Psalm 119:76
New International Version
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

New Living Translation
Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.

English Standard Version
Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.

Berean Standard Bible
May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.

King James Bible
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

New King James Version
Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.

New American Standard Bible
May Your favor comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant.

NASB 1995
O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant.

NASB 1977
O may Thy lovingkindness comfort me, According to Thy word to Thy servant.

Legacy Standard Bible
Oh may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to Your slave.

Amplified Bible
O may Your lovingkindness and graciousness comfort me, According to Your word (promise) to Your servant.

Christian Standard Bible
May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May Your faithful love comfort me as You promised Your servant.

American Standard Version
Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

Contemporary English Version
I serve you, LORD. Comfort me with your love, just as you have promised.

English Revised Version
Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let your mercy comfort me as you promised.

Good News Translation
Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.

International Standard Version
May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant.

Majority Standard Bible
May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.

NET Bible
May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

New Heart English Bible
Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word to thy servant.

World English Bible
Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Please let Your kindness be to comfort me, "" According to Your saying to Your servant.

Young's Literal Translation
Let, I pray Thee, Thy kindness be to comfort me, According to Thy saying to Thy servant.

Smith's Literal Translation
Now shall thy mercy be to comfort me, according to thy word to thy servant.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O! let thy mercy be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let it be your mercy that consoles me, according to your eloquence to your servant.

New American Bible
May your mercy comfort me in accord with your promise to your servant.

New Revised Standard Version
Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise to your servant.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word to thy servant.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Your mercies shall be for my comfort, as you have said to your Servant
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, According to Thy promise unto Thy servant.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let, I pray thee, thy mercy be to comfort me, according to thy word to thy servant.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. 76May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant. 77May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.…

Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Isaiah 51:12
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, / encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

Isaiah 40:1
“Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

John 14:16-18
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. / I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

2 Corinthians 7:6
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

Hebrews 6:18
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Isaiah 66:13
As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

Let, I pray you, your merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Merciful

Psalm 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Psalm 106:4,5
Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; …

2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; …

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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














May Your loving devotion comfort me
This phrase highlights the psalmist's reliance on God's steadfast love, often translated as "lovingkindness" or "chesed" in Hebrew. This concept is central to the Old Testament, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness to His people. The psalmist seeks comfort in God's unwavering commitment, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. This request for comfort is not merely emotional but spiritual, seeking solace in God's presence and promises. The idea of divine comfort is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter (John 14:16).

I pray
The act of prayer here signifies a personal and direct communication with God, emphasizing the psalmist's dependence on Him. Prayer is a fundamental practice in both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a means for believers to express their needs, gratitude, and worship. The psalmist's prayer is an example of humility and trust, acknowledging that true comfort and help come from God alone. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who encouraged His followers to pray with faith and persistence (Matthew 7:7-11).

according to Your promise
The psalmist refers to God's promises, which are a cornerstone of biblical faith. God's promises to His people are numerous, including the promise of land, descendants, and blessing to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3), and the promise of a new covenant in Jeremiah 31:31-34. The psalmist's appeal to God's promises underscores the reliability and faithfulness of God, who is always true to His word. This assurance is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are reminded that all of God's promises find their "Yes" in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).

to Your servant
By identifying as God's servant, the psalmist expresses a relationship of submission and devotion. This term reflects a common biblical motif where individuals, including Moses, David, and the prophets, are described as servants of God. It denotes a position of humility and dedication to God's will. In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate servant, fulfilling the role of the suffering servant prophesied in Isaiah 53. Believers are also called to emulate this servanthood, following Christ's example of humility and obedience (Philippians 2:5-7).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for God's comfort and guidance.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, whose loving devotion and promises are the source of comfort for the Psalmist.

3. The Servant
Refers to the Psalmist himself, who identifies as a servant of God, seeking His promises and comfort.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Loving Devotion
God's loving devotion, or "chesed" in Hebrew, is a steadfast, covenantal love that is unwavering and faithful. It is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.

Seeking Comfort in God's Promises
The Psalmist's prayer for comfort is rooted in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to find solace in the Scriptures, where God's promises are recorded and affirmed.

The Role of Prayer in Seeking Comfort
The verse highlights the importance of prayer as a means of seeking God's comfort. It is an invitation to bring our burdens and desires before God, trusting in His loving response.

Living as God's Servant
Identifying as God's servant implies a life of obedience and submission to His will. It is through this relationship that believers can fully experience the comfort and promises of God.

The Assurance of God's Promises
God's promises are reliable and trustworthy. Believers can have confidence that God will fulfill His word, providing comfort and guidance in times of need.Verse 76. - Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort (comp. ver. 41 and Psalm 90:15). After affliction man feels the need of "comfort," and longs for some manifestation of the Divine "kindness." According to thy Word unto thy servant. According to the general tenor of thy promises.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May
יְהִי־ (yə·hî-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

Your loving devotion
חַסְדְּךָ֣ (ḥas·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

comfort me,
לְנַחֲמֵ֑נִי (lə·na·ḥă·mê·nî)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5162: To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge

I pray,
נָ֣א (nā)
Interjection
Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then'

according to Your promise
כְּאִמְרָתְךָ֥ (kə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word

to Your servant.
לְעַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (lə·‘aḇ·de·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant


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