Psalm 119:141

Translations

Modern

I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

Traditional

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

Literal

I am little and despised; I do not forget Your precepts.

Latin

Adolescentulus sum ego et contemptus; justificationes tuas non sum oblitus.

Original

Hebrew

English

I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

Notes

Psalms 119:141

The psalmist feels very troubled by those who oppress him (see Psalm 119:143; compare Isaiah 53).

Psalms 119:137–144

Tsadhe (צ) is the eighteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

God is righteous, and his word is right and just, especially in contrast to the deceptions of the wicked.

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

Psalm 22:6
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Luke 6:20
Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Luke 9:58
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Psalm 119:109
I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
Psalm 40:17
But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
Proverbs 19:1
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Psalm 119:176
I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.

Glossary

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Topics

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