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Thy word <i>is</i> a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your word <i>is</i> a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thy word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />? NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />NUN. Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[NUN] Your word [is] a lamp to my foot, "" And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Nun. A lamp to my foot is Thy word, And a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy word a lamp to my feet, and a light to my beaten path.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />[NUN] Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:105>NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />NUN. Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Nun Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thy law is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-105.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=15570" 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">104</span>I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. <span class="reftext">105</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇā·re·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">Your word</a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: nêr- (N-ms) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">is a lamp</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: lə·raḡ·lî (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">to my feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: wə·’ō·wr (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">and a light</a> <a href="/hebrew/5410.htm" title="5410: lin·ṯî·ḇā·ṯî (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Path, pathway. Or nthiybah; or nthibah; from an unused root meaning to tramp; a track.">to my path.</a> </span><span class="reftext">106</span>I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a></span><br />For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a></span><br />We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a></span><br />The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Matthew 4:16</a></span><br />the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-9</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3</a></span><br />Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain and to the place where You dwell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a></span><br />because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a></span><br />The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-29.htm">2 Samuel 22:29</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a></span><br />I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.</p><p class="hdg">word</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8</a></b></br> The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3</a></b></br> O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a></b></br> For the commandment <i>is</i> a lamp; and the law <i>is</i> light; and reproofs of instruction <i>are</i> the way of life:</p><p class="hdg">lamp.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-28.htm">Psalm 18:28</a></b></br> For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-3.htm">Job 29:3</a></b></br> When his candle shined upon my head, <i>and when</i> by his light I walked <i>through</i> darkness;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-101.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/job/29-3.htm">Lamp</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-17.htm">NUN</a> <a href="/psalms/119-104.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/119-104.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-101.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Lamp</a> <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">NUN</a> <a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-107.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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In the context of the Old Testament, this would primarily include the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. The "word" is seen as authoritative and life-giving, reflecting God's will and character. In the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the Word (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>), indicating that He is the ultimate revelation of God. The Bible is considered infallible and inerrant, serving as the foundation for faith and practice.<p><b>is a lamp</b><br>A lamp in ancient times was a small clay vessel with a wick and oil, providing limited light. This imagery suggests guidance and clarity in the midst of darkness. The lamp metaphor indicates that God's word provides immediate guidance for daily decisions and moral choices. In the cultural context, a lamp was essential for travel at night, symbolizing the necessity of divine guidance in a world filled with spiritual darkness.<p><b>to my feet</b><br>The phrase "to my feet" emphasizes personal guidance and protection. It suggests that God's word provides direction for each step, ensuring safety and security. This personal application underscores the intimate relationship between the believer and the divine guidance offered through Scripture. The feet symbolize one's walk or conduct in life, highlighting the practical application of biblical principles.<p><b>and a light</b><br>The term "light" expands the metaphor of the lamp, suggesting a broader illumination. Light in the Bible often symbolizes truth, purity, and the presence of God. It dispels darkness, revealing the path ahead. This imagery is consistent with the biblical theme of God as light (1 <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>) and Jesus as the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). The light of God's word exposes sin and error, guiding believers toward righteousness.<p><b>to my path</b><br>The "path" represents the journey of life, including one's decisions, actions, and overall direction. The word of God provides not only immediate guidance but also long-term direction, helping believers navigate life's complexities. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, where trusting in the Lord leads to a straight path. The path imagery suggests a pilgrimage, reflecting the biblical theme of life as a journey toward a heavenly destination.<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, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The psalmist expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, Jerusalem is the spiritual center for the Israelites, where the Temple stood, symbolizing God's presence and His law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law (Torah)</a></b><br>Refers to the teachings and commandments given by God, which are central to the psalmist's meditation and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_guiding_light_of_scripture.htm">The Guiding Light of Scripture</a></b><br>God's word provides direction and clarity in a world filled with confusion and darkness. Just as a lamp illuminates a path, Scripture reveals the way we should walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/daily_dependence_on_god's_word.htm">Daily Dependence on God's Word</a></b><br>Like a traveler who needs a lamp to navigate the night, believers must rely on Scripture daily to make wise decisions and avoid spiritual pitfalls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Transformative Power of God's Word</a></b><br>Engaging with Scripture not only guides us but also transforms our hearts and minds, aligning us more closely with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_fulfillment_of_the_word.htm">Christ as the Fulfillment of the Word</a></b><br>Jesus embodies the ultimate revelation of God's word, and following Him is akin to walking in the light that <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> describes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_scripture_memorization.htm">Commitment to Scripture Memorization</a></b><br>Memorizing and meditating on God's word equips us to recall His guidance in times of need, much like having a lamp ready when darkness falls.<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/do_your_desires_align_with_god's_will.htm">Do your desires align with God's will?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_a_lamp_guide_my_path.htm">How does a lamp guide my path?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/westcott_and_hort's_biblical_text_theories.htm">What are Westcott and Hort's theories on biblical text?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_an_acrostic_poem.htm">What defines an acrostic poem?</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>NUN.</span><p>(105) See <a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm" title="For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:">Proverbs 6:23</a>.<p>So Wordsworth calls Duty:<p>"A light to guide."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 105.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path</span>. It shows me the way wherein I should go, both night and day (comp. <a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-105.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Your word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְבָרֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·ḇā·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<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">is a lamp</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵר־</span> <span class="translit">(nêr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my feet</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרַגְלִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·raḡ·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a light</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝א֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my path.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִנְתִיבָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lin·ṯî·ḇā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5410.htm">Strong's 5410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Path, pathway</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-104.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:104"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:104" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-106.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:106"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:106" /></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>