Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. New Living Translation Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. English Standard Version I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies! Berean Standard Bible I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. King James Bible I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. New King James Version I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. New American Standard Bible I am Your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know Your testimonies. NASB 1995 I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. NASB 1977 I am Thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies. Legacy Standard Bible I am Your slave; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. Amplified Bible I am Your servant; give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] That I may know Your testimonies. Christian Standard Bible I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees. American Standard Version I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies. Contemporary English Version I serve you, so let me understand your teachings. English Revised Version I am thy servant, give me understanding; that I may know thy testimonies. GOD'S WORD® Translation I am your servant. Help me understand so that I may come to know your written instructions. Good News Translation I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings. International Standard Version Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees. Majority Standard Bible I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. NET Bible I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules. New Heart English Bible I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies. Webster's Bible Translation I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. World English Bible I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI [am] Your servant—cause me to understand, "" And I know Your testimonies. Young's Literal Translation Thy servant am I -- cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies. Smith's Literal Translation I am thy servant; cause me to understand, and I shall know thy testimonies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am thy servant: give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I am your servant; give me discernment that I may know your testimonies. New Revised Standard Version I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your decrees. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I am your Servant; give me understanding and I shall know your testimonies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I am Thy servant, give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies. Brenton Septuagint Translation I am thy servant; instruct me, and I shall know thy testimonies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes. 125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.… Cross References 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. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 1 Kings 3:9 Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” 2 Timothy 2:7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. Daniel 9:22 He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 1 Corinthians 2:12 We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. Luke 24:45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Psalm 25:4-5 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Nehemiah 9:20 You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. Treasury of Scripture I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies. I am thy Psalm 119:94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. Psalm 86:16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid. Psalm 116:16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. give Psalm 119:34,66 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart… 2 Chronicles 1:7-10 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee… 2 Corinthians 3:5,6 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; … that I Psalm 119:11,18,19,29 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee… Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Jump to Previous Cause Discernment Servant Statutes Testimonies Unchanging Understand Understanding Wisdom WordJump to Next Cause Discernment Servant Statutes Testimonies Unchanging Understand Understanding Wisdom WordPsalm 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 am Your servant; This phrase reflects a posture of humility and submission to God. In biblical times, a servant was someone who was wholly devoted to their master's will. This echoes the relationship between God and His people, where believers are called to serve God with their whole heart (Joshua 24:15). The term "servant" is often used by biblical figures such as Moses (Deuteronomy 34:5) and David (2 Samuel 7:8), indicating a close and obedient relationship with God. It also foreshadows the ultimate Servant, Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (Mark 10:45). give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep desire for understanding and obedience to God's law. 2. God The divine being to whom the psalmist is speaking, seeking wisdom and understanding. 3. Servant The role the psalmist identifies with, emphasizing humility and a desire to serve God faithfully. 4. Testimonies Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments, which the psalmist seeks to understand and follow. 5. Psalm 119 The longest chapter in the Bible, focusing on the beauty and importance of God's Word. Teaching Points Humility in ServiceRecognize our role as servants of God, approaching Him with humility and a willingness to learn. Desire for Understanding Cultivate a deep desire to understand God's Word, recognizing it as essential for spiritual growth and obedience. Prayer for Wisdom Regularly pray for wisdom and understanding, trusting that God will provide insight into His Word. Obedience to God's Word Understanding God's testimonies should lead to a life of obedience and alignment with His will. Role of the Holy Spirit Depend on the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us as we study and apply God's Word in our lives.Verse 125. - I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. As thy servant (see vers. 17, 23, 38, 49, 65, etc.), I have a claim upon thee for thy help. What I ask is discernment - to understand the full meaning of thy Law (comp. vers. 34, 66, 73, 1440. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Iאָ֥נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am Your servant; עַבְדְּךָ־ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā-) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant give me understanding הֲבִינֵ֑נִי (hă·ḇî·nê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand that I may know וְ֝אֵדְעָ֗ה (wə·’ê·ḏə·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know Your testimonies. עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness Links Psalm 119:125 NIVPsalm 119:125 NLT Psalm 119:125 ESV Psalm 119:125 NASB Psalm 119:125 KJV Psalm 119:125 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:125 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:125 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:125 French Bible Psalm 119:125 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:125 I am your servant (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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