Psalm 119:140
New International Version
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

New Living Translation
Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.

English Standard Version
Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.

Berean Standard Bible
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

King James Bible
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

New King James Version
Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it.

New American Standard Bible
Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it.

NASB 1995
Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it.

NASB 1977
Thy word is very pure, Therefore Thy servant loves it.

Legacy Standard Bible
Your word is exceedingly refined, Therefore Your slave loves it.

Amplified Bible
Your word is very pure (refined); Therefore Your servant loves it.

Christian Standard Bible
Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it.

American Standard Version
Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

Contemporary English Version
Your word to me, your servant, is like pure gold; I treasure what you say.

English Revised Version
Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your promise has been thoroughly tested, and I love it.

Good News Translation
How certain your promise is! How I love it!

International Standard Version
Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.

Majority Standard Bible
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

NET Bible
Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

New Heart English Bible
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

World English Bible
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Your saying [is] tried exceedingly, "" And Your servant has loved it.

Young's Literal Translation
Tried is thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thy word is refined greatly, and thy servant loved it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy word is exceedingly refined: and thy servant hath loved it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Your eloquence has been greatly enflamed, and your servant has loved it.

New American Bible
Your servant loves your promise; it has been proved by fire.

New Revised Standard Version
Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loves it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Your word is very precious and your Servant has loved it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy word is tried to the uttermost, And Thy servant loveth it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy word has been very fully tried; and thy servant loves it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
139My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words. 140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it. 141I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.…

Cross References
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

1 Peter 1:23-25
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. / For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Psalm 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Psalm 19:7-9
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

James 1:21
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

Psalm 138:2
I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

2 Peter 1:19-21
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

Your word is very pure: therefore your servant loves it.

thy word.

pure.

Psalm 119:128
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














Your promise
The Hebrew word for "promise" here is "אִמְרָה" (imrah), which can also be translated as "word" or "utterance." This term emphasizes the spoken or written declarations of God, which are seen as binding and trustworthy. In the context of the Psalms, God's promises are often linked to His covenant with Israel, reflecting His faithfulness and commitment to His people. The use of "promise" underscores the reliability and authority of God's word, which is a central theme throughout Psalm 119.

is completely pure
The phrase "completely pure" is derived from the Hebrew word "צָרוּף" (tsaruph), meaning refined or tested. This imagery is often associated with the process of refining metals, where impurities are removed to achieve purity. In a spiritual sense, God's word is depicted as being without flaw or error, having been tested and proven true. This purity signifies the holiness and perfection of God's promises, which stand in stark contrast to the fallibility of human words.

therefore
The word "therefore" serves as a logical connector, indicating that the subsequent action or feeling is a direct result of the preceding statement. In this verse, the purity of God's promise naturally leads to the response of love from the psalmist. This connection highlights the cause-and-effect relationship between the recognition of God's perfect word and the devotion it inspires in His followers.

Your servant
The term "servant" is translated from the Hebrew "עֶבֶד" (eved), which denotes one who is in service or subjection to another. In the biblical context, being a servant of God is a position of honor and dedication. It reflects a relationship of obedience, loyalty, and humility before the Almighty. The psalmist identifies as God's servant, indicating a personal commitment to follow and uphold God's commands.

loves it
The Hebrew word for "loves" is "אָהֵב" (ahev), which conveys deep affection and devotion. This love is not merely emotional but is also an expression of will and action. The psalmist's love for God's promise is rooted in an appreciation for its purity and truth. This love is a response to the divine nature of God's word, which provides guidance, comfort, and assurance to the believer. The psalmist's affection for God's promise is a testament to the transformative power of engaging with Scripture.

(140) Pure.--More literally, purged by trial. LXX. and Vulg., "fired." It is not only the excellence, but the proved excellence, of the Divine Word, which is the object of love and adoration here.

Verse 140. - Thy Word is very pure; or, "is purged, assayed, tried in the fire." God's "promises" are especially meant, which the course of events tests. Therefore thy servant loveth it (comp. vers. 97, 113, 119, 127, 159, 163).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your promise
אִמְרָתְךָ֥ (’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word

is completely
מְאֹ֗ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

pure;
צְרוּפָ֖ה (ṣə·rū·p̄āh)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 6884: To smelt, refine, test

therefore Your servant
וְֽעַבְדְּךָ֥ (wə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

loves it.
אֲהֵבָֽהּ׃ (’ă·hê·ḇāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f


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