Psalms 119:56
Psalms 119:56 in Multiple Translations
This is my practice, for I obey Your precepts.
This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. ח HHETH.
This has been true of me, that I have kept your orders in my heart. CHETH
For this is how I live my life—by following your principles. Heth
This I had because I kept thy precepts.
This hath been to me, That Thy precepts I have kept!
This is my way, that I keep your precepts. HETH
This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
What I have always done is to obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:56
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Psalms 119:56 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֹ֥את
הָֽיְתָה
לִּ֑/י
כִּ֖י
פִקֻּדֶ֣י/ךָ
נָצָֽרְתִּי
זֹ֥את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
הָֽיְתָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לִּ֑/י
Prep | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
פִקֻּדֶ֣י/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
precept
N-mp | Suff
נָצָֽרְתִּי
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:56
זֹ֥את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
הָֽיְתָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִּ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
פִקֻּדֶ֣י/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
"precept"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.
Definition: precept, statute
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.
נָצָֽרְתִּי
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:56
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:56 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:56
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:56
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:56
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:56
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
- Sermons on Psalms 119:56
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
54Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.
55In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.
56This is my practice, for I obey Your precepts.
57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. 58I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:165 | Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble. |
| 2 | 1 John 3:19–24 | And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. |
| 3 | Psalms 18:18–22 | They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. |
Psalms 119:56 Summary
This verse means that obeying God's commands is a regular part of the psalmist's life, and it should be for us too. To obey God's precepts, we need to know what they are and ask for the Holy Spirit's help to follow them, as seen in Psalms 119:18 and John 14:26. By obeying God's precepts, we can experience the joy and peace that come from living a life that is pleasing to Him, as promised in Psalms 1:1-3 and John 15:10-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to obey God's precepts?
Obeying God's precepts means following the guidelines and principles He has given us in the Bible, such as in Psalms 119:56, and living a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Psalms 1:1-3 and Matthew 22:37-40.
How can I make obeying God's precepts my practice?
To make obeying God's precepts your practice, you must first know what they are by reading and studying the Bible, and then ask the Holy Spirit to guide and empower you to live them out, as promised in John 14:26 and Psalms 119:18.
What is the relationship between obeying God's precepts and remembering His name?
Remembering God's name, as mentioned in Psalms 119:55, involves recalling His character, promises, and deeds, which in turn motivates and enables us to obey His precepts, as seen in Psalms 119:56 and Exodus 3:15.
How does obeying God's precepts relate to keeping His law?
Obeying God's precepts is essentially the same as keeping His law, as both involve following God's commands and guidelines, and are essential for living a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Psalms 119:56 and Romans 3:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific precepts in the Bible that I need to obey in my life right now?
- How can I prioritize obeying God's precepts in my daily decisions and actions?
- In what ways can I remember God's name and character, as in Psalms 119:55, to motivate my obedience to His precepts?
- What are the benefits of obeying God's precepts, and how have I experienced these benefits in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:56
This I had, because I kept thy precepts. Either the comfort he had from the word, the pleasure and delight he had in it, being his songs in his pilgrimage, Psalms 119:50; see Psalms 119:165; or this
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:56
This I had, because I kept thy precepts. This I had, because I kept thy precepts - "this" good I have had as my reward (namely, that thy statutes are "my songs in my pilgrimage," and that "I remember
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
This I had, this comfortable and profitable remembrance and contemplation of thy name and statutes, of which he spoke ,55, because I kept thy precepts; which if I had wilfully and wickedly broken, the remembrance of these things would have been sad and frightful to me, as now it is comfortable, because I kept them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
Psalms 119:56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts.Ver. 56. This I had] This comfort, or this remembrance, or this ability to keep thy law. Because I keep thy precepts] A strange reason, I kept it because I kept it; but every new act of obedience fitteth for a following act, Romans 6:19. As in sin, so in grace, Mark 4:24, acts increase habits, and facilitate the work.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
(56) This I had, because . . .—Literally, This was to me, &c, i.e., this consoling recollection of the mercies of God, of His covenant grace, was to him, happened, or came to him, in consequence of his habitual obedience. Virtue is indeed then most its own reward, in times of quiet reflection, like the night, when to the guilty come remorse and apprehension, but to the good man “calm thoughts regular as infant’s breath.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
Verse 56. This I had, because I kept thy precepts.] Though thou didst leave us under the power of our enemies, yet thou hast not left us without the consolations of thy Spirit. ANALYSIS OF LETTER ZAIN. - Seventh Division In this part the psalmist - I. Prays. II. Shows his trust in God, notwithstanding his discouragements. III. Commends the word of God, by showing what blessed effects it had produced in him. I. 1. He prays: "Remember;" accomplish and perfect thy promise.
God's promises are made to prayer and faith; if men do not exert these, God will not fulfil the others. 2. "Made to thy servant:" The promises are made to the obedient. It is in vain to desire God to remember his promises made to us, if we make no conscience to perform our promises made to him. 3. "Wherein thou hast caused me to put my trust:" This is a forcible argument to induce God to fulfil his promises. They are thy promises; thou hast made them to us; and thou hast caused us to hope, because made by thee, that they shall be fulfilled. II. He shows that the hope he had in God made him steady, even in afflictions. 1. "This is my comfort in affliction:" That is, God's word and promise. 2. "Thy word hath quickened me;" brought me life, strength, and courage. 3. He mentions his afflictions. 1.
The proud have had me in derision. 2. Yet I have not declined from thy law. 3. For in my afflictions I remembered thy judgments; his casting down the proud and exalting the humble. And, 4. From these considerations he derived comfort. III. His knowledge of God's purity and judgments caused him to commiserate the state of the wicked. 1. "Horror hath taken hold upon me:" For those who trampled under foot God's word, and persecuted the righteous, he grieved; not because of the evil they did him, but of the evil they did themselves. He describes those men. 2. They forsook God's laws.
Probably apostate Israelites. 3. He was not without consolation, though much afflicted and harassed. He took delight in God's law, and made his songs of it. 4. And this was a source of joy to him both day and night. 5. He concludes with this acclamation: "This I had;" I had this spirit, this power, this comfort, "because I kept thy precepts." While I suffered for God, I was enabled to rejoice in God. As I made him my portion, so he has been my praise.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:56
56. Either, This I have had, all this comfort and steadfastness and joy in the midst of the trials and sorrows of life have been mine, because I have kept thy precepts: or, This I have had, that I have kept thy precepts;—whatever advantages others may have had which I have not enjoyed, this supreme privilege has been mine, the keeping of Thy precepts. If this is the meaning, it strikes the keynote of the next stanza.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:56
This I had, because I kept thy precepts - literally, “This was to me;” that is, This has happened to me; this has occurred.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:56
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.
Sermons on Psalms 119:56
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How Much Is Your-Bible Worth? by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and prioritizing the Word of God. He shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of waking up in the morning |
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Holiness & Righteousness - Prayer Meeting (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts by sharing a personal anecdote about doodling an eagle and giving it away to someone who admired it. He then discusses the importance of being e |
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My Peace by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the difference between how the world gives and how Jesus gives. He uses the example of a cautious deacon in the church who would carefully m |
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(John - Part 47): Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having faith in God rather than relying on worldly things. He emphasizes that while material possessions and achievements m |
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The Consequences of Preaching the Truth by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of enduring through trials and attacks from the enemy, focusing on the need to keep one's eyes on God and find strength in His Word. It highli |
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(Pdf Book) Perfect Security by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the significance of recognizing the Lord as our Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, and God, illustrating how these attributes provide spiritual security and strength |
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The Blessedness of the Unoffended by Mose Stoltzfus | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of John the Baptist and his moments of doubt and discouragement while in prison. Despite having boldly proclaimed Jesus as the Lamb |