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Ayin<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembles from the fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. Ayin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of Thee, And I am afraid of Thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My flesh quakes for dread of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembles in [reverent] fear of You, And I am afraid <i>and</i> in awe of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I tremble in awe of You; I fear Your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I tremble all over when I think of you and the way you judge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My body shudders in fear of you, and I am afraid of your regulations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My flesh has trembled from Your fear, "" And I have been afraid from Your judgments!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Trembled from Thy fear hath my flesh, And from Thy judgments I have been afraid!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My flesh stood erect from thy fear, and I was afraid of thy judgments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Pierce thou my flesh with thy fear: for I am afraid of thy judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:120>Pierce my flesh with your fear, for I am afraid of your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My flesh shudders with dread of you; I fear your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My flesh shrinks for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Order my flesh by your awe and I am in awe of your judgments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; And I am afraid of Thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Penetrate my flesh with thy fear; for I am afraid of thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-120.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=15661" 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">119</span>All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies. <span class="reftext">120</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: ḇə·śā·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">My flesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/5568.htm" title="5568: sā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To bristle up. A primitive root; to be erect, i.e. Bristle as hair.">trembles</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: mip·paḥ·də·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">in awe of You;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yā·rê·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">I stand in fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·mim·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Judgment. ">of Your judgments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">121</span>I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></span><br />Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a></span><br />Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-15.htm">Job 23:15-16</a></span><br />Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him. / God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-16.htm">Habakkuk 3:16</a></span><br />I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-20.htm">Exodus 20:20</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">2 Corinthians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a></span><br />Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5</a></span><br />But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Proverbs 14:27</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12</a></span><br />And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of 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">My flesh trembles for fear of you; and I am afraid of your judgments.</p><p class="hdg">my flesh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-53.htm">Psalm 119:53</a></b></br> Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-3</a></b></br> And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/6-20.htm">1 Samuel 6:20</a></b></br> And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to 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href="/isaiah/5-25.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Trembles</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-29.htm">Trembleth</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 = 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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>My flesh trembles in awe of You;</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep, visceral reaction to the presence and majesty of God. The trembling of the flesh signifies a profound reverence and fear, which is a common biblical response to encountering the divine. In <a href="/exodus/20-18.htm">Exodus 20:18-19</a>, the Israelites trembled at Mount Sinai when God gave the Ten Commandments, illustrating a similar awe. This trembling is not just physical but also spiritual, indicating a recognition of God's holiness and power. The Hebrew word for "trembles" can also imply a shuddering or quaking, suggesting an overwhelming sense of God's greatness. This response is consistent with the biblical theme that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>).<p><b>I stand in fear of Your judgments.</b><br>The fear mentioned here is not merely terror but a profound respect and acknowledgment of God's righteous decrees. God's judgments are His decisions and laws, which are perfect and just (<a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a>). The psalmist's fear is rooted in an understanding of God's authority and the consequences of disobedience. This fear is akin to the reverence shown by figures like Daniel, who remained faithful despite the threat of the lion's den (Daniel 6). The phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to work out their salvation with fear and trembling (<a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a>), emphasizing a life lived in accordance with God's will. This fear is not paralyzing but motivating, driving the believer to live righteously in light of God's ultimate judgment.<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 reverence and fear of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, whose judgments inspire awe and trembling in the psalmist.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgments.htm">Judgments</a></b><br>Refers to God's laws, decrees, and decisions, which are righteous and just.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god.htm">Reverence for God</a></b><br>The psalmist's trembling reflects a profound respect and awe for God's holiness and authority. As believers, we are called to approach God with a similar reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_god's_judgments.htm">Fear of God's Judgments</a></b><br>Understanding God's judgments as righteous and just should lead us to a healthy fear, not of punishment, but of living in a way that honors Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_awe.htm">Holiness and Awe</a></b><br>The trembling of the psalmist's flesh signifies a physical response to the divine presence. This teaches us that our relationship with God should engage our whole being, including our physical actions and attitudes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_god's_word.htm">Response to God's Word</a></b><br>The psalmist's fear and trembling are responses to God's word and judgments. We should cultivate a heart that is sensitive and responsive to God's instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_obedience.htm">Living in Obedience</a></b><br>The fear of the Lord should lead us to live obediently, aligning our lives with His will and commands.<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/how_do_critics_reconcile_god's_justice.htm">If Psalm 119 proclaims that God is just and good, how do critics reconcile that with Old Testament accounts of severe judgments and punishments (Psalm 119)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_dogmatic_theology.htm">What is Dogmatic Theology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_judgment_on_deceitful_tongues.htm">Psalm 120:2-3 - Is there archaeological or textual evidence that consistently attributes judgment on 'deceitful tongues' in this manner?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_god's_character.htm">Which Bible sections contain poetic elements?</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>(120) <span class= "bld">Trembleth.</span>--The original is far stronger. Better, as in <a href="/job/4-15.htm" title="Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:">Job 4:15</a>, <span class= "ital">the hair of my flesh stands up. </span>So Symmachus.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 120.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My flesh trembleth for fear of thee</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/23-9.htm">Jeremiah 23:9</a>; <a href="/habakkuk/3-16.htm">Habakkuk 3:16</a>), <span class="cmt_word">And I am afraid of thy judgments</span>. Thy "judgments" upon the wicked cause me to shudder with fear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-120.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My flesh</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשָׂרִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·śā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trembles</span><br /><span class="heb">סָמַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(sā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5568.htm">Strong's 5568: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect, bristle as hair</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in awe of You;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפַּחְדְּךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(mip·paḥ·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I stand in fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרֵֽאתִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your judgments.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמִמִּשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mim·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-119.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:119"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:119" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:121"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:121" /></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>