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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I considered my ways And turned my feet to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I considered my ways And turned my feet to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I considered my ways, And turned my feet to Thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I thought upon my ways And I turned my feet to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I considered my ways And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to your decrees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to Your decrees. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I pay careful attention as you lead me, and I follow closely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have thought about my life, and I have directed my feet back to your written instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I consider my actions and follow your rules. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have reckoned my ways, "" And turn back my feet to Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I have reckoned my ways, And turn back my feet unto Thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I reckoned my ways, and I will turn back my feet to thy testimonies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have thought on my ways: and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:59>I have considered my ways, and I have turned my feet toward your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I have examined my ways and turned my steps to your testimonies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When I think of your ways, I turn my feet to your decrees;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to thy paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I considered my ways and I turned my feet to your steps.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I considered my ways, And turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I thought on thy ways, and turned my feet to thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-59.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15291" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">58</span>I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise. <span class="reftext">59</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: ḥiš·šaḇ·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To think, account. ">I considered</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: ḏə·rā·ḵāy (N-cpc:: 1cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">my ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wā·’ā·šî·ḇāh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">my steps</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5713.htm" title="5713: ‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Testimony, witness. Feminine of ed in its techn. Sense; testimony.">Your testimonies.</a> </span><span class="reftext">60</span>I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-17.htm">Luke 15:17-20</a></span><br />Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death! / I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. / I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Lamentations 3:40</a></span><br />Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">2 Corinthians 13:5</a></span><br />Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-26.htm">Proverbs 4:26-27</a></span><br />Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-23.htm">James 1:23-25</a></span><br />For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. / But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5-7</a></span><br />Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. / You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></span><br />Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Ezekiel 18:27-28</a></span><br />But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life. / Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Jeremiah 31:18-19</a></span><br />I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. / After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-28.htm">1 Corinthians 11:28</a></span><br />Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Galatians 6:4</a></span><br />Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Job 34:31-32</a></span><br />Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more. / Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">1 John 3:20-21</a></span><br />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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to your testimonies.</p><p class="hdg">thought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Lamentations 3:40</a></b></br> Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/18-28.htm">Ezekiel 18:28,30</a></b></br> Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5,7</a></b></br> Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways… </p><p class="hdg">turned</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-30.htm">Deuteronomy 4:30,31</a></b></br> When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, <i>even</i> in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/8-4.htm">Jeremiah 8:4-6</a></b></br> Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Jeremiah 31:18,19</a></b></br> I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself <i>thus</i>; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed <i>to the yoke</i>: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou <i>art</i> the LORD my God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/psalms/116-8.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/106-31.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Think</a> <a href="/psalms/119-55.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-56.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/psalms/119-101.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/119-79.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/144-3.htm">Think</a> <a href="/psalms/119-78.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/119-79.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-79.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-75.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-67.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-101.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, self-reflection is a common theme, as seen in <a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Lamentations 3:40</a>, "Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD." The act of considering one's ways implies a recognition of one's actions and their alignment with God's will. This introspection is crucial for repentance, a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on the heart and mind as the seat of moral and spiritual life, making this consideration a deeply personal and spiritual act.<p><b>and turned my steps</b><br>The turning of one's steps signifies repentance and a deliberate change in direction. In the Hebrew language, the concept of "turning" is often associated with repentance, as seen in the word "shuv," which means to return or turn back. This action is not merely a mental decision but involves a tangible change in behavior and lifestyle. The historical context of ancient Israel involved a covenant relationship with God, where turning back to God was a return to covenant faithfulness. This idea is echoed in the New Testament, where repentance is a turning away from sin and towards God, as seen in <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a>, "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out."<p><b>to Your testimonies</b><br>The term "testimonies" refers to God's laws and decrees, which are a witness to His character and will. In the context of <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, the psalmist frequently uses various terms like "law," "statutes," "commandments," and "testimonies" to describe God's Word. The testimonies are seen as divine instructions that guide the believer's life. Historically, the testimonies were given to Israel as part of the covenant at Sinai, serving as a guide for righteous living. This phrase underscores the importance of aligning one's life with God's revealed Word, which is a consistent theme throughout Scripture. The testimonies are not just rules but are seen as life-giving and protective, pointing ultimately to Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of the law and the embodiment of God's Word (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep personal reflection and commitment to God's Word.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being to whom the psalmist is directing his thoughts and actions, seeking alignment with His testimonies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/testimonies.htm">Testimonies</a></b><br>Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments as revealed in the Scriptures, which the psalmist aims to follow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>The psalmist's consideration of his ways encourages believers to regularly reflect on their own lives and actions in light of God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_realignment.htm">Repentance and Realignment</a></b><br>Turning one's steps to God's testimonies involves repentance and a conscious decision to align one's life with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_scripture.htm">Commitment to Scripture</a></b><br>The verse underscores the importance of a committed relationship with Scripture, viewing it as the ultimate guide for life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_obedience.htm">Active Obedience</a></b><br>The psalmist's action of turning his steps signifies the necessity of active obedience to God's commands, not just passive acknowledgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Regular reflection and alignment with God's Word are essential for spiritual growth and maturity in the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_hope_an_anchor_for_the_soul.htm">How does a lamp guide my path?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_wealth_and_fame_suitable_for_christians.htm">What defines being spiritually lost?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_reality_shifting.htm">What does 'delight in the Law of the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_feel_abandoned_if_god_is_with_you.htm">Why do you feel abandoned when God is with you?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(59) <span class= "bld">I thought on.</span>--The Hebrew implies repeated and frequent meditation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 59.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I thought on my ways</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. I examined my conduct in the past, considered it, and passed judgment upon it. <span class="cmt_word">And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.</span> When I found my conduct amiss, I altered it, turning my feet into the way of thy commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-59.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I considered</span><br /><span class="heb">חִשַּׁ֥בְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiš·šaḇ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my ways</span><br /><span class="heb">דְרָכָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·rā·ḵāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and turned</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאָשִׁ֥יבָה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ā·šî·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my steps</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֝גְלַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5713.htm">Strong's 5713: </a> </span><span class="str2">Testimony, witness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:59 I considered my ways and turned my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-58.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:58"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:58" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-60.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:60"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:60" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>