Psalm 119:94
New International Version
Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.

New Living Translation
I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

English Standard Version
I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

Berean Standard Bible
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.

King James Bible
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

New King James Version
I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.

New American Standard Bible
I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.

NASB 1995
I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.

NASB 1977
I am Thine, save me; For I have sought Thy precepts.

Legacy Standard Bible
I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.

Amplified Bible
I am Yours, save me [as Your own]; For I have [diligently] sought Your precepts and required them [as my greatest need].

Christian Standard Bible
I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.

American Standard Version
I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

Contemporary English Version
I belong to you, and I have respected your laws, so keep me safe.

English Revised Version
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am yours. Save me, because I have searched for your guiding principles.

Good News Translation
I am yours--save me! I have tried to obey your commands.

International Standard Version
I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts.

Majority Standard Bible
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.

NET Bible
I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.

New Heart English Bible
I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

Webster's Bible Translation
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

World English Bible
I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I [am] Yours, save me, for I have sought Your precepts.

Young's Literal Translation
I am Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.

Smith's Literal Translation
I am to thee; save me; for I sought thy charges.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I am thine, save thou me: for I have sought thy justifications.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I am yours. Accomplish my salvation. For I have inquired into your justifications.

New American Bible
I am yours; save me, for I cherish your precepts.

New Revised Standard Version
I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I am thine, deliver me; for I have kept thy commandments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I am yours; save me, because I have kept your commandments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I am Thine, save me; For I have sought Thy precepts.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I am thine, save me; for I have sought out thine ordinances.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
93I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me. 94I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts. 95The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.…

Cross References
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.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

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 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

John 17:9
I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

1 Corinthians 3:23
and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.

John 10:27-28
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Ephesians 1:13-14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.

Romans 8:9
You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:3
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!


Treasury of Scripture

I am yours, save me: for I have sought your precepts.

I am thine

Psalm 86:2
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

Joshua 10:4-6
Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel…

Isaiah 41:8-10
But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend…

for I have

Psalm 119:27,40,173
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works…

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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 am Yours
This phrase is a profound declaration of belonging and identity. In the Hebrew text, the word "Yours" is derived from the root word "ani," which signifies possession and relationship. This declaration is not just a statement of ownership but a testament to the covenant relationship between the psalmist and God. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of covenants, where belonging to a deity implied protection, provision, and a reciprocal relationship. The psalmist acknowledges his identity as one who is under the care and authority of God, echoing the sentiments found in other parts of Scripture, such as Isaiah 43:1, where God declares, "You are Mine."

save me
The plea for salvation is central to the psalmist's cry. The Hebrew word used here is "yasha," which means to deliver or to save. This word is often used in the context of divine intervention in times of distress or danger. The psalmist's request for salvation is not merely physical but encompasses spiritual deliverance. In the broader biblical narrative, this reflects the ultimate salvation offered through Jesus Christ, as seen in the New Testament. The psalmist's cry is a reminder of humanity's need for God's saving grace, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible.

for I have sought
The act of seeking is intentional and diligent. The Hebrew root "darash" implies a pursuit or a quest, often with a sense of urgency and earnestness. This seeking is not passive but active, indicating a deep desire to know and understand God's will. In the historical context, seeking God was a fundamental aspect of Jewish worship and life, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:29, which promises that those who seek God with all their heart will find Him. The psalmist's pursuit of God is a model for believers, encouraging them to earnestly seek a deeper relationship with their Creator.

Your precepts
Precepts refer to God's commandments or instructions. The Hebrew word "piqqudim" is used specifically in the Psalms to denote the detailed aspects of God's law. These are not mere rules but divine guidelines meant to lead to a life of righteousness and holiness. In the historical and scriptural context, the precepts of God were given to guide the Israelites in their covenant relationship with Him, as seen in the giving of the Law at Sinai. For the psalmist, seeking God's precepts is an expression of devotion and a desire to live in accordance with God's will. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the importance of God's Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105).

Verse 94. - I am thine, save me. "Save me," i.e. as being thine own - thy true servant and follower. For I have sought thy precepts. And thus shown my fidelity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I am
אֲ֭נִי (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

Yours;
לְֽךָ־ (lə·ḵā-)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

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

for
כִּ֖י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I have sought
דָרָֽשְׁתִּי׃ (ḏā·rā·šə·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship

Your precepts.
פִקּוּדֶ֣יךָ (p̄iq·qū·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6490: Appointed, a mandate


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