Psalm 119:27
New International Version
Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

New Living Translation
Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

English Standard Version
Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

Berean Standard Bible
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.

King James Bible
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

New King James Version
Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.

New American Standard Bible
Make me understand the way of Your precepts, And I will meditate on Your wonders.

NASB 1995
Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So I will meditate on Your wonders.

NASB 1977
Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, So I will meditate on Thy wonders.

Legacy Standard Bible
Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So I will muse on Your wondrous deeds.

Amplified Bible
Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So that I will meditate (focus my thoughts) on Your wonderful works.

Christian Standard Bible
Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can meditate on Your wonders.

American Standard Version
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

Contemporary English Version
Help me to understand your teachings, and I will think about your marvelous deeds.

English Revised Version
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I meditate of thy wondrous works.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Help me understand your guiding principles so that I may reflect on your miracles.

Good News Translation
Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.

International Standard Version
Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.

Majority Standard Bible
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.

NET Bible
Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

New Heart English Bible
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts. Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

Webster's Bible Translation
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

World English Bible
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Cause me to understand the way of Your precepts, "" And I meditate on Your wonders.

Young's Literal Translation
The way of Thy precepts cause me to understand, And I meditate in Thy wonders.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cause me to understand the way of thy charges, and I will meditate in thy wonders.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Make me to understand the way of thy justifications: and I shall be exercised in thy wondrous works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Instruct me in the way of your justifications, and I will be trained in your wonders.

New American Bible
Make me understand the way of your precepts; I will ponder your wondrous deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts; so shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Show me the way of your commandments and I shall meditate on your wonders.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, That I may talk of Thy wondrous works.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Instruct me in the way of thine ordinances; and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
26I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes. 27Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. 28My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.…

Cross References
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.

Psalm 119:34
Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.

Psalm 119:73
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.

Psalm 119:125
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

Psalm 119:144
Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

Proverbs 2:3-5
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.

Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

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

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.

Isaiah 28:9-10
Whom is He trying to teach? To whom is He explaining His message? To infants just weaned from milk? To babies removed from the breast? / For they hear: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there.”

Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

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

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

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.

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.


Treasury of Scripture

Make me to understand the way of your precepts: so shall I talk of your wondrous works.

so shall I talk

Psalm 71:17
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

Psalm 105:2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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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














Make clear to me
The phrase "Make clear to me" is a plea for divine illumination and understanding. The Hebrew root word here is "בִּין" (bin), which means to discern or understand. This request highlights the psalmist's acknowledgment of human limitations in comprehending divine truths without God's intervention. In a historical context, this reflects the ancient Jewish tradition of seeking wisdom and understanding from God, as seen in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. The psalmist's humility in asking for clarity underscores the importance of relying on God for insight, a principle that resonates with the conservative Christian belief in the necessity of divine revelation for true understanding.

the way of Your precepts
"The way of Your precepts" refers to the path or manner of living according to God's commandments. The Hebrew word for "way" is "דֶּרֶךְ" (derekh), which signifies a journey or course of life. "Precepts" comes from the Hebrew "פִּקּוּדִים" (piqqudim), meaning statutes or mandates. This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's desire to not only understand God's laws intellectually but to walk in them practically. Historically, this reflects the Jewish emphasis on halakha, the way of walking in God's laws. For conservative Christians, this underscores the importance of living a life that aligns with biblical teachings, seeing God's precepts as a guide for moral and spiritual conduct.

that I may meditate on Your wonders
The phrase "that I may meditate on Your wonders" reveals the purpose behind the psalmist's request for understanding: to deeply contemplate God's miraculous works. The Hebrew word for "meditate" is "שִׂיחַ" (siach), which implies a deep, thoughtful reflection or conversation. "Wonders" comes from "נִפְלָאוֹת" (niflaot), referring to extraordinary acts of God that inspire awe. This meditation is not a passive activity but an active engagement with God's deeds, leading to greater faith and worship. In a conservative Christian context, this highlights the importance of reflecting on God's works as a means of spiritual growth and appreciation of His power and majesty. It encourages believers to regularly ponder the miracles and acts of God, both in Scripture and in their personal lives, fostering a deeper relationship with Him.

(27) Make me to understand.--Only the Israelite truly loyal to the covenant was considered worthy to enquire into the marvels of the dealings of God. (See Psalm 106:2, Note.) Perhaps we might extend the thought so far as to say that a true historical insight is possible only to one whose moral sense is rightly trained and directed.

Verse 27. - Make me to understand the way of thy precepts. Exegetical of the last clause of ver. 26. What the psalmist longs for is to have a perfect knowledge of God's Law in all its breadth (ver. 96) and depth (Psalm 92:5) and fullness. So shall I talk of thy wondrous works; rather, so will I muse upon thy marvels (so Kay, Cheyne, and the Revised Version). The "marvels" spoken of are "the wondrous things of God's Law" (ver. 18).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

the way
דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (de·reḵ-)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

of Your precepts;
פִּקּוּדֶ֥יךָ (piq·qū·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6490: Appointed, a mandate

then I will meditate
וְ֝אָשִׂ֗יחָה (wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7878: To muse, complain, talk (of)

on Your wonders.
בְּנִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (bə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful


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