Psalm 119:16

Translations

Modern

I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.

Traditional

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

Literal

In Your statutes I will delight myself; I will not forget Your word.

Latin

In justificationibus tuis meditabor: non obliviscar sermones tuos.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.

Notes

Psalms 119:9–16

Beth (ב) is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It makes the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist is determined to stay pure and encourages gaining wisdom through God's principles (Psalm 119:9) and instructions (119:10–16).

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 119:24
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Psalm 119:47
I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
Romans 7:22
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
Psalm 119:35
Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
Psalm 119:92–93
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
Psalm 119:109
I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
Psalm 119:83
Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
Psalm 119:70
Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law.
Hebrews 10:16–17
“This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”
Psalm 119:141
I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.
James 1:23–24
For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

Glossary

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

Topics

Forgetting God: Resolve Against Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Meditation: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning The Scriptures: Saints: Keep, in Remembrance Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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