Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. New Living Translation If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. English Standard Version If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. Berean Standard Bible If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. King James Bible Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. New King James Version Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. New American Standard Bible If Your Law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my misery. NASB 1995 If Your law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction. NASB 1977 If Thy law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction. Legacy Standard Bible If Your law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction. Amplified Bible If Your law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my time of trouble. Christian Standard Bible If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. Holman Christian Standard Bible If Your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. American Standard Version Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. Contemporary English Version If I had not found happiness in obeying your Law, I would have died in misery. English Revised Version Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. GOD'S WORD® Translation If your teachings had not made me happy, then I would have died in my misery. Good News Translation If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings. International Standard Version Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. Majority Standard Bible If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. NET Bible If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. New Heart English Bible Unless your Law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. Webster's Bible Translation Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction. World English Bible Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionUnless Your law [were] my delights, "" Then had I perished in my affliction. Young's Literal Translation Unless Thy law were my delights, Then had I perished in mine affliction. Smith's Literal Translation Unless thy law was my delight I perished in mine affliction. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnless thy law had been my meditation, I had then perhaps perished in my abjection. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Had your law not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. New Revised Standard Version If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my misery. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleUnless thy law had been my meditation, I should then have perished in mine affliction. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If your law had not been my meditation, I would have perished in my affliction. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. Brenton Septuagint Translation Were it not that thy law is my meditation, then I should have perished in mine affliction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…91Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You. 92If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. 93I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.… Cross References 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. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 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. John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. James 1:21-22 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. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 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. John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Treasury of Scripture Unless your law had been my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction. thy law Psalm 119:24,77,143 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellers… Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. I should Psalm 27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 94:18,19 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up… Proverbs 6:22,23 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee… Jump to Previous Affliction Delight Delights End Law Perished Troubles UnlessJump to Next Affliction Delight Delights End Law Perished Troubles UnlessPsalm 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 If Your law The term "law" here is derived from the Hebrew word "Torah," which encompasses not only legal statutes but also teachings and instructions from God. In the ancient Hebrew context, the Torah was central to the life and faith of the Israelites, serving as a guide for righteous living. The psalmist's reference to "Your law" underscores a personal relationship with God, acknowledging His divine authority and wisdom. This phrase invites believers to reflect on the importance of God's Word as a foundation for life, emphasizing its role in guiding moral and spiritual decisions. had not been my delight then I would have perished in my affliction Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If Your lawת֭וֹרָתְךָ (ṯō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law had not לוּלֵ֣י (lū·lê) Conjunction Strong's 3884: If not, unless been my delight, שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֑י (ša·‘ă·šu·‘āy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 8191: Enjoyment then אָ֝֗ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore I would have perished אָבַ֥דְתִּי (’ā·ḇaḏ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish in my affliction. בְעָנְיִֽי׃ (ḇə·‘ā·nə·yî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6040: Affliction, poverty Links Psalm 119:92 NIVPsalm 119:92 NLT Psalm 119:92 ESV Psalm 119:92 NASB Psalm 119:92 KJV Psalm 119:92 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:92 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:92 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:92 French Bible Psalm 119:92 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:92 Unless your law had been my delight (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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