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Psalms 119:52

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Psalms 119:52 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.

King James Version KJV

I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

American Standard Version ASV

I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

Free Bible Version FBV

I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I remembred thy iudgements of olde, O Lord, and haue bene comforted.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, And I comfort myself.

World English Bible WEB

I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh, when I think about ◄your regulations/the rules► that you gave to us long ago, I am comforted/encouraged.

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Psalms 119:52 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי מִשְׁפָּטֶ֖י/ךָ מֵ/עוֹלָ֥ם יְהוָ֗ה וָֽ/אֶתְנֶחָֽם
זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי zâkar H2142 to remember V-Qal-Perf-1cs
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֖י/ךָ mishpâṭ H4941 justice N-mp | Suff
מֵ/עוֹלָ֥ם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
וָֽ/אֶתְנֶחָֽם nâcham H5162 to be sorry Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:52

זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי zâkar H2142 "to remember" V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֖י/ךָ mishpâṭ H4941 "justice" N-mp | 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.
מֵ/עוֹלָ֥ם ʻôwlâm H5769 "forever" Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
יְהוָ֗ה 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.
וָֽ/אֶתְנֶחָֽם nâcham H5162 "to be sorry" Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-1cs
To comfort means showing pity or sympathy, as seen in God's actions throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 40. The word can also imply regret or remorse, like in the story of Jonah, who was sorry for his actions. It involves easing someone's pain or discomfort.
Definition: : comfort 1) to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion 1a2) to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent 1a3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1a4) to comfort oneself, ease oneself 1b) (Piel) to comfort, console 1c) (Pual) to be comforted, be consoled 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be sorry, have compassion 1d2) to rue, repent of 1d3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1d4) to ease oneself Also means: na.cham (נָחַם ": relent" H5162H)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). See also: Genesis 5:29; Isaiah 12:1; Psalms 23:4.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:52

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1 Psalms 105:5 Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
2 Psalms 77:11–12 I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
3 Psalms 103:18 to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.
4 Deuteronomy 1:35–36 “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”
5 Deuteronomy 4:3–4 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you.
6 2 Peter 2:4–9 For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)— if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
7 Exodus 14:29–30 But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.
8 Numbers 16:3–35 They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” When Moses heard this, he fell facedown. Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses, He will bring near to Himself. You, Korah, and all your followers are to do as follows: Take censers, and tomorrow you are to place fire and incense in them in the presence of the LORD. Then the man the LORD chooses will be the one who is holy. It is you sons of Levi who have taken too much upon yourselves!” Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi! Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel and brought you near to Himself to perform the work at the LORD’s tabernacle, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them? He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well. Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?” Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, “We will not come! Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? Must you also appoint yourself as ruler over us? Moreover, you have not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey or given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? No, we will not come!” Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.” And Moses said to Korah, “You and all your followers are to appear before the LORD tomorrow—you and they and Aaron. Each man is to take his censer, place incense in it, and present it before the LORD—250 censers. You and Aaron are to present your censers as well.” So each man took his censer, put fire and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. When Korah had gathered his whole assembly against them at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole congregation. And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?” Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell the congregation to move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.” So Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him. And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants. Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me. But if the LORD brings about something unprecedented, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them and all that belongs to them so that they go down alive into Sheol, then you will know that these men have treated the LORD with contempt.” As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!” And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.
9 Psalms 77:5 I considered the days of old, the years long in the past.
10 Psalms 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.

Psalms 119:52 Summary

This verse means that the psalmist finds comfort in thinking about God's past actions and decisions, as recorded in the Bible. He trusts that God is always fair and good, and that gives him peace, even when things are hard, as seen in Psalms 119:50. It's like looking back on times when God has been faithful to us in the past, and knowing that He will continue to be faithful, as promised in Lamentations 3:22-23. By remembering God's judgments, we can find comfort and peace in the midst of challenging circumstances, just like the psalmist did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to remember God's judgments of old?

Remembering God's judgments of old refers to reflecting on the Lord's past actions and decrees, as recorded in Scripture, such as in the book of Exodus or the book of Isaiah, and finding comfort in them, as the psalmist does in Psalms 119:52.

How can we find comfort in God's judgments?

We can find comfort in God's judgments by trusting in His sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Psalms 119:50, and recognizing that His judgments are always just and righteous, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4.

What is the relationship between God's judgments and His law?

God's judgments and His law are closely related, as His law is a reflection of His character and will, and His judgments are the application of His law to specific situations, as seen in Psalms 119:51 and Psalms 119:53.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

We can apply this verse to our lives today by reflecting on God's past faithfulness and trustworthiness, as recorded in Scripture, such as in the book of Psalms, and trusting that He will continue to be faithful and just in our lives, as promised in Romans 8:28.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some specific times in my life when I have seen God's judgments or faithfulness, and how can I reflect on those times to find comfort?
  2. How can I balance the knowledge of God's judgments with the reality of my own sin and weaknesses, as seen in Psalms 51:1-4?
  3. In what ways can I, like the psalmist, find comfort in God's judgments, even in the midst of affliction or hardship, as described in Psalms 119:50?
  4. What are some practical ways I can remember and reflect on God's judgments, such as through prayer, journaling, or meditation, as encouraged in Psalms 1:1-3?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:52

I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord,.... Either the judgments of God executed on wicked men; as the bringing a flood on the world of the ungodly; the burning of Sodom and Gomorrah; the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:52

I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. I remembered thy judgments of old ... and have comforted myself.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:52

Thy judgments of old; thy former and ancient dispensations to the children of men in punishing the ungodly, and protecting and delivering thy faithful servants, whose experience is my encouragement.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:52

Psalms 119:52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.Ver. 52. I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord] This was to have a holy memory, well fraught with profitable matter, such as are examples of God’ s dealing with his people and their enemies in all ages. And was comforted] Some degree of comfort followeth every good action; as heat accompanieth fire, as beams and influences issue from the sun.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:52

Verse 52. I remembered thy judgments of old] The word judgments is here taken for providential dealing; and indeed kind treatment; that which God showed to the Hebrews in bearing with and blessing them. And it was the recollection of these judgments that caused him to comfort himself.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:52

52. I have remembered thy judgments which have been from ancient times (LXX ἀ ?ðʼ ? áἰῶ ?íïò, cp. Luke 1:70), either (as generally in the Psalm) the Divine ordinances or principles of right revealed from ancient times, which are true and sure in spite of all the scoffers’ ridicule: or perhaps here, the judicial acts by which those ordinances have been maintained and vindicated in the course of history, and which will in due time descend upon the scoffers of the present.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:52

I remembered - In my troubles. Thy judgments of old - The word “judgments” here seems to refer to the divine dealings, whether expressed in the law of God, or in the actual administration of his government over the world.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:52

æ, Zain.49-56. The word… upon which thou hast caused me to hope—In a time of derision and apostasy the psalmist finds strength and delight in the word. Times of persecution and contempt are always times of apostasy.

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