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Psalm 119:48 I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
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I meditate on your decrees. Zayin<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. Zayin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And I shall lift up my hands to Thy commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will muse on Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands to Your commands, which I love, and will meditate on Your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I love and respect them and will keep them in mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I lift my hands [in prayer] because of your commandments, which I love. I will reflect on your laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I respect and love your commandments; I will meditate on your instructions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My hands also will I lift to thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on 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 />And I lift up my hands to Your commands, "" That I have loved, "" And I meditate on Your statutes!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I lift up my hands unto Thy commands, That I have loved, And I do meditate on Thy statutes!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I will lift up my hands to thy commands which I loved, and I will meditate in thy laws.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I lifted up my hands to thy commandments, which I loved: and I was exercised in thy justifications. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:48>And I lifted up my hands to your commandments, which I loved. And I was trained in your justifications.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I lift up my hands to your commandments; I study your statutes, which I love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I revere your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My hands also will I lift up to thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy commandments, and I will be glorified in thy faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall lift my hands to your commandments which I have loved; I shall meditate in your commandments and I shall be glorified in your faith!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate in Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I lifted up my hands to thy commandments which I loved; and I meditated in thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-48.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=15226" 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">47</span>I delight in Your commandments because I love them. <span class="reftext">48</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wə·’eś·śā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.h-1cs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">I lift up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: ḵap·pay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">my hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">Your commandments,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ā·hā·ḇə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">I love,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7878.htm" title="7878: wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To muse, complain, talk (of). A primitive root; to ponder, i.e. converse or utter.">and I meditate</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ḇə·ḥuq·qe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">on Your statutes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">49</span>Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.…<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="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. / Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></span><br />But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-11</a></span><br />The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a></span><br />Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Psalm 119:15-16</a></span><br />I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. / I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-24.htm">Psalm 119:24</a></span><br />Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Psalm 119:35</a></span><br />Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47</a></span><br />I delight in Your commandments because I love them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></span><br />Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a></span><br />My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-20.htm">Proverbs 4:20-22</a></span><br />My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. / For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My hands also will I lift up to your commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in your statutes.</p><p class="hdg">hands</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-12.htm">Psalm 10:12</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/44-12.htm">Ezekiel 44:12</a></b></br> Because they ministered unto them before their idols, and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity; therefore have I lifted up mine hand against them, saith the Lord GOD, and they shall bear their iniquity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/5-9.htm">Micah 5:9</a></b></br> Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off.</p><p class="hdg">unto thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a></b></br> Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a></b></br> If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-14.htm">John 15:14</a></b></br> Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.</p><p class="hdg">and I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Psalm 119:15</a></b></br> I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></b></br> But his delight <i>is</i> in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/71-19.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/psalms/102-15.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/109-23.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/119-78.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/psalms/135-20.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/psalms/119-55.htm">Thought</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 times, lifting hands was a common posture in prayer and worship, symbolizing openness and receptivity to God (<a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">1 Timothy 2:8</a>). It reflects a deep reverence and submission to God's authority. The psalmist's gesture indicates a heartfelt devotion and a desire to honor God's laws. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and demonstrated complete obedience to the Father (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<p><b>which I love</b><br>The psalmist expresses a deep affection for God's commandments, highlighting a personal relationship with the divine law. This love is not merely intellectual but involves the whole being, suggesting that the commandments are not burdensome but a source of joy and life (1 <a href="/john/5-3.htm">John 5:3</a>). The love for God's law is a recurring theme in <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, emphasizing the psalmist's commitment and delight in following God's ways. This love can be seen as a reflection of Jesus' own love for the Father and His will (<a href="/john/14-31.htm">John 14:31</a>).<p><b>and I meditate on Your statutes</b><br>Meditation here involves a deep, reflective consideration of God's statutes, going beyond mere reading to internalizing and applying them. In the historical context, meditation was a common practice among the Israelites, often involving recitation and memorization of Scripture (<a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>). This practice is essential for spiritual growth and understanding, as it allows the believer to align their thoughts and actions with God's will. The psalmist's meditation on God's statutes can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament call to let the word of Christ dwell richly within believers (<a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</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 expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_commandments.htm">God's Commandments</a></b><br>The divine laws and instructions given by God, which the psalmist loves and meditates upon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/meditation.htm">Meditation</a></b><br>A spiritual practice of reflecting deeply on God's statutes, indicating a personal and intimate engagement with the Word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/love_for_god's_word.htm">Love for God's Word</a></b><br>The psalmist's love for God's commandments is evident. As believers, we are called to cultivate a deep affection for Scripture, seeing it as a source of life and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/physical_expression_of_worship.htm">Physical Expression of Worship</a></b><br>"I lift up my hands" signifies a physical act of worship and surrender. Consider how physical expressions can enhance our spiritual devotion and connection to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/meditation_as_a_spiritual_discipline.htm">Meditation as a Spiritual Discipline</a></b><br>Meditation on God's statutes is a vital practice for spiritual growth. It involves focused reflection and application of God's Word in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_obedience.htm">Commitment to Obedience</a></b><br>The psalmist's love for the commandments is not just emotional but also practical, leading to a commitment to obey God's laws. Our love for God should manifest in our actions and decisions.<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/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/what's_psalm_119's_main_message.htm">What is the central message of Psalm 119?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_suffer.htm">The psalm insists that following God's laws brings peace and protection, yet other Bible passages show faithful people enduring suffering and persecution (Psalm 119:165).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_139_19-22_and_love_align.htm">Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?</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>(48) <span class= "bld">My</span> <span class= "bld">hands.</span>--See <a href="/psalms/28-2.htm" title="Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry to you, when I lift up my hands toward your holy oracle.">Psalm 28:2</a>. The expression here is elliptical: "I will lift my hands in prayer for power to observe Thy commands."<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 48.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved.</span> In a sort of qualified worship (comp. <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Genesis 14:22</a>; <a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Psalm 28:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/134-2.htm">Psalm 134:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/lamentations/3-41.htm">Lamentations 3:41</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And I will meditate in thy statutes.</span> Almost a repetition of ver. 15a. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-48.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 lift up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶשָּֽׂא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eś·śā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my hands</span><br /><span class="heb">כַפַּ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(ḵap·pay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽל־</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 commandments,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭צְוֺתֶיךָ</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I love,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָהָ֗בְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·hā·ḇə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I meditate</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָשִׂ֥יחָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7878.htm">Strong's 7878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To muse, complain, talk (of)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְחֻקֶּֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḥuq·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed or owed, a statute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-48.htm">Psalm 119:48 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:48 I reach out my hands for your (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:49" /></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>