King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Don't take away completely my power to speak the truth; for I put my hope in your rulings;
Berean Standard Bible:
Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
American Standard Version:
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And take{H5337} not the word{H1697} of truth{H571} utterly{H3966} out of my mouth{H6310}; for I have hoped{H3176} in thy judgments{H4941}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 9:4
- For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.
1 Peter 2:23
- Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously:
Psalms 119:175
- ¶ Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Ephesians 1:13
- In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Psalms 119:13
- ¶ With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
Psalms 119:52
- ¶ I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
Psalms 71:17
- O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
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Commentary for Psalms 119:43
Psalm 119:43 is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, which is an acrostic poem with each stanza starting with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The overarching theme of this chapter is a deep love for God's law, and it is filled with prayers and meditations on the blessings of following God's statutes, testimonies, precepts, commandments, and ordinances.
In verse 43, the Psalmist pleads with God, "And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments." This verse reflects a heartfelt reliance on God's word as a source of truth and guidance. The phrase "word of truth" suggests the Psalmist views God's commandments as the ultimate truth, which he desires to uphold and proclaim. The request not to have this word taken away indicates the Psalmist's recognition of the importance of speaking and living out this truth.
The second part of the verse, "for I have hoped in thy judgments," reveals the Psalmist's trust in God's justice and righteousness. His hope is grounded in the reliability of God's judgments, which he sees as fair and true. This hope serves as a foundation for his life and faith, and it is this hope that motivates his plea not to be deprived of the ability to speak God's truth.
Historically, this verse would have been written in the context of ancient Israel, where the law of Moses played a central role in the religious and social life of the people. The Psalmist's deep reverence for God's word would resonate with a community that saw the Torah as the cornerstone of their identity and relationship with God. The prayer of Psalm 119:43, therefore, reflects a personal and corporate longing to remain faithful to the covenant relationship with God by adhering to and proclaiming His truth.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5337
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָצַל
Transliteration: nâtsal
Pronunciation: naw-tsal'
Description: a primitive root; to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense; [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). - Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; 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. - Strong's Number: H571
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶמֶת
Transliteration: ʼemeth
Pronunciation: eh'-meth
Description: contracted from אָמַן; stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness; assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. - Strong's Number: H3966
There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְאֹד
Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
Pronunciation: meh-ode'
Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. - Strong's Number: H6310
There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּה
Transliteration: peh
Pronunciation: peh
Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. - Strong's Number: H3176
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָחַל
Transliteration: yâchal
Pronunciation: yaw-chal'
Description: a primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope; (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. - Strong's Number: H4941
There are 406 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּט
Transliteration: mishpâṭ
Pronunciation: mish-pawt'
Description: from שָׁפַט; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style; [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.