Psalms 119:174

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Psalms 119:174 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.

King James Version KJV

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

American Standard Version ASV

I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

Bible in Basic English BBE

All my desire has been for your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my delight.

Free Bible Version FBV

I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I haue longed for thy saluation, O Lord, and thy Lawe is my delite.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I have longed for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy law [is] my delight.

World English Bible WEB

I have longed for your salvation, LORD. Your law is my delight.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh, I eagerly desire for you to rescue/save me from my enemies; I am delighted with your laws.

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Psalms 119:174 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB תָּאַ֣בְתִּי לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣ יְהוָ֑ה וְ֝/תֽוֹרָתְ/ךָ֗ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽ/י

תָּאַ֣בְתִּי tâʼab H8373 to long for V-Qal-Perf-1cs

לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣ yᵉshûwʻâh H3444 salvation Prep | N-fs | Suff

יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

וְ֝/תֽוֹרָתְ/ךָ֗ tôwrâh H8451 instruction Conj | N-fs | Suff

שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽ/י shaʻshuaʻ H8191 delight N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:174

תָּאַ֣בְתִּי tâʼab H8373 "to long for" V-Qal-Perf-1cs

To long for something is what this Hebrew word means. It describes a strong desire, like in Psalm 84:2 where the psalmist yearns for God's presence.

Definition: (Qal) to long for

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: long. See also: Psalms 119:40; Psalms 119:174.

לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣ yᵉshûwʻâh H3444 "salvation" Prep | N-fs | Suff

Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.

Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory

Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.

יְהוָ֑ה 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.

וְ֝/תֽוֹרָתְ/ךָ֗ tôwrâh H8451 "instruction" Conj | N-fs | Suff

The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.

Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law

Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.

שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽ/י shaʻshuaʻ H8191 "delight" N-mp | Suff

Shaashua means delight or enjoyment, referring to something that brings pleasure or joy. It is used in the Bible to describe a positive and uplifting experience or object of delight.

Definition: 1) delight, enjoyment 1a) delight 1b) object of delight

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: delight, pleasure. See also: Psalms 119:24; Psalms 119:174; Psalms 119:77.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:174

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Psalms 119:174 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:174
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:174
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:174
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:174
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:174
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:174
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:174
Sermons on Psalms 119:174

Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

172My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous. 173May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.

174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.

175Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me. 176I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 119:166–167	I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments. I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.
2	Psalms 119:16	I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
3	Psalms 119:47	I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
4	Psalms 119:162	I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
5	Psalms 119:111	Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
6	Psalms 1:2	But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
7	Romans 8:23–25	Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
8	Romans 7:22–25	For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. 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? Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.
9	Psalms 119:24	Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
10	2 Samuel 23:5	Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

Psalms 119:174 Summary

This verse means that the psalmist is deeply desiring God's salvation and finds joy in following His law. It's like having a strong longing in your heart to be close to God and to do what He says, because you know it's good and right, as seen in Psalms 19:7-11. The psalmist is saying that even when things are hard, he still wants to follow God's way, because it brings him happiness and peace, similar to what is promised in Matthew 11:28-30. By trusting in God's salvation and delighting in His law, we can experience the same joy and peace that the psalmist expresses in this verse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to long for God's salvation?

To long for God's salvation means to deeply desire His deliverance and redemption, as expressed in Psalms 119:174, and to trust in His power to save, as seen in Psalms 121:2 and Isaiah 46:13.

How can God's law be a delight?

God's law can be a delight when we understand its purpose is to guide us in loving Him and others, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40, and when we see it as a reflection of His character and love, as expressed in Psalms 119:97-104.

Is it possible to genuinely delight in God's law and still struggle with sin?

Yes, it is possible to delight in God's law and still struggle with sin, as the psalmist acknowledges his own struggles in Psalms 119:176, yet he affirms his commitment to God's commandments, demonstrating that delight in God's law is not about perfection, but about a sincere desire to follow Him, as seen in Psalms 51:12.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Psalms 119?

This verse is part of the larger theme of Psalms 119, which emphasizes the importance of God's Word and law in the believer's life, and the psalmist's longing for God's salvation and delight in His law reflects the chapter's focus on the transformative power of Scripture, as seen in Psalms 119:11 and Psalms 119:165.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper longing for God's salvation in my own life, and how can I express this desire to Him in prayer?
In what ways do I find delight in God's law, and how can I grow in my appreciation for its wisdom and guidance?
How do I respond when I feel like I am struggling to follow God's law, and what truths from Scripture can I turn to for encouragement and strength?
What are some practical ways I can apply the principles of Psalms 119:174 to my daily life, such as in my relationships or my work?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:174

I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord,.... For temporal salvation and deliverance from enemies; and for spiritual and eternal salvation by the Messiah; and for the Messiah himself, the author of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:174

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:174

Ver. 174. For thy salvation; either, 1. For deliverance from my present straits and calamities, that I may serve thee with more freedom, and may glorify thy name in a more solemn and public manner; or, 2. That thou wouldst completely save me, not only from my outward pressures, but also from my sins, from my dulness and deadness in thy service, from all inclinations and temptations to apostacy and impiety, and from my other indispositions and corruptions, against which he prayeth in divers parts of this Psalm; and that at last thou wouldst crown me with eternal salvation in thy kingdom, which it is apparent that David did believe and expect, and hath been already proved from divers passages of this book.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:174

Psalms 119:174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law [is] my delight.Ver. 174. I have longed for thy salvation] So do all men; but then David will take a right course for it (so will not all). And thy law is my delight] This the most men mind not.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:174

169–176. Tâv. Concluding petitions for understanding and deliverance, for the grace of thankfulness, for help and guidance.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:174

I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord - See the notes at Psalms 119:166. The word rendered “I have longed” denotes an earnest desire or wish. Compare the notes at Psalms 42:1, and the notes at Psalms 119:20.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:174

ú, Tav.169-176. Let thine hand help me—Finally, the two great wants of man, strength of soul to live righteously and deliverance from outward evils, are rehearsed. The writer is persecuted for his faith.

Sermons on Psalms 119:174

	Sermon	Description
	The Word by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance and power of the Holy Scriptures. He compares trying to celebrate the Scriptures in a short amount of time to summarizing a to
	Beginnings by Dick Brogden	Dick Brogden preaches on the eternal nature of God, emphasizing that He is both the beginning and the end of all things. He highlights the longing for God's salvation as a longing
	(Biographies) George Mueller by John Piper	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of memorizing extended passages of Scripture as a means of meditating on God's Word. He highlights the life of George Mueller,
	Sunshine in the Heart by C.H. Spurgeon	The sermon transcript discusses two teachings from Psalm 37:4. The first teaching is that the life of a believer is described as a delight in God, emphasizing that true religion is
	How to Be Blessable by Warren Wiersbe	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the destructive power of sin and the importance of reaching out to those who are perishing. He uses Psalm 1 to illustrate the contrast betwe
	Lest After I Have Preached to Others I Should Be a Castaway! by Keith Daniel	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's Word in our lives. He believes that nothing in this world, including the distractions and thrills offere
	Love-Inspired Obedience by Hugh Black	Hugh Black emphasizes the transformative power of love in obedience to God's commandments, highlighting how love makes obedience a joy rather than a burden. He explains that when w