Psalm 119:21
New International Version
You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.

New Living Translation
You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.

English Standard Version
You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.

Berean Standard Bible
You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

King James Bible
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

New King James Version
You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments.

New American Standard Bible
You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who wander from Your commandments.

NASB 1995
You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who wander from Your commandments.

NASB 1977
Thou dost rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who wander from Thy commandments.

Legacy Standard Bible
You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments.

Amplified Bible
You rebuke the presumptuous and arrogant, the cursed ones, Who wander from Your commandments.

Christian Standard Bible
You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You rebuke the proud, the ones under a curse, who wander from Your commands.

American Standard Version
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

Contemporary English Version
You punish those boastful, worthless nobodies who turn from your commands.

English Revised Version
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do wander from thy commandments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You threaten arrogant people, who are condemned and wander away from your commandments.

Good News Translation
You reprimand the proud; cursed are those who disobey your commands.

International Standard Version
You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands.

Majority Standard Bible
You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

NET Bible
You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

New Heart English Bible
You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, who do err from thy commandments.

World English Bible
You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You have rebuked the cursed proud, "" Who are erring from Your commands.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast rebuked the cursed proud, Who are erring from Thy commands.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou didst rebuke the proud being cursed, those wandering from thy commands.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou hast rebuked the proud: they are cursed who decline from thy commandments.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have rebuked the arrogant. Those who decline from your commandments are accursed.

New American Bible
With a curse you rebuke the proud who stray from your commandments.

New Revised Standard Version
You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou hast rebuked the Gentiles, and cursed are those who go astray from thy commandments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You rebuked the nations and those that stray from your commandments are cursed.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do err from Thy commandments.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou has rebuked the proud: cursed are they that turn aside from thy commandments.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
20My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times. 21You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments. 22Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:34
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Isaiah 29:20-21
For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— / those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.

Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

Deuteronomy 27:26
‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

Galatians 3:10
All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

Malachi 4:1
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

2 Thessalonians 1:8
in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Jeremiah 50:31-32
“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. / The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.”

Isaiah 2:12
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Zephaniah 3:11
On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain.


Treasury of Scripture

You have rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from your commandments.

rebuked

Psalm 119:78
Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

Exodus 10:3
And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

cursed

Psalm 119:10,110,118
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments…

Deuteronomy 27:15-26
Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen…

Deuteronomy 28:15
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

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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














You rebuke
The Hebrew word for "rebuke" is "גָּעַר" (ga'ar), which conveys a strong sense of reprimand or correction. In the biblical context, God's rebuke is not merely a verbal chastisement but a divine intervention aimed at redirecting the wayward. This word underscores God's active role in maintaining moral order and His commitment to justice. The rebuke serves as both a warning and an opportunity for repentance, reflecting God's desire for all to return to His ways.

the arrogant
The term "arrogant" is translated from the Hebrew "זֵדִים" (zedim), which refers to those who are prideful and insolent. In the biblical narrative, arrogance is often associated with a rejection of God's authority and wisdom. The arrogant are those who elevate themselves above God's law, believing they are self-sufficient. This pride is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, often leading to downfall, as seen in the accounts of figures like Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar. The psalmist highlights the danger of arrogance as it blinds individuals to their need for God.

the cursed
The word "cursed" comes from the Hebrew "אֲרוּרִים" (arurim), indicating those who are under a divine curse due to their disobedience. In the Old Testament, blessings and curses are significant themes, representing the outcomes of obedience or disobedience to God's covenant. The cursed are those who have chosen a path contrary to God's will, resulting in separation from His favor and protection. This serves as a solemn reminder of the consequences of straying from God's commandments.

who stray
"Stray" is derived from the Hebrew "שָׁגָה" (shagah), meaning to wander or go astray. This term paints a picture of sheep that have left the safety of the shepherd's care, vulnerable to danger. In a spiritual sense, straying signifies a departure from God's path, often due to neglect or rebellion. The imagery of straying is prevalent in Scripture, emphasizing the need for vigilance and the importance of remaining close to God's guidance.

from Your commandments
The phrase "Your commandments" refers to the divine laws and instructions given by God, known in Hebrew as "מִצְוֹתֶיךָ" (mitzvotecha). These commandments are not merely rules but are expressions of God's character and His will for humanity. They are designed to lead to a life of righteousness, peace, and fulfillment. The psalmist's focus on God's commandments highlights their centrality in the believer's life, serving as a guide for moral and spiritual conduct. The commandments are a testament to God's covenant relationship with His people, calling them to a higher standard of living.

(21) LXX. and Vulg. divide the verse: "Thou hast rebuked the proud; cursed are they," &c. This is preferable.

Verse 21. - Thou hast rebuked the proud. It is difficult to connect this with the preceding. But perhaps the link may be found in the double sense of mishpatim, "judgments," which includes verbal sentences against sinners delivered in the Law, and also actual sentences upon them in deed and fact. These last are in the writer's mind in the present verse - such judgments as those upon Pharaoh (Exodus 14:23-31), Zerah (2 Chronicles 14:9-15), and Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:32-37). That are cursed. This clause is questioned, as metrically redundant. But Hebrew metrology is scarcely as yet an exact science. And the clause finds its justification in Deuteronomy 27:26. Which do err from thy commandments. Such error brings under a curse those who commit it. If it be a blessed thing to walk in God's Law (ver. 1), it must be a cursed thing to transgress against it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You rebuke
גָּ֭עַרְתָּ (gā·‘ar·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1605: To rebuke

the arrogant—
זֵדִ֣ים (zê·ḏîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2086: Insolent, presumptuous

the cursed
אֲרוּרִ֑ים (’ă·rū·rîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 779: To execrate

who stray
הַ֝שֹּׁגִים (haš·šō·ḡîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7686: To stray, to mistake, to transgress, to reel, be enraptured

from Your commandments.
מִמִּצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (mim·miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4687: Commandment


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