God’s Word Translation
Psalms 119:43
43Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth. My hope is based on your regulations.
Psalms 119:43 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
- New International Version (NIV)Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances.
Context of Psalms 119:43
41Let your blessings reach me, O Lord. Save me as you promised. 42Then I will have an answer for the one who insults me since I trust your word. Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth. My hope is based on your regulations. 44I will follow your teachings forever and ever. 45I will walk around freely because I sought out your guiding principles.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:43 word by word
וְֽאַל־תַּצֵּ֬ל מִפִּ֣י דְבַר־אֱמֶ֣ת עַד־מְאֹ֑ד כִּ֖י לְמִשְׁפָּטֶ֣ךָ יִחָֽלְתִּי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:43
- Psalms 119:13With my lips I have repeated every regulation that ⌞comes⌟ from your mouth.
- Psalms 50:16But God says to wicked people, “How dare you quote my decrees and mouth my promises!
- Psalms 51:14Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, my savior. Let my tongue sing joyfully about your righteousness!
- Psalms 71:17O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done.
- Isaiah 59:21“This is my promise to them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, and my words that I put in your mouth will not leave you. They will be with your children and your grandchildren permanently,” says the Lord.
- Ephesians 1:13You heard and believed the message of truth, the Good News that he has saved you. In him you were sealed with the Holy Spirit whom he promised.
- James 1:18God decided to give us life through the word of truth to make us his most important creatures.
- Psalms 119:52I remembered your regulations from long ago, O Lord, and I found comfort ⌞in them⌟.
- Psalms 7:6Arise in anger, O Lord. Stand up against the fury of my attackers. Wake up, my God. You have already pronounced judgment.
- Psalms 9:4You have defended my just cause: You sat down on your throne as a fair judge.
- Psalms 43:1Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation. Rescue me from deceitful and unjust people.
- 1 Peter 2:23Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:43
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 43Take not the word of truth - Grant that the assurances which thy prophets have given to the people of approaching deliverance may not fall to the ground; let it appear that they have spoken thy mind, and that thou hast fulfilled their word.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth - Do not take it entirely or altogether from me. Let me not be utterly hopeless; let me be at no time without some evidence that thy word dwells in me with sustaining and sanctifying power. The prayer seems to have been offered when the mind was troubled and in doubt, and when it seemed as if all hope and all trust in the truth of God would vanish. The words rendered “utterly” mean “to very much;”…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 41-48Verses 41-48 Lord, I have by faith thy mercies in view; let me by prayer prevail to obtain them. And when the salvation of the saints is completed, it will plainly appear that it was not in vain to trust in God's word. We need to pray that we may never be afraid or ashamed to own God's truths and ways before men. And the psalmist resolves to keep God's law, in a constant course of obedience, without backsliding. The service of sin is slavery; the service…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 41-43The psalmist asks for protection from enemies who speak harshly (see Psalms 42:10; 44:16; 89:50–51; 102:8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 41-4441-44. The sentiment more fully carried out. God's mercies and salvation, as revealed in His Word, provide hope of forgiveness for the past and security in a righteous course for the future.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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