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that is why I love them so much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy word <i>is</i> very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your word <i>is</i> very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thy word is very pure, Therefore Thy servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your word is exceedingly refined, Therefore Your slave loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Your word is very pure (refined); Therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your word to me, your servant, is like pure gold; I treasure what you say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your promise has been thoroughly tested, and I love it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How certain your promise is! How I love it! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your saying [is] tried exceedingly, "" And Your servant has loved it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Tried is thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy word is refined greatly, and thy servant loved it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy word is exceedingly refined: and thy servant hath loved it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:140>Your eloquence has been greatly enflamed, and your servant has loved it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your servant loves your promise; it has been proved by fire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your word is very precious and your Servant has loved it.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy word is tried to the uttermost, And Thy servant loveth it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thy word <i>has been</i> very fully tried; and thy servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-140.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=15775" 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">139</span>My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words. <span class="reftext">140</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">Your promise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">is completely</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: ṣə·rū·p̄āh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">pure;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">therefore Your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ă·hê·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">loves it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">141</span>I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.…<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="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23-25</a></span><br />For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. / For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<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="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</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="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</a></span><br />Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a></span><br />And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2</a></span><br />I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19-21</a></span><br />We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your word is very pure: therefore your servant loves it.</p><p class="hdg">thy word.</p><p class="hdg">pure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Psalm 119:128</a></b></br> Therefore I esteem all <i>thy</i> precepts <i>concerning</i> all <i>things to be</i> right; <i>and</i> I hate every false way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></b></br> The words of the LORD <i>are</i> pure words: <i>as</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></b></br> <i>As for</i> God, his way <i>is</i> perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he <i>is</i> a buckler to all those that trust in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/116-15.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-107.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/psalms/119-135.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/106-14.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/51-2.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/psalms/109-7.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/psalms/65-8.htm">Uttermost</a> <a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Value</a> <a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/psalms/150-2.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-167.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/psalms/119-148.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-148.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-21.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/psalms/139-9.htm">Uttermost</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Value</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/119.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/119.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Your promise</b><br>The term "promise" in this context refers to the Word of God, which encompasses His laws, decrees, and assurances given to His people. Throughout the Bible, God's promises are seen as reliable and trustworthy, forming the foundation of faith for believers. This phrase highlights the covenantal nature of God's relationship with His people, as seen in His promises to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>), Moses (<a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6-8</a>), and David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). These promises are fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate expression of God's faithfulness (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>).<p><b>is completely pure;</b><br>The purity of God's promise signifies its perfection and freedom from any deceit or error. In biblical terms, purity often relates to holiness and righteousness, attributes of God Himself. The psalmist emphasizes that God's Word is refined and tested, akin to precious metals purified by fire (<a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a>). This purity assures believers that God's promises are untainted and reliable, contrasting with the flawed and often deceptive words of humans (<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>).<p><b>therefore Your servant</b><br>The term "servant" reflects a position of humility and dedication to God. In the biblical context, being a servant of God is an honorable role, as seen in figures like Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5</a>) and David (<a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a>). This phrase indicates a personal relationship with God, where the psalmist acknowledges their role in serving and obeying God's commands. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of servanthood, which is exemplified by Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<p><b>loves it.</b><br>The love for God's promise is a recurring theme in <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, where the psalmist expresses deep affection and reverence for God's Word. This love is not merely emotional but is demonstrated through obedience and meditation on the Scriptures (<a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a>). The psalmist's love for God's promise is rooted in the understanding of its truth, reliability, and life-giving power. This love is a response to the transformative impact of God's Word, which guides, comforts, and sustains believers (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</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 deep love and reverence for God's Word.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine author of the promises and laws that the psalmist cherishes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/servant.htm">Servant</a></b><br>Refers to the psalmist himself, who identifies as a devoted follower of God, committed to His Word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_purity_of_god's_word.htm">The Purity of God's Word</a></b><br>God's promises are described as "completely pure," indicating their perfection and reliability. Believers can trust in the absolute truth and integrity of Scripture.<br><br><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 promises is a model for believers. This love stems from recognizing the purity and truth of God's Word, which should inspire devotion and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_servant.htm">The Role of the Servant</a></b><br>Identifying as God's servant implies a relationship of humility and submission. Believers are called to serve God by adhering to His Word and living out its truths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_scripture.htm">The Transformative Power of Scripture</a></b><br>The purity of God's Word has the power to transform lives. As believers meditate on and apply Scripture, they are sanctified and equipped for righteous living.<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_the_definition_of_actual_grace.htm">How can a young man purify his path?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_psalm_140's_'evil_men'_historical.htm">In Psalm 140:1, can we historically verify the 'evil men' mentioned or are they purely metaphorical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_salvation_from_zion_literal_or_symbolic.htm">(Psalm 14:7) Is there any concrete proof for the promise of salvation 'coming out of Zion,' or is this purely a symbolic statement?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_1_3_align_with_believers'_hardships.htm">How does Psalm 1:3, which promises the righteous will prosper, align with the observable reality that many devout believers still suffer hardships?</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>(140) <span class= "bld">Pure.</span>--More literally, <span class= "ital">purged by trial. </span>LXX. and Vulg., "fired." It is not only the excellence, but the <span class= "ital">proved </span>excellence, of the Divine Word, which is the object of love and adoration here.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 140.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy Word is very pure</span>; or, "is purged, assayed, tried in the fire." God's "promises" are especially meant, which the course of events tests. <span class="cmt_word">Therefore thy servant loveth it</span> (comp. vers. 97, 113, 119, 127, 159, 163). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-140.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 promise</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרָתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is completely</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֗ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pure;</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרוּפָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rū·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smelt, refine, test</span><br /><br /><span class="word">therefore Your servant</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽעַבְדְּךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loves it.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲהֵבָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·hê·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-139.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:139"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:139" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-141.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:141"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:141" /></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>