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For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I <i>am</i> thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I <i>am</i> Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I am Thine, save me; For I have sought Thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I am Yours, save me [as Your own]; For I have [diligently] sought Your precepts <i>and</i> required them [as my greatest need].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I belong to you, and I have respected your laws, so keep me safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I am yours. Save me, because I have searched for your guiding principles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am yours--save me! I have tried to obey your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I [am] Yours, save me, for I have sought Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I am Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I am to thee; save me; for I sought thy charges.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I am thine, save thou me: for I have sought thy justifications. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:94>I am yours. Accomplish my salvation. For I have inquired into your justifications.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am yours; save me, for I cherish your precepts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I am thine, deliver me; for I have kept thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I am yours; save me, because I have kept your commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I am Thine, save me; For I have sought Thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I am thine, save me; for I have sought out thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-94.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=15506" 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">93</span>I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me. <span class="reftext">94</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā- (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">Yours;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">save me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: ḏā·rā·šə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">I have sought</a> <a href="/hebrew/6490.htm" title="6490: p̄iq·qū·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A precept. Or piqqud; from paqad; properly, appointed, i.e. A mandate.">Your precepts.</a> </span><span class="reftext">95</span>The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-8.htm">Romans 14:8</a></span><br />If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a></span><br />Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br />I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-9.htm">John 17:9</a></span><br />I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a></span><br />He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">1 Corinthians 3:23</a></span><br />and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-28</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13-14</a></span><br />And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">1 John 5:19</a></span><br />We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a></span><br />You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a></span><br />Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3</a></span><br />For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a></span><br />Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I am yours, save me: for I have sought your precepts.</p><p class="hdg">I am thine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-2.htm">Psalm 86:2</a></b></br> Preserve my soul; for I <i>am</i> holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-4.htm">Joshua 10:4-6</a></b></br> Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-10</a></b></br> But thou, Israel, <i>art</i> my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend… </p><p class="hdg">for I have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Psalm 119:27,40,173</a></b></br> Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/119-93.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-83.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/116-6.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-123.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/119-100.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-112.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-146.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Sought</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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It echoes the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament. The declaration "I am Yours" signifies a personal and intimate relationship with God, akin to the language used in marriage covenants (e.g., <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a>). It also reflects the identity of believers as God's possession, a theme found in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> and <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>, where God's people are described as a chosen and treasured possession.<p><b>save me,</b><br>The plea for salvation is a recurring theme in the Psalms, often reflecting a cry for deliverance from physical danger, enemies, or spiritual distress. In the historical context, the psalmist may have faced persecution or threats, prompting this urgent request. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who is often seen as the fulfillment of the psalmist's cries for deliverance (e.g., <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>). The concept of salvation in the Old Testament often includes both immediate deliverance and eternal redemption, pointing to the comprehensive nature of God's saving work.<p><b>for I have sought Your precepts.</b><br>Seeking God's precepts indicates a diligent pursuit of understanding and living according to God's laws and commandments. This reflects the wisdom literature's emphasis on the importance of God's Word as a guide for life (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/2.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a>). The psalmist's commitment to seeking God's precepts demonstrates a heart aligned with God's will, which is a prerequisite for receiving His salvation and blessings (e.g., <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a>). This pursuit of God's Word is also a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and embodied God's precepts (e.g., <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). The psalmist's dedication serves as a model for believers to earnestly seek and apply God's Word in their lives.<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 is expressing a deep personal relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the psalmist is speaking, seeking salvation and guidance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/precepts.htm">Precepts</a></b><br>Refers to God's commandments or instructions, which the psalmist diligently seeks and follows.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/b/belonging_to_god.htm">Belonging to God</a></b><br>The psalmist's declaration, "I am Yours," emphasizes the importance of recognizing our identity in Christ. As believers, we belong to God, which should be the foundation of our faith and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_precepts.htm">Seeking God's Precepts</a></b><br>Actively seeking God's commandments is crucial for spiritual growth. This involves regular Bible study, prayer, and meditation on God's Word to understand His will for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_salvation.htm">Dependence on God for Salvation</a></b><br>The plea "save me" reflects a dependence on God for deliverance, both spiritually and in daily life challenges. It reminds us that salvation is a gift from God, not something we can earn.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_obedience.htm">Commitment to Obedience</a></b><br>The psalmist's commitment to God's precepts calls us to a life of obedience. This means aligning our actions with God's Word and allowing it to guide our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_daily_life.htm">The Role of Scripture in Daily Life</a></b><br>God's precepts are not just rules but a guide for living a fulfilling and righteous life. Engaging with Scripture daily helps us navigate life's challenges with wisdom and grace.<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_tyrants_thrive_without_punishment.htm">Psalm 92:7 says the wicked flourish like grass before perishing--how does this align with historical examples of tyrants who prospered without apparent punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_101_8's_pledge_literal_evidence.htm">Is Psalm 101:8's pledge to 'destroy all the wicked' in the land literal, and if so, does archaeological or historical evidence support such a sweeping action?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_wicked's_brief_joy.htm">Job 20:4-5 implies universal knowledge of the brevity of the wicked's joy; where is the empirical or historical evidence supporting this absolute claim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_treat_neighbors_kindly.htm">How can I fully devote myself to God?</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 94.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I am thine, save me</span>. "Save me," <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. as being thine own - thy true servant and follower. <span class="cmt_word">For I have sought thy precepts</span>. And thus shown my fidelity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-94.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I am</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֭נִי</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Yours;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְֽךָ־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">save me,</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</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 have sought</span><br /><span class="heb">דָרָֽשְׁתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·rā·šə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִקּוּדֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(p̄iq·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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-94.htm">Psalm 119:94 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-94.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:94 I am yours (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-93.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:93"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:93" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-95.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:95"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:95" /></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>