Psalm 119:146
New International Version
I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.

New Living Translation
I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.

English Standard Version
I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.

Berean Standard Bible
I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.

King James Bible
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

New King James Version
I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.

New American Standard Bible
I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies.

NASB 1995
I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies.

NASB 1977
I cried to Thee; save me, And I shall keep Thy testimonies.

Legacy Standard Bible
I called to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies.

Amplified Bible
I cried to You; save me And I will keep Your testimonies.

Christian Standard Bible
I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I call to You; save me, and I will keep Your decrees.

American Standard Version
I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

Contemporary English Version
I beg you to save me, so I can follow your rules.

English Revised Version
I have called unto thee; save me, and I shall observe thy testimonies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I have called out. Save me, so that I can obey your written instructions.

Good News Translation
I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.

International Standard Version
I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees."

Majority Standard Bible
I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.

NET Bible
I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules."

New Heart English Bible
I have called to you. Save me. I will obey your statutes.

Webster's Bible Translation
I cried to thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

World English Bible
I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have called You, save me, "" And I keep Your testimonies.

Young's Literal Translation
I have called Thee, save Thou me, And I do keep Thy testimonies.

Smith's Literal Translation
I called to thee: save me, and I will watch thy testimonies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I cried unto thee, save me: that I may keep thy commandments.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I cried out to you. Save me, so that I may keep your commandments.

New American Bible
I call to you to save me that I may observe your testimonies.

New Revised Standard Version
I cry to you; save me, that I may observe your decrees.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I cried to thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have called upon you; save me and I shall keep your testimonies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I have called Thee, save me, And I will observe Thy testimonies.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I cried to thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
145I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes. 146I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies. 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.…

Cross References
Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.

Acts 2:21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Luke 11:9
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

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.

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”


Treasury of Scripture

I cried to you; save me, and I shall keep your testimonies.

and I shall keep, or, that I may keep

Psalm 119:134
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

Judges 10:15,16
And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day…

Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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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














I call to You;
This phrase reflects the psalmist's deep reliance on God, emphasizing a personal and direct communication with the Divine. The act of calling upon God is a recurring theme in the Psalms, illustrating a relationship built on trust and dependence. In the historical context of ancient Israel, calling upon God was a common practice during times of distress or need, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 18:6 and Psalm 50:15. This invocation signifies an acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and the psalmist's faith in His ability to respond.

save me,
The plea for salvation here is both physical and spiritual. In the Old Testament, salvation often referred to deliverance from enemies or peril, as seen in the stories of David and other figures. However, it also carries a deeper spiritual meaning, pointing to the ultimate salvation found in God. This request for salvation can be seen as a foreshadowing of the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Savior in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 1:21, John 3:17). The psalmist's cry for salvation underscores the human need for divine intervention and redemption.

that I may keep Your testimonies.
The purpose of the psalmist's plea is to remain faithful to God's commandments and laws. "Testimonies" refers to the decrees and statutes given by God, which are meant to guide the believer's life. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience to His word is a sign of faithfulness and devotion. The desire to keep God's testimonies highlights the importance of living a life aligned with divine principles, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:17 and Psalm 19:7-11. It also points to the transformative power of God's word, which enables believers to live righteously. This commitment to God's testimonies is a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and exemplified obedience to the Father (John 14:31).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep longing for God's salvation and a commitment to His laws.

2. God
The recipient of the Psalmist's plea, representing divine authority, salvation, and the giver of the law.

3. The Testimonies
Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments, which the Psalmist desires to keep faithfully.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Calling on God
The Psalmist demonstrates the necessity of seeking God's help in times of need. This teaches us to rely on God as our primary source of salvation and strength.

Salvation with a Purpose
The plea for salvation is not just for personal benefit but is tied to the desire to live in obedience to God's laws. Our salvation should lead to a life that honors God through obedience.

Commitment to God's Word
The Psalmist's commitment to keeping God's testimonies highlights the importance of knowing and living by Scripture. We are encouraged to study and apply God's Word in our daily lives.

The Relationship Between Prayer and Obedience
The verse illustrates that prayer is not just about asking for help but is also about aligning our lives with God's will. Our prayers should reflect a heart committed to following God's commandments.Verse 146. - I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. The thought of ver. 145 is repeated in other words.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I call to You;
קְרָאתִ֥יךָ (qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

save me,
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

that I may keep
וְ֝אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה (wə·’eš·mə·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

Your testimonies.
עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness


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