Psalms 119:133
Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
In Context
132Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man, and 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 not by strength shall man prevail.
Psalms 19:13(19-14) Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, that they may not have dominion over me; then shall I be faultless, and I shall be clear from great transgression.
Psalms 40:3(40-4) And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God; many shall see, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Psalms 121:3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
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 →