Psalms 119:106
Psalms 119:106 in Multiple Translations
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.
I have made an oath and kept it, to be guided by your upright decisions.
I've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!
I haue sworne and will performe it, that I will keepe thy righteous iudgements.
I have sworn, and I confirm [it], To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.
I have sworn, and I will perform it , that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
I have solemnly promised, and I am solemnly promising it again, that I will always obey your ◄regulations/rules that you have given to us►, and they are all fair/just.
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Psalms 119:106 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי
וָ/אֲקַיֵּ֑מָ/ה
לִ֝/שְׁמֹ֗ר
מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י
צִדְקֶֽ/ךָ
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי
shâbaʻ
H7650
to swear
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
וָ/אֲקַיֵּ֑מָ/ה
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
לִ֝/שְׁמֹ֗ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-mp
צִדְקֶֽ/ךָ
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:106
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי
shâbaʻ
H7650
"to swear"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to swear an oath, like making a promise or vow. In the Bible, it is used when someone is making a serious promise, often with God as a witness. The KJV translates it as adjure or take an oath.
Definition: 1) to swear, adjure 1a) (Qal) sworn (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to swear, take an oath 1b2) to swear (of Jehovah by Himself) 1b3) to curse 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to take an oath 1c2) to adjure
Usage: Occurs in 175 OT verses. KJV: adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for H7646 (שָׂבַע)), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear. See also: Genesis 21:23; Judges 21:18; Psalms 15:4.
וָ/אֲקַיֵּ֑מָ/ה
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
לִ֝/שְׁמֹ֗ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-mp
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
צִדְקֶֽ/ךָ
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms | Suff
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:106
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:106
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:106
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:106
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:106
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
- Sermons on Psalms 119:106
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
107I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word. 108Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 10:29 | hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to carefully obey all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord. |
| 2 | Psalms 56:12 | Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 23:3 | So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 8:5 | And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God. |
| 5 | Psalms 66:13–14 | I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 5:4–5 | When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:115 | Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God. |
| 8 | Matthew 5:33 | Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 15:13–14 | And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. |
Psalms 119:106 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist is making a promise to God to obey His laws and commands. He is committing to follow God's Word, just like the Israelites did in Deuteronomy 29:12-15. By making this promise, the psalmist is showing his love and devotion to God, and he is trusting that God will guide him on his path, as seen in Psalm 119:105. By following God's Word, we can also have confidence that we are on the right path, just like the psalmist did, and we can trust that God will help us keep our promises to Him, as seen in Philippians 4:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to swear and confirm to keep God's righteous judgments?
This means making a solemn promise to obey God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:12-15, where the Israelites swore to keep God's covenant, and in Psalm 119:106, the psalmist is affirming his commitment to follow God's laws.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
By making a conscious decision to prioritize God's Word and obey His commands, as stated in Joshua 1:8, where Joshua was instructed to meditate on God's law day and night, and in Psalm 119:105, where God's Word is a lamp to guide our path.
What are God's righteous judgments?
God's righteous judgments refer to His laws and commands, as seen in Psalm 19:7-10, where the psalmist describes God's law as perfect, trustworthy, and righteous, and in Romans 7:12, where the Apostle Paul affirms that God's law is holy and righteous.
How can we be sure we are keeping God's righteous judgments?
We can be sure by studying God's Word, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:15, where the Apostle Paul instructs Timothy to be a diligent worker who correctly handles the Word of truth, and by seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as seen in John 16:13, where Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to make a conscious decision to obey God's commands, and how can I prioritize His Word in those areas?
- How can I apply the principle of making a solemn promise to obey God's laws in my daily life, and what are some practical steps I can take to keep that promise?
- What are some of God's righteous judgments that I struggle to keep, and how can I seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help me obey them?
- How can I use God's Word as a lamp to guide my path, as described in Psalm 119:105, and what are some ways I can apply its teachings to my everyday life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:106
I have sworn, and I will perform [it],.... Or, "I have performed it" (h).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:106
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
Ver. 106. I have sworn; obliged myself by serious purpose and solemn vow, or by a formal oath, which was not unusual amongst God’ s people, as . Will perform it; I do not repent of it, but by God’ s grace I will fulfil it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
Psalms 119:106 I have sworn, and I will perform [it], that I will keep thy righteous judgments.Ver. 106. I have sworn, and I will perform it] A religious vow is nothing else but a solemn promise, or rather oath made to God to use this or that means, either to avoid some evil whereunto he findeth himself inclined, or to be set onwards in the performance of some duty unto which he finds himself very backward, Masora sepes legi, decimae divitiis, vota sanctimoniae, silentium sapientiae (Pirke Aboth). Thus, Nehemiah 10:1, they take a new oath, and seal to it. Thus Job, Job 31:1, and Jacob, Genesis 28:21-22, called, therefore, the father of vows. That I will keep thy righteous judgments] Keep them as I am able, and as thou by thy grace shalt enable me, Psalms 119:32. Peter was too peremptory, Jephthah too hasty.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
(106) Perform.—The same verb as in Psalms 119:28—strengthen; often used in Esther for confirm.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
Verse 106. I have sworn] Perhaps this means no more than that he had renewed his covenant with God; he had bound himself to love and serve him only.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:106
106. and I will perform it] So Jer. perseverabo. But LXX, Syr., Targ., agree with the Mass. text in reading, with a slightly different vocalisation, and have confirmed, or ratified it, or perhaps, have performed it. righteous judgments] Cp. Psalms 119:7.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:106
I have sworn - I have solemnly purposed; I have given to this purpose the solemnity and sanction of an oath.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:106
ð, Nun.105-112. Thy word is a lamp—The writer comes to an experience like that of a traveller by night on a dangerous road.
Sermons on Psalms 119:106
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Surrendering to His Love by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering all aspects of our lives to Christ, highlighting the need for unconditional allegiance to Him. It delves into the biblical con |
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Have You Ever Made God a Promise by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jephthah's daughter from the Bible. He argues that Jephthah's daughter was not actually sacrificed as a burnt offering, but rathe |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.9 & 10 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the example of the people in the book of Nehemiah who dedicated six hours to reading the Word of God and praying. He emphasizes that they wer |
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The Greatest Promise by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of money in our lives. He acknowledges that while there is more to life than just money, it still holds importance as we sp |
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First Step in Considering Missionary Service by Tom Wilson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that God is the one who leads and directs our plans. He discusses the call of God and how it may not always be |
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Jesus Christ Is Lord by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord. He explains that simply going through the motions of religious acts is not enough; our |
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Gifts, Bribes and Guilt-Offerings by Anton Bosch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of giving and emphasizes the importance of giving oneself to the Lord. He praises the Macedonians for their abundant giving, stati |