Psalm 119:52
New International Version
I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.

New Living Translation
I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.

English Standard Version
When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.

King James Bible
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

New King James Version
I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself.

New American Standard Bible
I have remembered Your judgments from of old, LORD, And comfort myself.

NASB 1995
I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O LORD, And comfort myself.

NASB 1977
I have remembered Thine ordinances from of old, O LORD, And comfort myself.

Legacy Standard Bible
I have remembered Your judgments from of old, O Yahweh, And comfort myself.

Amplified Bible
I have remembered [carefully] Your ancient ordinances, O LORD, And I have taken comfort.

Christian Standard Bible
LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
LORD, I remember Your judgments from long ago and find comfort.

American Standard Version
I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.

Contemporary English Version
I find true comfort, LORD, because your laws have stood the test of time.

English Revised Version
I have remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I remembered your regulations from long ago, O LORD, and I found comfort [in them].

Good News Translation
I remember your judgments of long ago, and they bring me comfort, O LORD.

International Standard Version
I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them.

Majority Standard Bible
I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.

NET Bible
I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself.

New Heart English Bible
I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

Webster's Bible Translation
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

World English Bible
I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I remembered Your judgments of old, O YHWH, "" And I comfort myself.

Young's Literal Translation
I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, And I comfort myself.

Smith's Literal Translation
I remembered thy judgments from forever, O Jehovah, and I shall be comforted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I remembered, O Lord, thy judgments of old: and I was comforted.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I called to mind your judgments of antiquity, O Lord, and I was consoled.

New American Bible
When I recite your judgments of old I am comforted, LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
When I think of your ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD, and have been comforted; they have become a guide to me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I remembered your judgments, LORD JEHOVAH, which are from eternity, and I have been comforted and they have been for my instruction.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I remembered thy judgements of old, O Lord; and was comforted.
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
51The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law. 52I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort. 53Rage has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject Your law.…

Cross References
Romans 15:4
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.

Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

James 5:10-11
Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. / See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Romans 4:23-24
Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham, / but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

2 Peter 1:19-21
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Matthew 5:17-18
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

Acts 17:11
Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

Luke 24:44
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

Deuteronomy 32:7
Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you.

Isaiah 46:9-10
Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’


Treasury of Scripture

I remembered your judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

remembered

Psalm 77:5,11,12
I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times…

Psalm 105:5
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

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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 remember Your judgments from of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort
I remember
The Hebrew root for "remember" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which implies more than just recalling information; it involves a deep, intentional reflection that influences one's actions and attitudes. In the context of Psalm 119, this remembrance is an active, ongoing process. The psalmist is not merely recalling God's past actions but is allowing these memories to shape his present faith and trust. This act of remembering is a spiritual discipline, encouraging believers to continually bring to mind God's faithfulness and righteousness.

Your judgments
The term "judgments" comes from the Hebrew word "מִשְׁפָּטִים" (mishpatim), which refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions. These are not arbitrary rules but are rooted in God's character and His covenant relationship with His people. Historically, God's judgments have been seen as a source of wisdom and guidance, providing a moral and ethical framework for living. For the psalmist, these judgments are a source of stability and assurance, reflecting God's just and unchanging nature.

from of old
This phrase highlights the timelessness and eternal nature of God's judgments. The Hebrew "מֵעוֹלָם" (me'olam) suggests something ancient and enduring. It reminds believers that God's principles and truths are not new or evolving; they have been established since the beginning of time. This historical continuity provides a foundation of trust, as God's past faithfulness assures His future reliability.

O LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capitals indicates the Hebrew name "יהוה" (YHWH), often pronounced as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with His people. It is a name that conveys both His transcendence and His immanence. By addressing God as "LORD," the psalmist acknowledges His sovereignty and His intimate involvement in the lives of His followers. This personal address underscores the relational aspect of the psalmist's faith.

and in them I find comfort
The Hebrew word for "comfort" is "נָחַם" (nacham), which conveys a sense of consolation and relief. The psalmist finds solace in God's judgments, suggesting that they are not burdensome but rather a source of peace and reassurance. In a world of uncertainty and change, the unchanging nature of God's decrees provides a refuge. This comfort is not passive but active, encouraging believers to lean into God's promises and find rest in His eternal truths. The psalmist's experience invites believers to seek and find the same comfort in God's enduring word.

Verse 52. - I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord. Not merely thy sentences upon wicked men, but all the course of thy providential government of the world, including thy deliverances of thy servants. And have comforted myself. Have found comfort, i.e., in calling them to mind, and dwelling upon them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I remember
זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי (zā·ḵar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

Your judgments
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֖יךָ (miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

of old,
מֵעוֹלָ֥ם ׀ (mê·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

O LORD,
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

and in them I find comfort.
וָֽאֶתְנֶחָֽם׃ (wā·’eṯ·ne·ḥām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5162: To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge


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