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My soul fainteth for thy salvation: <i>but</i> I hope in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My soul languishes for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My soul languishes for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My soul languishes for Thy salvation; I wait for Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My soul fails <i>with longing</i> for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My soul languishes <i>and</i> grows weak for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />? KAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I long for you to rescue me! Your word is my only hope. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My soul is weak from waiting for you to save me. My hope is based on your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />KAPH. My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[KAPH] My soul has been consumed for Your salvation, "" I have hoped for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Kaph. Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My soul failed for thy, salvation: I hoped for thy word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />[CAPH] My soul hath fainted after thy salvation: and in thy word I have very much hoped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:81>CAPH. My soul has faltered in your salvation, yet in your word, I have hoped beyond hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My soul longs for your salvation; I put my hope in your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My soul languishes for your salvation; I hope in your word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />CAPH. My soul hath longed for thy salvation, and I hope in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Kaph My soul has lusted for your salvation and I have hoped for your word.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My soul pineth for Thy salvation; In Thy word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My soul faints for thy salvation: I have hoped in thy words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-81.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=15422" 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">80</span>May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. <span class="reftext">81</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">My soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kā·lə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">faints</a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: liṯ·šū·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">for Your salvation;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: yi·ḥā·lə·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">I wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: liḏ·ḇā·rə·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">for Your word.</a> </span><span class="reftext">82</span>My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?”…<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="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24-25</a></span><br />For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a></span><br />You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. 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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5-6</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Micah 7:7</a></span><br />But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16-18</a></span><br />Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. / For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-8.htm">Isaiah 26:8</a></span><br />Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a></span><br />Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5</a></span><br />Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a></span><br />and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a></span><br />We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My soul faints for your salvation: but I hope in your word.</p><p class="hdg">fainteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-20.htm">Psalm 119:20,40</a></b></br> My soul breaketh for the longing <i>that it hath</i> unto thy judgments at all times… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Psalm 73:26</a></b></br> My flesh and my heart faileth: <i>but</i> God <i>is</i> the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.</p><p class="hdg">but I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Psalm 119:42,74,77,114</a></b></br> So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-20.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/102-1.htm">Fainteth</a> <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Faints</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-5.htm">Languishes</a> <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Pineth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/119-28.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-76.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-82.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-94.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/142-3.htm">Fainteth</a> <a href="/psalms/143-4.htm">Faints</a> <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-4.htm">Languishes</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Pineth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-123.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/119-109.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/119-84.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/119-123.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-82.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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The psalmist's use of "soul" indicates an intense, heartfelt yearning that encompasses his entire being. In the biblical context, "salvation" often refers to deliverance from enemies or distress, but it also points to spiritual salvation and redemption. This longing can be seen throughout the Psalms, where the writers frequently cry out to God for rescue and relief (e.g., <a href="/psalms/42.htm">Psalm 42:1-2</a>). The imagery of fainting suggests exhaustion and a sense of urgency, reflecting the psalmist's dependence on God. This mirrors the experience of many believers who, in times of trial, find themselves yearning for God's saving power. Theologically, this can be connected to the ultimate salvation found in Jesus Christ, who fulfills the promises of deliverance and redemption for all who believe.<p><b>I wait for Your word.</b><br>The act of waiting here implies patience and trust in God's timing and promises. "Your word" refers to God's promises and commands as revealed in Scripture. The psalmist's reliance on God's word highlights the importance of Scripture as a source of hope and guidance. In the historical context, the Israelites often found themselves in situations where they had to wait for God's deliverance, such as during the Babylonian exile. This waiting is not passive but involves active faith and expectation. The connection to other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, emphasizes the strength and renewal that come from waiting on the Lord. In the New Testament, believers are encouraged to wait for the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ, who is the living Word (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>). This phrase underscores the believer's reliance on God's faithfulness and the assurance that His word will come to pass.<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, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The psalmist expresses a deep longing for God's deliverance and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the psalmist directs his plea for salvation and whose word he eagerly awaits.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a></b><br>The deliverance or rescue that the psalmist seeks, which can be understood both in a temporal sense (deliverance from earthly troubles) and a spiritual sense (eternal salvation).<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/longing_for_salvation.htm">Longing for Salvation</a></b><br>The psalmist's soul "faints" for God's salvation, indicating an intense desire and need for divine intervention. This teaches us to cultivate a deep yearning for God's presence and deliverance in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/waiting_on_god's_word.htm">Waiting on God's Word</a></b><br>The act of waiting for God's word implies trust and patience. In our fast-paced world, we are reminded to slow down and trust in God's timing and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The psalmist's waiting is not passive but filled with hope and expectation. We are encouraged to hold onto God's promises with faith, even when immediate answers are not visible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_perseverance.htm">Spiritual Perseverance</a></b><br>The psalmist's perseverance in seeking God despite feeling faint teaches us the importance of spiritual endurance in our walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture.htm">The Role of Scripture</a></b><br>The psalmist's reliance on God's word highlights the importance of Scripture as a source of hope and guidance. We should immerse ourselves in the Bible to strengthen our faith and understanding.<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'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/meaning_of_john_8_32_on_truth.htm">What does the Bible teach about comfort?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the key themes of the Book of Psalms?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>CAPH.</span><p>(81) <span class= "bld">Fainteth.</span>--The same Hebrew word as <span class= "ital">fail</span> in the next verse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 81.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My soul fainteth for thy salvation</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Psalm 84:2</a>). The phrase used expresses the most intense desire possible. <span class="cmt_word">But I hope in thy Word.</span> (So also ver. 74.) While almost fainting, the psalmist is sustained by his hope and trust in God's promises. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-81.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">My soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">faints</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּלְתָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(kā·lə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Your salvation;</span><br /><span class="heb">לִתְשׁוּעָתְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(liṯ·šū·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I wait</span><br /><span class="heb">יִחָֽלְתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yi·ḥā·lə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wait, to be patient, hope</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Your word.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִדְבָרְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(liḏ·ḇā·rə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:81 My soul faints for your salvation (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-80.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:80"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:80" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-82.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:82"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:82" /></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>