God’s word/statutes, linking steadfast memory of the law to personal resolve.
  • Ps.119:93 (verbal): Uses the same root idea — ‘I will not forget/never forget your precepts’ — emphasizing remembrance of the Torah as life‑giving and central despite hardship.
  • Dan.3:16-18 (thematic): Shadrach, Meshach and Abed‑nego refuse to abandon God’s way even under threat of death; parallels the theme of holding fast to God’s law/faithfulness when one’s life is at risk.
  • Ps.31:5 (thematic): Both verses attend to the speaker’s life/soul in relation to peril and trust — Ps.31:5 entrusts the spirit into God’s hand, while Ps.119:109 speaks of the soul being in the speaker’s hand yet remaining faithful to the law, highlighting themes of life, peril, and fidelity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My life is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget your law.
  • My life is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not turn aside from your precepts.

Psa.119.110 - Details

Translation

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not turn aside from your precepts.

Original Text

נתנו רשעים פח לי ומפקודיך לא תעיתי׃

Morphology

  • נתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • פח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ומפקודיך: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • תעיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 141:9 (verbal): Uses the same imagery/wording of snares and traps laid by the wicked and petitions God to keep the psalmist from them, closely echoing Ps 119:110.
  • Psalm 35:7 (verbal): Speaks of the wicked hiding a net and digging a pit for the psalmist’s steps—parallel language of enemies’ snares set against the righteous.
  • Proverbs 1:10-12 (thematic): Warns against being enticed by sinners who ‘lay wait’ and set a snare—theme of wicked people plotting traps for others, which Ps 119:110 resists.
  • Psalm 25:15 (thematic): Declares trust in God who will 'pluck my feet out of the net,' linking the motif of snares with divine deliverance and the psalmist’s dependence on God.
  • Psalm 119:165 (thematic): Affirms that love for God's law brings stability ('nothing shall make them stumble'), thematically paralleling Ps 119:110's claim of not straying from God's precepts despite enemies’ snares.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The wicked have set a snare for me, but from your precepts I have not gone astray.
  • The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I have not gone astray from your precepts.
110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

Psa.119.110 - Details

Translation

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

Original Text

נתנו רשעים פח לי ומפקודיך לא תעיתי׃

Morphology

  • נתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • פח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ומפקודיך: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • תעיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 141:9 (verbal): Uses the same imagery/wording of snares and traps laid by the wicked and petitions God to keep the psalmist from them, closely echoing Ps 119:110.
  • Psalm 35:7 (verbal): Speaks of the wicked hiding a net and digging a pit for the psalmist’s steps—parallel language of enemies’ snares set against the righteous.
  • Proverbs 1:10-12 (thematic): Warns against being enticed by sinners who ‘lay wait’ and set a snare—theme of wicked people plotting traps for others, which Ps 119:110 resists.
  • Psalm 25:15 (thematic): Declares trust in God who will 'pluck my feet out of the net,' linking the motif of snares with divine deliverance and the psalmist’s dependence on God.
  • Psalm 119:165 (thematic): Affirms that love for God's law brings stability ('nothing shall make them stumble'), thematically paralleling Ps 119:110's claim of not straying from God's precepts despite enemies’ snares.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Snares have been set for me by the wicked, but I do not stray from your precepts.
  • The wicked have set a snare for me, yet I do not stray from your precepts.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Psa.119.111 - Details

Translation

Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Original Text

נחלתי עדותיך לעולם כי־ ששון לבי המה׃

Morphology

  • נחלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,NA,sg
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • ששון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • המה: PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:8 (verbal): 'The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart' closely parallels the language of testimonies/statutes causing the heart's joy (ששון לבי).
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (verbal): 'Your words were found, and I ate them; and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart'—nearly identical theme and phrasing about God's word as personal delight.
  • Psalm 119:16 (verbal): 'I will delight myself in your statutes' expresses the same personal joy in God's commands/testimonies found throughout Psalm 119.
  • Psalm 119:162 (thematic): 'I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil'—another verse in the same psalm that frames God's word as the speaker's joy and treasure.
  • Psalm 16:5-6 (thematic): 'The LORD is my portion... the lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed my heritage is beautiful to me'—parallels the idea of God's testimonies as the speaker's enduring heritage/portion.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your testimonies are my heritage forever; for they are the joy of my heart.
  • Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

Psa.119.111 - Details

Translation

Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

Original Text

נחלתי עדותיך לעולם כי־ ששון לבי המה׃

Morphology

  • נחלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,NA,sg
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • ששון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • המה: PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:8 (verbal): 'The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart' closely parallels the language of testimonies/statutes causing the heart's joy (ששון לבי).
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (verbal): 'Your words were found, and I ate them; and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart'—nearly identical theme and phrasing about God's word as personal delight.
  • Psalm 119:16 (verbal): 'I will delight myself in your statutes' expresses the same personal joy in God's commands/testimonies found throughout Psalm 119.
  • Psalm 119:162 (thematic): 'I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil'—another verse in the same psalm that frames God's word as the speaker's joy and treasure.
  • Psalm 16:5-6 (thematic): 'The LORD is my portion... the lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed my heritage is beautiful to me'—parallels the idea of God's testimonies as the speaker's enduring heritage/portion.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have inherited your testimonies forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
  • Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, even to the end.

Psa.119.112 - Details

Translation

I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, even to the end.

Original Text

נטיתי לבי לעשות חקיך לעולם עקב׃

Morphology

  • נטיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עקב: PREP

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:34 (verbal): Requests understanding to keep God's law and to observe it with whole heart—language parallels 'I have inclined my heart... to do thy statutes... even to the end.'
  • Psalm 119:36 (verbal): Uses the same verb 'incline my heart' toward God's testimonies, contrasting inclination to the law with other desires.
  • Psalm 119:10 (thematic): Expresses wholehearted seeking of God and a plea not to wander from his commandments—echoes the commitment to keep God's statutes with whole heart.
  • Psalm 119:111 (structural): Adjacent verse that speaks of taking God's testimonies as an inheritance and the joy of the heart, closely linked in theme and intent to v.112's lifelong commitment to the statutes.
  • Deuteronomy 6:5 (thematic): Command to love the LORD with all your heart—provides covenantal background for the wholehearted devotion and obedience expressed in Ps 119:112.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever— to the very end.
  • I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, to the very end.
112 I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, even to the end.

Psa.119.112 - Details

Translation

I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, even to the end.

Original Text

נטיתי לבי לעשות חקיך לעולם עקב׃

Morphology

  • נטיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עקב: PREP

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:34 (verbal): Requests understanding to keep God's law and to observe it with whole heart—language parallels 'I have inclined my heart... to do thy statutes... even to the end.'
  • Psalm 119:36 (verbal): Uses the same verb 'incline my heart' toward God's testimonies, contrasting inclination to the law with other desires.
  • Psalm 119:10 (thematic): Expresses wholehearted seeking of God and a plea not to wander from his commandments—echoes the commitment to keep God's statutes with whole heart.
  • Psalm 119:111 (structural): Adjacent verse that speaks of taking God's testimonies as an inheritance and the joy of the heart, closely linked in theme and intent to v.112's lifelong commitment to the statutes.
  • Deuteronomy 6:5 (thematic): Command to love the LORD with all your heart—provides covenantal background for the wholehearted devotion and obedience expressed in Ps 119:112.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have inclined my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.
  • I have inclined my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.
113 I hate the double-minded; but your law I love.

Psa.119.113 - Details

Translation

I hate the double-minded; but your law I love.

Original Text

סעפים שנאתי ותורתך אהבתי׃

Morphology

  • סעפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): Same declaration of affection for God's law—"How I love your law" echoes the second half, 'but I love your law.'
  • Psalm 119:163 (verbal): Very close parallel in structure and antithesis: 'I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law,' mirroring hatred contrasted with love of the law.
  • James 1:8 (thematic): Uses the concept of the 'double-minded' (unstable/two-souled); thematically related to hating divided loyalty opposed to devotion to God's way.
  • James 4:8 (verbal): Calls readers to 'purify your hearts, you double-minded,' directly employing the same 'double-minded' language and urging undivided allegiance to God.
  • Psalm 139:21–22 (thematic): Expresses hatred toward those who hate the LORD—parallels the Psalmist's refusal of those opposed to God's truth and his love for God's law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I hate the double-minded; but I love your law.
  • I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.
113 I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.

Psa.119.113 - Details

Translation

I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.

Original Text

סעפים שנאתי ותורתך אהבתי׃

Morphology

  • סעפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): Same declaration of affection for God's law—"How I love your law" echoes the second half, 'but I love your law.'
  • Psalm 119:163 (verbal): Very close parallel in structure and antithesis: 'I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law,' mirroring hatred contrasted with love of the law.
  • James 1:8 (thematic): Uses the concept of the 'double-minded' (unstable/two-souled); thematically related to hating divided loyalty opposed to devotion to God's way.
  • James 4:8 (verbal): Calls readers to 'purify your hearts, you double-minded,' directly employing the same 'double-minded' language and urging undivided allegiance to God.
  • Psalm 139:21–22 (thematic): Expresses hatred toward those who hate the LORD—parallels the Psalmist's refusal of those opposed to God's truth and his love for God's law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I hate proud ways, but I love your law.
  • I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in your word.

Psa.119.114 - Details

Translation

You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in your word.

Original Text

סתרי ומגני אתה לדברך יחלתי׃

Morphology

  • סתרי: VERB,piel,imp,2,f,sg
  • ומגני: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1cs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • לדברך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יחלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.32:7 (verbal): Uses the same image/term 'hiding place' (Heb. סתר) for God as refuge, closely matching the opening clause of Ps.119:114.
  • Ps.91:1 (thematic): Portrays God as a shelter/ refuge ('dwells in the shelter of the Most High'), thematically parallel in trusting divine protection.
  • Ps.119:81 (verbal): Within the same psalm the speaker repeats 'I hope in your word,' directly paralleling the second clause of 119:114 (shared vocable and devotional stance).
  • Ps.130:5 (verbal): Expresses the same reliance on God's word—'I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope'—echoing the hope/trust language of 119:114.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You are my hiding place and my shield; in your word I put my hope.
  • You are my refuge and my shield; in your word I put my hope.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield; in your word I put my hope.

Psa.119.114 - Details

Translation

You are my hiding place and my shield; in your word I put my hope.

Original Text

סתרי ומגני אתה לדברך יחלתי׃

Morphology

  • סתרי: VERB,piel,imp,2,f,sg
  • ומגני: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1cs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • לדברך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יחלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.32:7 (verbal): Uses the same image/term 'hiding place' (Heb. סתר) for God as refuge, closely matching the opening clause of Ps.119:114.
  • Ps.91:1 (thematic): Portrays God as a shelter/ refuge ('dwells in the shelter of the Most High'), thematically parallel in trusting divine protection.
  • Ps.119:81 (verbal): Within the same psalm the speaker repeats 'I hope in your word,' directly paralleling the second clause of 119:114 (shared vocable and devotional stance).
  • Ps.130:5 (verbal): Expresses the same reliance on God's word—'I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope'—echoing the hope/trust language of 119:114.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You are my shelter and my shield; in your word I hope.
  • You are my refuge and my shield; in your word I wait.
115 Depart from me, O evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psa.119.115 - Details

Translation

Depart from me, O evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Original Text

סורו־ ממני מרעים ואצרה מצות אלהי׃

Morphology

  • סורו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl
  • ממני: PREP,suff,1,m,sg
  • מרעים: VERB,qal,ptc,,m,pl
  • ואצרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,com,sg
  • מצות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Psalm 6:8 (verbal): Uses nearly identical wording—'Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity'—addressing evildoers and asking them to go away (parallels the opening verb סורו־ ממני).
  • Matthew 7:23 (quotation): Jesus' condemnation 'Depart from me, ye that work iniquity' echoes the same formula of exclusion used against the wicked, creating a New Testament parallel in form and force.
  • Psalm 119:101 (thematic): Speaks of refraining from every evil way 'that I might keep thy word'—shares the motive of avoiding wicked persons/ways in order to obey God's commandments.
  • Psalm 119:112 (thematic): Declares commitment to observe God's statutes ('I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes'), echoing the second half of 119:115 about keeping the commandments of God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Depart from me, you evildoers; for I will keep the commandments of my God.
  • Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psa.119.115 - Details

Translation

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Original Text

סורו־ ממני מרעים ואצרה מצות אלהי׃

Morphology

  • סורו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl
  • ממני: PREP,suff,1,m,sg
  • מרעים: VERB,qal,ptc,,m,pl
  • ואצרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,com,sg
  • מצות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Psalm 6:8 (verbal): Uses nearly identical wording—'Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity'—addressing evildoers and asking them to go away (parallels the opening verb סורו־ ממני).
  • Matthew 7:23 (quotation): Jesus' condemnation 'Depart from me, ye that work iniquity' echoes the same formula of exclusion used against the wicked, creating a New Testament parallel in form and force.
  • Psalm 119:101 (thematic): Speaks of refraining from every evil way 'that I might keep thy word'—shares the motive of avoiding wicked persons/ways in order to obey God's commandments.
  • Psalm 119:112 (thematic): Declares commitment to observe God's statutes ('I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes'), echoing the second half of 119:115 about keeping the commandments of God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
  • Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live; do not let my hope be put to shame.

Psa.119.116 - Details

Translation

Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live; do not let my hope be put to shame.

Original Text

סמכני כאמרתך ואחיה ואל־ תבישני משברי׃

Morphology

  • סמכני: VERB,piel,impv,2,m,sg
  • כאמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ואחיה: CONJ+VERB,hiphil,impf,1,c,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תבישני: VERB,hiphil,impf,2,m,sg+OBJ,1,_,sg
  • משברי: NOUN,m,pl,const

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Both petitions ask to be quickened/sustained 'according to thy word' (or promise), requesting life from God's word.
  • Psalm 119:49 (verbal): Links God's word with the psalmist's hope—'the word…upon which thou hast caused me to hope' echoes 'according to your promise…let me not be ashamed of my hope.'
  • Psalm 119:117 (verbal): Immediate parallel petition—'Hold me up'/'sustain me' and appeal to God's statutes/word as the basis for preservation.
  • Psalm 31:1 (thematic): Similar trust-language and plea not to be put to shame: 'In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed,' a common devotional motif with Ps.119:116.
  • Psalm 25:2 (thematic): Another petition tying trust in God to the request 'let me not be ashamed,' reflecting the psalmist's hope and reliance on God in adversity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Sustain me according to your word, that I may live; do not let my hope be put to shame.
  • Uphold me according to your word, that I may live; do not put my hope to shame.
116 Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let my hope be put to shame.

Psa.119.116 - Details

Translation

Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let my hope be put to shame.

Original Text

סמכני כאמרתך ואחיה ואל־ תבישני משברי׃

Morphology

  • סמכני: VERB,piel,impv,2,m,sg
  • כאמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ואחיה: CONJ+VERB,hiphil,impf,1,c,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תבישני: VERB,hiphil,impf,2,m,sg+OBJ,1,_,sg
  • משברי: NOUN,m,pl,const

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Both petitions ask to be quickened/sustained 'according to thy word' (or promise), requesting life from God's word.
  • Psalm 119:49 (verbal): Links God's word with the psalmist's hope—'the word…upon which thou hast caused me to hope' echoes 'according to your promise…let me not be ashamed of my hope.'
  • Psalm 119:117 (verbal): Immediate parallel petition—'Hold me up'/'sustain me' and appeal to God's statutes/word as the basis for preservation.
  • Psalm 31:1 (thematic): Similar trust-language and plea not to be put to shame: 'In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed,' a common devotional motif with Ps.119:116.
  • Psalm 25:2 (thematic): Another petition tying trust in God to the request 'let me not be ashamed,' reflecting the psalmist's hope and reliance on God in adversity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Sustain me according to your promise, and I shall live; do not let me be put to shame in my hope.
  • Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live; do not let me be put to shame in my hope.
117 Be my support and deliver me, and I will observe your statutes continually.

Psa.119.117 - Details

Translation

Be my support and deliver me, and I will observe your statutes continually.

Original Text

סעדני ואושעה ואשעה בחקיך תמיד׃

Morphology

  • סעדני: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ואושעה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg
  • ואשעה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg
  • בחקיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,2,ms
  • תמיד: ADV

Parallels

  • Ps.119:116 (verbal): Both verses petition God to 'uphold' or sustain the psalmist so that he may live — a near verbal parallel linking divine sustaining and life/hope.
  • Ps.119:88 (thematic): Asks for quickening/sustenance in view of God’s lovingkindness so the psalmist can keep God’s testimony — parallels the cause-and-effect between being sustained and observing God’s statutes.
  • Ps.119:25 (verbal): Uses the same plea to be quickened/sustained ('quicken thou me'/'sustain me') because of the psalmist’s low condition, connecting revival by God’s word to faithful obedience.
  • Ps.119:50 (thematic): Speaks of divine word as comfort that 'quickens' the psalmist in affliction; parallels the idea that God’s sustaining leads to continued observance of his statutes.
  • Ps.119:106 (structural): Declares a vow to keep God’s righteous judgments — complements Ps.119:117’s commitment to observe God’s statutes 'always,' showing steadfast devotion as the psalm’s central theme.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Support me, and I shall be saved; I will always have regard for your statutes.
  • Hold me up, and I shall be safe; I will keep your statutes continually.
117 Uphold me, and I shall be saved; and I will always keep your statutes.

Psa.119.117 - Details

Translation

Uphold me, and I shall be saved; and I will always keep your statutes.

Original Text

סעדני ואושעה ואשעה בחקיך תמיד׃

Morphology

  • סעדני: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ואושעה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg
  • ואשעה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg
  • בחקיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,2,ms
  • תמיד: ADV

Parallels

  • Ps.119:116 (verbal): Both verses petition God to 'uphold' or sustain the psalmist so that he may live — a near verbal parallel linking divine sustaining and life/hope.
  • Ps.119:88 (thematic): Asks for quickening/sustenance in view of God’s lovingkindness so the psalmist can keep God’s testimony — parallels the cause-and-effect between being sustained and observing God’s statutes.
  • Ps.119:25 (verbal): Uses the same plea to be quickened/sustained ('quicken thou me'/'sustain me') because of the psalmist’s low condition, connecting revival by God’s word to faithful obedience.
  • Ps.119:50 (thematic): Speaks of divine word as comfort that 'quickens' the psalmist in affliction; parallels the idea that God’s sustaining leads to continued observance of his statutes.
  • Ps.119:106 (structural): Declares a vow to keep God’s righteous judgments — complements Ps.119:117’s commitment to observe God’s statutes 'always,' showing steadfast devotion as the psalm’s central theme.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Uphold me, and I shall be saved; and I will always regard your statutes.
  • Sustain me, and I shall be saved; I will always have regard for your statutes.
118 You have rejected all who stray from your decrees, for their deceit is falsehood.

Psa.119.118 - Details

Translation

You have rejected all who stray from your decrees, for their deceit is falsehood.

Original Text

סלית כל־ שוגים מחקיך כי־ שקר תרמיתם׃

Morphology

  • סלית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • שוגים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מחקיך: VERB,qal,ptcp,masc,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תרמיתם: NOUN,f,sg,pr_suf_3mp

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:128 (verbal): Both verses condemn false ways and falsehood (שקר); v.128 explicitly says 'I hate every false way,' echoing the denunciation of deceit in v.118.
  • Psalm 119:115 (structural): Same psalm and context: 'Away from me, you evildoers' expresses the speaker's rejection of the deceitful, paralleling God's rejection of those who stray in v.118.
  • Psalm 5:5-6 (thematic): Speaks of the LORD hating evildoers and destroying those who speak lies—closely parallels the idea that God rejects/destroys the deceitful because their deceit is falsehood.
  • Proverbs 12:22 (thematic): 'Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD'—connects the moral judgment against deceit and falsehood found in Ps 119:118.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is false.
  • You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their deceit is false.
118 You have altogether rejected the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your testimonies.

Psa.119.118 - Details

Translation

You have altogether rejected the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your testimonies.

Original Text

סלית כל־ שוגים מחקיך כי־ שקר תרמיתם׃

Morphology

  • סלית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • שוגים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מחקיך: VERB,qal,ptcp,masc,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תרמיתם: NOUN,f,sg,pr_suf_3mp

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:128 (verbal): Both verses condemn false ways and falsehood (שקר); v.128 explicitly says 'I hate every false way,' echoing the denunciation of deceit in v.118.
  • Psalm 119:115 (structural): Same psalm and context: 'Away from me, you evildoers' expresses the speaker's rejection of the deceitful, paralleling God's rejection of those who stray in v.118.
  • Psalm 5:5-6 (thematic): Speaks of the LORD hating evildoers and destroying those who speak lies—closely parallels the idea that God rejects/destroys the deceitful because their deceit is falsehood.
  • Proverbs 12:22 (thematic): 'Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD'—connects the moral judgment against deceit and falsehood found in Ps 119:118.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have cast away all who stray from your statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.
  • You have removed all who turn aside from your statutes, for their deceit is falsehood.
119 You have turned aside all the wicked of the earth; therefore I love your testimonies.

Psa.119.119 - Details

Translation

You have turned aside all the wicked of the earth; therefore I love your testimonies.

Original Text

סגים השבת כל־ רשעי־ ארץ לכן אהבתי עדתיך׃

Morphology

  • סגים: VERB,qal,ptcp,_,m,pl
  • השבת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • כל: DET
  • רשעי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לכן: ADV
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 5:5 (thematic): Both depict Yahweh as opposed to evildoers—He hates or will not tolerate the wicked, paralleling ‘You have removed all the wicked of the earth.’
  • Psalm 34:16 (verbal): Speaks of the LORD’s face being against evildoers and cutting them off from the earth, closely matching the image of God removing the wicked.
  • Psalm 37:28 (thematic): Affirms that the LORD loves justice and preserves the righteous, implying divine action against the wicked—background for the psalmist’s love of God’s testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): Expresses the same central motif—‘Oh how I love your law!’—highlighting the psalmist’s recurring love for God’s statutes/testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:163 (thematic): Contrasts hatred of falsehood with love of God’s law, combining moral opposition to wickedness with devotion to divine testimonies, similar to v.119’s linkage.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have turned back all the wicked of the earth; therefore I love your testimonies.
  • You turn aside all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your testimonies.
119 Their pride has returned them; all the wicked of the earth I have hated—therefore I love your testimonies.

Psa.119.119 - Details

Translation

Their pride has returned them; all the wicked of the earth I have hated—therefore I love your testimonies.

Original Text

סגים השבת כל־ רשעי־ ארץ לכן אהבתי עדתיך׃

Morphology

  • סגים: VERB,qal,ptcp,_,m,pl
  • השבת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • כל: DET
  • רשעי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לכן: ADV
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 5:5 (thematic): Both depict Yahweh as opposed to evildoers—He hates or will not tolerate the wicked, paralleling ‘You have removed all the wicked of the earth.’
  • Psalm 34:16 (verbal): Speaks of the LORD’s face being against evildoers and cutting them off from the earth, closely matching the image of God removing the wicked.
  • Psalm 37:28 (thematic): Affirms that the LORD loves justice and preserves the righteous, implying divine action against the wicked—background for the psalmist’s love of God’s testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): Expresses the same central motif—‘Oh how I love your law!’—highlighting the psalmist’s recurring love for God’s statutes/testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:163 (thematic): Contrasts hatred of falsehood with love of God’s law, combining moral opposition to wickedness with devotion to divine testimonies, similar to v.119’s linkage.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have turned back all the wicked of the earth; therefore I love your testimonies.
  • You turn back all the wicked of the earth; therefore I love your testimonies.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you; I stand in awe of your judgments.

Psa.119.120 - Details

Translation

My flesh trembles for fear of you; I stand in awe of your judgments.

Original Text

סמר מפחדך בשרי וממשפטיך יראתי׃

Morphology

  • סמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,ms
  • מפחדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,suf:2ms
  • בשרי: NOUN,m,sg,suff
  • וממשפטיך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs,suf:2ms
  • יראתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Isaiah 66:2 (verbal): God commends those who are 'humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word'—a close verbal and thematic echo of trembling/fear before God's word and judgments.
  • Psalm 2:11 (verbal): 'Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling'—explicit pairing of fear and trembling before the LORD, paralleling the psalmist's bodily trembling at God's presence and decrees.
  • Philippians 2:12 (thematic): 'Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling'—New Testament expression of reverent fear and trembling in the believer's response to God, thematically matching the psalmist's awe before God's judgments.
  • Deuteronomy 10:12 (thematic): God requires 'to fear the LORD your God... and to keep his commandments'—links fear of the LORD directly with obedience to his statutes, echoing the psalmist's fear of God's judgments/ordinances.
  • Hebrews 12:28-29 (allusion): Believers are urged to worship 'with reverence and awe' because 'our God is a consuming fire'—conveys the same reverent fear before God's holiness and judgments expressed in Ps 119:120.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments.
  • My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I stand in awe of your judgments.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you; I am afraid of your judgments.

Psa.119.120 - Details

Translation

My flesh trembles for fear of you; I am afraid of your judgments.

Original Text

סמר מפחדך בשרי וממשפטיך יראתי׃

Morphology

  • סמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,ms
  • מפחדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,suf:2ms
  • בשרי: NOUN,m,sg,suff
  • וממשפטיך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs,suf:2ms
  • יראתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Isaiah 66:2 (verbal): God commends those who are 'humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word'—a close verbal and thematic echo of trembling/fear before God's word and judgments.
  • Psalm 2:11 (verbal): 'Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling'—explicit pairing of fear and trembling before the LORD, paralleling the psalmist's bodily trembling at God's presence and decrees.
  • Philippians 2:12 (thematic): 'Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling'—New Testament expression of reverent fear and trembling in the believer's response to God, thematically matching the psalmist's awe before God's judgments.
  • Deuteronomy 10:12 (thematic): God requires 'to fear the LORD your God... and to keep his commandments'—links fear of the LORD directly with obedience to his statutes, echoing the psalmist's fear of God's judgments/ordinances.
  • Hebrews 12:28-29 (allusion): Believers are urged to worship 'with reverence and awe' because 'our God is a consuming fire'—conveys the same reverent fear before God's holiness and judgments expressed in Ps 119:120.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My flesh trembles for fear of you; I stand in awe of your judgments.
  • My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I stand in awe of your judgments.
121 I have practiced justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Psa.119.121 - Details

Translation

I have practiced justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Original Text

עשיתי משפט וצדק בל־ תניחני לעשקי׃

Morphology

  • עשיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • משפט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וצדק: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בל: PART
  • תניחני: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • לעשקי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 7:8-9 (verbal): Both assert the speaker’s righteousness and appeal to God’s judicial action — asking God to judge/vindicate rather than hand the psalmist over to enemies.
  • Psalm 26:1-2 (verbal): A direct plea for vindication rooted in personal integrity: ‘Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity,’ paralleling the claim of doing justice and the request not to be given to oppressors.
  • Job 31:6 (thematic): Job’s challenge to be weighed in an even balance echoes the theme of protesting innocence before God and seeking divine vindication against charges or mistreatment.
  • Isaiah 1:17 (thematic): The prophetic call to ‘learn to do good; seek justice’ connects with the psalmist’s claim of having done justice and righteousness, linking ethical conduct with divine concern for justice.
  • Micah 6:8 (allusion): Micah’s summary — ‘to do justice, and to love kindness’ — echoes the language and ethical stance of the psalmist, juxtaposing righteous conduct with God’s requirements and expectation of protection.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors.
  • I have practiced justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.
121 I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Psa.119.121 - Details

Translation

I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Original Text

עשיתי משפט וצדק בל־ תניחני לעשקי׃

Morphology

  • עשיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • משפט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וצדק: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בל: PART
  • תניחני: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • לעשקי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss,1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 7:8-9 (verbal): Both assert the speaker’s righteousness and appeal to God’s judicial action — asking God to judge/vindicate rather than hand the psalmist over to enemies.
  • Psalm 26:1-2 (verbal): A direct plea for vindication rooted in personal integrity: ‘Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity,’ paralleling the claim of doing justice and the request not to be given to oppressors.
  • Job 31:6 (thematic): Job’s challenge to be weighed in an even balance echoes the theme of protesting innocence before God and seeking divine vindication against charges or mistreatment.
  • Isaiah 1:17 (thematic): The prophetic call to ‘learn to do good; seek justice’ connects with the psalmist’s claim of having done justice and righteousness, linking ethical conduct with divine concern for justice.
  • Micah 6:8 (allusion): Micah’s summary — ‘to do justice, and to love kindness’ — echoes the language and ethical stance of the psalmist, juxtaposing righteous conduct with God’s requirements and expectation of protection.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.
  • I have done justice and righteousness; do not deliver me over to my oppressors.
122 Be gracious to your servant for good; let not the arrogant oppress me.

Psa.119.122 - Details

Translation

Be gracious to your servant for good; let not the arrogant oppress me.

Original Text

ערב עבדך לטוב אל־ יעשקני זדים׃

Morphology

  • ערב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • לטוב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • יעשקני: VERB,qal,impf,juss,3,m,sg,obj:1,m,sg
  • זדים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.119:121 (verbal): Same psalm and immediate context: a direct petition not to be handed over to oppressors (similar vocabulary and plea for justice/protection).
  • Ps.119:153 (thematic): Another lament in Psalm 119 asking God to ‘consider my affliction’ and deliver the psalmist—same dependence on God for rescue amid persecution.

  • Ps.140:1 (verbal): “Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men.” A near-verbal plea for protection from wicked/violent opponents like the ‘arrogant’ in Ps 119:122.

  • Ps.10:12 (thematic): “Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted.” Calls God to act against the proud/oppressors and defend the afflicted, thematically matching the petition in Ps 119:122.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Be a guarantor for your servant for good; let not the arrogant oppress me.
  • Be a guarantor for your servant's welfare; let not the proud oppress me.
122 Be a surety for your servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

Psa.119.122 - Details

Translation

Be a surety for your servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

Original Text

ערב עבדך לטוב אל־ יעשקני זדים׃

Morphology

  • ערב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • לטוב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • יעשקני: VERB,qal,impf,juss,3,m,sg,obj:1,m,sg
  • זדים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.119:121 (verbal): Same psalm and immediate context: a direct petition not to be handed over to oppressors (similar vocabulary and plea for justice/protection).
  • Ps.119:153 (thematic): Another lament in Psalm 119 asking God to ‘consider my affliction’ and deliver the psalmist—same dependence on God for rescue amid persecution.

  • Ps.140:1 (verbal): “Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men.” A near-verbal plea for protection from wicked/violent opponents like the ‘arrogant’ in Ps 119:122.

  • Ps.10:12 (thematic): “Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted.” Calls God to act against the proud/oppressors and defend the afflicted, thematically matching the petition in Ps 119:122.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Be a guardian for your servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
  • Deal kindly with your servant; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes long for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.

Psa.119.123 - Details

Translation

My eyes long for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.

Original Text

עיני כלו לישועתך ולאמרת צדקך׃

Morphology

  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • כלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לישועתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ולאמרת: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,constr
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:81 (verbal): Uses the same pair of ideas—longing for God’s salvation and placing hope in God’s word—making a close verbal and thematic echo within the same psalm.
  • Psalm 130:5 (verbal): 'I wait for the LORD... in his word I hope' parallels the imagery of waiting for God's salvation and trusting in his word.
  • Psalm 25:15 (thematic): 'My eyes are ever toward the LORD' expresses the same motif of eyes/attention fixed on the Lord as the source of deliverance.
  • Psalm 123:2 (thematic): Portrays the dependent gaze of servants toward their master’s hand—similar eye‑imagery of looking to God for help and mercy.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My eyes long for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.
  • My eyes are spent with longing for your salvation and for the word of your righteousness.
123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.

Psa.119.123 - Details

Translation

My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.

Original Text

עיני כלו לישועתך ולאמרת צדקך׃

Morphology

  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • כלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לישועתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ולאמרת: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,constr
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:81 (verbal): Uses the same pair of ideas—longing for God’s salvation and placing hope in God’s word—making a close verbal and thematic echo within the same psalm.
  • Psalm 130:5 (verbal): 'I wait for the LORD... in his word I hope' parallels the imagery of waiting for God's salvation and trusting in his word.
  • Psalm 25:15 (thematic): 'My eyes are ever toward the LORD' expresses the same motif of eyes/attention fixed on the Lord as the source of deliverance.
  • Psalm 123:2 (thematic): Portrays the dependent gaze of servants toward their master’s hand—similar eye‑imagery of looking to God for help and mercy.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
  • My eyes long for your salvation, and for the fulfillment of your righteous word.
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.

Psa.119.124 - Details

Translation

Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.

Original Text

עשה עם־ עבדך כחסדך וחקיך למדני׃

Morphology

  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • כחסדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,ms
  • וחקיך: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms
  • למדני: VERB,piel,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:33 (verbal): Directly echoes the petition to be taught God's statutes—same verb 'teach me' and focus on following God's law (נָחַל/לַמָּדָה context).
  • Psalm 25:4-5 (verbal): A similar request for divine instruction and guidance: 'Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths,' paralleling the plea to be taught God's statutes and led by his truth.
  • Psalm 86:11 (verbal): Another personal plea, 'Teach me your way, O LORD,' matching the desire for instruction in God's ways and wholehearted devotion.
  • Psalm 119:76 (thematic): United theme of appealing to God's steadfast love (חֶסֶד) on behalf of 'your servant'—both verses link divine hesed with the psalmist's wellbeing and request for divine favor.
  • Exodus 34:6-7 (allusion): Divine self-revelation as 'merciful and gracious...abounding in steadfast love' provides the theological basis for invoking God's חֶסֶד in petitions like Psalm 119:124.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.
  • Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.

Psa.119.124 - Details

Translation

Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.

Original Text

עשה עם־ עבדך כחסדך וחקיך למדני׃

Morphology

  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • כחסדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,ms
  • וחקיך: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms
  • למדני: VERB,piel,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:33 (verbal): Directly echoes the petition to be taught God's statutes—same verb 'teach me' and focus on following God's law (נָחַל/לַמָּדָה context).
  • Psalm 25:4-5 (verbal): A similar request for divine instruction and guidance: 'Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths,' paralleling the plea to be taught God's statutes and led by his truth.
  • Psalm 86:11 (verbal): Another personal plea, 'Teach me your way, O LORD,' matching the desire for instruction in God's ways and wholehearted devotion.
  • Psalm 119:76 (thematic): United theme of appealing to God's steadfast love (חֶסֶד) on behalf of 'your servant'—both verses link divine hesed with the psalmist's wellbeing and request for divine favor.
  • Exodus 34:6-7 (allusion): Divine self-revelation as 'merciful and gracious...abounding in steadfast love' provides the theological basis for invoking God's חֶסֶד in petitions like Psalm 119:124.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.
  • Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Psa.119.125 - Details

Translation

I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Original Text

עבדך־ אני הבינני ואדעה עדתיך׃

Morphology

  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • הבינני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg
  • ואדעה: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:33 (verbal): Like v.125 this verse is a petition for divine instruction: “Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes,” matching the request for understanding to know God’s testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:34 (verbal): Closely parallels v.125 in content and wording—both ask God for understanding so the psalmist can keep/know the law/testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:26 (thematic): Both verses present the psalmist’s dependence on God’s teaching: I have declared my ways… teach me your statutes (v.26) and I am your servant; give me understanding (v.125).
  • Psalm 143:10 (thematic): A parallel petition for divine guidance and instruction: “Teach me to do your will,” reflecting the same request for God’s teaching and leading as in v.125.
  • Psalm 116:16 (verbal): Shares the self-identification “I am your servant” (or “your servant I am”), echoing v.125’s confession of servitude as basis for requesting God’s instruction.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
  • I am your servant; grant me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
125 I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Psa.119.125 - Details

Translation

I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Original Text

עבדך־ אני הבינני ואדעה עדתיך׃

Morphology

  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • הבינני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg
  • ואדעה: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:33 (verbal): Like v.125 this verse is a petition for divine instruction: “Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes,” matching the request for understanding to know God’s testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:34 (verbal): Closely parallels v.125 in content and wording—both ask God for understanding so the psalmist can keep/know the law/testimonies.
  • Psalm 119:26 (thematic): Both verses present the psalmist’s dependence on God’s teaching: I have declared my ways… teach me your statutes (v.26) and I am your servant; give me understanding (v.125).
  • Psalm 143:10 (thematic): A parallel petition for divine guidance and instruction: “Teach me to do your will,” reflecting the same request for God’s teaching and leading as in v.125.
  • Psalm 116:16 (verbal): Shares the self-identification “I am your servant” (or “your servant I am”), echoing v.125’s confession of servitude as basis for requesting God’s instruction.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
  • I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
126 It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.

Psa.119.126 - Details

Translation

It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.

Original Text

עת לעשות ליהוה הפרו תורתך׃

Morphology

  • עת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הפרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms

Parallels

  • Ezekiel 22:26 (verbal): Priests are accused of violating God's law and profaning holy things—language nearly parallel to 'they have made void your law,' linking sacrilege with need for divine action.
  • Isaiah 24:5 (verbal): 'The earth is defiled... they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes'—explicit statement that the law/ statutes have been broken, set in a context of coming judgment (God must act).
  • Isaiah 1:15–17 (thematic): God rejects the people's worship because their hands are 'full of blood' and they ignore justice and the Torah; lawlessness nullifies ritual and calls for God's intervention—echoing Psalm's demand that the Lord act.
  • Jeremiah 7:8–11 (thematic): Jeremiah indicts the people for turning the temple into 'a den of robbers' and persisting in covenant-breaking practices—a portrayal of social/ religious violation of God's law that makes divine judgment necessary.
  • Romans 3:31 (allusion): Paul's rhetorical question ('Do we then nullify the law by faith?') engages the theme of 'making void' the law; though in a different argument, it echoes the idea of the law being treated as null by human action or interpretation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • It is time for the LORD to act; they have violated your law.
  • It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.
126 It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.

Psa.119.126 - Details

Translation

It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.

Original Text

עת לעשות ליהוה הפרו תורתך׃

Morphology

  • עת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הפרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms

Parallels

  • Ezekiel 22:26 (verbal): Priests are accused of violating God's law and profaning holy things—language nearly parallel to 'they have made void your law,' linking sacrilege with need for divine action.
  • Isaiah 24:5 (verbal): 'The earth is defiled... they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes'—explicit statement that the law/ statutes have been broken, set in a context of coming judgment (God must act).
  • Isaiah 1:15–17 (thematic): God rejects the people's worship because their hands are 'full of blood' and they ignore justice and the Torah; lawlessness nullifies ritual and calls for God's intervention—echoing Psalm's demand that the Lord act.
  • Jeremiah 7:8–11 (thematic): Jeremiah indicts the people for turning the temple into 'a den of robbers' and persisting in covenant-breaking practices—a portrayal of social/ religious violation of God's law that makes divine judgment necessary.
  • Romans 3:31 (allusion): Paul's rhetorical question ('Do we then nullify the law by faith?') engages the theme of 'making void' the law; though in a different argument, it echoes the idea of the law being treated as null by human action or interpretation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.
  • It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.
127 Therefore I have loved your commandments more than gold, even fine gold.

Psa.119.127 - Details

Translation

Therefore I have loved your commandments more than gold, even fine gold.

Original Text

על־ כן אהבתי מצותיך מזהב ומפז׃

Morphology

  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • מזהב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומפז: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:10 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language — God’s words/commands are more desirable than gold, even than fine gold, echoing the valuation of divine instruction in Ps.119:127.
  • Psalm 119:72 (verbal): Within the same psalm the law/ordinances are explicitly preferred to gold and silver, reinforcing the theme of valuing God’s commands above wealth.
  • Proverbs 3:14 (thematic): Wisdom (and by extension divine instruction) is said to be more profitable than silver and better than fine gold, a parallel comparison of spiritual good and material wealth.
  • Proverbs 8:10 (verbal): Personified Wisdom invites acceptance of instruction rather than silver and knowledge rather than choice gold — a close verbal and thematic parallel to loving God’s commands over gold.
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (thematic): The prophet describes finding and delighting in God’s words as nourishment and joy, reflecting the same preference for divine revelation over earthly riches expressed in Ps.119:127.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than the finest gold.
  • Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, than fine gold.
127 Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, than finest gold.

Psa.119.127 - Details

Translation

Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, than finest gold.

Original Text

על־ כן אהבתי מצותיך מזהב ומפז׃

Morphology

  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • מזהב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומפז: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:10 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language — God’s words/commands are more desirable than gold, even than fine gold, echoing the valuation of divine instruction in Ps.119:127.
  • Psalm 119:72 (verbal): Within the same psalm the law/ordinances are explicitly preferred to gold and silver, reinforcing the theme of valuing God’s commands above wealth.
  • Proverbs 3:14 (thematic): Wisdom (and by extension divine instruction) is said to be more profitable than silver and better than fine gold, a parallel comparison of spiritual good and material wealth.
  • Proverbs 8:10 (verbal): Personified Wisdom invites acceptance of instruction rather than silver and knowledge rather than choice gold — a close verbal and thematic parallel to loving God’s commands over gold.
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (thematic): The prophet describes finding and delighting in God’s words as nourishment and joy, reflecting the same preference for divine revelation over earthly riches expressed in Ps.119:127.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
  • Therefore I love your commandments above gold, even above fine gold.
128 Therefore I regard all your precepts as right; I hate every false way.

Psa.119.128 - Details

Translation

Therefore I regard all your precepts as right; I hate every false way.

Original Text

על־ כן ׀ כל־ פקודי כל ישרתי כל־ ארח שקר שנאתי׃

Morphology

  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • כל: DET
  • פקודי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • כל: DET
  • ישרתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כל: DET
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:104 (verbal): Closely parallels language and thought—'Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way' shares the concluding clause 'hate every false way' and links God's precepts to rejecting error.
  • Psalm 119:30 (thematic): Expresses the same commitment to God's way: 'I have chosen the way of truth; thy judgments have I laid before me,' reflecting the choice of divine statutes as right and rejection of false paths.
  • Proverbs 8:13 (thematic): Declares 'The fear of the LORD is to hate evil' and lists 'the evil way' among what is hated—parallels the moral stance of esteeming God's precepts and hating falsehood.
  • Romans 12:9 (thematic): New Testament ethical parallel: 'Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good,' echoing the call to reject false/evil ways and hold fast to what is right.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Therefore I regard all your precepts as right; I hate every false way.
  • Therefore I regard all your precepts as right; I hate every false way.
128 Therefore I consider all your precepts right; I hate every false way.

Psa.119.128 - Details

Translation

Therefore I consider all your precepts right; I hate every false way.

Original Text

על־ כן ׀ כל־ פקודי כל ישרתי כל־ ארח שקר שנאתי׃

Morphology

  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • כל: DET
  • פקודי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • כל: DET
  • ישרתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כל: DET
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:104 (verbal): Closely parallels language and thought—'Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way' shares the concluding clause 'hate every false way' and links God's precepts to rejecting error.
  • Psalm 119:30 (thematic): Expresses the same commitment to God's way: 'I have chosen the way of truth; thy judgments have I laid before me,' reflecting the choice of divine statutes as right and rejection of false paths.
  • Proverbs 8:13 (thematic): Declares 'The fear of the LORD is to hate evil' and lists 'the evil way' among what is hated—parallels the moral stance of esteeming God's precepts and hating falsehood.
  • Romans 12:9 (thematic): New Testament ethical parallel: 'Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good,' echoing the call to reject false/evil ways and hold fast to what is right.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Therefore all your precepts I regard as right; I hate every false way.
  • Therefore I regard all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.
129 Wonderful are your testimonies; therefore my soul keeps them.

Psa.119.129 - Details

Translation

Wonderful are your testimonies; therefore my soul keeps them.

Original Text

פלאות עדותיך על־ כן נצרתם נפשי׃

Morphology

  • פלאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • נצרתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,pl
  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:7-8 (verbal): Both verses praise the divine law/testimonies (Heb. edot) as excellent/reliable; Psalm 19 explicitly calls the law 'perfect' and the testimonies 'sure,' echoing the praise of Ps.119:129.
  • Psalm 119:111 (verbal): Direct internal parallel in the same psalm: 'Your testimonies are my heritage... the joy of my heart'—both passages use 'testimonies' and speak of treasuring/keeping them within the self.
  • Psalm 119:97 (thematic): Expresses deep love and continual meditation on God's law—similar devotional response to the 'wonderful' testimonies in Ps.119:129 (soul keeping/ongoing devotion).
  • Proverbs 3:1 (verbal): Uses the same verb of 'keeping' commandments/teaching ('let your heart keep my commandments'), paralleling Ps.119:129's statement that the soul keeps God's testimonies.
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (thematic): Speaks of finding and internalizing God's words with joy ('I ate them... they were to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart'), paralleling the delight and inward retention expressed in Ps.119:129.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your testimonies are wondrous; therefore my soul keeps them.
  • Your testimonies are wondrous; therefore my soul keeps them.
129 Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

Psa.119.129 - Details

Translation

Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

Original Text

פלאות עדותיך על־ כן נצרתם נפשי׃

Morphology

  • פלאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • נצרתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,pl
  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:7-8 (verbal): Both verses praise the divine law/testimonies (Heb. edot) as excellent/reliable; Psalm 19 explicitly calls the law 'perfect' and the testimonies 'sure,' echoing the praise of Ps.119:129.
  • Psalm 119:111 (verbal): Direct internal parallel in the same psalm: 'Your testimonies are my heritage... the joy of my heart'—both passages use 'testimonies' and speak of treasuring/keeping them within the self.
  • Psalm 119:97 (thematic): Expresses deep love and continual meditation on God's law—similar devotional response to the 'wonderful' testimonies in Ps.119:129 (soul keeping/ongoing devotion).
  • Proverbs 3:1 (verbal): Uses the same verb of 'keeping' commandments/teaching ('let your heart keep my commandments'), paralleling Ps.119:129's statement that the soul keeps God's testimonies.
  • Jeremiah 15:16 (thematic): Speaks of finding and internalizing God's words with joy ('I ate them... they were to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart'), paralleling the delight and inward retention expressed in Ps.119:129.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
  • The wonders of your testimonies I discern; therefore I will keep them.
130 The opening of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Psa.119.130 - Details

Translation

The opening of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Original Text

פתח דבריך יאיר מבין פתיים׃

Morphology

  • פתח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דבריך: NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms
  • יאיר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מבין: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פתיים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.119:105 (verbal): Both verses use the light/lamp metaphor for God's word (’Your word is a lamp…’), linking divine speech to guidance and illumination.
  • Ps.19:8 (verbal): Speaks of the LORD's commandment as ‘pure’ and ‘enlightening the eyes,’ closely echoing the idea that God's instruction gives light and understanding.
  • Prov.6:23 (verbal): ’For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light’ — a proverbial formulation of the same metaphor that the unfolding of divine words brings light and direction.
  • Luke 24:45 (structural): Narrative parallel: Jesus ‘opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,’ corresponding to Psalm 119's claim that God’s words impart understanding to the simple.
  • Eph.1:18 (allusion): Paul's petition that believers have the ‘eyes of your heart enlightened’ resonates thematically with the psalm’s emphasis on divine words producing inner illumination and insight.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The opening of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
  • The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Psa.119.130 - Details

Translation

The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Original Text

פתח דבריך יאיר מבין פתיים׃

Morphology

  • פתח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דבריך: NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms
  • יאיר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מבין: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פתיים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.119:105 (verbal): Both verses use the light/lamp metaphor for God's word (’Your word is a lamp…’), linking divine speech to guidance and illumination.
  • Ps.19:8 (verbal): Speaks of the LORD's commandment as ‘pure’ and ‘enlightening the eyes,’ closely echoing the idea that God's instruction gives light and understanding.
  • Prov.6:23 (verbal): ’For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light’ — a proverbial formulation of the same metaphor that the unfolding of divine words brings light and direction.
  • Luke 24:45 (structural): Narrative parallel: Jesus ‘opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,’ corresponding to Psalm 119's claim that God’s words impart understanding to the simple.
  • Eph.1:18 (allusion): Paul's petition that believers have the ‘eyes of your heart enlightened’ resonates thematically with the psalm’s emphasis on divine words producing inner illumination and insight.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The opening of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
  • The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
131 I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

Psa.119.131 - Details

Translation

I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

Original Text

פי־ פערתי ואשאפה כי למצותיך יאבתי׃

Morphology

  • פי: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • פערתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • ואשאפה: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,1,?,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • למצותיך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,2ms
  • יאבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:20 (verbal): Directly parallels the theme and language of intense longing for God's statutes—'My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances' echoes the psalmist's panting for the commandments.
  • Ps.42:1 (thematic): Uses the image of panting/thirsting to express spiritual desire ('As the deer pants for streams of water'), analogous to opening the mouth and panting for God's law in Ps 119:131.
  • Isa.26:9 (thematic): Speaks of the soul's yearning for God ('my soul yearns for you in the night'), thematically linked to longing for God's ways and commandments in Ps 119:131.
  • Ps.63:1 (thematic): Expresses vivid bodily longing for God ('my soul thirsts; my flesh faints for you') that parallels the physical metaphor of panting in Ps 119:131 for divine instruction.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I opened my mouth and panted; for I longed for your commandments.
  • I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for your commandments.
131 I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.

Psa.119.131 - Details

Translation

I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.

Original Text

פי־ פערתי ואשאפה כי למצותיך יאבתי׃

Morphology

  • פי: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • פערתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • ואשאפה: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,1,?,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • למצותיך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,2ms
  • יאבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:20 (verbal): Directly parallels the theme and language of intense longing for God's statutes—'My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances' echoes the psalmist's panting for the commandments.
  • Ps.42:1 (thematic): Uses the image of panting/thirsting to express spiritual desire ('As the deer pants for streams of water'), analogous to opening the mouth and panting for God's law in Ps 119:131.
  • Isa.26:9 (thematic): Speaks of the soul's yearning for God ('my soul yearns for you in the night'), thematically linked to longing for God's ways and commandments in Ps 119:131.
  • Ps.63:1 (thematic): Expresses vivid bodily longing for God ('my soul thirsts; my flesh faints for you') that parallels the physical metaphor of panting in Ps 119:131 for divine instruction.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
  • I opened my mouth wide and panted, because I longed for your commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is right for those who love your name.

Psa.119.132 - Details

Translation

Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is right for those who love your name.

Original Text

פנה־ אלי וחנני כמשפט לאהבי שמך׃

Morphology

  • פנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • וחנני: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg+PRON,1,sg
  • כמשפט: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאהבי: PREP+PTC,qal,mp,pl,suff1s
  • שמך: NOUN,m,sg,cs,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 86:16 (verbal): Nearly identical petition—"Turn to me and be gracious to me"—a direct plea for God’s favor and strength toward the supplicant.
  • Psalm 25:16 (verbal): Uses the same formula "Turn to me and be gracious to me," linking the cry for divine mercy to the psalmist’s distress and dependence.
  • Psalm 5:11 (allusion): Speaks of those who "love your name" and the desire that they rejoice in God’s protection—parallels Psalm 119:132’s appeal to God’s customary favor toward those who love his name.
  • Psalm 145:20 (thematic): Affirms God’s care for those who love him ("The LORD preserves all who love him"), echoing the theme that God shows special favor to his devotees.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way toward those who love your name.
  • Turn to me and be gracious to me; do as is right for those who love your name.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.

Psa.119.132 - Details

Translation

Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.

Original Text

פנה־ אלי וחנני כמשפט לאהבי שמך׃

Morphology

  • פנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • וחנני: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg+PRON,1,sg
  • כמשפט: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאהבי: PREP+PTC,qal,mp,pl,suff1s
  • שמך: NOUN,m,sg,cs,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 86:16 (verbal): Nearly identical petition—"Turn to me and be gracious to me"—a direct plea for God’s favor and strength toward the supplicant.
  • Psalm 25:16 (verbal): Uses the same formula "Turn to me and be gracious to me," linking the cry for divine mercy to the psalmist’s distress and dependence.
  • Psalm 5:11 (allusion): Speaks of those who "love your name" and the desire that they rejoice in God’s protection—parallels Psalm 119:132’s appeal to God’s customary favor toward those who love his name.
  • Psalm 145:20 (thematic): Affirms God’s care for those who love him ("The LORD preserves all who love him"), echoing the theme that God shows special favor to his devotees.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
  • Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way toward those who love your name.
133 Establish my steps in your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Psa.119.133 - Details

Translation

Establish my steps in your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Original Text

פעמי הכן באמרתך ואל־ תשלט־ בי כל־ און׃

Morphology

  • פעמי: NOUN,f,pl,cs
  • הכן: VERB,hiph,imp,2,m,sg
  • באמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תשלט: VERB,qal,impf,juss,2,m,sg
  • בי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • כל: DET
  • און: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:5 (verbal): A near-verbal parallel in which the psalmist asks God to direct/order his ways so he may keep God's statutes—same petition for divinely guided steps.
  • Proverbs 4:26 (structural): Uses the image of setting or pondering one's path/steps so they are established, paralleling the request to 'establish my steps' in God's word.
  • Proverbs 3:6 (thematic): Both verses appeal to God's guidance in one's ways—acknowledging God leads to God directing one's paths, matching the theme of divine direction of steps.
  • Psalm 25:4–5 (thematic): A petition for God to show and teach his ways and to lead the psalmist in truth, closely related to asking God to order one's steps in his word.
  • Romans 6:12 (thematic): New Testament counterpart to 'let not any iniquity have dominion over me,' both texts express the plea that sin not rule over the believer.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Establish my steps by your word; let no wickedness rule over me.
  • Establish my steps by your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.
133 Order my steps in your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Psa.119.133 - Details

Translation

Order my steps in your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Original Text

פעמי הכן באמרתך ואל־ תשלט־ בי כל־ און׃

Morphology

  • פעמי: NOUN,f,pl,cs
  • הכן: VERB,hiph,imp,2,m,sg
  • באמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תשלט: VERB,qal,impf,juss,2,m,sg
  • בי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • כל: DET
  • און: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:5 (verbal): A near-verbal parallel in which the psalmist asks God to direct/order his ways so he may keep God's statutes—same petition for divinely guided steps.
  • Proverbs 4:26 (structural): Uses the image of setting or pondering one's path/steps so they are established, paralleling the request to 'establish my steps' in God's word.
  • Proverbs 3:6 (thematic): Both verses appeal to God's guidance in one's ways—acknowledging God leads to God directing one's paths, matching the theme of divine direction of steps.
  • Psalm 25:4–5 (thematic): A petition for God to show and teach his ways and to lead the psalmist in truth, closely related to asking God to order one's steps in his word.
  • Romans 6:12 (thematic): New Testament counterpart to 'let not any iniquity have dominion over me,' both texts express the plea that sin not rule over the believer.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Establish my steps by your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.
  • Establish my steps by your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will keep your precepts.

Psa.119.134 - Details

Translation

Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will keep your precepts.

Original Text

פדני מעשק אדם ואשמרה פקודיך׃

Morphology

  • פדני: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg+PRON,1,sg
  • מעשק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואשמרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg,pref:w
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Ps.119:94 (structural): Both verses pair a petition for salvation/rescue with an explicit appeal to the speaker’s faithfulness to God’s precepts (’save/redeem me, for I have sought/kept your precepts’).
  • Ps.119:22 (verbal): Uses near-verbatim language: a request to remove reproach/oppression from people followed by the reason—’for I keep/ have kept your testimonies/commandments.’
  • Ps.119:154 (thematic): A plea for vindication and redemption (‘plead my cause and redeem me’) echoing the deliverance-from-others theme of 119:134.
  • Ps.119:176 (thematic): Combines a cry for divine seeking/help with the vow not to forget God’s commandments—similar interplay of request for rescue and commitment to keep God’s law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will keep your precepts.
  • Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will keep your precepts.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may keep your precepts.

Psa.119.134 - Details

Translation

Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may keep your precepts.

Original Text

פדני מעשק אדם ואשמרה פקודיך׃

Morphology

  • פדני: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg+PRON,1,sg
  • מעשק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואשמרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg,pref:w
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Ps.119:94 (structural): Both verses pair a petition for salvation/rescue with an explicit appeal to the speaker’s faithfulness to God’s precepts (’save/redeem me, for I have sought/kept your precepts’).
  • Ps.119:22 (verbal): Uses near-verbatim language: a request to remove reproach/oppression from people followed by the reason—’for I keep/ have kept your testimonies/commandments.’
  • Ps.119:154 (thematic): A plea for vindication and redemption (‘plead my cause and redeem me’) echoing the deliverance-from-others theme of 119:134.
  • Ps.119:176 (thematic): Combines a cry for divine seeking/help with the vow not to forget God’s commandments—similar interplay of request for rescue and commitment to keep God’s law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
  • Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep your precepts.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.

Psa.119.135 - Details

Translation

Make your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.

Original Text

פניך האר בעבדך ולמדני את־ חקיך׃

Morphology

  • פניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • האר: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • בעבדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ולמדני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 31:16 (verbal): Uses the same petition, “Make your face shine upon your servant,” linking the request for God’s favor and salvation to the plea for divine presence.
  • Numbers 6:25 (allusion): The priestly blessing, “The LORD make his face to shine upon you,” provides the wider liturgical background for the motif of God’s shining face.
  • Psalm 25:4-5 (verbal): Explicitly requests knowledge and instruction—“Make me to know your ways… teach me your paths”—paralleling the plea to be taught God’s statutes.
  • Psalm 119:18 (verbal): “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law”—another petition in Psalm 119 linking divine illumination with understanding the law.
  • Psalm 43:3 (thematic): “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me”—connects the imagery of divine light/illumination with guidance in God’s truth, echoing the request for God’s face to shine and to teach.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.
  • Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.
135 Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.

Psa.119.135 - Details

Translation

Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.

Original Text

פניך האר בעבדך ולמדני את־ חקיך׃

Morphology

  • פניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • האר: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • בעבדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ולמדני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 31:16 (verbal): Uses the same petition, “Make your face shine upon your servant,” linking the request for God’s favor and salvation to the plea for divine presence.
  • Numbers 6:25 (allusion): The priestly blessing, “The LORD make his face to shine upon you,” provides the wider liturgical background for the motif of God’s shining face.
  • Psalm 25:4-5 (verbal): Explicitly requests knowledge and instruction—“Make me to know your ways… teach me your paths”—paralleling the plea to be taught God’s statutes.
  • Psalm 119:18 (verbal): “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law”—another petition in Psalm 119 linking divine illumination with understanding the law.
  • Psalm 43:3 (thematic): “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me”—connects the imagery of divine light/illumination with guidance in God’s truth, echoing the request for God’s face to shine and to teach.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Make your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.
  • Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.
136 Streams of tears run down my eyes because they do not keep your law.

Psa.119.136 - Details

Translation

Streams of tears run down my eyes because they do not keep your law.

Original Text

פלגי־ מים ירדו עיני על לא־ שמרו תורתך׃

Morphology

  • פלגי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ירדו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • על: PREP
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שמרו: VERB,qal,imper,2,m,pl
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms

Parallels

  • Jeremiah 9:1 (thematic): The prophet longs to weep continually—'my eyes a fountain of tears'—lamenting the people's sin, echoing Psalm 119:136's abundant tears over those who do not keep God's law.
  • Lamentations 3:48 (verbal): Uses almost identical imagery—'mine eye runneth down with rivers of water'—mourning the destruction/unfaithfulness of the people, a close verbal parallel to the 'streams of water' from the eyes.
  • Psalm 6:6 (verbal): Speaks of drenching bed/couch with tears ('I water my couch with my tears'), another vivid image of continual weeping in response to suffering or sin that parallels the Psalm 119 lament.
  • Psalm 119:158 (verbal): Within the same psalm the speaker is grieved at transgressors who 'kept not thy word,' directly connecting sorrow to others' failure to observe God's law—the same causal link as v.136.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Streams of water run down my eyes, because they do not keep your law.
  • Streams of water flow from my eyes because they do not keep your law.
136 Streams of water flow from my eyes because men do not keep your law.

Psa.119.136 - Details

Translation

Streams of water flow from my eyes because men do not keep your law.

Original Text

פלגי־ מים ירדו עיני על לא־ שמרו תורתך׃

Morphology

  • פלגי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ירדו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • על: PREP
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שמרו: VERB,qal,imper,2,m,pl
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms

Parallels

  • Jeremiah 9:1 (thematic): The prophet longs to weep continually—'my eyes a fountain of tears'—lamenting the people's sin, echoing Psalm 119:136's abundant tears over those who do not keep God's law.
  • Lamentations 3:48 (verbal): Uses almost identical imagery—'mine eye runneth down with rivers of water'—mourning the destruction/unfaithfulness of the people, a close verbal parallel to the 'streams of water' from the eyes.
  • Psalm 6:6 (verbal): Speaks of drenching bed/couch with tears ('I water my couch with my tears'), another vivid image of continual weeping in response to suffering or sin that parallels the Psalm 119 lament.
  • Psalm 119:158 (verbal): Within the same psalm the speaker is grieved at transgressors who 'kept not thy word,' directly connecting sorrow to others' failure to observe God's law—the same causal link as v.136.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Streams of tears run from my eyes because people do not keep your law.
  • Rivers of tears run down my eyes because people do not keep your law.
137 Righteous are you, O LORD; upright are your judgments.

Psa.119.137 - Details

Translation

Righteous are you, O LORD; upright are your judgments.

Original Text

צדיק אתה יהוה וישר משפטיך׃

Morphology

  • צדיק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • וישר: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • משפטיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Deut. 32:4 (verbal): Declares God's work as perfect and that all his ways are just—closely echoes Ps 119:137's affirmation that the LORD is righteous and his judgments upright.
  • Ps. 145:17 (verbal): Explicitly states 'The LORD is righteous in all his ways,' a near-verbal restatement of God's righteousness and upright judgments in Ps 119:137.
  • Ps. 19:9 (verbal): Describes the judgments/ordinances of the LORD as 'true and righteous altogether,' paralleling the emphasis on the truth and uprightness of God's judgments.
  • Ps. 7:11 (thematic): Proclaims that God is a righteous judge—same theological claim about God's justice and moral rectitude found in Ps 119:137.
  • Isa. 30:18 (thematic): Attributes justice to the LORD ('for the LORD is a God of justice'), connecting Isaiah's portrayal of divine justice with Ps 119:137's declaration of God's righteousness and upright judgments.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Righteous are you, O LORD; your judgments are upright.
  • Righteous are you, O LORD; upright are your judgments.
137 Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments.

Psa.119.137 - Details

Translation

Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments.

Original Text

צדיק אתה יהוה וישר משפטיך׃

Morphology

  • צדיק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • וישר: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • משפטיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Deut. 32:4 (verbal): Declares God's work as perfect and that all his ways are just—closely echoes Ps 119:137's affirmation that the LORD is righteous and his judgments upright.
  • Ps. 145:17 (verbal): Explicitly states 'The LORD is righteous in all his ways,' a near-verbal restatement of God's righteousness and upright judgments in Ps 119:137.
  • Ps. 19:9 (verbal): Describes the judgments/ordinances of the LORD as 'true and righteous altogether,' paralleling the emphasis on the truth and uprightness of God's judgments.
  • Ps. 7:11 (thematic): Proclaims that God is a righteous judge—same theological claim about God's justice and moral rectitude found in Ps 119:137.
  • Isa. 30:18 (thematic): Attributes justice to the LORD ('for the LORD is a God of justice'), connecting Isaiah's portrayal of divine justice with Ps 119:137's declaration of God's righteousness and upright judgments.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your judgments.
  • Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments.
138 You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are exceedingly faithful.

Psa.119.138 - Details

Translation

You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are exceedingly faithful.

Original Text

צוית צדק עדתיך ואמונה מאד׃

Morphology

  • צוית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms
  • ואמונה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:106 (thematic): Both verses reflect the psalmist's commitment to God's righteous laws—here an oath to keep God's judgments echoes the speaker's affirmation of commanded righteousness.
  • Psalm 119:144 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language about the righteousness of God's testimonies (their enduring righteousness), directly paralleling the claim that God's testimonies are exceedingly faithful/righteous.
  • Psalm 19:7-9 (thematic): Describes the law/commandments/judgments of Yahweh as perfect, right, and true—thematically matching the declaration that God has commanded righteousness and that his testimonies are faithful.
  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Affirms that the sum of God's word is truth and that his righteous judgments endure forever, closely paralleling the assertion of the faithfulness and righteousness of God's testimonies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are exceedingly faithful.
  • You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are exceedingly faithful.
138 You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are very faithful.

Psa.119.138 - Details

Translation

You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are very faithful.

Original Text

צוית צדק עדתיך ואמונה מאד׃

Morphology

  • צוית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms
  • ואמונה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:106 (thematic): Both verses reflect the psalmist's commitment to God's righteous laws—here an oath to keep God's judgments echoes the speaker's affirmation of commanded righteousness.
  • Psalm 119:144 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language about the righteousness of God's testimonies (their enduring righteousness), directly paralleling the claim that God's testimonies are exceedingly faithful/righteous.
  • Psalm 19:7-9 (thematic): Describes the law/commandments/judgments of Yahweh as perfect, right, and true—thematically matching the declaration that God has commanded righteousness and that his testimonies are faithful.
  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Affirms that the sum of God's word is truth and that his righteous judgments endure forever, closely paralleling the assertion of the faithfulness and righteousness of God's testimonies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are exceedingly faithful.
  • You have commanded your testimonies in righteousness and great faithfulness.
139 You have rebuked me; I am zealous, for my foes have forgotten your words.

Psa.119.139 - Details

Translation

You have rebuked me; I am zealous, for my foes have forgotten your words.

Original Text

צמתתני קנאתי כי־ שכחו דבריך צרי׃

Morphology

  • צמתתני: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • קנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • שכחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • דבריך: NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms
  • צרי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.69:9 (verbal): Uses the same wording/image of consuming zeal—“Zeal for your house consumes me”—parallel expression of fervent, consuming devotion or indignation on behalf of God.
  • Ps.119:53 (thematic): Same psalm and closely related theme: anger/zeal arises because the wicked/enemies have forsaken or forgotten God’s words and law.
  • Jer.20:9 (thematic): Jeremiah describes an inward burning/compulsion to speak God’s word—‘a burning fire shut up in my bones’—a comparable motif of consuming zeal prompted by commitment to God’s message.
  • John 2:17 (quotation): NT citation of Ps 69:9 (“Zeal for your house will consume me”) applied to Jesus’ action; echoes the idea of zeal that consumes the faithful in defense of God’s honor and word.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I burn with zeal, for my foes have forgotten your words.
  • You have rebuked me; I am consumed with zeal, for my adversaries have forgotten your words.
139 I am consumed with zeal, for my enemies have forgotten your words.

Psa.119.139 - Details

Translation

I am consumed with zeal, for my enemies have forgotten your words.

Original Text

צמתתני קנאתי כי־ שכחו דבריך צרי׃

Morphology

  • צמתתני: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • קנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • שכחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • דבריך: NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms
  • צרי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.69:9 (verbal): Uses the same wording/image of consuming zeal—“Zeal for your house consumes me”—parallel expression of fervent, consuming devotion or indignation on behalf of God.
  • Ps.119:53 (thematic): Same psalm and closely related theme: anger/zeal arises because the wicked/enemies have forsaken or forgotten God’s words and law.
  • Jer.20:9 (thematic): Jeremiah describes an inward burning/compulsion to speak God’s word—‘a burning fire shut up in my bones’—a comparable motif of consuming zeal prompted by commitment to God’s message.
  • John 2:17 (quotation): NT citation of Ps 69:9 (“Zeal for your house will consume me”) applied to Jesus’ action; echoes the idea of zeal that consumes the faithful in defense of God’s honor and word.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I burn with zeal because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
  • My zeal consumes me, for my adversaries have forgotten your words.
140 Your word is refined to the utmost; your servant loves it.

Psa.119.140 - Details

Translation

Your word is refined to the utmost; your servant loves it.

Original Text

צרופה אמרתך מאד ועבדך אהבה׃

Morphology

  • צרופה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • מאד: ADV
  • ועבדך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs-2ms
  • אהבה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 12:6 (verbal): Uses the same language about the words of the LORD being pure/refined (same root idea of 'צרופה'), a close verbal parallel affirming the purity of God's speech.
  • Proverbs 30:5 (verbal): Declares every word of God to be pure/true; parallels the assertion that God's word is entirely pure.
  • Psalm 119:97 (thematic): "Oh how I love thy law"—expresses personal love for God's word/teaching, matching the psalmist's declaration 'and your servant loves it.'
  • Psalm 119:127 (thematic): Affirms love and esteem for God's commandments above precious things, echoing devoted affection for the purity and value of God's word.
  • John 17:17 (thematic): Jesus' prayer 'Sanctify them by the truth; thy word is truth' connects the idea of divine word as true/pure with its transforming effect, resonating with the psalmist's claim of purity and love.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your word is refined to the utmost; your servant loves it.
  • Your word is purified beyond measure; your servant loves it.
140 Your word is very pure; therefore your servant loves it.

Psa.119.140 - Details

Translation

Your word is very pure; therefore your servant loves it.

Original Text

צרופה אמרתך מאד ועבדך אהבה׃

Morphology

  • צרופה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • מאד: ADV
  • ועבדך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs-2ms
  • אהבה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 12:6 (verbal): Uses the same language about the words of the LORD being pure/refined (same root idea of 'צרופה'), a close verbal parallel affirming the purity of God's speech.
  • Proverbs 30:5 (verbal): Declares every word of God to be pure/true; parallels the assertion that God's word is entirely pure.
  • Psalm 119:97 (thematic): "Oh how I love thy law"—expresses personal love for God's word/teaching, matching the psalmist's declaration 'and your servant loves it.'
  • Psalm 119:127 (thematic): Affirms love and esteem for God's commandments above precious things, echoing devoted affection for the purity and value of God's word.
  • John 17:17 (thematic): Jesus' prayer 'Sanctify them by the truth; thy word is truth' connects the idea of divine word as true/pure with its transforming effect, resonating with the psalmist's claim of purity and love.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your word is refined and pure; therefore your servant loves it.
  • Your word is very pure; therefore your servant loves it.
141 I am young and despised, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.

Psa.119.141 - Details

Translation

I am young and despised, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.

Original Text

צעיר אנכי ונבזה פקדיך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • צעיר: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • ונבזה: VERB,niphal,cohort,1,pl
  • פקדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:153 (verbal): Closely parallels wording and theme: petition in affliction followed by the declaration 'for I do not forget your law/commands,' echoing steadfast remembrance of God's precepts despite distress.
  • Psalm 119:61 (verbal): Similar juxtaposition of oppression and fidelity: 'The cords of the wicked have bound me, yet I have not forgotten your law,' matching the motif of being afflicted/despised but not abandoning God's statutes.
  • Psalm 22:6 (thematic): Expresses extreme lowliness and scorn ('I am a worm, and not a man; scorned by men and despised by the people'), paralleling the psalmist's self-description as small and despised.
  • Isaiah 66:2 (thematic): God’s special regard for the humble and contrite ('...to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite in spirit'), connecting the theme of lowliness with divine attention to the faithful observance of God's ways.
  • Luke 18:13-14 (thematic): New Testament parallel of humble self‑assessment before God ('God, be merciful to me, a sinner')—reflects the motif of penitential humility coupled with reliance on God's mercy and ways.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am young and despised; yet I have not forgotten your precepts.
  • I am young and despised, yet I have not forgotten your commands.
141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

Psa.119.141 - Details

Translation

I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

Original Text

צעיר אנכי ונבזה פקדיך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • צעיר: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • ונבזה: VERB,niphal,cohort,1,pl
  • פקדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:153 (verbal): Closely parallels wording and theme: petition in affliction followed by the declaration 'for I do not forget your law/commands,' echoing steadfast remembrance of God's precepts despite distress.
  • Psalm 119:61 (verbal): Similar juxtaposition of oppression and fidelity: 'The cords of the wicked have bound me, yet I have not forgotten your law,' matching the motif of being afflicted/despised but not abandoning God's statutes.
  • Psalm 22:6 (thematic): Expresses extreme lowliness and scorn ('I am a worm, and not a man; scorned by men and despised by the people'), paralleling the psalmist's self-description as small and despised.
  • Isaiah 66:2 (thematic): God’s special regard for the humble and contrite ('...to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite in spirit'), connecting the theme of lowliness with divine attention to the faithful observance of God's ways.
  • Luke 18:13-14 (thematic): New Testament parallel of humble self‑assessment before God ('God, be merciful to me, a sinner')—reflects the motif of penitential humility coupled with reliance on God's mercy and ways.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
  • I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is everlasting, and your law is truth.

Psa.119.142 - Details

Translation

Your righteousness is everlasting, and your law is truth.

Original Text

צדקתך צדק לעולם ותורתך אמת׃

Morphology

  • צדקתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2,ms
  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Echoes both elements — ‘the sum of your word is truth’ and the permanence of God’s righteous decrees (‘every one of your righteous judgments endureth for ever’), closely matching ‘your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness; your law is truth.’
  • John 17:17 (quotation): Jesus’ prayer uses the exact formula ‘Your word is truth,’ paralleling the Psalm’s affirmation that God’s Torah/word is truth.
  • Deuteronomy 32:4 (thematic): Attributes God’s character as just, upright and faithful (‘a God of faithfulness and without iniquity’), connecting divine righteousness with faithfulness/truth as in the Psalm.
  • Psalm 89:14 (thematic): Pairs ‘righteousness and justice’ and ‘steadfast love and faithfulness,’ linking the permanence of God’s righteousness with fidelity/truthfulness similar to Ps 119:142.
  • Psalm 111:7-8 (verbal): Speaks of God’s works and precepts as faithful, just and established ‘forever and ever,’ resonating with the Psalm’s claim of everlasting righteousness and the truth of God’s law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your righteousness is righteousness forever; your law is truth.
  • Your righteousness is everlasting righteousness; your law is truth.
142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is truth.

Psa.119.142 - Details

Translation

Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is truth.

Original Text

צדקתך צדק לעולם ותורתך אמת׃

Morphology

  • צדקתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2,ms
  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Echoes both elements — ‘the sum of your word is truth’ and the permanence of God’s righteous decrees (‘every one of your righteous judgments endureth for ever’), closely matching ‘your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness; your law is truth.’
  • John 17:17 (quotation): Jesus’ prayer uses the exact formula ‘Your word is truth,’ paralleling the Psalm’s affirmation that God’s Torah/word is truth.
  • Deuteronomy 32:4 (thematic): Attributes God’s character as just, upright and faithful (‘a God of faithfulness and without iniquity’), connecting divine righteousness with faithfulness/truth as in the Psalm.
  • Psalm 89:14 (thematic): Pairs ‘righteousness and justice’ and ‘steadfast love and faithfulness,’ linking the permanence of God’s righteousness with fidelity/truthfulness similar to Ps 119:142.
  • Psalm 111:7-8 (verbal): Speaks of God’s works and precepts as faithful, just and established ‘forever and ever,’ resonating with the Psalm’s claim of everlasting righteousness and the truth of God’s law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.
  • Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.
143 Trouble and distress have found me; your commandments are my delight.

Psa.119.143 - Details

Translation

Trouble and distress have found me; your commandments are my delight.

Original Text

צר־ ומצוק מצאוני מצותיך שעשעי׃

Morphology

  • צר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומצוק: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מצאוני: VERB,qal,impf,3,?,pl,obj:1s
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • שעשעי: NOUN,m,sg,suff

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:92 (verbal): If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction — almost identical idea: affliction besets the psalmist, yet delight in the law/commandments sustains him.
  • Psalm 119:50 (thematic): This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life — links suffering with finding comfort and life in God's word, paralleling delight in the commandments amid distress.
  • Psalm 119:28 (verbal): My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word — verbal and thematic echo: deep distress countered by reliance on God's word.
  • Psalm 119:75 (thematic): I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me — presents affliction in relation to God's ordinances and trust in their righteousness, resonating with 119:143's contrast.
  • Lamentations 3:21-24 (thematic): Yet this I call to mind, therefore I have hope... The LORD's steadfast love is new every morning — a wider biblical parallel: intense suffering paired with hope and trust in God's character/faithfulness rather than despair.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Distress and oppression have found me; your commandments are my delight.
  • Distress and anguish have found me; your commandments are my delight.
143 Trouble and distress have found me; your commandments are my delight.

Psa.119.143 - Details

Translation

Trouble and distress have found me; your commandments are my delight.

Original Text

צר־ ומצוק מצאוני מצותיך שעשעי׃

Morphology

  • צר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומצוק: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מצאוני: VERB,qal,impf,3,?,pl,obj:1s
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • שעשעי: NOUN,m,sg,suff

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:92 (verbal): If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction — almost identical idea: affliction besets the psalmist, yet delight in the law/commandments sustains him.
  • Psalm 119:50 (thematic): This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life — links suffering with finding comfort and life in God's word, paralleling delight in the commandments amid distress.
  • Psalm 119:28 (verbal): My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word — verbal and thematic echo: deep distress countered by reliance on God's word.
  • Psalm 119:75 (thematic): I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me — presents affliction in relation to God's ordinances and trust in their righteousness, resonating with 119:143's contrast.
  • Lamentations 3:21-24 (thematic): Yet this I call to mind, therefore I have hope... The LORD's steadfast love is new every morning — a wider biblical parallel: intense suffering paired with hope and trust in God's character/faithfulness rather than despair.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Trouble and distress have found me, yet your commandments are my delight.
  • Trouble and anguish have found me; your commandments are my delight.
144 Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

Psa.119.144 - Details

Translation

Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

Original Text

צדק עדותיך לעולם הבינני ואחיה׃

Morphology

  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הבינני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg
  • ואחיה: CONJ+VERB,hiphil,impf,1,c,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Declares that the sum of God’s word is truth and that his righteous ordinances endure forever—close verbal and thematic echo of ‘righteous are your testimonies forever.’
  • Psalm 119:34 (verbal): A parallel petition—‘Give me understanding, that I may keep your law’—matching the request ‘give me understanding’ in 119:144.
  • Psalm 119:17 (thematic): Prayer for God’s kindness so the psalmist may live and keep God’s word—connects the plea for understanding in 119:144 with the purpose ‘that I may live.’
  • Psalm 119:142 (verbal): Affirms ‘Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth,’ closely reflecting the idea that God’s testimonies/righteous judgments endure forever.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.
  • Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.
144 Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

Psa.119.144 - Details

Translation

Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

Original Text

צדק עדותיך לעולם הבינני ואחיה׃

Morphology

  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עדותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הבינני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg
  • ואחיה: CONJ+VERB,hiphil,impf,1,c,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Declares that the sum of God’s word is truth and that his righteous ordinances endure forever—close verbal and thematic echo of ‘righteous are your testimonies forever.’
  • Psalm 119:34 (verbal): A parallel petition—‘Give me understanding, that I may keep your law’—matching the request ‘give me understanding’ in 119:144.
  • Psalm 119:17 (thematic): Prayer for God’s kindness so the psalmist may live and keep God’s word—connects the plea for understanding in 119:144 with the purpose ‘that I may live.’
  • Psalm 119:142 (verbal): Affirms ‘Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth,’ closely reflecting the idea that God’s testimonies/righteous judgments endure forever.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.
  • Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, that I may live.
145 I called with my whole heart—answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.

Psa.119.145 - Details

Translation

I called with my whole heart—answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.

Original Text

קראתי בכל־ לב ענני יהוה חקיך אצרה׃

Morphology

  • קראתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ענני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms
  • אצרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:146 (structural): Immediate continuation: both verses record a cry to God for help and pledge to keep his testimonies—close verbal and structural parallel within the same psalm.
  • Jeremiah 33:3 (verbal): God invites the faithful to call to him with the promise of an answer (“Call unto me, and I will answer thee”), echoing the petition “answer me, O LORD.”
  • Psalm 86:7 (verbal): “In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me” echoes the act of calling on the Lord and the expectation of his answer found in Psalm 119:145.
  • Psalm 116:1-2 (thematic): Here answered prayer leads to devoted response (“I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice… therefore will I call upon him”), paralleling the linkage of calling on God, receiving help, and covenantal faithfulness in Ps 119:145.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.
  • I called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.
145 I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.

Psa.119.145 - Details

Translation

I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.

Original Text

קראתי בכל־ לב ענני יהוה חקיך אצרה׃

Morphology

  • קראתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ענני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms
  • אצרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:146 (structural): Immediate continuation: both verses record a cry to God for help and pledge to keep his testimonies—close verbal and structural parallel within the same psalm.
  • Jeremiah 33:3 (verbal): God invites the faithful to call to him with the promise of an answer (“Call unto me, and I will answer thee”), echoing the petition “answer me, O LORD.”
  • Psalm 86:7 (verbal): “In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me” echoes the act of calling on the Lord and the expectation of his answer found in Psalm 119:145.
  • Psalm 116:1-2 (thematic): Here answered prayer leads to devoted response (“I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice… therefore will I call upon him”), paralleling the linkage of calling on God, receiving help, and covenantal faithfulness in Ps 119:145.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I cry with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.
  • I cry with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD— I will keep your statutes.
146 I called to you; deliver me, and I will observe your testimonies.

Psa.119.146 - Details

Translation

I called to you; deliver me, and I will observe your testimonies.

Original Text

קראתיך הושיעני ואשמרה עדתיך׃

Morphology

  • קראתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • הושיעני: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • ואשמרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg,pref:w
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms

Parallels

  • Ps.119:145 (verbal): A nearly identical plea and vow: the psalmist cries to the LORD for help/hearing and immediately affirms commitment to keep God’s statutes.
  • Ps.119:153 (thematic): Another petition for deliverance coupled with the declaration that the speaker does not forget God’s law, echoing the link between rescue and fidelity to the commandments.
  • Ps.119:154 (thematic): Asks God to plead the psalmist’s cause and deliver him, requesting revival ‘according to thy word’—connecting deliverance with God’s word/statutes similar to Ps.119:146.
  • Ps.119:170 (thematic): Prays that the supplication come before God and for deliverance ‘according to thy word,’ paralleling the appeal for salvation grounded in God’s word/statutes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I called to you; deliver me, and I will observe your testimonies.
  • I called to you—save me, and I will observe your testimonies.
146 I called; I called upon you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.

Psa.119.146 - Details

Translation

I called; I called upon you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.

Original Text

קראתיך הושיעני ואשמרה עדתיך׃

Morphology

  • קראתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • הושיעני: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • ואשמרה: VERB,qal,impf,1,c,sg,pref:w
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms

Parallels

  • Ps.119:145 (verbal): A nearly identical plea and vow: the psalmist cries to the LORD for help/hearing and immediately affirms commitment to keep God’s statutes.
  • Ps.119:153 (thematic): Another petition for deliverance coupled with the declaration that the speaker does not forget God’s law, echoing the link between rescue and fidelity to the commandments.
  • Ps.119:154 (thematic): Asks God to plead the psalmist’s cause and deliver him, requesting revival ‘according to thy word’—connecting deliverance with God’s word/statutes similar to Ps.119:146.
  • Ps.119:170 (thematic): Prays that the supplication come before God and for deliverance ‘according to thy word,’ paralleling the appeal for salvation grounded in God’s word/statutes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I called; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.
  • I called to you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.
147 I rose before dawn and cried out; in your word I put my hope.

Psa.119.147 - Details

Translation

I rose before dawn and cried out; in your word I put my hope.

Original Text

קדמתי בנשף ואשועה לדברך יחלתי׃

Morphology

  • קדמתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בנשף: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואשועה: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לדברך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יחלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 5:3 (thematic): Both depict rising early to address God in prayer; Psalm 5:3 speaks of presenting requests in the morning, paralleling the dawn cry for help in Ps 119:147.
  • Psalm 130:5 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language of placing hope in God's word—'I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope'—matching the hope expressed in Ps 119:147.
  • Psalm 119:148 (structural): Immediate parallel within the same psalm: continuity of dawn/night-watching language and focus on meditating on/expecting God's promises and words.
  • Isaiah 26:9 (thematic): Speaks of yearning for God and seeking his righteous judgments in the night—similar motif of nighttime/dawn longing for God's word and help.
  • Mark 1:35 (thematic): Shows the New Testament practice of rising early to pray (Jesus rising before dawn to pray), resonating with the psalmist's dawn devotion and seeking God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I rose early at dawn and cried for help; in your words I put my hope.
  • I rose before dawn and cried for help; I waited, hoping in your words.
147 Before the dawn I rise to cry for help; I put my hope in your words.

Psa.119.147 - Details

Translation

Before the dawn I rise to cry for help; I put my hope in your words.

Original Text

קדמתי בנשף ואשועה לדברך יחלתי׃

Morphology

  • קדמתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בנשף: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואשועה: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לדברך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יחלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 5:3 (thematic): Both depict rising early to address God in prayer; Psalm 5:3 speaks of presenting requests in the morning, paralleling the dawn cry for help in Ps 119:147.
  • Psalm 130:5 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language of placing hope in God's word—'I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope'—matching the hope expressed in Ps 119:147.
  • Psalm 119:148 (structural): Immediate parallel within the same psalm: continuity of dawn/night-watching language and focus on meditating on/expecting God's promises and words.
  • Isaiah 26:9 (thematic): Speaks of yearning for God and seeking his righteous judgments in the night—similar motif of nighttime/dawn longing for God's word and help.
  • Mark 1:35 (thematic): Shows the New Testament practice of rising early to pray (Jesus rising before dawn to pray), resonating with the psalmist's dawn devotion and seeking God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for your word.
  • I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for your words.
148 My eyes were watchful before the night watches, to ponder your promise.

Psa.119.148 - Details

Translation

My eyes were watchful before the night watches, to ponder your promise.

Original Text

קדמו עיני אשמרות לשיח באמרתך׃

Morphology

  • קדמו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • אשמרות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • לשיח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • באמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 63:6 (verbal): Explicitly links meditating on God with the 'watches of the night'—same idea of nighttime meditation on the Lord as in Ps 119:148.
  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): Declares love for the law and continual meditation on God's word ('I meditate on it all day')—a close verbal/thematic parallel about meditating on God's instruction.
  • Psalm 119:147 (thematic): Speaks of rising early/before dawn to cry for help and placing hope in God's words—parallels the psalmist's vigilance and devotion to God's word at the watches.
  • Psalm 119:62 (thematic): Describes rising at midnight to praise God for his righteous decrees—another instance of nocturnal devotion and attentiveness to God's ways akin to Ps 119:148.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My eyes were awake before the night watches; I kept vigil for your word.
  • My eyes were ahead of the watches, to keep watch for your promise.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches, that I may meditate on your word.

Psa.119.148 - Details

Translation

My eyes are awake before the watches, that I may meditate on your word.

Original Text

קדמו עיני אשמרות לשיח באמרתך׃

Morphology

  • קדמו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עיני: NOUN,f,pl,cons+1s
  • אשמרות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • לשיח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • באמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 63:6 (verbal): Explicitly links meditating on God with the 'watches of the night'—same idea of nighttime meditation on the Lord as in Ps 119:148.
  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): Declares love for the law and continual meditation on God's word ('I meditate on it all day')—a close verbal/thematic parallel about meditating on God's instruction.
  • Psalm 119:147 (thematic): Speaks of rising early/before dawn to cry for help and placing hope in God's words—parallels the psalmist's vigilance and devotion to God's word at the watches.
  • Psalm 119:62 (thematic): Describes rising at midnight to praise God for his righteous decrees—another instance of nocturnal devotion and attentiveness to God's ways akin to Ps 119:148.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My eyes have gone before the night watches to meditate on your word.
  • My eyes are awake before the watches, to meditate on your promise.
149 Hear my voice in accord with your steadfast love, O LORD; according to your ordinances, give me life.

Psa.119.149 - Details

Translation

Hear my voice in accord with your steadfast love, O LORD; according to your ordinances, give me life.

Original Text

קולי שמעה כחסדך יהוה כמשפטך חיני׃

Morphology

  • קולי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1
  • שמעה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • כחסדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,ms
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כמשפטך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:88 (verbal): Uses the same key elements—appeal to God's lovingkindness and a petition to be quickened/revived (‘Quicken me after thy lovingkindness’)—a close verbal parallel to Ps 119:149.
  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Petition for revival phrased with reference to God's word/ordinances (‘Quicken thou me according to thy word’), echoing Ps 119:149's request to be revived according to God's judgments.
  • Psalm 119:107 (verbal): Another direct plea for God to quicken the psalmist ‘according unto thy word,’ mirroring the linkage in Ps 119:149 between hearing/pity and revival tied to God's revealed statutes.
  • Psalm 143:7 (thematic): A short, urgent plea—‘Hear me speedily, O Lord…’—that thematically parallels Ps 119:149's appeal for God to hear the voice and act in mercy to preserve/revive the petitioner.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hear my voice according to your steadfast love, O LORD; according to your judgments give me life.
  • Hear my voice according to your steadfast love, O LORD; give me life according to your judgments.
149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, give me life according to your judgments.

Psa.119.149 - Details

Translation

Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, give me life according to your judgments.

Original Text

קולי שמעה כחסדך יהוה כמשפטך חיני׃

Morphology

  • קולי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1
  • שמעה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • כחסדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,ms
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כמשפטך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:88 (verbal): Uses the same key elements—appeal to God's lovingkindness and a petition to be quickened/revived (‘Quicken me after thy lovingkindness’)—a close verbal parallel to Ps 119:149.
  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Petition for revival phrased with reference to God's word/ordinances (‘Quicken thou me according to thy word’), echoing Ps 119:149's request to be revived according to God's judgments.
  • Psalm 119:107 (verbal): Another direct plea for God to quicken the psalmist ‘according unto thy word,’ mirroring the linkage in Ps 119:149 between hearing/pity and revival tied to God's revealed statutes.
  • Psalm 143:7 (thematic): A short, urgent plea—‘Hear me speedily, O Lord…’—that thematically parallels Ps 119:149's appeal for God to hear the voice and act in mercy to preserve/revive the petitioner.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, give me life according to your ordinances.
  • Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, give me life according to your judgments.
150 Those who pursue deceit draw near; they are far from your law.

Psa.119.150 - Details

Translation

Those who pursue deceit draw near; they are far from your law.

Original Text

קרבו רדפי זמה מתורתך רחקו׃

Morphology

  • קרבו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • רדפי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • זמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מתורתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רחקו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:51 (verbal): Mentions the arrogant/proud who scorn the psalmist while the psalmist remains devoted to God's law — contrasts arrogance with fidelity to the Torah, echoing 'they draw near... far from your law.'
  • Psalm 119:155 (verbal): 'Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes' — uses the same idea/wording of the wicked being 'far' from God's law and not seeking his decrees.
  • Psalm 1:1-6 (thematic): Contrasts the way of the righteous (who delight in the law) with the way of the wicked (who do not follow God's law and perish) — similar theme of separation from God's law.
  • Isaiah 59:7-8 (thematic): Describes evildoers whose feet run to evil and who do not know the way of peace — parallels the picture of those who draw near in mischief yet are distant from God's law/justice.
  • Proverbs 4:14-15 (verbal): Commands to avoid the path of the wicked — 'turn away, do not enter' echoes the call to keep distance from those who pursue wrongdoing and are far from the law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Those who pursue falsehood have drawn near—far are they from your law.
  • Those who pursue falsehood draw near; they are far from your law.
150 Those who devise wickedness draw near; they are far from your law.

Psa.119.150 - Details

Translation

Those who devise wickedness draw near; they are far from your law.

Original Text

קרבו רדפי זמה מתורתך רחקו׃

Morphology

  • קרבו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • רדפי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • זמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מתורתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רחקו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:51 (verbal): Mentions the arrogant/proud who scorn the psalmist while the psalmist remains devoted to God's law — contrasts arrogance with fidelity to the Torah, echoing 'they draw near... far from your law.'
  • Psalm 119:155 (verbal): 'Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes' — uses the same idea/wording of the wicked being 'far' from God's law and not seeking his decrees.
  • Psalm 1:1-6 (thematic): Contrasts the way of the righteous (who delight in the law) with the way of the wicked (who do not follow God's law and perish) — similar theme of separation from God's law.
  • Isaiah 59:7-8 (thematic): Describes evildoers whose feet run to evil and who do not know the way of peace — parallels the picture of those who draw near in mischief yet are distant from God's law/justice.
  • Proverbs 4:14-15 (verbal): Commands to avoid the path of the wicked — 'turn away, do not enter' echoes the call to keep distance from those who pursue wrongdoing and are far from the law.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Those who devise evil draw near; they are far from your law.
  • Those who devise evil draw near; they are far from your law.
151 You are near, O LORD; all your commandments are truth.

Psa.119.151 - Details

Translation

You are near, O LORD; all your commandments are truth.

Original Text

קרוב אתה יהוה וכל־ מצותיך אמת׃

Morphology

  • קרוב: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:142 (verbal): Same psalm language linking God's commandments/law with truth — 'Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is true.'
  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Closely related wording: 'The sum of your word is truth,' affirming the truthfulness and enduring nature of God's word/commandments.
  • Psalm 145:18 (thematic): Affirms God's nearness to those who call on him — parallels the opening 'You are near, O LORD' in Ps 119:151.
  • Jeremiah 23:23-24 (thematic): God's presence described as both near and inescapable ('Am I a God at hand... and not a God far away?'), echoing the theme of divine nearness.
  • John 17:17 (quotation): Jesus' prayer states 'Your word is truth,' directly paralleling the psalmist's identification of God's commandments/word with truth.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are truth.
  • You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.
151 You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are truth.

Psa.119.151 - Details

Translation

You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are truth.

Original Text

קרוב אתה יהוה וכל־ מצותיך אמת׃

Morphology

  • קרוב: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:142 (verbal): Same psalm language linking God's commandments/law with truth — 'Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is true.'
  • Psalm 119:160 (verbal): Closely related wording: 'The sum of your word is truth,' affirming the truthfulness and enduring nature of God's word/commandments.
  • Psalm 145:18 (thematic): Affirms God's nearness to those who call on him — parallels the opening 'You are near, O LORD' in Ps 119:151.
  • Jeremiah 23:23-24 (thematic): God's presence described as both near and inescapable ('Am I a God at hand... and not a God far away?'), echoing the theme of divine nearness.
  • John 17:17 (quotation): Jesus' prayer states 'Your word is truth,' directly paralleling the psalmist's identification of God's commandments/word with truth.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are truth.
  • You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.
152 From of old I have known your decrees, for you have established them forever.

Psa.119.152 - Details

Translation

From of old I have known your decrees, for you have established them forever.

Original Text

קדם ידעתי מעדתיך כי לעולם יסדתם׃

Morphology

  • קדם: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ידעתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • מעדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יסדתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:89 (verbal): Both verses affirm the eternal stability of God's word/word — 'For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.' echoes 'you have founded them forever.'
  • Psalm 111:7-8 (thematic): Declares God's commandments are sure and 'stand fast for ever and ever,' thematically paralleling the permanence of God's testimonies in Ps 119:152.
  • Psalm 119:142 (verbal): States 'Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth,' echoing the idea that God's statutes are eternal and established.
  • Isaiah 40:8 (verbal): 'The word of our God shall stand for ever' parallels the emphasis on the enduring, unchanging nature of God's word/testimonies.
  • Matthew 5:18 (allusion): Jesus' claim that not one jot or tittle will pass from the law until all is fulfilled alludes to the enduring validity and permanence of the law reflected in Ps 119:152.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Long ago I knew your testimonies: you have established them forever.
  • Long have I known from your testimonies that you have established them forever.
152 Long ago I knew from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.

Psa.119.152 - Details

Translation

Long ago I knew from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.

Original Text

קדם ידעתי מעדתיך כי לעולם יסדתם׃

Morphology

  • קדם: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ידעתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • מעדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יסדתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:89 (verbal): Both verses affirm the eternal stability of God's word/word — 'For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.' echoes 'you have founded them forever.'
  • Psalm 111:7-8 (thematic): Declares God's commandments are sure and 'stand fast for ever and ever,' thematically paralleling the permanence of God's testimonies in Ps 119:152.
  • Psalm 119:142 (verbal): States 'Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth,' echoing the idea that God's statutes are eternal and established.
  • Isaiah 40:8 (verbal): 'The word of our God shall stand for ever' parallels the emphasis on the enduring, unchanging nature of God's word/testimonies.
  • Matthew 5:18 (allusion): Jesus' claim that not one jot or tittle will pass from the law until all is fulfilled alludes to the enduring validity and permanence of the law reflected in Ps 119:152.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Long have I known from your testimonies that you have established them forever.
  • Long ago I understood from your testimonies that you founded them forever.
153 Consider my affliction and redeem me; for I have not forgotten your law.

Psa.119.153 - Details

Translation

Consider my affliction and redeem me; for I have not forgotten your law.

Original Text

ראה־ עניי וחלצני כי־ תורתך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • ראה: VERB,qal,imperat,2,m,sg
  • עניי: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss,1,sg
  • וחלצני: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:61 (verbal): Same refrain of fidelity amid danger: “The cords of the wicked have encircled me, yet I have not forgotten your law,” echoing the commitment to God’s law while pleading in distress.
  • Psalm 119:16 (verbal): Similar language of remembrance: “I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word,” reinforcing the motif of not forgetting God’s instruction.
  • Psalm 119:154 (structural): Immediate parallel in context — a contiguous petition for vindication and deliverance (“Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise”), forming a linked plea with v.153.
  • Psalm 25:18 (thematic): A comparable plea: “Look upon my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins,” matching the request to God to see affliction and intervene.
  • Proverbs 3:1 (thematic): Echoes the moral memory theme: “My son, do not forget my teaching, and let your heart keep my commandments,” paralleling the psalmist’s vow not to forget God’s law amid hardship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your law.
  • Behold my affliction and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
153 Consider my affliction and deliver me; for I do not forget your law.

Psa.119.153 - Details

Translation

Consider my affliction and deliver me; for I do not forget your law.

Original Text

ראה־ עניי וחלצני כי־ תורתך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • ראה: VERB,qal,imperat,2,m,sg
  • עניי: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss,1,sg
  • וחלצני: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:61 (verbal): Same refrain of fidelity amid danger: “The cords of the wicked have encircled me, yet I have not forgotten your law,” echoing the commitment to God’s law while pleading in distress.
  • Psalm 119:16 (verbal): Similar language of remembrance: “I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word,” reinforcing the motif of not forgetting God’s instruction.
  • Psalm 119:154 (structural): Immediate parallel in context — a contiguous petition for vindication and deliverance (“Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise”), forming a linked plea with v.153.
  • Psalm 25:18 (thematic): A comparable plea: “Look upon my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins,” matching the request to God to see affliction and intervene.
  • Proverbs 3:1 (thematic): Echoes the moral memory theme: “My son, do not forget my teaching, and let your heart keep my commandments,” paralleling the psalmist’s vow not to forget God’s law amid hardship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Consider my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.
  • Consider my affliction and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
154 Plead my cause—plead it—and redeem me; according to your word, show me favor.

Psa.119.154 - Details

Translation

Plead my cause—plead it—and redeem me; according to your word, show me favor.

Original Text

ריבה ריבי וגאלני לאמרתך חיני׃

Morphology

  • ריבה: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • ריבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+SUFF,1,sg
  • וגאלני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לאמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,suff,2,m
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 35:1 (verbal): The opening petition 'Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me' echoes the doubled imperative 'ריבה ריבי' (contend/plead with me) in Ps 119:154.
  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Both verses plead for revival/quickening 'according to your word' (חִיֵּנִי / חִנִּי), using the same theological formula linking life to God's word.
  • Psalm 119:170 (verbal): Directly parallels the request 'deliver me/let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word,' matching the appeal for redemption tied to God's word.
  • Psalm 119:153 (thematic): Both verses ask God to regard the psalmist's trouble and to deliver/redeem him, grounding the plea in fidelity to God's law/word.
  • Psalm 119:88 (thematic): Like Ps 119:154, this verse asks for life/quickening from Yahweh, here 'according to thy lovingkindness,' reflecting the same motif of renewal dependent on God's gracious word/character.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Plead my cause and redeem me; according to your word, show me favor.
  • Contend, plead my cause, and redeem me; be gracious to me according to your word.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your word.

Psa.119.154 - Details

Translation

Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your word.

Original Text

ריבה ריבי וגאלני לאמרתך חיני׃

Morphology

  • ריבה: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • ריבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+SUFF,1,sg
  • וגאלני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לאמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,suff,2,m
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 35:1 (verbal): The opening petition 'Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me' echoes the doubled imperative 'ריבה ריבי' (contend/plead with me) in Ps 119:154.
  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Both verses plead for revival/quickening 'according to your word' (חִיֵּנִי / חִנִּי), using the same theological formula linking life to God's word.
  • Psalm 119:170 (verbal): Directly parallels the request 'deliver me/let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word,' matching the appeal for redemption tied to God's word.
  • Psalm 119:153 (thematic): Both verses ask God to regard the psalmist's trouble and to deliver/redeem him, grounding the plea in fidelity to God's law/word.
  • Psalm 119:88 (thematic): Like Ps 119:154, this verse asks for life/quickening from Yahweh, here 'according to thy lovingkindness,' reflecting the same motif of renewal dependent on God's gracious word/character.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise.
  • Contend my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

Psa.119.155 - Details

Translation

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

Original Text

רחוק מרשעים ישועה כי־ חקיך לא דרשו׃

Morphology

  • רחוק: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • מרשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ישועה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • דרשו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Isaiah 59:1-2 (thematic): Salvation is withheld not because God is unable but because sin (and not seeking God’s ways) separates people from him — explains why deliverance is 'far' from the wicked.
  • Psalm 119:2 (structural): Counterpoint within the same psalm: those who seek and keep God’s testimonies are blessed, implying that seeking God’s law brings nearness and deliverance, unlike the wicked who do not seek.
  • Jeremiah 29:13 (thematic): Promises that wholehearted seeking of God leads to finding him — contrasts with Psalm 119:155’s observation that the wicked do not seek God’s statutes, so salvation is distant.
  • Proverbs 28:9 (verbal): Links the refusal to attend to God’s law with lack of acceptance/prayer; similarly Psalm 119:155 ties the wicked’s failure to seek God’s statutes to the absence of salvation.
  • Psalm 73:27 (thematic): Speaks of those who are 'far' from God perishing, while the psalmist chooses nearness to God — parallels the idea that distance from God (or failure to seek him) results in no salvation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Deliverance is far from the wicked, for they have not sought your statutes.
  • Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

Psa.119.155 - Details

Translation

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

Original Text

רחוק מרשעים ישועה כי־ חקיך לא דרשו׃

Morphology

  • רחוק: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • מרשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ישועה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • דרשו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Isaiah 59:1-2 (thematic): Salvation is withheld not because God is unable but because sin (and not seeking God’s ways) separates people from him — explains why deliverance is 'far' from the wicked.
  • Psalm 119:2 (structural): Counterpoint within the same psalm: those who seek and keep God’s testimonies are blessed, implying that seeking God’s law brings nearness and deliverance, unlike the wicked who do not seek.
  • Jeremiah 29:13 (thematic): Promises that wholehearted seeking of God leads to finding him — contrasts with Psalm 119:155’s observation that the wicked do not seek God’s statutes, so salvation is distant.
  • Proverbs 28:9 (verbal): Links the refusal to attend to God’s law with lack of acceptance/prayer; similarly Psalm 119:155 ties the wicked’s failure to seek God’s statutes to the absence of salvation.
  • Psalm 73:27 (thematic): Speaks of those who are 'far' from God perishing, while the psalmist chooses nearness to God — parallels the idea that distance from God (or failure to seek him) results in no salvation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
  • Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156 Great are your mercies, O LORD; according to your judgments give me life.

Psa.119.156 - Details

Translation

Great are your mercies, O LORD; according to your judgments give me life.

Original Text

רחמיך רבים ׀ יהוה כמשפטיך חיני׃

Morphology

  • רחמיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss-2ms
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כמשפטיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,poss,2,m,sg
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:149 (verbal): Near-identical petition: 'Hear my voice... O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment,' closely mirrors 119:156's 'quicken me according to your judgments.'
  • Psalm 119:159 (verbal): Same plea linking revival to God's steadfast mercy: 'Quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness,' echoing 119:156's appeal to God's mercies/judgments.
  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Repeated motif in the psalm: 'My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word,' showing the frequent formula 'quicken me according to...' in Psalm 119.
  • Psalm 103:11 (thematic): Declares the greatness of God's mercy ('For as the heaven is high... so great is his mercy'), thematically paralleling the affirmation 'Your mercies are great, O LORD.'
  • Lamentations 3:22-23 (thematic): Affirms God's abundant, steadfast mercies ('It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed... they are new every morning'), resonating with Psalm 119:156's emphasis on God's great mercies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Great are your mercies, O LORD; according to your judgments, show me favor.
  • Great are your mercies, O LORD; according to your judgments be gracious to me.
156 Great are your mercies, O LORD; give me life according to your ordinances.

Psa.119.156 - Details

Translation

Great are your mercies, O LORD; give me life according to your ordinances.

Original Text

רחמיך רבים ׀ יהוה כמשפטיך חיני׃

Morphology

  • רחמיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss-2ms
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כמשפטיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,poss,2,m,sg
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:149 (verbal): Near-identical petition: 'Hear my voice... O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment,' closely mirrors 119:156's 'quicken me according to your judgments.'
  • Psalm 119:159 (verbal): Same plea linking revival to God's steadfast mercy: 'Quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness,' echoing 119:156's appeal to God's mercies/judgments.
  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Repeated motif in the psalm: 'My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word,' showing the frequent formula 'quicken me according to...' in Psalm 119.
  • Psalm 103:11 (thematic): Declares the greatness of God's mercy ('For as the heaven is high... so great is his mercy'), thematically paralleling the affirmation 'Your mercies are great, O LORD.'
  • Lamentations 3:22-23 (thematic): Affirms God's abundant, steadfast mercies ('It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed... they are new every morning'), resonating with Psalm 119:156's emphasis on God's great mercies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Great are your mercies, O LORD; according to your judgments give me life.
  • Great are your mercies, O LORD; give me life according to your judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.

Psa.119.157 - Details

Translation

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.

Original Text

רבים רדפי וצרי מעדותיך לא נטיתי׃

Morphology

  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • רדפי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • וצרי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעדותיך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+suff-2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נטיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:61 (verbal): Speaks of enemies encircling or binding the psalmist ('the cords of the wicked') and affirms clinging to God's law—closely parallels persecution and refusal to abandon God's commandments.
  • Psalm 119:86 (verbal): Uses the same root רדף ('they persecuted/me they chased') and links wrongful persecution with appeal to God's faithful commandments, echoing the theme of suffering while remaining loyal to God's testimonies.
  • Deuteronomy 5:32 (structural): Commands Israel not to turn aside from the LORD's instructions ('you shall not turn aside to the right or to the left'), paralleling the psalmist's declaration that he does not turn away from God's testimonies despite many persecutors.
  • Matthew 5:10 (thematic): Blesses those persecuted for righteousness' sake, thematically echoing Psalm 119:157's pairing of persecution with steadfast commitment to God's ways.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Many are my persecutors and my enemies, yet I have not turned aside from your testimonies.
  • Many are those who persecute me and my enemies; yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not swerve from your testimonies.

Psa.119.157 - Details

Translation

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not swerve from your testimonies.

Original Text

רבים רדפי וצרי מעדותיך לא נטיתי׃

Morphology

  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • רדפי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • וצרי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעדותיך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+suff-2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נטיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:61 (verbal): Speaks of enemies encircling or binding the psalmist ('the cords of the wicked') and affirms clinging to God's law—closely parallels persecution and refusal to abandon God's commandments.
  • Psalm 119:86 (verbal): Uses the same root רדף ('they persecuted/me they chased') and links wrongful persecution with appeal to God's faithful commandments, echoing the theme of suffering while remaining loyal to God's testimonies.
  • Deuteronomy 5:32 (structural): Commands Israel not to turn aside from the LORD's instructions ('you shall not turn aside to the right or to the left'), paralleling the psalmist's declaration that he does not turn away from God's testimonies despite many persecutors.
  • Matthew 5:10 (thematic): Blesses those persecuted for righteousness' sake, thematically echoing Psalm 119:157's pairing of persecution with steadfast commitment to God's ways.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.
  • Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I have not turned aside from your testimonies.
158 I have seen the treacherous and was grieved, for they do not keep your word.

Psa.119.158 - Details

Translation

I have seen the treacherous and was grieved, for they do not keep your word.

Original Text

ראיתי בגדים ואתקוטטה אשר אמרתך לא שמרו׃

Morphology

  • ראיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בגדים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ואתקוטטה: VERB,hitp,perf,1,_,sg
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שמרו: VERB,qal,imper,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:53 (verbal): Expresses indignation at the wicked who abandon/ do not keep God's law — closely parallels seeing transgressors who do not keep your word.
  • Psalm 78:10 (thematic): Reports Israel's failure to keep God's covenant and law; thematically parallels the complaint that people do not keep God's word.
  • Proverbs 28:4 (thematic): Contrasts those who forsake the law with the righteous opposition to the wicked; echoes the link between abandoning God's instruction and wicked behavior.
  • Psalm 73:12 (thematic): The psalmist observes the prosperity and presumptuousness of the wicked who disregard God — similar observation and moral response to those who do not keep God's word.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have seen the treacherous and I loathe them, because they do not keep your word.
  • I have seen transgressors and was grieved, because they do not keep your word.
158 I saw the treacherous and was grieved, because they do not keep your word.

Psa.119.158 - Details

Translation

I saw the treacherous and was grieved, because they do not keep your word.

Original Text

ראיתי בגדים ואתקוטטה אשר אמרתך לא שמרו׃

Morphology

  • ראיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בגדים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ואתקוטטה: VERB,hitp,perf,1,_,sg
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שמרו: VERB,qal,imper,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:53 (verbal): Expresses indignation at the wicked who abandon/ do not keep God's law — closely parallels seeing transgressors who do not keep your word.
  • Psalm 78:10 (thematic): Reports Israel's failure to keep God's covenant and law; thematically parallels the complaint that people do not keep God's word.
  • Proverbs 28:4 (thematic): Contrasts those who forsake the law with the righteous opposition to the wicked; echoes the link between abandoning God's instruction and wicked behavior.
  • Psalm 73:12 (thematic): The psalmist observes the prosperity and presumptuousness of the wicked who disregard God — similar observation and moral response to those who do not keep God's word.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have seen treachery and was grieved; because they do not keep your word.
  • I have seen the treacherous and was grieved, because they do not keep your word.
159 See— for I have loved your precepts; O LORD, according to your steadfast love give me life.

Psa.119.159 - Details

Translation

See— for I have loved your precepts; O LORD, according to your steadfast love give me life.

Original Text

ראה כי־ פקודיך אהבתי יהוה כחסדך חיני׃

Morphology

  • ראה: VERB,qal,imperat,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כחסדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,ms
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Ps.119:97 (verbal): Both verses explicitly profess love for God's law/precepts ('Oh how I love thy law' parallels 'I have loved your precepts').
  • Ps.119:77 (thematic): Links a plea for God's mercy that the psalmist might live with the affirmation that God's law is beloved—mirrors 'preserve me... according to your steadfast love' paired with love of the precepts.
  • Ps.119:88 (verbal): Both petition for life or quickening 'according to thy lovingkindness/steadfast love' ('Quicken me after thy lovingkindness' parallels 'חסדך חיני').
  • Ps.119:165 (thematic): Highlights the blessing/peace for those who love God's law, echoing the psalmist's devotion to the precepts in 119:159.

Alternative generated candidates

  • See, for I have loved your precepts; O LORD, in your steadfast love, show me favor.
  • Behold—I have loved your precepts; O LORD, according to your steadfast love give me life.
159 See how I love your precepts; O LORD, in your steadfast love give me life.

Psa.119.159 - Details

Translation

See how I love your precepts; O LORD, in your steadfast love give me life.

Original Text

ראה כי־ פקודיך אהבתי יהוה כחסדך חיני׃

Morphology

  • ראה: VERB,qal,imperat,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כחסדך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,ms
  • חיני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1cs

Parallels

  • Ps.119:97 (verbal): Both verses explicitly profess love for God's law/precepts ('Oh how I love thy law' parallels 'I have loved your precepts').
  • Ps.119:77 (thematic): Links a plea for God's mercy that the psalmist might live with the affirmation that God's law is beloved—mirrors 'preserve me... according to your steadfast love' paired with love of the precepts.
  • Ps.119:88 (verbal): Both petition for life or quickening 'according to thy lovingkindness/steadfast love' ('Quicken me after thy lovingkindness' parallels 'חסדך חיני').
  • Ps.119:165 (thematic): Highlights the blessing/peace for those who love God's law, echoing the psalmist's devotion to the precepts in 119:159.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Consider how I love your precepts; O LORD, give me life according to your steadfast love.
  • See how I have loved your precepts; O LORD, in your steadfast love give me life.
160 The whole of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

Psa.119.160 - Details

Translation

The whole of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

Original Text

ראש־ דברך אמת ולעולם כל־ משפט צדקך׃

Morphology

  • ראש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולעולם: CONJ+PREP
  • כל: DET
  • משפט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:7 (verbal): Both verses affirm the perfection and trustworthiness of God’s instruction/testimony; Psalm 19:7 calls the law 'perfect' and the testimony 'sure,' echoing Ps.119:160’s claim that the sum of God’s word is truth.
  • Proverbs 30:5 (verbal): Proverbs 30:5 states 'Every word of God is pure,' paralleling Ps.119:160’s assertion that the totality of God’s word is truth and highlighting the purity and reliability of divine speech.
  • Isaiah 40:8 (thematic): Isaiah 40:8 ('the word of our God shall stand for ever') parallels Ps.119:160’s emphasis that God's statutes/judgments endure forever, stressing the permanence of God’s word.
  • Matthew 24:35 (allusion): Jesus’ declaration that 'Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away' echoes Ps.119:160’s motif of the enduring truth of divine words/ordinances.
  • John 17:17 (verbal): Jesus’ prayer 'Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth' closely parallels the language of Ps.119:160, directly identifying God’s word with truth.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.
  • The sum of your word is truth, and all your righteous ordinances endure forever.
160 The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

Psa.119.160 - Details

Translation

The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

Original Text

ראש־ דברך אמת ולעולם כל־ משפט צדקך׃

Morphology

  • ראש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דברך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m,sg
  • אמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולעולם: CONJ+PREP
  • כל: DET
  • משפט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:7 (verbal): Both verses affirm the perfection and trustworthiness of God’s instruction/testimony; Psalm 19:7 calls the law 'perfect' and the testimony 'sure,' echoing Ps.119:160’s claim that the sum of God’s word is truth.
  • Proverbs 30:5 (verbal): Proverbs 30:5 states 'Every word of God is pure,' paralleling Ps.119:160’s assertion that the totality of God’s word is truth and highlighting the purity and reliability of divine speech.
  • Isaiah 40:8 (thematic): Isaiah 40:8 ('the word of our God shall stand for ever') parallels Ps.119:160’s emphasis that God's statutes/judgments endure forever, stressing the permanence of God’s word.
  • Matthew 24:35 (allusion): Jesus’ declaration that 'Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away' echoes Ps.119:160’s motif of the enduring truth of divine words/ordinances.
  • John 17:17 (verbal): Jesus’ prayer 'Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth' closely parallels the language of Ps.119:160, directly identifying God’s word with truth.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.
  • The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous judgments endures forever.
161 Princes persecute me without cause; yet my heart trembles at your word.

Psa.119.161 - Details

Translation

Princes persecute me without cause; yet my heart trembles at your word.

Original Text

שרים רדפוני חנם ומדברך פחד לבי׃

Morphology

  • שרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רדפוני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl,obj1sg
  • חנם: ADV
  • ומדברך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m
  • פחד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 69:4 (verbal): Speaks of being hated without cause ('they that hate me without a cause'), paralleling 'princes persecute me without cause' in wording and theme.
  • John 15:25 (allusion): Jesus cites scriptural precedent—'they hated me without a cause'—reflecting the motif of unjust persecution found in Ps 119:161.
  • Isaiah 66:2 (thematic): God esteems those who 'tremble at my word,' echoing the Psalmist's reverent fear/awe of God's word ('my heart stands in awe of your words').
  • Psalm 119:157 (thematic): Within the same psalm: many persecutors and enemies contrasted with steadfastness in God's testimonies—links the experience of persecution to devotion to God's word.
  • Psalm 119:120 (verbal): Immediate context expresses physical trembling and fear ('my flesh trembles for fear of you; I am afraid of your judgments'), paralleling the Psalmist's fear/awe of God's word in v.161.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Princes pursue me without cause; yet my heart trembles at your word.
  • Princes persecute me without cause; yet my heart trembles at your word.
161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

Psa.119.161 - Details

Translation

Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

Original Text

שרים רדפוני חנם ומדברך פחד לבי׃

Morphology

  • שרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רדפוני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl,obj1sg
  • חנם: ADV
  • ומדברך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m
  • פחד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs

Parallels

  • Psalm 69:4 (verbal): Speaks of being hated without cause ('they that hate me without a cause'), paralleling 'princes persecute me without cause' in wording and theme.
  • John 15:25 (allusion): Jesus cites scriptural precedent—'they hated me without a cause'—reflecting the motif of unjust persecution found in Ps 119:161.
  • Isaiah 66:2 (thematic): God esteems those who 'tremble at my word,' echoing the Psalmist's reverent fear/awe of God's word ('my heart stands in awe of your words').
  • Psalm 119:157 (thematic): Within the same psalm: many persecutors and enemies contrasted with steadfastness in God's testimonies—links the experience of persecution to devotion to God's word.
  • Psalm 119:120 (verbal): Immediate context expresses physical trembling and fear ('my flesh trembles for fear of you; I am afraid of your judgments'), paralleling the Psalmist's fear/awe of God's word in v.161.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
  • Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.
162 I rejoice at your sayings like one who finds great spoil.

Psa.119.162 - Details

Translation

I rejoice at your sayings like one who finds great spoil.

Original Text

שש אנכי על־ אמרתך כמוצא שלל רב׃

Morphology

  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • על: PREP
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • כמוצא: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:14 (verbal): Both verses use the language of rejoicing/delighting in God's testimonies/word (ׂשַׂשְׂ/I rejoice) and equate that joy with the value of the divine revelation.
  • Psalm 119:111 (thematic): Speaks of God's testimonies as an abiding possession and the joy of the heart—parallels the idea of finding great spoil in the word.
  • Psalm 19:10 (thematic): God's commands/word are described as more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey, a similar valuation of scripture as precious treasure.
  • Matthew 13:44 (allusion): Parable of a hidden treasure found in a field—echoes the metaphor of discovering great spoil/treasure when one finds the value of God's kingdom/word.
  • Proverbs 2:4–5 (thematic): Urges seeking wisdom 'as for silver' and searching for it like treasure; parallels the motif of pursuing/obtaining divine wisdom/word as priceless spoil.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I rejoice in your words like one who finds great spoil.
  • I rejoice in your words like one who finds great spoil.
162 I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.

Psa.119.162 - Details

Translation

I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.

Original Text

שש אנכי על־ אמרתך כמוצא שלל רב׃

Morphology

  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • על: PREP
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • כמוצא: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:14 (verbal): Both verses use the language of rejoicing/delighting in God's testimonies/word (ׂשַׂשְׂ/I rejoice) and equate that joy with the value of the divine revelation.
  • Psalm 119:111 (thematic): Speaks of God's testimonies as an abiding possession and the joy of the heart—parallels the idea of finding great spoil in the word.
  • Psalm 19:10 (thematic): God's commands/word are described as more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey, a similar valuation of scripture as precious treasure.
  • Matthew 13:44 (allusion): Parable of a hidden treasure found in a field—echoes the metaphor of discovering great spoil/treasure when one finds the value of God's kingdom/word.
  • Proverbs 2:4–5 (thematic): Urges seeking wisdom 'as for silver' and searching for it like treasure; parallels the motif of pursuing/obtaining divine wisdom/word as priceless spoil.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
  • I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate falsehood and abhor it; your law I love.

Psa.119.163 - Details

Translation

I hate falsehood and abhor it; your law I love.

Original Text

שקר שנאתי ואתעבה תורתך אהבתי׃

Morphology

  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • ואתעבה: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:113 (verbal): Shares the exact contrast formula — personal hatred of false/vanity and the contrasting love of God's law ('but thy law do I love').
  • Psalm 119:128 (verbal): Declares hatred of 'every false way' while upholding the righteousness of God's precepts, echoing the Psalm 119 theme of rejecting falsehood and embracing the Torah.
  • Psalm 119:97 (thematic): Expresses profound love for God's law ('O how I love thy law!'), paralleling the affirmation of love for the Torah in 119:163.
  • Proverbs 12:22 (thematic): Contrasts falsehood and truth—'lying lips are an abomination to the LORD'—which corresponds to the denunciation of falsehood in 119:163 and the valuing of truth embodied in God's law.
  • Ephesians 4:25 (thematic): Calls for putting away falsehood and speaking truth, reflecting the same moral imperative to reject lies and to live according to truth linked with God's word in 119:163.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I hate falsehood and loathe it; your law I love.
  • Falsehood I hate and loathe; your law I love.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood; your law I love.

Psa.119.163 - Details

Translation

I hate and abhor falsehood; your law I love.

Original Text

שקר שנאתי ואתעבה תורתך אהבתי׃

Morphology

  • שקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שנאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • ואתעבה: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • אהבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:113 (verbal): Shares the exact contrast formula — personal hatred of false/vanity and the contrasting love of God's law ('but thy law do I love').
  • Psalm 119:128 (verbal): Declares hatred of 'every false way' while upholding the righteousness of God's precepts, echoing the Psalm 119 theme of rejecting falsehood and embracing the Torah.
  • Psalm 119:97 (thematic): Expresses profound love for God's law ('O how I love thy law!'), paralleling the affirmation of love for the Torah in 119:163.
  • Proverbs 12:22 (thematic): Contrasts falsehood and truth—'lying lips are an abomination to the LORD'—which corresponds to the denunciation of falsehood in 119:163 and the valuing of truth embodied in God's law.
  • Ephesians 4:25 (thematic): Calls for putting away falsehood and speaking truth, reflecting the same moral imperative to reject lies and to live according to truth linked with God's word in 119:163.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I hate and abhor falsehood; I love your law.
  • I hate and abhor falsehood; I love your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.

Psa.119.164 - Details

Translation

Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.

Original Text

שבע ביום הללתיך על משפטי צדקך׃

Morphology

  • שבע: NUM,card
  • ביום: PREP
  • הללתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg,obj:2ms
  • על: PREP
  • משפטי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:62 (verbal): Same psalm: 'At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws'—both speak of praising God at set times for his 'righteous laws/judgments' (similar Hebrew terms).
  • Psalm 119:7 (verbal): Uses closely related language ('I will praise you with upright heart... your righteous rules')—the theme and key vocabulary of praising God for his righteous statutes are parallel.
  • Psalm 145:2 (thematic): 'Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name...' Echoes the regular/daily commitment to praise God expressed in Ps 119:164's seven-times-a-day.
  • Psalm 34:1 (thematic): 'I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.' Both verses emphasize continual/frequent praise as a response to God's character and deeds.
  • Daniel 6:10 (thematic): Daniel's practice of praying three times a day offers a parallel of punctuated, repeated devotion in set daily times—comparable to the seven-times-a-day praise of Ps 119:164.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Seven times a day I praise you for the judgments of your righteousness.
  • Seven times a day I praise you for the righteousness of your judgments.
164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous judgments.

Psa.119.164 - Details

Translation

Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous judgments.

Original Text

שבע ביום הללתיך על משפטי צדקך׃

Morphology

  • שבע: NUM,card
  • ביום: PREP
  • הללתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg,obj:2ms
  • על: PREP
  • משפטי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • צדקך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:62 (verbal): Same psalm: 'At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws'—both speak of praising God at set times for his 'righteous laws/judgments' (similar Hebrew terms).
  • Psalm 119:7 (verbal): Uses closely related language ('I will praise you with upright heart... your righteous rules')—the theme and key vocabulary of praising God for his righteous statutes are parallel.
  • Psalm 145:2 (thematic): 'Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name...' Echoes the regular/daily commitment to praise God expressed in Ps 119:164's seven-times-a-day.
  • Psalm 34:1 (thematic): 'I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.' Both verses emphasize continual/frequent praise as a response to God's character and deeds.
  • Daniel 6:10 (thematic): Daniel's practice of praying three times a day offers a parallel of punctuated, repeated devotion in set daily times—comparable to the seven-times-a-day praise of Ps 119:164.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.
  • Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.
165 Great peace have those who love your law; there is no stumbling-block for them.

Psa.119.165 - Details

Translation

Great peace have those who love your law; there is no stumbling-block for them.

Original Text

שלום רב לאהבי תורתך ואין־ למו מכשול׃

Morphology

  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg
  • לאהבי: PREP+PTC,qal,mp,pl,suff1s
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • ואין: CONJ+PART,exist
  • למו: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מכשול: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:17 (allusion): Wisdom (often equated with Torah) is described as producing pleasantness and peace — parallels the idea that lovers of God's law enjoy great peace.
  • Isaiah 26:3 (thematic): God preserves 'perfect peace' for those whose minds are steadfast on him; thematically links trustful devotion (here to God/His ways) with peace.
  • Isaiah 32:17 (thematic): Righteousness produces peace and quietness; connects obedience/righteous living (akin to keeping the law) with absence of stumbling and calm.
  • Psalm 119:1-2 (structural): Opening beatitudes of the same psalm bless those who walk in and keep the law — closely related theme of blessing for Torah-lovers that culminates in v.165's 'great peace.'
  • Jeremiah 6:16 (thematic): Call to 'ask for the old paths' and 'walk therein' promises rest for souls; parallels the promise of peace for those who follow God's ways/teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Great peace have those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling-block.
  • Great peace for those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling block.
165 Great peace have those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling-block.

Psa.119.165 - Details

Translation

Great peace have those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling-block.

Original Text

שלום רב לאהבי תורתך ואין־ למו מכשול׃

Morphology

  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg
  • לאהבי: PREP+PTC,qal,mp,pl,suff1s
  • תורתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons+2ms
  • ואין: CONJ+PART,exist
  • למו: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מכשול: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:17 (allusion): Wisdom (often equated with Torah) is described as producing pleasantness and peace — parallels the idea that lovers of God's law enjoy great peace.
  • Isaiah 26:3 (thematic): God preserves 'perfect peace' for those whose minds are steadfast on him; thematically links trustful devotion (here to God/His ways) with peace.
  • Isaiah 32:17 (thematic): Righteousness produces peace and quietness; connects obedience/righteous living (akin to keeping the law) with absence of stumbling and calm.
  • Psalm 119:1-2 (structural): Opening beatitudes of the same psalm bless those who walk in and keep the law — closely related theme of blessing for Torah-lovers that culminates in v.165's 'great peace.'
  • Jeremiah 6:16 (thematic): Call to 'ask for the old paths' and 'walk therein' promises rest for souls; parallels the promise of peace for those who follow God's ways/teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Great peace have those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling-block.
  • Great peace have those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling.
166 I wait for your salvation, O LORD; I have observed your commandments.

Psa.119.166 - Details

Translation

I wait for your salvation, O LORD; I have observed your commandments.

Original Text

שברתי לישועתך יהוה ומצותיך עשיתי׃

Morphology

  • שברתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,common,sg
  • לישועתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ומצותיך: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,construct,2,m
  • עשיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:174 (verbal): Uses near-identical language expressing longing for the LORD’s salvation and love for his law/statutes — a direct verbal parallel within the same acrostic psalm.
  • Ps.40:8 (verbal): “I delight to do thy will” parallels the idea of gladly doing God’s commandments (Ps.119:166’s second clause) — both stress obedience as heartfelt devotion.
  • Ps.119:165 (thematic): Affirms that those who love God’s law experience peace; connects the theme of love for the commandments in 119:166 with the moral/spiritual fruit of such love.
  • Deut.30:20 (thematic): Links loving the LORD with obeying his voice and holding fast to him — parallels the coupling of hope/relationship with God and practical obedience reflected in Ps.119:166.
  • John 14:15 (thematic): “If you love me, keep my commandments” expresses the New Testament equivalent of the psalmist’s inseparable association of love for God and doing his commandments.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I waited for your salvation, O LORD, and I kept your commandments.
  • I hoped for your salvation, O LORD, and I have kept your commandments.
166 I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.

Psa.119.166 - Details

Translation

I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.

Original Text

שברתי לישועתך יהוה ומצותיך עשיתי׃

Morphology

  • שברתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,common,sg
  • לישועתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ומצותיך: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,construct,2,m
  • עשיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:174 (verbal): Uses near-identical language expressing longing for the LORD’s salvation and love for his law/statutes — a direct verbal parallel within the same acrostic psalm.
  • Ps.40:8 (verbal): “I delight to do thy will” parallels the idea of gladly doing God’s commandments (Ps.119:166’s second clause) — both stress obedience as heartfelt devotion.
  • Ps.119:165 (thematic): Affirms that those who love God’s law experience peace; connects the theme of love for the commandments in 119:166 with the moral/spiritual fruit of such love.
  • Deut.30:20 (thematic): Links loving the LORD with obeying his voice and holding fast to him — parallels the coupling of hope/relationship with God and practical obedience reflected in Ps.119:166.
  • John 14:15 (thematic): “If you love me, keep my commandments” expresses the New Testament equivalent of the psalmist’s inseparable association of love for God and doing his commandments.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I waited for your salvation, O LORD, and I acted according to your commandments.
  • I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.
167 My soul has kept your testimonies; I have loved them greatly.

Psa.119.167 - Details

Translation

My soul has kept your testimonies; I have loved them greatly.

Original Text

שמרה נפשי עדתיך ואהבם מאד׃

Morphology

  • שמרה: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms
  • ואהבם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): “Oh how I love Your law!” — direct verbal and thematic echo of love for God’s law expressed in Ps. 119:167.
  • Psalm 119:111 (thematic): “I have inherited Your testimonies… they are the joy of my heart.” — links keeping God’s testimonies with loving and treasuring them.
  • Psalm 119:163 (verbal): “I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your law.” — contrasts love for God’s statutes with rejection of falsehood, similar affirmation of love for the testimonies.
  • 1 John 5:3 (thematic): “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments…” — New Testament formulation that love is demonstrated by keeping God’s commands, paralleling Psalm’s connection between keeping and loving the testimonies.
  • John 14:15 (thematic): “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” — reciprocal principle: love is shown by obedience, echoing the psalmist’s devotion to God’s testimonies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My soul has kept your testimonies; I have loved them greatly.
  • My soul has kept your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

Psa.119.167 - Details

Translation

My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

Original Text

שמרה נפשי עדתיך ואהבם מאד׃

Morphology

  • שמרה: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • עדתיך: NOUN,f,pl,suff_2ms
  • ואהבם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:97 (verbal): “Oh how I love Your law!” — direct verbal and thematic echo of love for God’s law expressed in Ps. 119:167.
  • Psalm 119:111 (thematic): “I have inherited Your testimonies… they are the joy of my heart.” — links keeping God’s testimonies with loving and treasuring them.
  • Psalm 119:163 (verbal): “I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your law.” — contrasts love for God’s statutes with rejection of falsehood, similar affirmation of love for the testimonies.
  • 1 John 5:3 (thematic): “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments…” — New Testament formulation that love is demonstrated by keeping God’s commands, paralleling Psalm’s connection between keeping and loving the testimonies.
  • John 14:15 (thematic): “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” — reciprocal principle: love is shown by obedience, echoing the psalmist’s devotion to God’s testimonies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
  • My soul keeps your testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.
168 I have kept your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

Psa.119.168 - Details

Translation

I have kept your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

Original Text

שמרתי פקודיך ועדתיך כי כל־ דרכי נגדך׃

Morphology

  • שמרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • ועדתיך: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • כי: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • דרכי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,_,sg
  • נגדך: PREP+PRON,2,ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:2 (structural): Same psalm’s opening affirmation: blessing on those who keep God’s testimonies—connects keeping precepts/testimonies as the core theme.
  • Psalm 119:11 (thematic): Expresses inward preservation of God’s word to avoid sin—parallels the commitment to keep God’s precepts.
  • Psalm 139:3 (verbal): Speaks of God’s intimate knowledge of a person’s going and ways ('you are acquainted with all my ways'), echoing 'all my ways are before you.'
  • Proverbs 5:21 (verbal): Declares that a person’s ways are before the LORD and he weighs all their paths—near verbal parallel about divine oversight of human conduct.
  • Jeremiah 23:23-24 (thematic): Affirms the LORD’s omnipresence/omniscience—no one can hide from God—resonates with the reason given for obedience: 'all my ways are before you.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have kept your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
  • I have kept your precepts and your testimonies; for all my ways are before you.
168 I keep your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

Psa.119.168 - Details

Translation

I keep your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

Original Text

שמרתי פקודיך ועדתיך כי כל־ דרכי נגדך׃

Morphology

  • שמרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • ועדתיך: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • כי: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • דרכי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,_,sg
  • נגדך: PREP+PRON,2,ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:2 (structural): Same psalm’s opening affirmation: blessing on those who keep God’s testimonies—connects keeping precepts/testimonies as the core theme.
  • Psalm 119:11 (thematic): Expresses inward preservation of God’s word to avoid sin—parallels the commitment to keep God’s precepts.
  • Psalm 139:3 (verbal): Speaks of God’s intimate knowledge of a person’s going and ways ('you are acquainted with all my ways'), echoing 'all my ways are before you.'
  • Proverbs 5:21 (verbal): Declares that a person’s ways are before the LORD and he weighs all their paths—near verbal parallel about divine oversight of human conduct.
  • Jeremiah 23:23-24 (thematic): Affirms the LORD’s omnipresence/omniscience—no one can hide from God—resonates with the reason given for obedience: 'all my ways are before you.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • I keep your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
  • I keep your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
169 Let my cry come near before you, O LORD; according to your word, give me understanding.

Psa.119.169 - Details

Translation

Let my cry come near before you, O LORD; according to your word, give me understanding.

Original Text

תקרב רנתי לפניך יהוה כדברך הבינני׃

Morphology

  • תקרב: VERB,qal,imperfect,2,m,sg
  • רנתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1,sg
  • לפניך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כדברך: PREP+NOUN+PRON,2,m,sg
  • הבינני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:18 (verbal): A petition for spiritual insight into God's law (“Open my eyes… that I may behold wondrous things out of your law”), paralleling the request for understanding tied to God's word.
  • Ps.119:34 (verbal): Uses the same verb/request (“Give me understanding”) and links understanding with obedience to God's commandments, closely echoing 119:169's plea.
  • Ps.25:4-5 (thematic): A general plea for God's guidance and instruction (“Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths…”)—themes of seeking divine understanding and direction like 119:169.
  • Prov.2:3-6 (thematic): Calls for seeking and calling for wisdom and understanding (“If you call out for insight… the LORD gives wisdom”), reflecting the motif of asking God for understanding according to his revelation.
  • Ps.88:1 (thematic): A sustained cry to God (“O LORD, God of my salvation; I cry out day and night before you”), parallel in the imagery of bringing one’s cry near to the LORD as in 119:169.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my cry come before you, LORD; according to your word, give me understanding.
  • Let my cry come near before you, O LORD; according to your word, give me understanding.
169 Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

Psa.119.169 - Details

Translation

Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

Original Text

תקרב רנתי לפניך יהוה כדברך הבינני׃

Morphology

  • תקרב: VERB,qal,imperfect,2,m,sg
  • רנתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1,sg
  • לפניך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • כדברך: PREP+NOUN+PRON,2,m,sg
  • הבינני: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:18 (verbal): A petition for spiritual insight into God's law (“Open my eyes… that I may behold wondrous things out of your law”), paralleling the request for understanding tied to God's word.
  • Ps.119:34 (verbal): Uses the same verb/request (“Give me understanding”) and links understanding with obedience to God's commandments, closely echoing 119:169's plea.
  • Ps.25:4-5 (thematic): A general plea for God's guidance and instruction (“Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths…”)—themes of seeking divine understanding and direction like 119:169.
  • Prov.2:3-6 (thematic): Calls for seeking and calling for wisdom and understanding (“If you call out for insight… the LORD gives wisdom”), reflecting the motif of asking God for understanding according to his revelation.
  • Ps.88:1 (thematic): A sustained cry to God (“O LORD, God of my salvation; I cry out day and night before you”), parallel in the imagery of bringing one’s cry near to the LORD as in 119:169.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
  • Let my plea come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
170 Let my supplication come before you; as you have said, rescue me.

Psa.119.170 - Details

Translation

Let my supplication come before you; as you have said, rescue me.

Original Text

תבוא תחנתי לפניך כאמרתך הצילני׃

Morphology

  • תבוא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • תחנתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לפניך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כאמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הצילני: VERB,hif,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:169 (verbal): Immediately adjacent verse with parallel petition language—'let my cry/plea come before you'—and appeal tied to God’s word/request for understanding according to the word.
  • Ps.119:154 (verbal): Similar plea for God’s intervention—'plead my cause and redeem me'—followed by a request for life or deliverance 'according to your promise/word.'
  • Ps.119:107 (verbal): Expresses the same pattern of distress and a request for deliverance 'give me life according to your word,' echoing the formula 'deliver me according to your word.'
  • Ps.119:116 (thematic): Asks God to 'sustain me according to your promise,' linking personal deliverance and life directly to God’s stated word/promise, a recurring theme in Psalm 119.
  • Ps.40:1 (thematic): A broader psalmic parallel: a cry for help and subsequent deliverance by God ('I waited patiently... he inclined to me and heard my cry'), reflecting the motif of petition before God and divine rescue.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my supplication come before you; according to your promise, deliver me.
  • Let my plea come before you; as you have said, deliver me.
170 Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your word.

Psa.119.170 - Details

Translation

Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your word.

Original Text

תבוא תחנתי לפניך כאמרתך הצילני׃

Morphology

  • תבוא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • תחנתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לפניך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כאמרתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הצילני: VERB,hif,impv,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:169 (verbal): Immediately adjacent verse with parallel petition language—'let my cry/plea come before you'—and appeal tied to God’s word/request for understanding according to the word.
  • Ps.119:154 (verbal): Similar plea for God’s intervention—'plead my cause and redeem me'—followed by a request for life or deliverance 'according to your promise/word.'
  • Ps.119:107 (verbal): Expresses the same pattern of distress and a request for deliverance 'give me life according to your word,' echoing the formula 'deliver me according to your word.'
  • Ps.119:116 (thematic): Asks God to 'sustain me according to your promise,' linking personal deliverance and life directly to God’s stated word/promise, a recurring theme in Psalm 119.
  • Ps.40:1 (thematic): A broader psalmic parallel: a cry for help and subsequent deliverance by God ('I waited patiently... he inclined to me and heard my cry'), reflecting the motif of petition before God and divine rescue.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
  • Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
171 Let my lips pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Psa.119.171 - Details

Translation

Let my lips pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Original Text

תבענה שפתי תהלה כי תלמדני חקיך׃

Morphology

  • תבענה: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,pl
  • שפתי: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • תהלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • תלמדני: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:12 (verbal): Both verses speak of God teaching his statutes—here the psalmist blesses God and asks to be taught, parallel to praise uttered because of that teaching.
  • Psalm 119:13 (verbal): Uses the image of the lips declaring God’s rules/laws, closely paralleling lips uttering praise in response to God’s instruction.
  • Psalm 51:15 (thematic): Prayer for opened lips so that the mouth may declare God’s praise; parallels the motif of vocal praise as the appropriate response to divine action (here, teaching).
  • Psalm 19:14 (structural): Petition that the words of the mouth be acceptable to God links the theme of spoken praise and the moral/spiritual ordering of speech as a fitting response to God's revelation/teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my lips pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.
  • Let my lips pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.
171 Let my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Psa.119.171 - Details

Translation

Let my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Original Text

תבענה שפתי תהלה כי תלמדני חקיך׃

Morphology

  • תבענה: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,pl
  • שפתי: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • תהלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • תלמדני: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • חקיך: NOUN,m,pl,poss_2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:12 (verbal): Both verses speak of God teaching his statutes—here the psalmist blesses God and asks to be taught, parallel to praise uttered because of that teaching.
  • Psalm 119:13 (verbal): Uses the image of the lips declaring God’s rules/laws, closely paralleling lips uttering praise in response to God’s instruction.
  • Psalm 51:15 (thematic): Prayer for opened lips so that the mouth may declare God’s praise; parallels the motif of vocal praise as the appropriate response to divine action (here, teaching).
  • Psalm 19:14 (structural): Petition that the words of the mouth be acceptable to God links the theme of spoken praise and the moral/spiritual ordering of speech as a fitting response to God's revelation/teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your statutes.
  • Let my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172 Let my tongue declare your word, for all your commandments are upright.

Psa.119.172 - Details

Translation

Let my tongue declare your word, for all your commandments are upright.

Original Text

תען לשוני אמרתך כי כל־ מצותיך צדק׃

Morphology

  • תען: VERB,qal,impf,3,ms,sg
  • לשוני: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,1cs
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • כי: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.119.171 (verbal): Immediate context and close verbal parallel: both verses invoke the lips/tongue speaking or singing God's word and praise for his commandments.
  • Ps.19.8 (thematic): “The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart” echoes the claim that God’s commandments are righteous and bring joy.
  • Ps.119.97 (thematic): “Oh how I love your law!” expresses the same delight in God’s word that prompts the psalmist’s tongue to sing.
  • Ps.119.111 (thematic): “I have inherited your testimonies… they are the joy of my heart” connects the righteous character of the commandments with personal delight and praise.
  • Rom.7.12 (thematic): “So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good” explicitly affirms the righteousness of God’s commandments, paralleling the psalmist’s assertion.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my tongue answer with your word, for all your commandments are righteous.
  • Let my tongue declare your word, for all your commandments are righteous.
172 Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.

Psa.119.172 - Details

Translation

Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.

Original Text

תען לשוני אמרתך כי כל־ מצותיך צדק׃

Morphology

  • תען: VERB,qal,impf,3,ms,sg
  • לשוני: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,1cs
  • אמרתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2f
  • כי: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.119.171 (verbal): Immediate context and close verbal parallel: both verses invoke the lips/tongue speaking or singing God's word and praise for his commandments.
  • Ps.19.8 (thematic): “The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart” echoes the claim that God’s commandments are righteous and bring joy.
  • Ps.119.97 (thematic): “Oh how I love your law!” expresses the same delight in God’s word that prompts the psalmist’s tongue to sing.
  • Ps.119.111 (thematic): “I have inherited your testimonies… they are the joy of my heart” connects the righteous character of the commandments with personal delight and praise.
  • Rom.7.12 (thematic): “So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good” explicitly affirms the righteousness of God’s commandments, paralleling the psalmist’s assertion.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.
  • Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.
173 Let your hand be my help, for I have chosen your precepts.

Psa.119.173 - Details

Translation

Let your hand be my help, for I have chosen your precepts.

Original Text

תהי־ ידך לעזרני כי פקודיך בחרתי׃

Morphology

  • תהי: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg
  • ידך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss:2,f,sg
  • לעזרני: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,suff1cs
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • בחרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:94 (verbal): Near-verbal parallel: both are first-person pleas linked to having sought/chosen God’s precepts (’I am yours; save me, for I have sought/ chosen your precepts’).
  • Ps.119:153 (thematic): Both petition God to look and deliver the psalmist because of fidelity to the law — help is requested on the basis of not forgetting/holding to God’s law.
  • Ps.119:107 (thematic): Similar plea for life/help from the LORD grounded explicitly in devotion to God’s word (’give me life… according to your word’), echoing the motive in 119:173.
  • Ps.119:30 (verbal): Shares the verb and theme of choice (’I have chosen’): 119:30’s ‘I have chosen the way of faithfulness’ parallels 119:173’s claim of choosing God’s precepts, linking confession of choice with trust in God’s help.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let your hand be my help, for I have chosen your precepts.
  • Be your hand for my help, for I have chosen your precepts.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

Psa.119.173 - Details

Translation

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

Original Text

תהי־ ידך לעזרני כי פקודיך בחרתי׃

Morphology

  • תהי: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg
  • ידך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss:2,f,sg
  • לעזרני: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,suff1cs
  • כי: CONJ
  • פקודיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • בחרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.119:94 (verbal): Near-verbal parallel: both are first-person pleas linked to having sought/chosen God’s precepts (’I am yours; save me, for I have sought/ chosen your precepts’).
  • Ps.119:153 (thematic): Both petition God to look and deliver the psalmist because of fidelity to the law — help is requested on the basis of not forgetting/holding to God’s law.
  • Ps.119:107 (thematic): Similar plea for life/help from the LORD grounded explicitly in devotion to God’s word (’give me life… according to your word’), echoing the motive in 119:173.
  • Ps.119:30 (verbal): Shares the verb and theme of choice (’I have chosen’): 119:30’s ‘I have chosen the way of faithfulness’ parallels 119:173’s claim of choosing God’s precepts, linking confession of choice with trust in God’s help.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
  • Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, O LORD; your law is my delight.

Psa.119.174 - Details

Translation

I long for your salvation, O LORD; your law is my delight.

Original Text

תאבתי לישועתך יהוה ותורתך שעשעי׃

Morphology

  • תאבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לישועתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • שעשעי: NOUN,m,sg,suff

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:47 (verbal): Expresses the same sentiment of delight in God's commandments ('I shall delight in your statutes').
  • Psalm 119:77 (verbal): Combines petition for God's favor with the declaration 'your law is my delight,' closely mirroring the verse's language and theme.
  • Psalm 119:143 (verbal): Despite distress, the psalmist affirms that God's commandments are his delight—parallel contrast of trouble and delight in the law.
  • Psalm 119:40 (thematic): A paired theme of longing for God's precepts and asking for life/righteous deliverance ('Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life').
  • Psalm 19:8 (thematic): Speaks of the precepts of the LORD bringing joy to the heart and reviving the soul, thematically akin to finding delight in God's law and salvation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I long for your salvation, LORD; your law is my delight.
  • I long for your salvation, O LORD; your teaching is my delight.
174 I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.

Psa.119.174 - Details

Translation

I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.

Original Text

תאבתי לישועתך יהוה ותורתך שעשעי׃

Morphology

  • תאבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לישועתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ותורתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • שעשעי: NOUN,m,sg,suff

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:47 (verbal): Expresses the same sentiment of delight in God's commandments ('I shall delight in your statutes').
  • Psalm 119:77 (verbal): Combines petition for God's favor with the declaration 'your law is my delight,' closely mirroring the verse's language and theme.
  • Psalm 119:143 (verbal): Despite distress, the psalmist affirms that God's commandments are his delight—parallel contrast of trouble and delight in the law.
  • Psalm 119:40 (thematic): A paired theme of longing for God's precepts and asking for life/righteous deliverance ('Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life').
  • Psalm 19:8 (thematic): Speaks of the precepts of the LORD bringing joy to the heart and reviving the soul, thematically akin to finding delight in God's law and salvation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
  • I long for your salvation, O LORD; your law is my delight.
175 Revive my soul, that I may praise you; let your righteous judgments sustain me.

Psa.119.175 - Details

Translation

Revive my soul, that I may praise you; let your righteous judgments sustain me.

Original Text

תחי־ נפשי ותהללך ומשפטך יעזרני׃

Morphology

  • תחי: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg
  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • ותהללך: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg+obj:2,m,sg+conj
  • ומשפטך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יעזרני: VERB,qal,juss,3,m,sg+obj:1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Uses the language of being revived/quicken by God's word—'quicken thou me according to thy word' parallels 'Let my soul live... and let thy judgments help me.'
  • Psalm 119:50 (verbal): Speaks of God's word bringing life in affliction—'thy word hath quickened me' echoes the petition for life and help from God's statutes.
  • Psalm 19:7 (thematic): Declares that the law of the LORD 'converteth the soul' and restores life, thematically linking divine instruction/judgments with reviving the soul and praise.
  • Proverbs 4:22 (thematic): States that God's words are 'life' to those who find them, resonating with the plea for the soul to live and for God's ordinances to help.
  • Psalm 119:92 (thematic): Affirms that the psalmist's delight in God's law prevents perishing in affliction—connecting the sustaining, life-giving role of God's decrees to the request in v.175.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my soul live, that it may praise you; let your judgments help me.
  • Let my soul live, and it shall praise you; let your judgments be my help.
175 Let my soul live to praise you, and let your ordinances help me.

Psa.119.175 - Details

Translation

Let my soul live to praise you, and let your ordinances help me.

Original Text

תחי־ נפשי ותהללך ומשפטך יעזרני׃

Morphology

  • תחי: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg
  • נפשי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • ותהללך: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg+obj:2,m,sg+conj
  • ומשפטך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יעזרני: VERB,qal,juss,3,m,sg+obj:1,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 119:25 (verbal): Uses the language of being revived/quicken by God's word—'quicken thou me according to thy word' parallels 'Let my soul live... and let thy judgments help me.'
  • Psalm 119:50 (verbal): Speaks of God's word bringing life in affliction—'thy word hath quickened me' echoes the petition for life and help from God's statutes.
  • Psalm 19:7 (thematic): Declares that the law of the LORD 'converteth the soul' and restores life, thematically linking divine instruction/judgments with reviving the soul and praise.
  • Proverbs 4:22 (thematic): States that God's words are 'life' to those who find them, resonating with the plea for the soul to live and for God's ordinances to help.
  • Psalm 119:92 (thematic): Affirms that the psalmist's delight in God's law prevents perishing in affliction—connecting the sustaining, life-giving role of God's decrees to the request in v.175.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let my soul live, and it shall praise you; and let your judgments help me.
  • Let my soul live to praise you, and let your judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.

Psa.119.176 - Details

Translation

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.

Original Text

תעיתי כשה אבד בקש עבדך כי מצותיך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • תעיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • כשה: CONJ
  • אבד: VERB,qal,infabs
  • בקש: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • כי: CONJ
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Isaiah 53:6 (verbal): Uses the same sheep-imagery of going astray—'all we like sheep have gone astray'—linking human wandering with need for divine seeking and restoration.
  • Ezekiel 34:11-16 (allusion): God portrayed as shepherd who will 'seek the lost' and rescue strayed sheep; echoes the plea 'seek your servant' and the motif of divine search and care.
  • Luke 15:4-7 (thematic): Parable of the lost sheep where the shepherd seeks one gone astray—directly parallels the psalmist's confession of being lost and appeal for God to seek him.
  • Matthew 18:12-14 (thematic): Parallel teaching to Luke's lost-sheep parable emphasizing the shepherd's pursuit of the one lost, resonating with the psalmist's lament and desire for recovery.
  • John 10:11-16 (structural): Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for and protects his sheep; the shepherd/sheep relationship and commitment to seek and keep the flock parallels the psalmist's dependence and plea.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
  • I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.

Psa.119.176 - Details

Translation

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.

Original Text

תעיתי כשה אבד בקש עבדך כי מצותיך לא שכחתי׃

Morphology

  • תעיתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • כשה: CONJ
  • אבד: VERB,qal,infabs
  • בקש: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • כי: CONJ
  • מצותיך: NOUN,f,pl,cons,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שכחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg

Parallels

  • Isaiah 53:6 (verbal): Uses the same sheep-imagery of going astray—'all we like sheep have gone astray'—linking human wandering with need for divine seeking and restoration.
  • Ezekiel 34:11-16 (allusion): God portrayed as shepherd who will 'seek the lost' and rescue strayed sheep; echoes the plea 'seek your servant' and the motif of divine search and care.
  • Luke 15:4-7 (thematic): Parable of the lost sheep where the shepherd seeks one gone astray—directly parallels the psalmist's confession of being lost and appeal for God to seek him.
  • Matthew 18:12-14 (thematic): Parallel teaching to Luke's lost-sheep parable emphasizing the shepherd's pursuit of the one lost, resonating with the psalmist's lament and desire for recovery.
  • John 10:11-16 (structural): Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for and protects his sheep; the shepherd/sheep relationship and commitment to seek and keep the flock parallels the psalmist's dependence and plea.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
  • I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

Forever, O LORD, your word stands firm in the heavens.

From generation to generation is your faithfulness; you established the earth, and it endures.

They stand by your judgments today; for all things are your servants.

Had it not been for your law that gave me delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.

I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; your testimonies I consider.

I have seen the end of all perfection; your commandment is exceedingly broad.

To everything I have seen an end; but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

How I love your law! All day it is my meditation.

How I love your law! All day it is my meditation.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.

I have more insight than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

I have more understanding than the aged, because I keep your precepts.

I am wiser than the aged, for I have kept your precepts.

I hold back my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word.

I have restrained my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.

I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have taught me.

I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

How sweet are your words to my taste—sweeter than honey to my mouth!

How sweet to my taste are your words; sweeter than honey to my mouth.

From your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

I have sworn; I will keep your righteous judgments.

I have sworn, and I will confirm it, to keep your righteous ordinances.

I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, be gracious to me according to your word.

I am greatly afflicted; O LORD, give me life according to your word.

May the freewill offerings of my mouth please you, O LORD; teach me your judgments.

Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me your judgments.

My life is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.

My soul is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget your law.

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not turn aside from your precepts.

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, even to the end.

I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, even to the end.

I hate the double-minded; but your law I love.

I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.

You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in your word.

You are my hiding place and my shield; in your word I put my hope.

Depart from me, O evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live; do not let my hope be put to shame.

Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let my hope be put to shame.

Be my support and deliver me, and I will observe your statutes continually.

Uphold me, and I shall be saved; and I will always keep your statutes.

You have rejected all who stray from your decrees, for their deceit is falsehood.

You have altogether rejected the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your testimonies.

You have turned aside all the wicked of the earth; therefore I love your testimonies.

Their pride has returned them; all the wicked of the earth I have hated—therefore I love your testimonies.

My flesh trembles for fear of you; I stand in awe of your judgments.

My flesh trembles for fear of you; I am afraid of your judgments.

I have practiced justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Be gracious to your servant for good; let not the arrogant oppress me.

Be a surety for your servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

My eyes long for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.

My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.

Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.

Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.

I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

I am your servant—give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.

It is time for the LORD to act; they have broken your law.

Therefore I have loved your commandments more than gold, even fine gold.

Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, than finest gold.

Therefore I regard all your precepts as right; I hate every false way.

Therefore I consider all your precepts right; I hate every false way.

Wonderful are your testimonies; therefore my soul keeps them.

Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

The opening of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.

Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is right for those who love your name.

Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.

Establish my steps in your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Order my steps in your word; let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will keep your precepts.

Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may keep your precepts.

Make your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.

Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes.

Streams of tears run down my eyes because they do not keep your law.

Streams of water flow from my eyes because men do not keep your law.

Righteous are you, O LORD; upright are your judgments.

Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments.

You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are exceedingly faithful.

You have commanded righteousness; your testimonies are very faithful.

You have rebuked me; I am zealous, for my foes have forgotten your words.

I am consumed with zeal, for my enemies have forgotten your words.

Your word is refined to the utmost; your servant loves it.

Your word is very pure; therefore your servant loves it.

I am young and despised, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.

I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

Your righteousness is everlasting, and your law is truth.

Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is truth.

Trouble and distress have found me; your commandments are my delight.

Trouble and distress have found me; your commandments are my delight.

Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

Righteous are your testimonies forever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

I called with my whole heart—answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.

I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep your statutes.

I called to you; deliver me, and I will observe your testimonies.

I called; I called upon you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.

I rose before dawn and cried out; in your word I put my hope.

Before the dawn I rise to cry for help; I put my hope in your words.

My eyes were watchful before the night watches, to ponder your promise.

My eyes are awake before the watches, that I may meditate on your word.

Hear my voice in accord with your steadfast love, O LORD; according to your ordinances, give me life.

Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, give me life according to your judgments.

Those who pursue deceit draw near; they are far from your law.

Those who devise wickedness draw near; they are far from your law.

You are near, O LORD; all your commandments are truth.

You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are truth.

From of old I have known your decrees, for you have established them forever.

Long ago I knew from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.

Consider my affliction and redeem me; for I have not forgotten your law.

Consider my affliction and deliver me; for I do not forget your law.

Plead my cause—plead it—and redeem me; according to your word, show me favor.

Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your word.

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

Great are your mercies, O LORD; according to your judgments give me life.

Great are your mercies, O LORD; give me life according to your ordinances.

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not swerve from your testimonies.

I have seen the treacherous and was grieved, for they do not keep your word.

I saw the treacherous and was grieved, because they do not keep your word.

See— for I have loved your precepts; O LORD, according to your steadfast love give me life.

See how I love your precepts; O LORD, in your steadfast love give me life.

The whole of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

Princes persecute me without cause; yet my heart trembles at your word.

Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

I rejoice at your sayings like one who finds great spoil.

I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.

I hate falsehood and abhor it; your law I love.

I hate and abhor falsehood; your law I love.

Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.

Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous judgments.

Great peace have those who love your law; there is no stumbling-block for them.

Great peace have those who love your law; for them there is no stumbling-block.

I wait for your salvation, O LORD; I have observed your commandments.

I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.

My soul has kept your testimonies; I have loved them greatly.

My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

I have kept your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

I keep your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

Let my cry come near before you, O LORD; according to your word, give me understanding.

Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

Let my supplication come before you; as you have said, rescue me.

Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your word.

Let my lips pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Let my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Let my tongue declare your word, for all your commandments are upright.

Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.

Let your hand be my help, for I have chosen your precepts.

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

I long for your salvation, O LORD; your law is my delight.

I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.

Revive my soul, that I may praise you; let your righteous judgments sustain me.

Let my soul live to praise you, and let your ordinances help me.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.