Psalm 119:76

ESV Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.

NIV May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

NASB May Your favor comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant.

CSB May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.

NLT Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.

KJV Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

NKJV Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.

What does Psalm 119:76 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 119; verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 119:73–80 begins each verse with the Hebrew letter yodh. Acknowledging God as Creator makes it easier to accept His discipline (Hebrews 12:6–11). The psalmist wants to more closely follow the Lord's Word. This demonstration of faith will encourage others who also believe in God. Psalm 139 also mentions themes such as being created by God.

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Chapter Summary
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.

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