Psalms 119:133
Psalms 119:133 in Multiple Translations
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.
Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.
Direct my steppes in thy worde, and let none iniquitie haue dominion ouer me.
My steps establish by Thy saying, And any iniquity doth not rule over me.
Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Guide me as you promised/said that you would do and help me not to fall/sin; do not allow evil people to control what I do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:133
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Psalms 119:133 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּ֭עָמַ/י
הָכֵ֣ן
בְּ/אִמְרָתֶ֑/ךָ
וְֽ/אַל
תַּשְׁלֶט
בִּ֥/י
כָל
אָֽוֶן
פְּ֭עָמַ/י
paʻam
H6471
beat
N-fp | Suff
הָכֵ֣ן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
בְּ/אִמְרָתֶ֑/ךָ
ʼimrâh
H565
word
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וְֽ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תַּשְׁלֶט
shâlaṭ
H7980
to domineer
V-Hiphil-Juss-3fs
בִּ֥/י
Prep | Suff
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:133
פְּ֭עָמַ/י
paʻam
H6471
"beat"
N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.
Definition: 1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence 1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep 1b) anvil 1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat 1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. See also: Genesis 2:23; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 17:5.
הָכֵ֣ן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
בְּ/אִמְרָתֶ֑/ךָ
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
וְֽ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תַּשְׁלֶט
shâlaṭ
H7980
"to domineer"
V-Hiphil-Juss-3fs
To shalat means to have power or control over something, like dominating or ruling. It can also imply giving someone power or permission to act.
Definition: 1) to domineer, exercise power over, dominate, have mastery, be master, lord it over 1a) (Qal) to domineer, lord it over, become master 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to give power of 1b2) to get mastery of Aramaic equivalent: she.let (שְׁלֵט "to rule" H7981)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: (bear, have) rule, have dominion, give (have) power. See also: Nehemiah 5:15; Ecclesiastes 2:19; Psalms 119:133.
בִּ֥/י
""
Prep | Suff
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:133
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- Psalms 119:133 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:133
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:133
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:133
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:133
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
- Sermons on Psalms 119:133
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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. 135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 17:5 | My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped. |
| 2 | Psalms 19:13 | Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:116 | Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope. |
| 4 | Psalms 32:8 | I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. |
| 5 | Romans 6:12–14 | Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. |
| 6 | Psalms 121:3 | He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
| 8 | Romans 7:23–24 | But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? |
Psalms 119:133 Summary
[This verse is a prayer asking God to guide and direct our lives according to His word, and to help us overcome sin. It means that we are surrendering our lives to God's control, trusting that He will lead us on the right path. As we seek to follow God, we can trust in His power to overcome sin, as promised in Romans 6:14 and 1 Corinthians 10:13. By surrendering our lives to God, we can experience the freedom and joy of living a life that is pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have God order our steps?
Having God order our steps means that we are surrendering our lives to His guidance and direction, trusting that He will lead us on the right path, as promised in Psalms 32:8 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
How can we ensure that no sin rules over us?
To ensure that no sin rules over us, we must continually seek God's mercy and forgiveness, as well as abide in His word, as seen in Psalms 119:133 and 1 John 1:9.
Is it possible to completely avoid sin in our lives?
While it is not possible to completely avoid sin in our lives, we can strive to live a life of obedience to God's word, and when we do sin, we can trust in God's forgiveness and cleansing, as promised in 1 John 1:7-9 and Romans 8:1-2.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse relates to our daily lives by reminding us to seek God's guidance and direction in every aspect of our lives, and to trust in His power to overcome sin, as seen in Galatians 2:20 and Philippians 4:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to order my steps and guide me?
- How can I practically apply the principle of surrendering my life to God's guidance and direction?
- What sins in my life do I need to confess and surrender to God, and how can I trust in His power to overcome them?
- How can I cultivate a deeper desire to obey God's word and live a life of obedience to Him?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's mercy and forgiveness when I fail, and how can I learn to walk in His forgiveness and freedom?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:133
Order my steps in thy word,.... Or, "by thy word" (s), or "according" to it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:133
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
Ver. 133. Order my steps; by thy grace direct and govern all my motions and actions. In thy word; in the way prescribed in thy word; or, by thy word. Let thy Spirit accompany thy word, and ingraft it within me, so that I may be guided and ruled by it. And although I have evil inclinations and affections within me, let them not bear sway in me, nor withdraw me from the course of obedience.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
Psalms 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.Ver. 133. Order my steps in thy word] Let me walk as in a frame, walk by rule exactly, accurately, Ephesians 5:15. Here he prayeth that he may keep the affirmative precepts, saith Aben Ezra; as in the next words, the negative. And let not any iniquity have dominion over me] Let it not reign, though it doth rebel; let it be like those beasts in Daniel, whose dominion was taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time, Psalms 7:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
(133) Have dominion.—Or, get the mastery. The Arabic root cognate with the Hebrew of the word appears in the title sultan.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
Verse 133. Order my steps] הכן hachen, make them firm; let me not walk with a halting or unsteady step. Have dominion over me.] בי bi, IN me. Let me have no governor but God; let the throne of my heart be filled by him, and none other.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:133
133. Direct my footsteps, or, make my footsteps firm, in or by thy word, and so let no iniquity have dominion over me, through stress either of temptation from within, or of trial from without. Iniquity or vanity is a comprehensive term for sin as moral worthlessness or antagonism to God; it is the very opposite of that law which is truth.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:133
Order my steps in thy word - My goings, or, my conduct and life - by thy word; according to thy requirements. Let me be wholly obedient to thy will. And let not any iniquity have dominion over me - See the notes at Psalms 19:13.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:133
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 119:133
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God's Alarm Clock by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a righteous and alert life. He shares a story of a man who fearlessly faced a dangerous situation because he had fa |
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Hudson Taylor: Songs on His Pilgrimage by Jason Janz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Hudson Taylor, a missionary who faced challenges in spreading the Gospel in China. Despite being bedridden and having no paid hel |
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"Do the Next Thing" by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of recognizing and fulfilling our immediate duties, likening life to a musical composition where each note has its place. He argues that many |
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Psalm 119:9 by Brent Yim | Brent Yim emphasizes the struggle young men face with immorality and rebellion, stemming from a sin-stricken nature that rejects God's standards. The remedy to this pervasive issue |
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Check Those Unkind Words and Thoughts by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of loving one another as commanded by Jesus in John 15:17, highlighting the need for more grace, sweetness, and sunshine from God's l |
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Studies in Psalm 16:-01 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing how people often use technology without fully understanding how it works. He then shares a story about a doctor who operated on a b |
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K-197 the Anatomy of Sin Part One by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of removing a television from their home due to the negative influence it had on their children. They emphasize the importa |