Psalms 119:44

Psalms 119:44 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
• New International Version (NIV)I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,
• New King James Version (NKJV)So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever.

Context of Psalms 119:44

42Then I will have an answer for the one who insults me since I trust your word. 43Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth. My hope is based on your regulations. I will follow your teachings forever and ever. 45I will walk around freely because I sought out your guiding principles. 46I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings and not feel ashamed.

Psalms 119:44 word by word

וְאֶשְׁמְרָ֖ה תוֹרָתְךָ֥ תָמִ֗יד לְעוֹלָ֥ם וָעֶֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• So shall I keepשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: obeyH8104
• thy lawתּוֹרָהtôrâh tôrâh · instructionH8451
• continuallyתָּמִידtâmîyd · continuallyH8548
• for everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• and everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703

Cross-references for Psalms 119:44

• Psalms 119:33Teach me, O Lord, how to live by your laws, and I will obey them to the end.
• Revelation 7:15That is why they are in front of the throne of God. They serve him day and night in his temple. The one who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
• Revelation 22:11Let those who don’t have God’s approval go without it, and let filthy people continue to be filthy. Let those who have God’s approval continue to have it, and let holy people continue to be holy.”

Commentaries on Psalms 119:44

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 44So shall I keep thy law continually forever and ever - At all times and in all places; in this world and the world to come. This indicates a purpose to do it, and an assurance that he would do it, if God should enable him to retain even the slightest hold on the truth.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. 44-46The psalmist is determined to obey the Lord.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

Topics related to Psalms 119:44

• Decision
• Instruction
• Obedience

In the dictionaries

• Break
• Comfort
• Delight
• Depart
• Establish
• Hallel
• Horror
• Incline
• Judgment
• Judgments of God

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