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Psalms 119:105

God's wordGuidance and decisions

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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

107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

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BSB
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
KJV
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
WEB
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
ASV
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
DARBY
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
BLB
Your word [is] a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
ÅB
Ditt ord er en lykte for min fot og et lys for min sti.
OTB
Ditt ord er som en lampe for min fot
Og et lys på min sti.
B1930
Ditt ord er en lykte for min fot og et lys for min sti.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Short explanation

God's word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. The light does not show the whole way at once, but enough for the next step.

Context: From the longest psalm, which is all about loving and following God's word.

See also: Proverbs 6:23, John 8:12

The explanation was written by an AI and has not yet been reviewed by a person. All explanations

Cross references

  • Proverbs 6:23

    For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

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  • Psalms 43:3

    O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

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  • Psalms 18:28

    For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

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  • 2 Peter 1:19

    We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

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  • Job 29:3

    When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;

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  • Psalms 19:8

    The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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  • Ephesians 5:13

    But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

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