Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees. New Living Translation I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin English Standard Version I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Berean Standard Bible I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. King James Bible My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. New King James Version My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes. New American Standard Bible And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. NASB 1995 And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. Zayin. NASB 1977 And I shall lift up my hands to Thy commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Thy statutes. Legacy Standard Bible And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will muse on Your statutes. Amplified Bible And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. Christian Standard Bible I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will lift up my hands to Your commands, which I love, and will meditate on Your statutes. American Standard Version I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. Contemporary English Version I love and respect them and will keep them in mind. English Revised Version I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. GOD'S WORD® Translation I lift my hands [in prayer] because of your commandments, which I love. I will reflect on your laws. Good News Translation I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions. International Standard Version I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. NET Bible I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. New Heart English Bible I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes. Webster's Bible Translation My hands also will I lift to thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. World English Bible I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I lift up my hands to Your commands, "" That I have loved, "" And I meditate on Your statutes! Young's Literal Translation And I lift up my hands unto Thy commands, That I have loved, And I do meditate on Thy statutes! Smith's Literal Translation And I will lift up my hands to thy commands which I loved, and I will meditate in thy laws. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I lifted up my hands to thy commandments, which I loved: and I was exercised in thy justifications. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I lift up my hands to your commandments; I study your statutes, which I love. New Revised Standard Version I revere your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy hands also will I lift up to thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy commandments, and I will be glorified in thy faith. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall lift my hands to your commandments which I have loved; I shall meditate in your commandments and I shall be glorified in your faith! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate in Thy statutes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I lifted up my hands to thy commandments which I loved; and I meditated in thine ordinances. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…47I delight in Your commandments because I love them. 48I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. 49Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.… Cross References Deuteronomy 6:6-9 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. / Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. ... 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. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 19:7-11 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. ... Psalm 119:97 Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Psalm 119:15-16 I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. / I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Psalm 119:24 Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors. Psalm 119:35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. Psalm 119:47 I delight in Your commandments because I love them. Psalm 119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. Psalm 119:140 Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it. 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. Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. / For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. Treasury of Scripture My hands also will I lift up to your commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in your statutes. hands Psalm 10:12 Ezekiel 44:12 Micah 5:9 unto thy Matthew 7:21 John 13:17 John 15:14 and I will Psalm 119:15 Psalm 1:2 Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Decrees Hands Love Meditate Reach Revere Rules Statutes Stretched ThoughtJump to Next Commandments Commands Decrees Hands Love Meditate Reach Revere Rules Statutes Stretched ThoughtPsalm 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 I lift up my hands to Your commandments This phrase signifies an act of worship and surrender. In biblical times, lifting hands was a common posture in prayer and worship, symbolizing openness and receptivity to God (1 Timothy 2:8). It reflects a deep reverence and submission to God's authority. The psalmist's gesture indicates a heartfelt devotion and a desire to honor God's laws. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and demonstrated complete obedience to the Father (Matthew 5:17). which I love and I meditate on Your statutes Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. God's Commandments The divine laws and instructions given by God, which the psalmist loves and meditates upon. 3. Meditation A spiritual practice of reflecting deeply on God's statutes, indicating a personal and intimate engagement with the Word. Teaching Points Love for God's WordThe psalmist's love for God's commandments is evident. As believers, we are called to cultivate a deep affection for Scripture, seeing it as a source of life and guidance. Physical Expression of Worship "I lift up my hands" signifies a physical act of worship and surrender. Consider how physical expressions can enhance our spiritual devotion and connection to God. Meditation as a Spiritual Discipline Meditation on God's statutes is a vital practice for spiritual growth. It involves focused reflection and application of God's Word in our daily lives. Commitment to Obedience The psalmist's love for the commandments is not just emotional but also practical, leading to a commitment to obey God's laws. Our love for God should manifest in our actions and decisions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119What does 'delight in the Law of the Lord' mean? What is the central message of Psalm 119? The psalm insists that following God's laws brings peace and protection, yet other Bible passages show faithful people enduring suffering and persecution (Psalm 119:165). Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?(48) My hands.--See Psalm 28:2. The expression here is elliptical: "I will lift my hands in prayer for power to observe Thy commands." Verse 48. - My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved. In a sort of qualified worship (comp. Genesis 14:22; Psalm 28:2; Psalm 134:2; Psalm 141:2; Lamentations 3:41). And I will meditate in thy statutes. Almost a repetition of ver. 15a. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I lift upוְאֶשָּֽׂא־ (wə·’eś·śā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take my hands כַפַּ֗י (ḵap·pay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Your commandments, מִ֭צְוֺתֶיךָ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I love, אָהָ֗בְתִּי (’ā·hā·ḇə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 157: To have affection f and I meditate וְאָשִׂ֥יחָה (wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 7878: To muse, complain, talk (of) on Your statutes. בְחֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (ḇə·ḥuq·qe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute Links Psalm 119:48 NIVPsalm 119:48 NLT Psalm 119:48 ESV Psalm 119:48 NASB Psalm 119:48 KJV Psalm 119:48 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:48 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:48 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:48 French Bible Psalm 119:48 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:48 I reach out my hands for your (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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