Psalms 119:149
Psalms 119:149 in Multiple Translations
Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.
Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.
Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.
Heare my voyce according to thy louing kindenesse: O Lord, quicken me according to thy iudgement.
My voice hear, according to Thy kindness, Jehovah, according to Thy judgment quicken me.
Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.
Hear my voice, according to thy loving-kindness: O LORD, revive me according to thy judgment.
Yahweh, because you faithfully love me, listen to me while I pray, and keep me safe because of my obeying ◄your regulations/what you have told us to do►.
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Psalms 119:149 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ק֭וֹלִ/י
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
כְ/חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
כְּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥/ךָ
חַיֵּֽ/נִי
ק֭וֹלִ/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
כְ/חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כְּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
חַיֵּֽ/נִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:149
ק֭וֹלִ/י
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
כְ/חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כְּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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.
חַיֵּֽ/נִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:149
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- Psalms 119:149 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:149
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:149
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:149
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:149
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
- Sermons on Psalms 119:149
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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.
149Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.
150Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law. 151You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 63:7 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 55:2 | Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught |
| 3 | Psalms 109:21 | But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:40 | How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness. |
| 5 | Psalms 51:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. |
| 6 | Psalms 5:2–3 | Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:156 | Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:25 | My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word. |
| 9 | Psalms 69:16 | Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:154 | Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. |
Psalms 119:149 Summary
[This verse is a prayer where the psalmist asks God to hear his voice and give him life because of God's great love and fairness. The psalmist is seeking a close relationship with God and wanting to live a life that pleases Him, as we see in Psalm 119:57, where he says God is his portion. By asking God to hear his voice, the psalmist is showing that he trusts in God's love and care, and by asking for life according to God's justice, he is seeking to live a life that honors God, as seen in Micah 6:8, which says to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ask God to hear our voice according to His loving devotion?
This means we are asking God to listen to us and respond based on His love and care for us, as seen in Psalm 103:8, which says God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
How does God give us life according to His justice?
God gives us life by forgiving our sins and granting us eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in John 3:16, and by empowering us to live a righteous life according to His standards, as seen in Proverbs 10:2.
Is it important to cry out to God for help, like the psalmist does in this verse?
Yes, it is essential to cry out to God for help, as this demonstrates our dependence on Him and our recognition of His power and love, as expressed in Psalm 50:15, which says to call upon Him in the day of trouble.
How can we have confidence that God will hear our voice and give us life?
We can have confidence that God will hear our voice and give us life because of His faithfulness and love, as stated in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says God keeps His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can cry out to God for help in your life, and what are some specific areas where you need His intervention?
- How does remembering God's loving devotion and justice encourage you to seek Him and live a righteous life?
- In what ways can you demonstrate your trust in God's loving care and justice, even when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
- What are some Bible verses that remind you of God's love and faithfulness, and how can you apply these truths to your life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:149
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness,.... Not according to his own merits and deserts, or works of righteousness done by him, for the sake of which he did not present his supplications to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:149
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD quicken me according to thy judgment Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
Ver. 149. According to thy word, which is oft called God’ s judgment; or, according to thy custom or manner of dealing with me and with others of thy people; as this word is taken above, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
Psalms 119:149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.Ver. 149. Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness] Showed heretofore to others of thy servants, and to me frequently. Quicken me according to thy judgment] i.e. According to thy promise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
(149) According to Thy judgment.—See Note, Psalms 119:132. We must certainly here give the Hebrew noun the meaning of a “custom,” which it bears there. (Comp. Prayer Book version, “according as Thou art wont.”)
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:149
149. according to thy judgment] Or, ordinance, “the gracious rule of action Thou hast laid down for Thyself; Thy method of dealing with those that seek Thee early” (Kay). P.B.V. and R.V. marg. as thou art wont take mishpâṭ ? (‘judgement’) to mean rule, custom. Cp. A.V. of Psalms 119:132. The LXX, Targ. and Jer. support the singular, but if the plural be read, according to the Massoretic vocalisation, as in Psalms 119:156, the sense will not differ greatly. Thy judgements will mean the various examples of God’s rule of action which declare His will to preserve the life of His servants.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:149
Hear my voice, according unto thy loving-kindness - According to thy mercy; thy goodness. Let that be the rule in answering me; not my deserts, or even the fervour of my prayers.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:149
÷, 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 119:149
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Attributes of God (Series 1): God's Goodness by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all the attributes of God are different aspects of one God in three persons. He encourages the listeners to think right and align their |
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Moses, Aaron, and the Golden Calf by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence in the midst of revival, highlighting the need to remove hindrances that prevent God from drawing near. It delve |
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Something Must Be Done by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the urgent need for revival in the church, highlighting the decline in spiritual fervor and the importance of seeking the manifest presence of God. It calls |
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God's Track Record of Lovingkindness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering lovingkindness amidst the warnings of judgment found in Isaiah's prophecies. He highlights how, despite Israel's rebellion, Isaiah recal |
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God Comes Down to Us by Ray Ortlund Jr. | Ray Ortlund Jr. preaches about the significance of the church being the salt of the earth and light of the world, emphasizing the importance of the church's condition for the world |
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Of the Church in Its Pure, Declining, and Declined State, and Recovery by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the state of the church in its first pure state, its declining state, its declined state, and its recovery. He emphasizes the importance of faith in |
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Look for Reasons to Praise by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, preaching on gratitude and contentment, encourages starting each day with thanksgiving for even the smallest blessings, leading to a shift from complaining to |