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give me understanding according to your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let my cry come before You, LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let my cry come before Thee, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let my cry of lamentation come near before You, O Yahweh; Give me understanding according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let my [mournful] cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] according to Your word [of promise].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let my cry reach you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let my cry reach You, LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />? TAV. Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Please, LORD, hear my prayer and give me the understanding that comes from your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let my cry for help come into your presence, O LORD. Help me understand as you promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let my cry for help reach you, LORD! Give me understanding, as you have promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />TAW. Let my cry come before you, LORD. Give me understanding according to your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />TAV Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[TAW] My loud cry comes near before You, O YHWH; Cause me to understand according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Taw. My loud cry cometh near before Thee, O Jehovah; According to Thy word cause me to understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My cry shall draw near before thee, O Jehovah: cause me to understand according to thy word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />[TAU] Let my supplication, O Lord, come near in thy sight: give me understanding according to thy word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:169>TAU. O Lord, let my supplication draw near in your sight. Grant understanding to me according to your eloquence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let my cry come before you, LORD; in keeping with your word, give me understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />TAU. Let my cry come before thee, O LORD; save me according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Tau My praise will enter before you, LORD JEHOVAH; give me life in your word!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let my cry come near before Thee, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let my supplication come near before thee, o Lord; instruct me according to thine oracle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-169.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=15949" 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">168</span>I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You. <span class="reftext">169</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7440.htm" title="7440: rin·nā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A ringing cry. From ranan; properly, a creaking, i.e. Shout.">May my cry</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: tiq·raḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">come</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: hă·ḇî·nê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">give me understanding</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kiḏ·ḇā·rə·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">according to Your word.</a> </span><span class="reftext">170</span>May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.…<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="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a></span><br />Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a></span><br />Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3-6</a></span><br />if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, / if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a></span><br />Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let my cry come near before you, O LORD: give me understanding according to your word.</p><p class="hdg">let my cry</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Psalm 119:145</a></b></br> KOPH. I cried with <i>my</i> whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a></b></br> In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, <i>even</i> into his ears.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">2 Chronicles 30:27</a></b></br> Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came <i>up</i> to his holy dwelling place, <i>even</i> unto heaven.</p><p class="hdg">give me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Psalm 119:144</a></b></br> The righteousness of thy testimonies <i>is</i> everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">1 Chronicles 22:12</a></b></br> Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">2 Chronicles 1:10</a></b></br> Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, <i>that is so</i> great?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/119-159.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">TAV</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/119-167.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/127-5.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/146-6.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/psalms/150-5.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">TAV</a> <a href="/psalms/139-2.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/136-5.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/136-5.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/119-170.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The use of "cry" indicates a sense of urgency and desperation, often seen in the Psalms as a form of lament or supplication. The invocation of "O LORD" uses the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting a personal relationship and trust in God's faithfulness. This mirrors other biblical instances where individuals call upon God in times of distress, such as in <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> and <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a>. The psalmist's approach is one of humility and dependence, recognizing God's sovereignty and willingness to hear His people.<p><b>give me understanding according to Your word.</b><br>The request for understanding underscores the psalmist's desire for wisdom and discernment, which is a recurring theme in <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>. This understanding is not sought through human means but is specifically requested "according to Your word," indicating that true wisdom is rooted in God's revelation. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, which states that the LORD gives wisdom, and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. The psalmist acknowledges that God's word is the ultimate source of truth and guidance, reflecting a commitment to live in accordance with divine instruction. This plea for understanding can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>) and the embodiment of divine wisdom (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>).<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 longing for God's guidance and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, to whom the psalmist directs his plea for understanding and guidance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a></b><br>The divine revelation and commandments that the psalmist seeks to understand and live by.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayerful_petition.htm">The Importance of Prayerful Petition</a></b><br>The psalmist models a heart that earnestly seeks God through prayer. We are encouraged to bring our deepest desires and needs before God, trusting in His willingness to hear us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_understanding.htm">Seeking Divine Understanding</a></b><br>True understanding comes from God and is aligned with His Word. We should prioritize seeking wisdom and understanding from God rather than relying solely on human insight.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aligning_with_god's_word.htm">Aligning with God's Word</a></b><br>The psalmist's request for understanding is specifically "according to Your word." This highlights the importance of grounding our understanding and decisions in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_in_learning.htm">The Role of Humility in Learning</a></b><br>The psalmist's cry for understanding reflects humility and recognition of his own limitations. We should approach God with a humble heart, acknowledging our need for His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_spiritual_discipline.htm">Consistency in Spiritual Discipline</a></b><br>The psalmist's consistent turning to God in prayer and seeking understanding from His Word serves as a model for maintaining regular spiritual disciplines in our own lives.<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/is_gambling_biblical_stewardship.htm">How can I find clarity amidst confusion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_delight_in_the_lord.htm">How can you delight yourself in the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_42_months_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does Psalm 119:89 signify about God's word?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fatigue.htm">What does the Bible say about fatigue?</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 169.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord</span>. The "cry" is probably for deliverance from his enemies (see ver. 166); but this, he feels, depends upon his own faithfulness. Hence the prayer in the second clause, <span class="cmt_word">Give me understanding according to thy Word</span> (comp. ver. 144). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-169.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">May my cry</span><br /><span class="heb">רִנָּתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(rin·nā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7440.htm">Strong's 7440: </a> </span><span class="str2">A creaking, shout</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּקְרַ֤ב</span> <span class="translit">(tiq·raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before You,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give me understanding</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲבִינֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḇî·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּדְבָרְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(kiḏ·ḇā·rə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-169.htm">Psalm 119:169 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:169 Let my cry come before you Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-168.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:168"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:168" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-170.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:170"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:170" /></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>