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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who <i>is devoted</i> to thy fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Establish Your word to Your servant, Who <i>is devoted</i> to fearing You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Establish Your word to Your servant As that which produces reverence for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Establish Your word to Your servant, As that which produces reverence for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Establish Thy word to Thy servant, As that which produces reverence for Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Cause Your word to be established for Your slave, As that which produces fear for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Establish Your word <i>and</i> confirm Your promise to Your servant, As that which produces [awe-inspired] reverence for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Confirm what you said to your servant, for it produces reverence for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Confirm what You said to Your servant, for it produces reverence for You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which is in order unto the fear of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am your servant! Do for me what you promised to those who worship you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Confirm thy word unto thy servant, which belongeth unto the fear of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Keep your promise to me so that I can fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Keep your promise to me, your servant--the promise you make to those who obey you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Establish thy word to thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Establish Your saying to Your servant, "" That [is] concerning Your fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Establish to Thy servant Thy saying, That is concerning Thy fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Set thy sayings to thy servant that is for thy fear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Establish thy word to thy servant, in thy fear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:38>Station your eloquence with your servant, along with your fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For your servant, fulfill your promise made to those who fear you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Strengthen thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Confirm your word to your Servant, who is in awe of you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, Which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Confirm thine oracle to thy servant, that he may fear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-38.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=15171" 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">37</span>Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: hā·qêm (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Establish</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">Your word</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">to Your servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">to produce</a> <a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: lə·yir·’ā·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">reverence for You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.…<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/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21</a></span><br />being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">1 Kings 8:56</a></span><br />“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Jeremiah 1:12</a></span><br />“You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:24</a></span><br />The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">2 Peter 1:4</a></span><br />Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-45.htm">Joshua 21:45</a></span><br />Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a></span><br />in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">2 Samuel 7:25</a></span><br />And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-45.htm">Luke 1:45</a></span><br />Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a></span><br />Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Establish your word to your servant, who is devoted to your fear.</p><p class="hdg">stablish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Psalm 119:49</a></b></br> ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">2 Samuel 7:25-29</a></b></br> And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish <i>it</i> for ever, and do as thou hast said… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></b></br> For all the promises of God in him <i>are</i> yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.</p><p class="hdg">who is devoted</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Psalm 103:11,13,17</a></b></br> For as the heaven is high above the earth, <i>so</i> great is his mercy toward them that fear him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></b></br> He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a></b></br> The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Confirm</a> <a href="/psalms/86-2.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/psalms/119-28.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/116-18.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/psalms/119-36.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/118-27.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-19.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/job/37-10.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/psalms/106-24.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/esther/9-21.htm">Stablish</a> <a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Confirm</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-13.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-126.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/psalms/119-56.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-14.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Stablish</a> <a href="/psalms/119-41.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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" 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The term "establish" suggests a desire for God's word to be firmly rooted and unshakeable. In biblical context, this echoes the covenantal promises God made to His people, such as those to Abraham, Moses, and David, where God’s word was a binding assurance. The use of "Your servant" indicates humility and submission, recognizing the believer's role in relation to God. This is reminiscent of figures like Moses and David, who often referred to themselves as servants of God, highlighting their dedication and obedience. The request for God to establish His word can also be seen as a desire for spiritual stability and guidance, akin to the New Testament call to build one's life on the solid foundation of Christ's teachings (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>).<p><b>to produce reverence for You</b><br>The purpose of establishing God's word is to cultivate a deep respect and awe for God. Reverence is a central theme throughout Scripture, where the fear of the Lord is often equated with wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). This reverence is not about fear in the sense of terror, but a profound respect and acknowledgment of God's holiness and authority. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, reverence for God was expressed through worship, obedience, and adherence to the Law. The psalmist's desire for reverence indicates a heart aligned with God's will, seeking to honor Him in all aspects of life. This aligns with the New Testament teaching that reverence for God should lead to a life of holiness and devotion, as seen in passages like <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a>, which calls believers to worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for God's word to be firmly established in his life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being whom the Psalmist is addressing, seeking His intervention to solidify His word in the Psalmist's heart.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/servant.htm">Servant</a></b><br>The Psalmist refers to himself as God's servant, indicating a relationship of humility and submission to God's authority.<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 foundational for spiritual growth and reverence. As believers, we should seek to have His word firmly established in our hearts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_through_obedience.htm">Reverence Through Obedience</a></b><br>True reverence for God is demonstrated through obedience to His word. The Psalmist's request is not just for knowledge but for a transformation that leads to reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_servanthood.htm">The Role of Servanthood</a></b><br>Identifying as God's servant implies a commitment to His will and commands. We should approach God's word with a servant's heart, ready to act upon it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_spiritual_growth.htm">Prayer for Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Like the Psalmist, we should pray for God to establish His word in us, recognizing that spiritual growth is a divine work that requires our cooperation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_scripture.htm">The Transformative Power of Scripture</a></b><br>Scripture has the power to change our hearts and minds, leading us to a deeper reverence for God. We should engage with it regularly and intentionally.<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_is_dogmatic_theology.htm">What is Dogmatic Theology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'walk_in_the_light'_mean.htm">What does 'walk in the light' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_elijah's_chariot_symbolize.htm">How can one live a life worthy of their calling?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_day_of_christ's_meaning.htm">What secrets belong solely to the Lord?</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>(38) <span class= "bld">Who is devoted to thy fear.</span>--This is an improbable explanation of this elliptical expression. There are two renderings, each in accordance with the general drift of the psalm: (1) <span class= "ital">Stablish to Thy servant Thy word, which leads to fear of Thee; </span>or, more likely, (2) <span class= "ital">Stablish to Thy servant Thy promise which is to those who fear Thee, </span>as apparently the LXX.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Stablish thy Word unto thy servant</span>; or, "make good thy promise unto thy servant" - thy promise of aid and support in all times of temptation and difficulty. <span class="cmt_word">Who is devoted to thy fear</span>; rather, <span class="accented">which belongeth unto thy fear</span>. The antecedent to the relative is "word" or "promise," and not "servant;" and the prayer is that God will make good to his servant that promise, which lies at the root of all reverence and godly fear (comp. <a href="/psalms/130-4.htm">Psalm 130:4</a>, "There is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-38.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">Establish</span><br /><span class="heb">הָקֵ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·qêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your word</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Your servant,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭עַבְדְּךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to produce</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֝שֶׁ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reverence for You.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיִרְאָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yir·’ā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-38.htm">Psalm 119:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:38 Fulfill your promise to your servant that (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:39" /></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>