Psalm 119:101

Translations

Modern

I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.

Traditional

I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

Literal

From every path of evil I have restrained my feet, that I may keep Your word.

Latin

Ab omni via mala prohibui pedes meos, ut custodiam verba tua.

Original

Hebrew

English

I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.

Notes

Psalms 119:97–102

make me wiser: God’s word provides wisdom and perspective. God is the true source of wisdom.

Psalms 119:97–104

Mem (מ) is the thirteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The instruction and wisdom of God through his word are far better than the best that human teachers can offer.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

1 Peter 3:10–11
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
Proverbs 1:15
…my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.
Psalm 119:104
I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.
Psalm 119:59–60
I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
1 Peter 2:1–2
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.
Isaiah 53:6
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.
Titus 2:11–12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Psalm 18:23
And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.
Psalm 119:126
It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.
Jeremiah 2:36
How impulsive you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Minerals and Metals Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Obedience: Exemplified Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Resistance To

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