Psalm 119:125
New International Version
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

New Living Translation
Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.

English Standard Version
I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!

Berean Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

King James Bible
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

New King James Version
I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

New American Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know Your testimonies.

NASB 1995
I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

NASB 1977
I am Thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies.

Legacy Standard Bible
I am Your slave; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

Amplified Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] That I may know Your testimonies.

Christian Standard Bible
I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees.

American Standard Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

Contemporary English Version
I serve you, so let me understand your teachings.

English Revised Version
I am thy servant, give me understanding; that I may know thy testimonies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am your servant. Help me understand so that I may come to know your written instructions.

Good News Translation
I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

International Standard Version
Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees.

Majority Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

NET Bible
I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

New Heart English Bible
I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Webster's Bible Translation
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

World English Bible
I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I [am] Your servant—cause me to understand, "" And I know Your testimonies.

Young's Literal Translation
Thy servant am I -- cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.

Smith's Literal Translation
I am thy servant; cause me to understand, and I shall know thy testimonies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I am thy servant: give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I am your servant. Give me understanding, so that I may know your testimonies.

New American Bible
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may know your testimonies.

New Revised Standard Version
I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your decrees.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I am your Servant; give me understanding and I shall know your testimonies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I am Thy servant, give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I am thy servant; instruct me, and I shall know thy testimonies.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes. 125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.…

Cross References
James 1:5
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.

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

1 Kings 3:9
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

Daniel 9:22
He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.

Ephesians 1:17-18
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

Luke 24:45
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Nehemiah 9:20
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.


Treasury of Scripture

I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

I am thy

Psalm 119:94
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

Psalm 86:16
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

Psalm 116:16
O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

give

Psalm 119:34,66
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart…

2 Chronicles 1:7-10
In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee…

2 Corinthians 3:5,6
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; …

that I

Psalm 119:11,18,19,29
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee…

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

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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 am Your servant
This phrase begins with a profound declaration of identity and relationship. The Hebrew word for "servant" is "עֶבֶד" (eved), which denotes a bondservant or slave. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a servant was someone who was wholly devoted to their master, often living in the master's household and serving at their pleasure. This term reflects a deep commitment and submission to God's authority. The psalmist acknowledges his position before God, emphasizing humility and a willingness to serve. This echoes the broader biblical theme of servanthood, where true greatness is found in serving God and others, as exemplified by Jesus Christ in the New Testament.

give me understanding
The request for "understanding" is a plea for discernment and insight. The Hebrew word "בִּינָה" (binah) suggests a deep comprehension that goes beyond mere knowledge. It implies the ability to perceive the deeper truths of God's word and to apply them wisely in one's life. In the biblical context, understanding is often associated with wisdom, which is highly valued and seen as a gift from God. This request highlights the psalmist's desire to not only know God's laws but to grasp their significance and live them out. It reflects a heart that seeks to align with God's will, recognizing that true understanding comes from Him.

that I may know Your testimonies
The term "testimonies" refers to God's decrees or laws, specifically those that bear witness to His covenant with His people. The Hebrew word "עֵדוֹת" (edot) is used to describe the divine statutes that testify to God's character and His expectations for His followers. The psalmist's desire to "know" these testimonies indicates a longing for intimate acquaintance and experiential knowledge, not just intellectual awareness. This reflects a commitment to living in accordance with God's revealed will, understanding that His testimonies are a guide to righteous living. The psalmist's prayer is for a heart and mind open to God's instruction, leading to a life that honors Him.

Verse 125. - I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. As thy servant (see vers. 17, 23, 38, 49, 65, etc.), I have a claim upon thee for thy help. What I ask is discernment - to understand the full meaning of thy Law (comp. vers. 34, 66, 73, 1440.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I
אָ֥נִי (’ā·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am Your servant;
עַבְדְּךָ־ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā-)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

give me understanding
הֲבִינֵ֑נִי (hă·ḇî·nê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

that I may know
וְ֝אֵדְעָ֗ה (wə·’ê·ḏə·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 3045: To know

Your testimonies.
עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness


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