Psalm 119:34

Translations

Modern

Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.

Traditional

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Literal

Give me understanding, and I will guard Your law, and I will keep it with all my heart.

Latin

Da mihi intellectum, et scrutabor legem tuam, et custodiam illam in toto corde meo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.

Notes

Psalms 119:33–40

He (ה) is the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

As a student, the poet asks his teacher, God, to renew life and to transform disgrace into righteousness.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Matthew 7:24
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Proverbs 2:5–6
…then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Psalm 119:73
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
James 2:8–12
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Psalm 119:69
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
Psalm 119:10
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Matthew 5:19
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
James 3:13–18
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

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

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Law of God: Saints: Pray for Power to Keep Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual

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