Psalms 119:175
Psalms 119:175 in Multiple Translations
Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.
Give life to my soul so that it may give you praise; and let your decisions be my support.
May I live my life in praise to you, and may your instructions help me.
Let my soule liue, and it shall praise thee, and thy iudgements shall helpe me.
My soul liveth, and it doth praise Thee, And Thy judgments do help me.
Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Allow me to continue to live in order that I can continue to praise you, and that your regulations/rules that you have given to us will continue to help me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:175
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Psalms 119:175 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּֽחִי
נַ֭פְשִׁ/י
וּֽ/תְהַֽלְלֶ֑/ךָּ
וּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥/ךָ
יַעֲזְרֻֽ/נִי
תְּֽחִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
נַ֭פְשִׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וּֽ/תְהַֽלְלֶ֑/ךָּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
Conj | V-Piel-Juss-3fs | Suff
וּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Conj | N-ms | Suff
יַעֲזְרֻֽ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:175
תְּֽחִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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.
נַ֭פְשִׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וּֽ/תְהַֽלְלֶ֑/ךָּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
Conj | V-Piel-Juss-3fs | Suff
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
וּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Conj | 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.
יַעֲזְרֻֽ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:175
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:175
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:175
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:175
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:175
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
- Sermons on Psalms 119:175
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 55:3 | Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David. |
| 2 | Psalms 51:14–15 | Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. |
| 3 | Psalms 118:18–19 | The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. |
| 4 | Isaiah 26:8–9 | Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls. My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. |
| 5 | Isaiah 38:19 | The living, only the living, can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness. |
| 6 | Psalms 30:9 | “What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 11:31–32 | Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. |
| 8 | Romans 8:28 | And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:75 | I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 4:17 | For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison. |
Psalms 119:175 Summary
[Psalms 119:175 is a prayer asking God to let us live to praise Him, and to sustain us with His judgments. This means we want to spend our lives worshiping God and trusting in His wisdom. As we praise God, we can trust that He will guide us and provide for us, as seen in Psalms 23:1-4. By prioritizing worship and trusting in God's judgments, we can live a life that honors Him and brings us joy, as seen in John 10:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to live to praise God?
Living to praise God means dedicating our lives to worshiping and honoring Him, as seen in Psalms 119:175, and this is a result of understanding His great love for us as expressed in John 3:16.
How do God's judgments sustain us?
God's judgments, as mentioned in Psalms 119:175, refer to His righteous decrees and decisions, which sustain us by guiding us in the way of righteousness, as seen in Psalms 23:3, and providing us with wisdom and discernment, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What is the relationship between praising God and being sustained by His judgments?
Praising God and being sustained by His judgments are closely linked, as seen in Psalms 119:175, because when we focus on worshiping God, we are more likely to trust in His goodness and wisdom, and thus be sustained by His judgments, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply Psalms 119:175 to our daily lives by prioritizing worship and praise, and seeking to understand and apply God's judgments, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40, which will help us to trust in His sovereignty and live a life that honors Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can praise God in my daily life, and how can I make worship a priority?
- How do I feel when I am sustained by God's judgments, and what are some ways I can trust in His goodness?
- What are some judgments or decrees of God that I can apply to my life, and how can I use them to guide my decisions?
- How can I balance the desire to praise God with the need to trust in His judgments, and what are some ways I can do both simultaneously?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:175
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee,.... The psalmist desires the continuance of his natural life, not for his own personal advantage, nor for the sake of his family, nor with any worldly,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:175
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
Ver. 175. Either, 1. Thy providential dispensation, whereby thou judgest and rulest the world, punishing the wicked, and protecting and delivering the godly. Or, 2. Thy word or testimonies, as this word most commonly signifies in this Psalm, which are the only ground of my hope in thy help.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
Psalms 119:175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.Ver. 175. Let thy judgments help me] sc. To heaven: together with God’ s word, there goeth forth a power.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
Verse 175. Let my soul live] Let my life be preserved, and my soul quickened!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:175
175. and it shall praise thee] Or, that it may praise thee. The object of the life for which he has prayed so often—life prolonged, revived, invigorated, freed from the persecutions and trials which impede and prevent the exercise of its full activities—is just this, that his whole self may praise God (Psalms 146:2). and let thy judgments help me] Either the ordinances which are the rule of his life (102, 106), or acts of judgement, by which his enemies are punished.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:175
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee - I desire life that I may praise thee; if I do live, I will praise thee.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:175
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 119:175
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Jehovah Rohi - the Lord Is My Shepherd by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of walking on a beach at night during a financial crisis. He expresses his need for God's presence, love, and assurance. As |
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
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As We Have Heard, So Have We Seen by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to true witnesses in order to have a genuine understanding of God's word. He warns against believing false witne |
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The Free Gospel-Call by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches a powerful message on the invitation to all thirsty souls and the poor and needy to come and share in the water of salvation's well. He emphasizes the freedo |
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Exhortation to the Heathen by Clement of Alexandria | Clement of Alexandria exhorts believers to abandon idolatry and embrace the adoration of the divine Word and God the Father. He contrasts the deceptive allure of myths and idol wor |
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Gather Up the Fragments, That Nothing Be Lost. by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the journey of faith and the struggles of uncertainty and spiritual depression along the way. She reflects on the importance of seeking God's guidance |
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The Great Things God Has Done for His People by William Gadsby | William Gadsby preaches about the great mysteries of salvation that many struggle to comprehend, including God's saving power for even the worst sinners, the method of salvation th |