New English Translation
Psalms 119:105
105Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.
Psalms 119:105 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
- New International Version (NIV)Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Context of Psalms 119:105
103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey! 104Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. נ (Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. 106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations. 107I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!
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נֵר־לְרַגְלִ֥י דְבָרֶ֑ךָ וְ֝א֗וֹר לִנְתִיבָתִֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 119:105
- Psalms 19:8The Lord’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord’s commands are pure and give insight for life.
- Psalms 43:3Reveal your light and your faithfulness! They will lead me, they will escort me back to your holy hill, and to the place where you live.
- Proverbs 6:23For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,
- Ephesians 5:13But all things being exposed by the light are made evident.
- 2 Peter 1:19Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
- Psalms 18:28Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.
- Job 29:3when he caused his lamp to shine upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;
Commentaries on Psalms 119:105
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 105Thy word is a lamp - This is illustrated thus by Solomon, Proverbs 6:23; : "The commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life." God's word is a candle which may be held in the hand to give us light in every dark place and chamber; and it is a general light shining upon all his works, and upon all our ways.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet - This begins a new portion of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Nun (נ n ), equivalent to our “n.” The margin here is “candle.” The Hebrew word means a light, lamp, candle. The idea is, that the word of God is like a torch or lamp ton man in a dark night. It shows him the way; it prevents his stumbling over obstacles, or failing down precipices, or wandering off into paths which would lead into danger, or would…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 105-112Verses 105-112 The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. The keeping of God's commands here meant, was that of a sinner under a dispensation of mercy, of a believer having part in the covenant of grace. The psalmist is often afflicted; but with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 105-106The Lord’s word is like a lamp. It offers perspective, hope, and guidance in darkness (Psalm 18:25–29; 119:130). This light also gives life (Proverbs 6:23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 105105. Not only does the Word of God inform us of His will, but, as a light on a path in darkness, it shows us how to follow the right and avoid the wrong way. The lamp of the Word is not the sun. He would blind our eyes in our present fallen state; but we may bless God for the light shining as in a dark place, to guide us until the Sun of Righteousness shall come, and we shall be made capable of seeing Him (2Pe 1:19; Re 22:4). The lamp is fed with the oil…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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