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then I will meditate on Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make me understand the way of Your precepts, And I will meditate on Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So I will meditate on Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, So I will meditate on Thy wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So I will muse on Your wondrous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So that I will meditate (focus my thoughts) on Your wonderful works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can meditate on Your wonders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Help me to understand your teachings, and I will think about your marvelous deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I meditate of thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Help me understand your guiding principles so that I may reflect on your miracles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let me understand the teaching of your precepts. Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Cause me to understand the way of Your precepts, "" And I meditate on Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The way of Thy precepts cause me to understand, And I meditate in Thy wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Cause me to understand the way of thy charges, and I will meditate in thy wonders.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of thy justifications: and I shall be exercised in thy wondrous works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:27>Instruct me in the way of your justifications, and I will be trained in your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Make me understand the way of your precepts; I will ponder your wondrous deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of thy precepts; so shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Show me the way of your commandments and I shall meditate on your wonders.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, That I may talk of Thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Instruct me in the way of thine ordinances; and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-27.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=15106" 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">26</span>I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: hă·ḇî·nê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">Make clear to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ- (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/6490.htm" title="6490: piq·qū·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A precept. Or piqqud; from paqad; properly, appointed, i.e. A mandate.">of Your precepts;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7878.htm" title="7878: wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To muse, complain, talk (of). A primitive root; to ponder, i.e. converse or utter.">then I will meditate</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: bə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-b:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fpc:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">on Your wonders.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.…<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="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a></span><br />Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Psalm 119:34</a></span><br />Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-125.htm">Psalm 119:125</a></span><br />I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Psalm 119:144</a></span><br />Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3-5</a></span><br />if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, / if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a></span><br />Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-9.htm">Isaiah 28:9-10</a></span><br />Whom is He trying to teach? To whom is He explaining His message? To infants just weaned from milk? To babies removed from the breast? / For they hear: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22</a></span><br />He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Luke 24:45</a></span><br />Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a></span><br />But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Make me to understand the way of your precepts: so shall I talk of your wondrous works.</p><p class="hdg">so shall I talk</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Psalm 71:17</a></b></br> O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Psalm 78:4</a></b></br> We will not hide <i>them</i> from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Psalm 105:2</a></b></br> Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/116-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/119-13.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/119-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/118-17.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/139-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/145-11.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/119-32.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/119-29.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/135-9.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-68.htm">Works</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 seeks divine illumination, recognizing human limitations in comprehending spiritual truths. This request echoes the biblical theme of seeking wisdom from God, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, where it states that the Lord gives wisdom. The "way of Your precepts" suggests a path or lifestyle aligned with God's instructions, emphasizing the importance of living according to divine principles. Historically, the Israelites were given the Law through Moses, which served as a guide for righteous living. The psalmist's desire for clarity reflects a heart committed to obedience and a recognition of the need for God's help in understanding His will.<p><b>then I will meditate on Your wonders.</b><br>Meditation here implies deep, thoughtful reflection on God's works and deeds. The psalmist promises to focus on God's wonders, which can include His creation, miracles, and acts of deliverance throughout history. This practice of meditation is a spiritual discipline that involves pondering God's attributes and actions, leading to greater faith and understanding. The wonders of God are often highlighted in the Psalms, such as in <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Psalm 77:11-12</a>, where the psalmist recalls the mighty deeds of the Lord. This meditation is not merely intellectual but is intended to transform the heart and mind, drawing the believer closer to God. The connection between understanding God's precepts and meditating on His wonders suggests that a deeper knowledge of God's laws enhances appreciation and awe of His mighty works.<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 is expressing a deep desire for understanding and guidance from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being to whom the Psalmist is praying, seeking clarity and understanding of His laws and wonders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_precepts.htm">The Precepts</a></b><br>Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which the Psalmist desires to understand more fully.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wonders.htm">The Wonders</a></b><br>The marvelous works and acts of God, which the Psalmist intends to meditate upon once he gains understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_understanding.htm">Desire for Understanding</a></b><br>The Psalmist's request for clarity underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance in understanding His Word. As believers, we should cultivate a similar desire to comprehend God's teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/meditation_on_god's_wonders.htm">Meditation on God's Wonders</a></b><br>Once understanding is gained, the Psalmist commits to meditating on God's wonders. This teaches us the value of reflecting on God's works and how they reveal His character and power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_insight.htm">Prayer for Insight</a></b><br>The verse exemplifies a prayerful approach to studying Scripture. We should regularly ask God to illuminate our understanding as we read His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_precepts.htm">Commitment to God's Precepts</a></b><br>The Psalmist's dedication to God's precepts serves as a model for us to prioritize God's commandments in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_understanding.htm">Transformation through Understanding</a></b><br>Understanding God's precepts leads to a deeper appreciation of His wonders, which can transform our perspective and strengthen our faith.<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/what_defines_being_rich_in_mercy.htm">What defines Christian mediation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_offerings_are_pleasing_to_god.htm">How does meditation deepen your understanding of God's word?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'righteousness_and_peace_kiss'_mean.htm">What defines Biblical meditation?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">Make me to understand.</span>--Only the Israelite truly loyal to the covenant was considered worthy to enquire into the marvels of the dealings of God. (See <a href="/psalms/106-2.htm" title="Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?">Psalm 106:2</a>, Note.) Perhaps we might extend the thought so far as to say that a true historical insight is possible only to one whose moral sense is rightly trained and directed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Make me to understand the way of thy precepts</span>. Exegetical of the last clause of ver. 26. What the psalmist longs for is to have a perfect knowledge of God's Law in all its breadth (ver. 96) and depth (<a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a>) and fullness. <span class="cmt_word">So shall I talk of thy wondrous works</span>; rather, <span class="accented">so will I muse upon thy marvels</span> (so Kay, Cheyne, and the Revised Version). The "marvels" spoken of are "the wondrous things of God's Law" (ver. 18). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-27.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">Make clear to me</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲבִינֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḇî·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the way</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּֽרֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(de·reḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your precepts;</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּקּוּדֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(piq·qū·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6490.htm">Strong's 6490: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed, a mandate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then I will meditate</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אָשִׂ֗יחָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7878.htm">Strong's 7878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To muse, complain, talk (of)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on Your wonders.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:27 Let me understand the teaching of your (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:28" /></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>