Psalms 119:132
Psalms 119:132 in Multiple Translations
Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.
Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
Looke vpon mee and bee mercifull vnto me, as thou vsest to doe vnto those that loue thy Name.
Look unto me, and favour me, As customary to those loving Thy name.
Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
Look thou upon me, and be merciful to me, as thou usest to do to those that love thy name.
Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to all those who love you [MTY].
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Psalms 119:132 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּנֵה
אֵלַ֥/י
וְ/חָנֵּ֑/נִי
כְּ֝/מִשְׁפָּ֗ט
לְ/אֹהֲבֵ֥י
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
פְּנֵה
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וְ/חָנֵּ֑/נִי
chânan
H2603
be gracious
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
כְּ֝/מִשְׁפָּ֗ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms
לְ/אֹהֲבֵ֥י
ʼâhab
H157
to love
Prep | V-Qal
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:132
פְּנֵה
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וְ/חָנֵּ֑/נִי
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
כְּ֝/מִשְׁפָּ֗ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms
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.
לְ/אֹהֲבֵ֥י
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
Prep | V-Qal
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:132
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:132 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:132
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:132
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:132
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:132
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
- Sermons on Psalms 119:132
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
132Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
133Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 106:4 | Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation, |
| 2 | Psalms 119:124 | Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes. |
| 3 | Psalms 25:16 | Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. |
| 4 | Psalms 25:18 | Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 1:11 | And she made a vow, pleading, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever come over his head.” |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 16:12 | Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.” |
| 7 | Exodus 4:31 | and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped. |
| 8 | Isaiah 63:7–9 | I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion. For He said, “They are surely My people, sons who will not be disloyal.” So He became their Savior. In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. |
| 9 | 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7 | After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels |
Psalms 119:132 Summary
[This verse is a prayer asking God to show us mercy and kindness, just like He does to those who love and obey Him. The psalmist is asking God to turn His attention to them and bless them, similar to what we see in Psalms 67:1, where it says 'God be gracious to us and bless us.' By asking God to 'turn to me', the psalmist is showing that they recognize their need for God's help and mercy, and are seeking to follow Him more closely, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:6, which says 'in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'turn to me' in Psalms 119:132?
In this context, 'turn to me' is a plea for God's attention and favor, similar to what we see in Psalms 25:16, where David asks God to 'turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.'
How does God show mercy to those who love His name?
God shows mercy to those who love His name by blessing them and giving them a desire to follow His commands, as seen in Psalms 103:17, which says 'the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him.'
Is this verse asking for special treatment?
No, this verse is not asking for special treatment, but rather asking God to show the same mercy He shows to all who love Him, as a Father shows love to His children, according to 1 John 3:1, which says 'See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!'
How can I show love for God's name?
You can show love for God's name by obeying His commands, such as loving Him with all your heart, soul, and mind, as stated in Deuteronomy 6:5, and by giving thanks and praise to Him, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my love for God's name in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper desire to follow God's commands, like the psalmist in Psalms 119:131?
- In what ways do I see God showing mercy to those around me, and how can I reflect that mercy to others?
- What are some things that might be hindering my ability to receive God's mercy, and how can I overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:132
Look thou upon me,.... Not as in himself; a sinful creature will not bear looking upon by the Lord, especially with the strict eye of justice; but as in Christ, and clothed with his righteousness;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:132
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me - thy mere look is able to heal me. As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
Ver. 132. Look thou upon me, to wit, favourably, as the next clause explains it, and as this phrase is commonly used; whereby also he implies that God at present did hide his face and favour from him. As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name; as thou hast done in all former ages. Do not deny me the common privilege of all the faithful.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
Psalms 119:132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.Ver. 132. Look thou upon me, &c.] Face about towards me, and give me a glimpse at least of thy grace; for full fruition I expect not in this present life. Brevis hora, parva mora. As thou usest to do unto those, &c.] Common mercies satisfy not a saint; he must have peculiar favours, spiritual blessings in heavenly things, even the sure mercies of David. He pleads for a child’ s part.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
(132) As . . . name.—See margin. But the absence of the suffix is against this correction, as it is against the Authorised Version itself. Rather, according to the right of. It was not only theirs by custom, but by right of the covenant.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
Verse 132. As thou usest to do] Treat me as thy mercy has induced thee to treat others in my circumstances. Deal with me as thou dealest with thy friends.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:132
132. Look &c.] Turn unto me and be gracious unto me. So Psalms 25:16; Psalms 86:16. as thou usest to do &c.] Better, as is the right of those that love thy name. The plea is a bold one, but not too bold. The covenant gives those who love Jehovah’s revelation of Himself (Psalms 5:11; Psalms 69:36) the right to claim His grace. Cp. Hebrews 6:10. The word for right is mishpâṭ ?, usually rendered judgement.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:132
Look thou upon me - Turn not away from me. Regard me with thy favor. And be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name - Margin, “According to the custom toward those,” etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:132
ô, Pe.129-136. Let not any iniquity have dominion over me—A sense of his own peril leads the writer to a still deeper, intenser longing for perfected holiness within himself.
Sermons on Psalms 119:132
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Covenant Remembrance by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the significance of being awakened by the Angel of the Lord, emphasizing the need for spiritual motives in worship and the desire for God's presence. Th |
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Watchmen Upon the Walls by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the importance of faithful watchmen in guarding God's people and promoting their welfare through unceasing prayers and a faithful ministry. The prophet |
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |
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The Lonely Human by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the paradox of human nature, where individuals may exhibit pride and arrogance while simultaneously experiencing profound loneliness and despair. He emphasizes |
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Take Both Sorrow and Sin—to the Same Place! by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of bringing both our sorrows and sins to God, as exemplified by David's prayer in Psalms 25:18. He highlights that while it is natural to se |
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Removing the Stumbling Blocks - Part 2 by Dan Augsburger | This sermon emphasizes the importance of persisting in prayer and praising God in all circumstances. It shares stories from the Bible, like Hannah's persistence in prayer for a chi |
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Are the Children In? by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of praying for our children, acknowledging that they do not possess the Spirit of God by nature and expressing concern for their spiritual f |