Psalms 119:81
Psalms 119:81 in Multiple Translations
My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word.
My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.
I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.
CAPH. My soule fainteth for thy saluation: yet I waite for thy worde.
[Kaph.] Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.
My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
I am very tired/exhausted while I wait for you to save me from my enemies; but I confidently expect that you will tell me what you will do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:81
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Psalms 119:81 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּלְתָ֣ה
לִ/תְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
לִ/דְבָרְ/ךָ֥
יִחָֽלְתִּי
כָּלְתָ֣ה
kâlâh
H3615
to end
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לִ/תְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
deliverance
Prep | N-fs | Suff
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
לִ/דְבָרְ/ךָ֥
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יִחָֽלְתִּי
yâchal
H3176
to wait
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:81
כָּלְתָ֣ה
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
לִ/תְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
"deliverance"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.
Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.
נַפְשִׁ֑/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.
לִ/דְבָרְ/ךָ֥
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יִחָֽלְתִּי
yâchal
H3176
"to wait"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To wait or be patient is the meaning of this verb, used to describe hoping or trusting in something, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : wait[for_time] 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for Also means: ya.chal (יָחַל ": hope" H3176H)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. See also: Genesis 8:12; Psalms 69:4; Psalms 31:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:81
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:81
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:81
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:81
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:81
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
- Sermons on Psalms 119:81
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
79May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
82My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?” 83Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 84:2 | My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:40 | How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:114 | You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 4 | Psalms 73:26 | My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:77 | May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. |
| 6 | Song of Solomon 5:8 | O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you, if you find my beloved, tell him I am sick with love. |
| 7 | Revelation 3:15–16 | I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth! |
| 8 | Psalms 42:1–2 | As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence? |
| 9 | Psalms 119:74 | May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:42 | Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word. |
Psalms 119:81 Summary
[This verse means that the psalmist is deeply longing for God's salvation and is waiting for God's word to bring comfort and guidance. The psalmist's soul is 'fainting' because it is weary and overwhelmed, but it is also hopeful and expectant, like a traveler waiting for a refreshing drink from an oasis, as described in Isaiah 55:1. The psalmist is trusting that God's word will satisfy their deepest longings, just as Jesus promised in Matthew 5:6 that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the soul to 'faint' in Psalms 119:81?
The phrase 'my soul faints' is an expression of deep longing and yearning for God's salvation, similar to what is described in Psalms 42:1-2, where the psalmist's soul thirsts for God like a deer pants for water.
Why is the psalmist waiting for God's word in this verse?
The psalmist is waiting for God's word because it brings comfort, guidance, and salvation, as seen in Psalms 119:50, where the word of God is the psalmist's comfort in affliction.
How can we apply the concept of waiting for God's word in our own lives?
We can apply this concept by being patient and trusting in God's timing, as seen in Isaiah 40:31, where those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength and mount up with wings like eagles.
What is the relationship between the psalmist's soul fainting and waiting for God's word?
The psalmist's soul fainting is a result of deep longing for God's salvation, and waiting for God's word is the means by which that longing is satisfied, as seen in Psalms 130:5-6, where the psalmist waits for the Lord and hopes in His word.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which my soul 'faints' for God's salvation, and how can I express those longings to Him?
- In what ways can I wait for God's word in my daily life, and how can I be sure that I am hearing His voice?
- How does the psalmist's expression of longing for God's salvation encourage me to be more honest about my own desires and needs?
- What are some promises of God's word that I can cling to when my soul is fainting, and how can I apply those promises to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:81
k, CAPH.--The Eleventh Part. Ver. 81. CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation, Either for temporal salvation and deliverance from enemies; which, being promised, was expected by him from the Lord;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:81
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. My soul fainteth for thy salvation - pineth for it (Psalms 119:123; Psalms 84:2). (But) I hope in thy word. Though sorely tempted, I do not give up my hope.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
CAPH Fainteth, with longing desire, and earnest expectation, and hope deferred, and hitherto disappointed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
Psalms 119:81 CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: [but] I hope in thy word.Ver. 81. My soul fainteth for thy salvation] Saying, as those good souls, Jeremiah 8:20, "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." Physicians let their patients’ blood sometimes, etiam ad animae deliquium, till they swoon again. Howbeit, they have a care still to maintain nature; so doth God the fainting spirits of his people by cordials, Isaiah 57:16. But I hope in thy word] Vivere spe vidi qui moriturus erat.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
CAPH. (81) Fainteth.—The same Hebrew word as fail in the next verse.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
LETTER כ CAPH. - Eleventh Division Verse 81. My soul fainteth for thy salvation] I have longed so incessantly after thy salvation - the complete purification and restoration of my soul, that my very spirits are exhausted. "My heartstrings groan with deep complaint; My soul lies panting, Lord, for thee; And every limb and every joint Stretches for perfect purity."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:81
81–88. Kaph. Faith persevering in the midst of persecution when God defers His help, and seems to be leaving him to be the prey of his enemies.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:81
My soul fainteth for thy salvation - The new division of the psalm, which begins here, is indicated by the Hebrew letter Kaph (כ k), equivalent to “k” or “c” (hard).
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:81
ë, Caph. 81-88. My soul fainteth—Affliction and trial are again upon him. “The clouds return after the rain.” The exact point of the grief is expressed in Psalms 119:83.
Sermons on Psalms 119:81
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Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is so |
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16 Facets of the Word of God by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a moment when they were in a restaurant filled with expensive and beautiful things. They noticed that in order to enter the restaurant, the |
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The Bible! by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, evidence of true faith, and the means for spiritual growth, renewal, and sur |
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This Sacred Book by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, the evidence of true faith, the importance of not neglecting it to avoid bac |
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In the Hope of Eternal Life by John Greene | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a good hope of eternal life. He explains that a good hope must be based on God's Word, as God cannot lie. It must al |
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Helpful Hints in the Study of God's Word by George Mueller | George Mueller emphasizes the importance of meditation on God's Word as a means to nourish the inner man and strengthen prayer. He encourages believers to seek wisdom from God and |
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Psalm 84-01 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker outlines five key ingredients for a fulfilling relationship with God. The first ingredient is the recognition of God's power, as seen in verse one. The |