Psalms 119:41

ยถ VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, [even] thy salvation, according to thy word.

VAU. Let thy mercies {H2617} come {H935} also unto me, O LORD {H3068}, even thy salvation {H8668}, according to thy word {H565}.

May your grace come to me, ADONAI, your salvation, as you promised;

May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.

Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

Commentary

Psalms 119:41 is a heartfelt plea from the psalmist, part of the extensive acrostic psalm that celebrates the beauty and power of God's law. This particular verse falls within the 'Vau' section, a stanza beginning with the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Context

Psalm 119 is unique in its structure, being the longest chapter in the Bible and organized into 22 sections, each corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Every verse within a section typically begins with that letter in the original Hebrew. The overarching theme is an intense love for, meditation on, and reliance upon God's word, statutes, precepts, and commandments. In this verse, the psalmist transitions from declarations of commitment to God's ways (as seen in earlier 'Vau' verses) to a direct petition, demonstrating that obedience is often coupled with a deep dependence on divine aid.

Key Themes

  • Divine Mercy and Salvation: The core of the request is for God's "mercies" and "salvation" to come to the psalmist. This isn't a demand but a humble yet confident appeal to God's character.
  • Reliance on God's Word: Crucially, the psalmist grounds his prayer "according to thy word." This signifies a belief in God's faithfulness to His promises, recognizing that God's actions are consistent with His revealed will and covenant.
  • Personal Petition: The phrase "unto me" highlights the deeply personal nature of this prayer, reflecting a universal human need for God's direct intervention and grace in individual lives.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "mercies" here is chasadeykha (ื—ึฒืกึธื“ึถื™ืšึธ), the plural of chesed. This rich term signifies God's steadfast love, covenant loyalty, kindness, and faithfulness. It's not merely pity, but an active, enduring, and relational love that God extends to His people. The word for "salvation" is yeshu'ateykha (ื™ึฐืฉืื•ึผืขึธืชึถืšึธ), from the root yeshua, meaning deliverance, help, and prosperity. This is the same root from which the name "Jesus" is derived, pointing to ultimate deliverance. The phrase "according to thy word" (ื›ึผึฐืึดืžึฐืจึธืชึถืšึธ - ke'imratekha) underscores the psalmist's conviction that God's promises are the sure foundation for prayer and expectation, a theme echoed throughout Psalm 119.

Practical Application

This verse offers a powerful model for prayer and faith. It encourages believers to:

  • Pray with Confidence: We can boldly ask for God's mercy and salvation because He is a God of faithful love and deliverance.
  • Ground Prayers in Scripture: Our petitions are strengthened when they align with God's revealed will and promises. Knowing and remembering God's word provides the basis for our hope and expectation, as Numbers 23:19 reminds us that God always keeps His word.
  • Personalize God's Promises: While God's mercies are universal, we are invited to seek them personally, trusting that God's grace is sufficient for our individual needs and challenges.

Psalms 119:41 reminds us that God's steadfast love and deliverance are available to those who seek Him according to His unfailing promises.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 69:16

    Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness [is] good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

  • Psalms 119:58

    ยถ I intreated thy favour with [my] whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

  • Psalms 119:76

    ยถ Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

  • Psalms 119:77

    Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law [is] my delight.

  • Psalms 119:132

    ยถ Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

  • Luke 2:28

    Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

  • Luke 2:32

    A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.