Psalms 119:146

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Psalms 119:146 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.

King James Version KJV

I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

American Standard Version ASV

I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

Bible in Basic English BBE

My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.

Free Bible Version FBV

I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I called vpon thee: saue mee, and I will keepe thy testimonies.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I have called Thee, save Thou me, And I do keep Thy testimonies.

World English Bible WEB

I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I cried to thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

Translation for Translators T4T

I call out to you; save/rescue me in order that I can continue to obey all ◄your requirements/the things that you have instructed us to do►.

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Psalms 119:146 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB קְרָאתִ֥י/ךָ הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑/נִי וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה עֵדֹתֶֽי/ךָ

קְרָאתִ֥י/ךָ qârâʼ H7121 to call V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff

הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑/נִי yâshaʻ H3467 to save V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff

וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה shâmar H8104 to keep Conj | V-Qal-1cs

עֵדֹתֶֽי/ךָ ʻêdâh H5713 witness N-fp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:146

קְרָאתִ֥י/ךָ qârâʼ H7121 "to call" V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff

This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.

Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen

Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.

הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑/נִי yâshaʻ H3467 "to save" V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff

Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.

Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to

Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.

וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה shâmar H8104 "to keep" Conj | V-Qal-1cs

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.

עֵדֹתֶֽי/ךָ ʻêdâh H5713 "witness" N-fp | Suff

This word refers to a divine testimony or witness, always in the plural form, and is used to describe God's laws. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing God's instructions. The word is about God's guidance.

Definition: testimony, witness

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. Compare H5712 (עֵדָה). See also: Genesis 21:30; Psalms 119:24; Psalms 25:10.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:146

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Psalms 119:146 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:146
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:146
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Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:146
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Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:146
Sermons on Psalms 119:146

Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. 145I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.

146I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.

147I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. 148My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 119:134	Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
2	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.
3	Titus 3:4–8	But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
4	Matthew 1:21	She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
5	Judges 10:15–16	“We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!” So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and He could no longer bear the misery of Israel.

Psalms 119:146 Summary

This verse shows us that the psalmist is calling out to God for help so he can obey God's commands. He wants to live a life that honors God and follows His word. Just like the psalmist, we can cry out to God for salvation and help when we need it, as promised in Romans 10:13, and trust that He will give us the strength to follow Him, as seen in Philippians 4:13. By seeking God's help and guidance, we can live a life that pleases Him and brings glory to His name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the psalmist call out to God for salvation in this verse?

The psalmist calls out to God for salvation so that he may keep God's testimonies, indicating a desire to obey God's commands and live a righteous life, as seen in Psalms 119:144, where the psalmist asks for understanding to live.

What is the significance of the psalmist's desire to keep God's testimonies?

The psalmist's desire to keep God's testimonies shows a commitment to following God's will and living according to His word, as expressed in Psalms 119:145, where the psalmist promises to obey God's statutes.

How does this verse relate to the idea of perseverance in the Christian life?

This verse highlights the importance of persevering in faith and seeking God's help in times of need, as encouraged in Romans 5:3-5, where believers are called to rejoice in suffering and persevere in hope.

What can we learn from the psalmist's example of crying out to God in prayer?

The psalmist's example teaches us the importance of sincere and heartfelt prayer, as seen in Psalms 138:8, where David pours out his heart to God, and in Philippians 4:6, where believers are encouraged to pray with thanksgiving.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can apply the psalmist's desire to keep God's testimonies in my own life?
How can I cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God, like the psalmist, in my daily life?
What are some testimonies or commands of God that I struggle to keep, and how can I seek God's help to obey them?
In what ways can I, like the psalmist, rise above my circumstances and cry out to God for help in times of need?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:146

I cried unto thee; save me,.... In his distress he cried and prayed to the Lord; and this was a principal and leading petition, that he would "save" him out of all his troubles and afflictions, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:146

I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:146

Psalms 119:146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.Ver. 146. I cried unto thee; save me] Salvation properly denoteth the privative part of a man’ s felicity, but iucludeth the positive part also: this must be got by prayer.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:146

146. I have called unto thee; save me, That I may observe thy testimonies.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:146

I cried unto thee - I called upon thee in trouble. Save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies - Margin, “That I may keep.” The correct rendering is, “I will keep.” The idea is, that if God would

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:146

÷, Koph.145-152. I cried with my whole heart—Here we see the spirit of Samuel among them that called upon God.

Sermons on Psalms 119:146

	Sermon	Description
	The Grace of God by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of grace and its significance in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that grace is not just unmerited favor, but also a demand
	(Titus - Part 18): The Reason for Paul's Commandments by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of making your enemies work for you. He emphasizes that this is not a trick sermon, but a literal truth that he will explain. The
	Levitical Ministry - Part 3of4 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the nature and purpose of the ministry of preaching the word of God. They emphasize the importance of understanding and redefining the ministr
	Cut Off Goliath's Head by Bob Jennings	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being fully committed to God and pursuing holiness. He encourages the audience to confront and overcome their besetting si
	Trust and Obey - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boat crossing the Atlantic and how it triumphed despite the odds. He then talks about the power of God to keep us throu
	(Following the Footsteps of Christ) the Atonement by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the identity of Jesus Christ as the man who came to save humanity. He highlights how Jesus willingly took on the form of a servant and sacri
	What Is God Waiting For? - Part 1 by Derek Prince	This sermon by Derek Prince delves into the question of why God has tolerated evil and suffering for so long, emphasizing God's desire for a special people zealous for good works.