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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 />Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Your statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thy statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your statutes have become my songs In the house of my sojourning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your laws have become like psalms to me in this place where I am only a foreigner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your statutes have been songs to me, "" In the house of my sojournings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Songs have been to me Thy statutes, In the house of my sojournings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy laws were musics to me in the house of my sojourning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy justifications were the subject of my song, in the place of my pilgrimage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:54>Your justifications were the subject of my worthy singing, in the place of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your statutes become my songs wherever I make my home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your statutes have been my songs wherever I make my home.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your commandments have been my song in the house of my pilgrimage.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thine ordinances were my sons in the place of my sojourning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-54.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=15263" 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">53</span>Rage has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject Your law. <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ḥuq·qe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">Your statutes</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū- (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">are</a> <a href="/hebrew/2158.htm" title="2158: zə·mi·rō·wṯ (N-mp) -- Song. Or zamir; and zmirah; from zamar; a song to be accompanied with instrumental music.">songs</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/4033.htm" title="4033: mə·ḡū·rāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Or magur; from guwr in the sense of lodging; a temporary abode; by extension, a permanent residence.">of my pilgrimage.</a> </span><span class="reftext">55</span>In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.…<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="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a></span><br />All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">1 Peter 2:11</a></span><br />Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20</a></span><br />But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm">2 Corinthians 5:6-8</a></span><br />Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. / For we walk by faith, not by sight. / We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-14.htm">John 17:14-16</a></span><br />I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. / I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. / They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.<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_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a></span><br />Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-14.htm">Hebrews 13:14</a></span><br />For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Genesis 47:9</a></span><br />“My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-2</a></span><br />Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-19.htm">Deuteronomy 31:19</a></span><br />Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25-27</a></span><br />But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1</a></b></br> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">Psalm 10:1</a></b></br> Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? <i>why</i> hidest thou <i>thyself</i> in times of trouble?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Genesis 47:9</a></b></br> And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage <i>are</i> an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/118-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/84-5.htm">Pilgrimage</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/exodus/6-4.htm">Sojournings</a> <a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-19.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Theme</a> <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Wherever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/119-77.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Pilgrimage</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-38.htm">Sojournings</a> <a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/120-5.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/psalms/22-25.htm">Theme</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-8.htm">Wherever</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 the context of <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, the psalmist expresses a deep reverence for God's laws, viewing them as divine instructions that guide life. Historically, statutes were seen as binding and authoritative, reflecting God's will and character. For the believer, these statutes are not merely rules but are seen as a reflection of God's eternal truth and wisdom, providing a foundation for righteous living.<p><b>are my songs</b><br />The phrase "are my songs" suggests a personal and emotional connection to God's statutes. In Hebrew, "songs" is "זְמִרוֹת" (zemirot), which implies not just any song, but songs of praise and joy. The psalmist finds delight and inspiration in God's laws, so much so that they become the subject of his songs. This reflects a heart that is in tune with God, finding joy and comfort in His word. Historically, songs were a means of memorizing and meditating on scripture, allowing the faithful to internalize God's word deeply.<p><b>in the house of my pilgrimage</b><br />The term "house of my pilgrimage" refers to the psalmist's life journey, often seen as a temporary sojourn on earth. The Hebrew word for "pilgrimage" is "מְגוּרָי" (megurai), which can mean a dwelling place or a temporary residence. This reflects the biblical understanding that life on earth is transient, and believers are on a journey towards their eternal home with God. The psalmist finds solace and guidance in God's statutes during this pilgrimage, indicating that God's word is a constant companion and source of strength throughout life's journey. This perspective encourages believers to view their earthly life as a temporary passage, with God's word as their guide and comfort.<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/h/house_of_pilgrimage.htm">House of Pilgrimage</a></b><br>This phrase refers to the earthly life of the believer, seen as a temporary journey or sojourn, emphasizing the transient nature of life on earth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_statutes.htm">God's Statutes</a></b><br>The laws, decrees, and commandments given by God, which the psalmist cherishes and meditates upon.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_god's_word.htm">The Joy of God's Word</a></b><br>God's statutes are not burdensome but a source of joy and inspiration, akin to songs that uplift the spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/life_as_a_pilgrimage.htm">Life as a Pilgrimage</a></b><br>Recognize life on earth as a temporary journey, with God's word as the guide and comfort through the challenges and uncertainties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/internalizing_scripture.htm">Internalizing Scripture</a></b><br>Like the psalmist, believers are encouraged to internalize God's word, allowing it to become a natural expression of worship and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship_in_daily_life.htm">The Role of Worship in Daily Life</a></b><br>Worship is not confined to formal settings but is a continuous act, with God's statutes providing the lyrics for our life's song.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_through_trials.htm">Enduring Through Trials</a></b><br>In times of trial and uncertainty, God's word offers stability and hope, transforming our perspective and response to life's challenges.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(54) <span class= "bld">Songs.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">Thy statutes were my music in the house of my sojournings. </span>Possibly with reference to the exile (comp. <a href="/psalms/137-4.htm" title="How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?">Psalm 137:4</a>), but with comparison with <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm" title="Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to your word.">Psalm 119:9</a> (see Note), more probably the reference is to the transitoriness of human life. In connection with the next verse comp. <a href="/job/35-10.htm" title="But none said, Where is God my maker, who gives songs in the night;">Job 35:10</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 54.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage</span>; literally, <span class="accented">songs have thy statutes been to me in the house of my sojournings</span>. I have made thy statutes the theme of my songs, as they are of this present one. "The house of my sojournings" is either this present world, where all men are "strangers and pilgrims" (<a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a>), or perhaps some foreign land in which the writer had been a sojourner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-54.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">Your statutes</span><br /><span class="heb">חֻקֶּ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥuq·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">are</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽיוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">songs</span><br /><span class="heb">זְ֭מִרוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(zə·mi·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2158.htm">Strong's 2158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my pilgrimage.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְגוּרָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḡū·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4033.htm">Strong's 4033: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sojourning place, dwelling place, a sojourning</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-54.htm">Psalm 119:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:54 Your statutes have been my Solomon (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-55.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:55"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:55" /></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>