CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 119:166 I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/119-166.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/10/19_Psa_119_166.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 119:166 - Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/119-166.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/119-166.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Chapter 119</a> > Verse 166</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad6.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm" title="Psalm 119:165">◄</a> Psalm 119:166 <a href="/psalms/119-167.htm" title="Psalm 119:167">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I wait for your salvation, LORD, and I follow your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I hope for Your salvation, LORD, And do Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I hope for Your salvation, O LORD, And do Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I hope for Thy salvation, O LORD, And do Thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I hope for Your salvation, O Yahweh, And I do Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I hope <i>and</i> wait [with complete confidence] for Your salvation, O LORD, And I do Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are my only hope for being saved, LORD, and I do all you command. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I have hoped for thy salvation, O LORD, and have done thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have waited with hope for you to save me, O LORD. I have carried out your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I wait for you to save me, LORD, and I do what you command. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and performed thy commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have waited for Your salvation, O YHWH, "" And I have done Your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and I did thy commands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I looked to thy salvation, O Lord: and I loved thy commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:166>I have waited for your salvation, O Lord. And I have loved your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I look for your salvation, LORD, and I fulfill your commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I fulfill your commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have hoped for your salvation, LORD JEHOVAH, and I have done your commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I have hoped for Thy salvation, O LORD, And have done Thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I waited for thy salvation, O Lord, and have loved thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-166.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=15933" 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">165</span>Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble. <span class="reftext">166</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7663.htm" title="7663: śib·bar·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To scrutinize, to expect. Erroneously shabar; a primitive root; to scrutinize; by implication to expect.">I wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: lî·šū·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">for Your salvation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and I carry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: ū·miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">Your commandments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">167</span>I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.…<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="/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/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a></span><br />Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a></span><br />as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a></span><br />And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.<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="/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="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a></span><br />But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a></span><br />From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a></span><br />But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Colossians 1:5</a></span><br />the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18-19</a></span><br />Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. / We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,<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="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a></span><br />And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”<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="/lamentations/3-24.htm">Lamentations 3:24-26</a></span><br />“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” / 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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">LORD, I have hoped for your salvation, and done your commandments.</p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81,174</a></b></br> CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: <i>but</i> I hope in thy word… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5-7</a></b></br> I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a></b></br> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.</p><p class="hdg">and done</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5</a></b></br> Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-5</a></b></br> Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Psalm 50:23</a></b></br> Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth <i>his</i> conversation <i>aright</i> will I shew the salvation of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-151.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-158.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-150.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/psalms/119-158.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/111-8.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/119-151.htm">Teachings</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/119-95.htm">Waited</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-5.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/psalms/119-167.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-174.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Teachings</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Waited</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>I wait for Your salvation, O LORD</b><br>The psalmist expresses a deep longing and anticipation for divine deliverance. This phrase reflects a posture of hope and trust in God's promise of salvation. The concept of "waiting" in the Hebrew context often implies an active, expectant patience, rather than passive idleness. This mirrors the faith of the patriarchs, such as Abraham, who "waited" for the fulfillment of God's promises (<a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9-10</a>). The term "salvation" here can be understood both in a temporal sense, referring to deliverance from immediate troubles, and in an eschatological sense, pointing to the ultimate salvation through the Messiah. The use of "O LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes a personal relationship with God, invoking His covenant name, which is central to Israel's identity and faith. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of redemption, culminating in the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as the Savior (<a href="/luke/2-30.htm">Luke 2:30</a>).<p><b>and I carry out Your commandments</b><br>The psalmist's commitment to obedience underscores the inseparable link between faith and action. In the Hebrew tradition, the "commandments" (mitzvot) are not merely legalistic requirements but are seen as expressions of God's will and character. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where obedience is a response to God's grace and a means of maintaining fellowship with Him. The psalmist's dedication to carrying out God's commandments aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of obeying God's word (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>). This phrase also highlights the theme of righteousness, which is a recurring motif in <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, portraying the law as a guide for living a life pleasing to God. The psalmist's resolve to follow God's commandments, even while waiting for salvation, illustrates a life of faithfulness and integrity, serving as a model for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The 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 longing for God's salvation and a commitment to His commandments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a></b><br>In the Hebrew context, "salvation" (yeshu'ah) refers to deliverance, safety, and welfare, often implying both physical and spiritual rescue.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/commandments.htm">Commandments</a></b><br>The laws and decrees given by God, which the Psalmist is committed to following as a response to God's covenant faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_salvation.htm">Hope in God's Salvation</a></b><br>The Psalmist's declaration of waiting for God's salvation teaches us to place our hope and trust in God's ultimate deliverance, both in this life and eternally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_as_a_response_to_faith.htm">Obedience as a Response to Faith</a></b><br>The commitment to carry out God's commandments highlights that true faith is demonstrated through obedience. Our actions should reflect our trust in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_in_the_waiting.htm">Patience in the Waiting</a></b><br>Waiting for God's salvation requires patience and perseverance. This teaches us to remain steadfast in our faith, even when immediate answers or deliverance are not visible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_interconnection_of_faith_and_works.htm">The Interconnection of Faith and Works</a></b><br>The verse illustrates the biblical principle that faith and works are interconnected. Our waiting on God is active, involving obedience and adherence to His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship_with_god.htm">Covenant Relationship with God</a></b><br>The Psalmist's relationship with God is covenantal, emphasizing loyalty and faithfulness. We are called to live in a similar covenant relationship, marked by trust and obedience.<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/can_nonbelievers_join_a_church_band.htm">What are Weapons of Righteousness?</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/psalm_20_7_vs._god's_battle_commands.htm">Psalm 20:7 - Does this portrayal of military reliance contradict biblical accounts where God commands battle preparations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_humans_command_angels.htm">Can humans command angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 166.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation</span> (comp. vers. 81, 123). I have waited for thee, continually expecting thee to come to my aid, and save me from my enemies. <span class="cmt_word">And done thy commandments</span>; kept them, <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>., as far as human frailty would allow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-166.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 wait</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂבַּ֣רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(śib·bar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7663.htm">Strong's 7663: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scrutinize, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Your salvation,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽישׁוּעָתְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(lî·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_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I carry out</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשִֽׂיתִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמִצְוֺתֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalm 119:166 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:166 I have hoped for your salvation Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:165"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:165" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-167.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:167"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:167" /></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>