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for I have hoped in thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Your ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And do not take away the word of truth utterly from my mouth, For I wait for Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Your ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I rely on your laws! Don't take away my chance to speak your truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth. My hope is based on your regulations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And You do not utterly take away "" The word of truth from my mouth, "" Because I have hoped for Your judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Thou takest not utterly away From my mouth the word of truth, Because for Thy judgment I have hoped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou wilt not take away from my mouth the word of truth even wholly: for I hoped for 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 />And take not thou the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: for in thy words have I hoped exceedingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:43>And do not utterly take away the word of truth from my mouth. For in your judgments, I have hoped beyond hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not take the word of truth from my mouth, for in your judgments is my hope. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your ordinances.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let not the word of truth depart from my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The word of truth will not cease from my mouth because I have waited for 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 />And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I hope in Thine ordinances;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-43.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=15201" 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">42</span>Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Never</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: taṣ·ṣêl (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">take</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">Your word</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ĕ·meṯ (N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">of truth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pî (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">from my mouth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: yi·ḥā·lə·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">I hope</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: lə·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Judgment. ">in Your judgments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">44</span>I will always obey Your law, forever and ever.…<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/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a></span><br />“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Proverbs 22:17-21</a></span><br />Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. / So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13-14</a></span><br />Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. / Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-8.htm">Romans 10:8-10</a></span><br />But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: / that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a></span><br />And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<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="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">2 Corinthians 4:13</a></span><br />And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,<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="/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="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21-22</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. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Luke 4:4</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in your judgments.</p><p class="hdg">take not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-13.htm">Psalm 119:13</a></b></br> With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-16.htm">Psalm 50:16</a></b></br> But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or <i>that</i> thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Psalm 51:14,15</a></b></br> Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: <i>and</i> my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness… </p><p class="hdg">for I have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Psalm 119:52,120,175</a></b></br> I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Psalm 7:6-9</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me <i>to</i> the judgment <i>that</i> thou hast commanded… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4,16</a></b></br> For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/118-9.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/77-8.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/psalms/52-5.htm">Snatch</a> <a href="/psalms/119-31.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-8.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/psalms/106-13.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-3.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Snatch</a> <a href="/psalms/119-56.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/119-142.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.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'; 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The "word of truth" refers to the Scriptures, which are seen as divinely inspired and authoritative. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the oral tradition was crucial for the transmission of God's laws and teachings. The psalmist's plea reflects a desire for continual access to divine wisdom, which is essential for living a life pleasing to God. This request can be connected to the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), embodying ultimate truth. The psalmist's dependence on God's word parallels the Christian belief in the necessity of Scripture for spiritual growth and moral direction.<p><b>for I hope in Your judgments</b><br>The term "judgments" refers to God's decrees and decisions, which are just and righteous. The psalmist expresses confidence and trust in these divine judgments, indicating a belief that God's ways are perfect and worthy of hope. In the cultural context of the time, hope was not merely wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on God's proven faithfulness. This hope is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament. The psalmist's hope in God's judgments aligns with the broader biblical theme of trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, where believers are assured that God works all things for good for those who love Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep longing for God's word and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being to whom the psalmist directs his plea, seeking His truth and judgments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgments.htm">Judgments</a></b><br>Refers to God's laws, decrees, and decisions, which the psalmist hopes in and relies upon for guidance and truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_word.htm">The Importance of God's Word</a></b><br>God's word is the foundation of truth and should be cherished and protected in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_judgments.htm">Hope in God's Judgments</a></b><br>Placing hope in God's judgments means trusting His wisdom and righteousness in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_truth_in_our_speech.htm">The Role of Truth in Our Speech</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to speak the truth of God's word boldly and without fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_the_word.htm">Spiritual Warfare and the Word</a></b><br>The word of God is a vital tool in spiritual battles, providing strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith.htm">Consistency in Faith</a></b><br>Regular engagement with Scripture helps maintain our hope and trust in God's promises.<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_are_radical_theology's_core_beliefs.htm">Is your word the truth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_has_cast_a_spell_on_you.htm">What does 'walking in truth' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_eternal.htm">Is the Law of Moses eternal? (Psalm 119:160 vs. Hebrews 8:13)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_divorce.htm">What is truth according to the Bible?</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 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth</span>. "The word of truth" here is the "well-grounded answer" that the psalmist looks to make to those who reproach him (Hengstenberg). (See the preceding verse.) If God does not grant him "mercy and salvation" (ver. 41), this answer will be "taken out of his mouth." <span class="cmt_word">For I have hoped in thy judgments.</span> I have trusted in thy vindication of my character, and in thy judgments upon my foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-43.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">Never</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽאַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">snatch</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּצֵּ֬ל</span> <span class="translit">(taṣ·ṣêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְבַר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·ḇar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of truth</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמֶ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from my mouth,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I hope</span><br /><span class="heb">יִחָֽלְתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yi·ḥā·lə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wait, to be patient, hope</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your judgments.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפָּטֶ֣ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-43.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:43 Don't snatch the word of truth out (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:44" /></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>