Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. New Living Translation Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. English Standard Version Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. Berean Standard Bible Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me. King James Bible Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. New King James Version Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. New American Standard Bible Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. NASB 1995 Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. NASB 1977 Let my soul live that it may praise Thee, And let Thine ordinances help me. Legacy Standard Bible Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your judgments help me. Amplified Bible Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. Christian Standard Bible Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let me live, and I will praise You; may Your judgments help me. American Standard Version Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me. Contemporary English Version Keep me alive, so I can praise you, and let me find help in your teachings. English Revised Version Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let my soul have new life so that it can praise you. Let your regulations help me. Good News Translation Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me. International Standard Version Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me. Majority Standard Bible Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me. NET Bible May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me! New Heart English Bible Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me. Webster's Bible Translation Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. World English Bible Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy soul lives, and it praises You, "" And Your judgments help me. Young's Literal Translation My soul liveth, and it doth praise Thee, And Thy judgments do help me. Smith's Literal Translation My soul, shall live and praise thee; and thy judgments shall help me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy soul shall live and shall praise thee: and thy judgments shall help me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let my soul live to praise you; may your judgments give me help. New Revised Standard Version Let me live that I may praise you, and let your ordinances help me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My soul shall live, and your glory and your judgment will help me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; And let Thine ordinances help me. Brenton Septuagint Translation My soul shall live, and shall praise thee; and thy judgments shall help me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight. 175Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me. 176I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.… Cross References Psalm 146:2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:33 I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 71:8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. Psalm 63:4 So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. Psalm 145:2 Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Psalm 30:9 “What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? Psalm 115:17-18 It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence. / But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah! Psalm 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. Psalm 9:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. Psalm 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Philippians 1:20-21 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. / For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. 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. Treasury of Scripture Let my soul live, and it shall praise you; and let your judgments help me. let my Psalm 9:13,14 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: … Psalm 30:9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? Psalm 51:14,15 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness… and let thy Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Isaiah 26:8,9 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee… Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Jump to Previous Decisions Help Judgments Live Ordinances Praise Soul Support SustainJump to Next Decisions Help Judgments Live Ordinances Praise Soul Support SustainPsalm 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 Let me live to praise You; This phrase expresses a deep desire for life with the purpose of glorifying God. The psalmist's plea to "live" is not merely about physical existence but about living a life that honors and exalts God. This reflects the biblical theme that true life is found in relationship with God (John 10:10). The act of praising God is central to the life of a believer, as seen throughout the Psalms (Psalm 150:6). The psalmist's request aligns with the biblical understanding that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God (Isaiah 43:7). This desire to live for praise can be seen as a type of Christ, who lived a life fully devoted to glorifying the Father (John 17:4). may Your judgments sustain me. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses a deep longing for God's word and guidance. 2. God The central figure whom the psalmist seeks to praise and whose judgments are desired for sustenance. 3. Judgments Refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions, which the psalmist seeks for guidance and support. Teaching Points Living with PurposeThe psalmist's request to live in order to praise God challenges us to evaluate our life's purpose. Are we living to glorify God in all we do? Dependence on God's Word Just as the psalmist seeks sustenance from God's judgments, we should rely on Scripture for guidance and strength in our daily lives. Praise as a Lifestyle The desire to praise God continually suggests that worship should be an integral part of our lives, not just reserved for specific times or places. Sustained by Divine Wisdom The psalmist's reliance on God's judgments highlights the importance of seeking divine wisdom in decision-making and life's challenges. Eternal Perspective The psalmist's focus on living to praise God encourages us to maintain an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and God's glory over temporal concerns.Verse 175. - Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; i.e. "quicken me; give me true life in my soul and spirit - my real self - and then my praise shall be ever of thee." And let thy judgments help me. Let the course of thy providence be such as to help me to praise thee. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let meנַ֭פְשִׁי (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion live תְּֽחִי־ (tə·ḥî-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive to praise You; וּֽתְהַֽלְלֶ֑ךָּ (ū·ṯə·hal·le·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine may Your judgments וּֽמִשְׁפָּטֶ֥ךָ (ū·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style sustain me. יַעֲזְרֻֽנִי׃ (ya·‘ăz·ru·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid Links Psalm 119:175 NIVPsalm 119:175 NLT Psalm 119:175 ESV Psalm 119:175 NASB Psalm 119:175 KJV Psalm 119:175 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:175 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:175 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:175 French Bible Psalm 119:175 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:175 Let my soul live that I may (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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