Psalms 119:133
Direct my footsteps by your word; 1 do not let any sin rule me. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
In Context
132Turn to me and have mercy on me, 1 as you always do for those who love your name. 1
134Redeem me from human oppression 1 so that I may observe your instructions. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will guard the feet of his faithful people, 1 but the wicked will be put to silence in darkness, 1 for no one will prevail by strength. 1
Psalms 19:13Keep your servant also from arrogant sins; 1 let them not rule over me. 1 Then I will be perfect, 1 and I will be innocent from many transgressions. 1
Psalms 40:3He has put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God. 1 Many will see it and honor him 1 and will trust in Yahweh. 1
Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to slip; 1 he who protects you will not slumber. 1
Romans 7:23But I see a different principle in my body parts. It fights against that new principle in my mind. It takes me captive by the principle of sin that 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 →