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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 />May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May Your favor comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O may Thy lovingkindness comfort me, According to Thy word to Thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oh may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to Your slave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O may Your lovingkindness <i>and</i> graciousness comfort me, According to Your word (promise) to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May Your faithful love comfort me as You promised Your servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I serve you, LORD. Comfort me with your love, just as you have promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let your mercy comfort me 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 your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word to thy servant.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Please let Your kindness be to comfort me, "" According to Your saying to Your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Let, I pray Thee, Thy kindness be to comfort me, According to Thy saying to Thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Now shall thy mercy be to comfort me, according to thy word to thy servant.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O! let thy mercy be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:76>Let it be your mercy that consoles me, according to your eloquence to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May your mercy comfort me in accord with your promise to your servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise to your servant.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word to thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your mercies shall be for my comfort, as you have said to your Servant<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, According to Thy promise unto Thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let, I pray thee, thy mercy be to comfort me, according to thy word to thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-76.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=15390" 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">75</span>I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. <span class="reftext">76</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">May</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">Your loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm" title="5162: lə·na·ḥă·mê·nî (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. Breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. to pity, console or rue; or to avenge.">comfort me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">I pray,</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: kə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">according to Your promise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘aḇ·de·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">to Your servant.</a> </span><span class="reftext">77</span>May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.…<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="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Isaiah 51:12</a></span><br />“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:16-17</a></span><br />Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, / encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1</a></span><br />“Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-18</a></span><br />And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. / I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6</a></span><br />But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a></span><br />Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></span><br />Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-13.htm">Isaiah 66:13</a></span><br />As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let, I pray you, your merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.</p><p class="hdg">Merciful</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a></b></br> For thou, Lord, <i>art</i> good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">Psalm 106:4,5</a></b></br> Remember me, O LORD, with the favour <i>that thou bearest unto</i> thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-5</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; … </p><p class="hdg">for my comfort.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/80-6.htm">Please</a> <a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-82.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/psalms/119-88.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-124.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/119-88.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-132.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/119-77.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Please</a> <a href="/psalms/119-82.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-112.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/psalms/119-84.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-88.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/119-81.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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This concept is central to the Old Testament, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness to His people. The psalmist seeks comfort in God's unwavering commitment, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. This request for comfort is not merely emotional but spiritual, seeking solace in God's presence and promises. The idea of divine comfort is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16</a>).<p><b>I pray</b><br>The act of prayer here signifies a personal and direct communication with God, emphasizing the psalmist's dependence on Him. Prayer is a fundamental practice in both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a means for believers to express their needs, gratitude, and worship. The psalmist's prayer is an example of humility and trust, acknowledging that true comfort and help come from God alone. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who encouraged His followers to pray with faith and persistence (<a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-11</a>).<p><b>according to Your promise</b><br>The psalmist refers to God's promises, which are a cornerstone of biblical faith. God's promises to His people are numerous, including the promise of land, descendants, and blessing to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>), and the promise of a new covenant in <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>. The psalmist's appeal to God's promises underscores the reliability and faithfulness of God, who is always true to His word. This assurance is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are reminded that all of God's promises find their "Yes" in Christ (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>).<p><b>to Your servant</b><br>By identifying as God's servant, the psalmist expresses a relationship of submission and devotion. This term reflects a common biblical motif where individuals, including Moses, David, and the prophets, are described as servants of God. It denotes a position of humility and dedication to God's will. In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate servant, fulfilling the role of the suffering servant prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>. Believers are also called to emulate this servanthood, following Christ's example of humility and obedience (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-7</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 desire for God's comfort and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, whose loving devotion and promises are the source of comfort for the Psalmist.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a></b><br>Refers to the Psalmist himself, who identifies as a servant of God, seeking His promises and comfort.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_loving_devotion.htm">Understanding God's Loving Devotion</a></b><br>God's loving devotion, or "chesed" in Hebrew, is a steadfast, covenantal love that is unwavering and faithful. It is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_comfort_in_god's_promises.htm">Seeking Comfort in God's Promises</a></b><br>The Psalmist's prayer for comfort is rooted in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to find solace in the Scriptures, where God's promises are recorded and affirmed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_seeking_comfort.htm">The Role of Prayer in Seeking Comfort</a></b><br>The verse highlights the importance of prayer as a means of seeking God's comfort. It is an invitation to bring our burdens and desires before God, trusting in His loving response.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_god's_servant.htm">Living as God's Servant</a></b><br>Identifying as God's servant implies a life of obedience and submission to His will. It is through this relationship that believers can fully experience the comfort and promises of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_promises.htm">The Assurance of God's Promises</a></b><br>God's promises are reliable and trustworthy. Believers can have confidence that God will fulfill His word, providing comfort and guidance in times of need.<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's_psalm_119's_main_message.htm">What is the central message of Psalm 119?</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/how_do_the_righteous_flourish_amid_suffering.htm">Psalm 92:12 promises the righteous will flourish like a palm--how do we reconcile this with faithful individuals who face extreme suffering or poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_adam_god_in_mormonism.htm">Who was Elisabeth Elliot, a Christian woman of valor?</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 76.</span> - L<span class="cmt_word">et, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort</span> (comp. ver. 41 and <a href="/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15</a>). After affliction man feels the need of "comfort," and longs for some manifestation of the Divine "kindness." <span class="cmt_word">According to thy Word unto thy servant</span>. According to the general tenor of thy promises. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-76.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</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדְּךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">comfort me,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַחֲמֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(lə·na·ḥă·mê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5162.htm">Strong's 5162: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I pray,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to Your promise</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּאִמְרָתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | 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">לְעַבְדֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘aḇ·de·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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-76.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:76 Please let your loving kindness be (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-75.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:75"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:75" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-77.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:77"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:77" /></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>