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be gracious to me and teach me your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Your Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of falsehood <i>and</i> unfaithfulness, And graciously grant me Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me Your instruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Keep me from being deceitful, and be kind enough to teach me your Law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of falsehood: and grant me thy law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Turn me away from a life of lies. Graciously provide me with your teachings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Keep me from going the wrong way, and in your goodness teach me your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your Law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn aside the way of falsehood from me "" And favor me with Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The way of falsehood turn aside from me And with Thy law favour me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The way of falsehood remove thou from me, and with thy laws compassionate me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of iniquity: and out of thy law have mercy on me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:29>Remove the way of iniquity from me, and have mercy on me by your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Lead me from the way of deceit; favor me with your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Remove from me the practices of the wicked, and teach me thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Take the way of the evil from me and teach me your law.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me Thy law graciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Remove from me the way of iniquity; and be merciful to me by thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-29.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=15118" 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">28</span>My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: hā·sêr (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">Remove me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·re·ḵō·še- (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the path</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">of deceit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥān·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">and graciously grant me</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: wə·ṯō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">Your law.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.…<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/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8</a></span><br />Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion.<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="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Ephesians 4:22-24</a></span><br />to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; / to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; / and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">1 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-9.htm">Colossians 3:9-10</a></span><br />Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, / and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:10-12</a></span><br />and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a></span><br />Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice—not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Proverbs 4:24-27</a></span><br />Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. / Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4-5</a></span><br />Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Psalm 86:11</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me your law graciously.</p><p class="hdg">remove</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37,104,128,163</a></b></br> Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; <i>and</i> quicken thou me in thy way… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/141-3.htm">Psalm 141:3,4</a></b></br> Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8</a></b></br> Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:</p><p class="hdg">grant me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-5.htm">Psalm 119:5</a></b></br> O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33,34</a></b></br> But this <i>shall be</i> the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Hebrews 8:10,11</a></b></br> For this <i>is</i> the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Deceitful</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/psalms/119-10.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/116-5.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/119-22.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/psalms/119-26.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/116-7.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-26.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-118.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Deceitful</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/psalms/119-115.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/119-36.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Ways</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 biblical context, deceit is often associated with sin and separation from God. The psalmist's request indicates an awareness of human vulnerability to sin and the need for God's guidance. The "path of deceit" can be seen as a metaphor for a life led away from God's truth, similar to the broad road leading to destruction mentioned in <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13</a>. The desire to be removed from this path underscores the importance of integrity and truthfulness in a believer's life, aligning with the call to live in truth as seen in <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a>.<p><b>and graciously grant me Your law</b><br>The request for God's law highlights the psalmist's recognition of the law as a source of wisdom and guidance. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the law (Torah) was central to religious and daily life, serving as a covenant between God and His people. The psalmist's plea for the law to be granted "graciously" suggests an understanding of the law not as a burden, but as a gift of grace. This aligns with the New Testament perspective where the law is fulfilled in Christ (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>), who embodies the perfect revelation of God's will. The desire for God's law reflects a heart seeking alignment with divine principles, echoing the sentiment found in <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a>, where the law is described as perfect and reviving the soul.<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 is expressing a deep desire for God's guidance and truth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being to whom the psalmist is praying, seeking deliverance from deceit and a gracious impartation of His law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/way_of_deceit.htm">Way of Deceit</a></b><br>Represents the path of falsehood and sin that the psalmist wishes to avoid.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/law.htm">Law</a></b><br>Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which the psalmist desires to be granted graciously.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalm_119.htm">Psalm 119</a></b><br>The longest chapter in the Bible, focusing on the beauty and importance of God's law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_truth.htm">Desire for Truth</a></b><br>As believers, we should earnestly seek to be removed from deceit and falsehood in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_law.htm">Dependence on God's Law</a></b><br>Recognize the importance of God's law as a guide for living a life of integrity and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_grace.htm">Prayer for Grace</a></b><br>Approach God with humility, asking for His grace to understand and live by His commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly examine our lives for areas where deceit may have crept in and seek God's help to remove it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_word.htm">Commitment to God's Word</a></b><br>Make a commitment to study and meditate on God's word, allowing it to transform our hearts and minds.<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_new_teachings_align_with_psalm_119.htm">In the New Testament, certain laws seem superseded by new teachings (e.g., Hebrews 8:13); how does this harmonize with Psalm 119's emphasis on the perpetuity of God's law (Psalm 119)?</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/why_do_the_faithful_suffer.htm">The psalm insists that following God's laws brings peace and protection, yet other Bible passages show faithful people enduring suffering and persecution (Psalm 119:165).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms?</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>(29) <span class= "bld">Way of lying.</span>--Not of falsehood to men so much as insincerity and unfaithfulness towards God, the opposite of the truth and faithfulness of <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm" title="I have chosen the way of truth: your judgments have I laid before me.">Psalm 119:30</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Grant me.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">be gracious to me according to thy law. </span>This is the persistent cry of the psalm.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Remove from me the way of lying</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. the way of apostasy, or irreligion, of departure from God. And grant me thy Law graciously. Make it known to me by a Divine illumination. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-29.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">Remove</span><br /><span class="heb">הָסֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·sêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֑נִּי</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the path</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּֽרֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(de·re·ḵō·še-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of deceit</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֭קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deception, disappointment, falsehood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and graciously grant me</span><br /><span class="heb">חָנֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥān·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your law.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽתוֹרָתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-29.htm">Psalm 119:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-29.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:29 Keep me from the way of deceit (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:30" /></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>