Psalm 119:106
New International Version
I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

New Living Translation
I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.

English Standard Version
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.

Berean Standard Bible
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

King James Bible
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

New King James Version
I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.

New American Standard Bible
I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will keep Your righteous judgments.

NASB 1995
I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.

NASB 1977
I have sworn, and I will confirm it, That I will keep Thy righteous ordinances.

Legacy Standard Bible
I have sworn and I have confirmed, To keep Your righteous judgments.

Amplified Bible
I have sworn [an oath] and have confirmed it, That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.

Christian Standard Bible
I have solemnly sworn to keep your righteous judgments.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments.

American Standard Version
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

Contemporary English Version
Your laws are fair, and I have given my word to respect them all.

English Revised Version
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will observe thy righteous judgments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I took an oath, and I will keep it. I took an oath to follow your regulations, which are based on your righteousness.

Good News Translation
I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.

International Standard Version
I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments.

Majority Standard Bible
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

NET Bible
I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

New Heart English Bible
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

Webster's Bible Translation
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

World English Bible
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have sworn, and I confirm, "" To keep the judgments of Your righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation
I have sworn, and I confirm it, To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.

Smith's Literal Translation
I sware, and I will cease to stand, to watch the judgments of thy justice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I have sworn and am determined to keep the judgments of thy justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have sworn it, and so I am determined to keep the judgments of your justice.

New American Bible
I make a solemn vow to observe your righteous judgments.

New Revised Standard Version
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have sworn and I have been steadfast that I would keep the judgments of your righteousness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, To observe Thy righteous ordinances.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I have sworn and determined to keep the judgments of thy righteousness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments. 107I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 26:17
Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice.

Nehemiah 10:29
hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Joshua 24:24
So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.”

2 Kings 23:3
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.

2 Chronicles 34:31
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.

Exodus 24:3
When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.”

Exodus 24:7
Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.”

Deuteronomy 5:27
Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.”

Deuteronomy 29:12-13
so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

2 Corinthians 9:13
Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

Romans 6:17
But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

James 2:10
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Matthew 5:33-37
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...

Hebrews 10:16
“This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”


Treasury of Scripture

I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep your righteous judgments.

sworn

Psalm 56:12
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

Psalm 66:13,14
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, …

2 Chronicles 15:13,14
That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman…

that I will

Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

2 Kings 23:3
And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














I have sworn and confirmed
This phrase indicates a solemn vow or promise, reflecting the psalmist's deep commitment to God's law. In biblical times, oaths were taken very seriously, often invoking God's name as a witness (Deuteronomy 6:13). The act of swearing and confirming suggests a deliberate and conscious decision, emphasizing the importance of integrity and faithfulness in one's relationship with God. This mirrors the covenantal language found throughout the Old Testament, where God and His people enter into binding agreements (Exodus 24:7-8).

that I will keep
The commitment to "keep" implies not just passive observance but active obedience and adherence to God's commands. This reflects the Hebrew concept of "shamar," which means to guard, protect, and observe. The psalmist's intention to keep God's laws aligns with the broader biblical theme of obedience as a response to God's covenantal love and faithfulness (Deuteronomy 11:1). It also echoes the Shema, a central declaration of faith in Judaism, which calls for wholehearted devotion to God's commandments (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).

Your righteous judgments
"Righteous judgments" refers to God's decrees and laws, which are inherently just and fair. The term "righteous" underscores the moral perfection and fairness of God's laws, which are designed to guide His people in living a life that reflects His character. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's justice and righteousness, as seen in passages like Psalm 19:9 and Isaiah 33:22. The psalmist's commitment to these judgments highlights the belief that God's laws are not arbitrary but are rooted in His unchanging nature. This also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's righteousness in Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodied and fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep commitment to God's law.

2. God
The divine author of the "righteous judgments" that the psalmist vows to keep.

3. Israel
The nation to whom the law was originally given, serving as the context for the psalmist's commitment.

4. The Law
Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and judgments.

5. Judgments
The specific decrees and ordinances within God's law that the psalmist is committed to obeying.
Teaching Points
Commitment to God's Word
The psalmist's vow highlights the importance of making a personal commitment to follow God's Word. As believers, we should also make intentional decisions to live according to Scripture.

Understanding Righteous Judgments
The term "righteous judgments" in Hebrew is "mishpatim," which refers to God's just and fair decrees. Understanding these helps us align our lives with God's standards.

The Role of Oaths
The psalmist swears an oath to keep God's judgments, illustrating the seriousness with which we should approach our promises to God. Our words should reflect our dedication to His commands.

Living Out Our Faith
The psalmist's commitment is not just verbal but practical. We are called to actively live out our faith by obeying God's Word in our daily lives.

Dependence on God's Strength
While the psalmist vows to keep God's judgments, he also relies on God's strength to fulfill this promise. We, too, must depend on the Holy Spirit to empower us to live righteously.(106) Perform.--The same verb as in Psalm 119:28--strengthen; often used in Esther for confirm.

Verse 106. - I have sworn, and I will perform it; rather, I have sworn and am steadfastly purposed (see the Prayer-book Version). That I will keep thy righteous judgments; literally, the judgments of thy righteousness; i.e. the judgments which thy righteousness has caused thee to put forth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I have sworn
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי (niš·ba‘·tî)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear

and confirmed
וָאֲקַיֵּ֑מָה (wā·’ă·qay·yê·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

that I will keep
לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (liš·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

Your righteous
צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

judgments.
מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י (miš·pə·ṭê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style


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