Psalms 119:133
My steps, direct thou by thy word, and let no iniquity, have dominion over me.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
In Context
132Turn thyself unto me, and show me favour,—As is befitting, to the lovers of thy Name.
134Set me free from the oppression of man, so will I keep thy precepts.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9The feet of his loving ones, he doth guard, But, the lawless, in darkness shall be silent,—For, by strength, shall no man prevail.
Psalms 19:13Even from the presumptuous, keep back thy servant, May they not have dominion over me, Then, shall I be blameless, and shall be acquitted from great transgression:
Psalms 40:3Then put he, into my mouth, a new song, Praise to our God,—Many shall see and revere, And shall trust in Yahweh.
Psalms 121:3May he not suffer thy foot, to slip, May thy keeper, not slumber!
Romans 7:23But I behold a diverse law in my members, warring against the law of my mind and taking me captive in the law of sin which existeth in my members:—
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 →