Psalms 119:133
Establish my footsteps in thy word, and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
In Context
132Turn thee to me, and have mercy upon me, as thou used to do to those who love thy name.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe thy precepts.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness, for by strength no man shall prevail.
Psalms 19:13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be upright, and I shall be clear from great transgression.
Psalms 40:3And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in LORD.
Psalms 121:3He will not allow thy foot to be moved. He who keeps thee will not slumber.
Romans 7:23but I see a different law in my body-parts, warring against the law of my mind, and taking me captive in the law of sin, which is in my body-parts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:133
132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Here is, 1. David's request for God's favour to himself: " Look graciously upon me; let me have thy smiles, and the light of thy countenance. Take cognizance of me and my affairs, and be merciful to me; let me taste the sweetness of thy mercy and receive the gifts of thy mercy." See how humble his petition is. He asks not for the operations of God's hand, only for the smiles of his face; a good look is enough; and… Read the whole commentary →