Psalm 119:132
ESV
Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
NIV
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
NASB
Turn to me and be gracious to me, As is right for those who love Your name.
CSB
Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name.
NLT
Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
KJV
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
NKJV
Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.
What does Psalm 119:132 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 119; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 119:129–136 begins each verse with the Hebrew letter pe. God's Word, commandments, testimonies, statutes, and so forth are praised for the wisdom they impart. The psalmist mourns to see those who reject the Lord's principles. The writer prays for God's guidance, to maintain a life aligned with Him.
This song is composed of twenty-two stanzas, each corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each line in the stanza is an individual verse and each begins with the corresponding letter. The psalmist emphasizes study of God's Word in a variety of circumstances, including persecution, sadness, and rescue. Benefits of taking in the Word include a moral life, joy, wisdom, hope, peace, strength, and freedom. Those who interact with the Word of the Lord should respond with delight, careful study, and obedience.
