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. Berean Literal Bible I call out 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. Berean Annotated Bible I call to You; save me, that I may 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." 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies. World English Bible I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have called You, save me, "" And I keep Your testimonies. Berean Literal Bible I call out to You, save me, that I may 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 BibleI cried unto thee, save me: that I may keep thy commandments. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleI 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 1917I 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 I call to You; Psalm 86:7 In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” save me, Psalm 69:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. Psalm 6:4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion. Psalm 143:9 Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. that I may keep Your testimonies. Psalm 25:10 All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. Joshua 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” 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. 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. Jump to Previous Cried Cry Guided Obey Observe Save Statutes Testimonies Trouble Unchanging WordJump to Next Cried Cry Guided Obey Observe Save Statutes Testimonies Trouble Unchanging 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 call to You; In distress, the psalmist turns directly to the Lord, trusting God as the covenant keeper and ruler over every danger. Israel’s worship recognized that deliverance comes from God rather than human strength or earthly security. Psa 86:7 In the day of my distress I call on You… save me, He asks for salvation from the threats surrounding him, both physical and spiritual, knowing that God alone can preserve both life and faith. Such deliverance reflects humanity’s deeper need for redemption from sin, ultimately fulfilled in Christ. Psa 69:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David.… that I may keep Your testimonies. His desired outcome is not merely relief from trouble but continued obedience to God’s revealed commands. Preserved by God, he seeks to live faithfully within the covenant and follow the Lord’s will, keeping God’s testimonies, His decrees and statutes. Psa 25:10 All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful… Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe 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 GodThe 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:146?2. How does Psalm 119:146 encourage us to seek God's help in prayer? 3. What does "save me" in Psalm 119:146 reveal about our dependence on God? 4. How can we apply the plea in Psalm 119:146 to our daily lives? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize calling on God for salvation and guidance? 6. How does obeying God's decrees relate to the request in Psalm 119:146? 7. What does Psalm 119:146 reveal about the nature of divine intervention in human affairs? 8. How does Psalm 119:146 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commandments? 9. In what ways does Psalm 119:146 reflect the psalmist's desperation and reliance on God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119? Verse 146. - I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. The thought of ver. 145 is repeated in other words. Psalm 119:146 moves from relationship (“I call”), to rescue (“save me”), to response (“that I may keep Your testimonies”). The verse affirms that God hears, God saves, and God expects—indeed enables—obedience in those He rescues. The believer’s cry for help is rooted in faith, answered by divine action, and completed in a life devoted to God’s revealed truth. 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 Additonal Resources Psalm 119:146 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 119:146 Bible Gateway Psalm 119:146 Bible.com Psalm 119:146 NIV |
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