Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. New Living Translation I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. English Standard Version I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. Berean Standard Bible I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. King James Bible I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. New King James Version I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. New American Standard Bible I have restrained my feet from every evil way, So that I may keep Your word. NASB 1995 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. NASB 1977 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Thy word. Legacy Standard Bible I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. Amplified Bible I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. Christian Standard Bible I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow Your word. American Standard Version I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word. Contemporary English Version I obey your word instead of following a way that leads to trouble. English Revised Version I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might observe thy word. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have kept my feet [from walking] on any evil path in order to obey your word. Good News Translation I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word. International Standard Version I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. Majority Standard Bible I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. NET Bible I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions. New Heart English Bible I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word. Webster's Bible Translation I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. World English Bible I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI restrained my feet from every evil path, "" So that I keep Your word. Young's Literal Translation From every evil path I restrained my feet, So that I keep Thy word. Smith's Literal Translation I withheld my feet from every evil way, so that I watch thy word. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have restrained my feet from every evil way: that I may keep thy words. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I keep my steps from every evil path, that I may observe your word. New Revised Standard Version I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy commandments. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have restrained my feet from every evil way that I may keep your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have refrained my feet from every evil way, In order that I might observe Thy word. Brenton Septuagint Translation I have kept back my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy words. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…100I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. 101I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. 102I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.… Cross References Proverbs 4:27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Proverbs 1:15 my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Job 23:11 My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. Psalm 17:4 As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Psalm 18:21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. Psalm 26:4-5 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. / I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. Psalm 34:14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 37:27 Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Treasury of Scripture I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep your word. refrained Psalm 119:59,60,104,126 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies… Psalm 18:23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. Proverbs 1:15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: Jump to Previous Evil Feet Hold Kept Obey Observe Order Path Refrained Restrained True. Way Ways WordJump to Next Evil Feet Hold Kept Obey Observe Order Path Refrained Restrained True. Way Ways WordPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw I have kept my feet from every evil path This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to avoiding sin and unrighteousness. In biblical context, "feet" often symbolize one's conduct or way of life (Proverbs 4:26-27). The "evil path" refers to any course of action that leads away from God's commandments. The psalmist's determination to avoid these paths reflects a deep desire for holiness and obedience. This commitment is reminiscent of the wisdom literature, where the righteous are often contrasted with the wicked (Psalm 1:1-2). The imagery of a path is common in Scripture, symbolizing the journey of life and the choices one makes (Proverbs 3:5-6). that I may keep Your word Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep devotion to God's law and a desire to live righteously. 2. Evil Path Symbolic of sinful or unrighteous ways of living that lead one away from God's commandments. 3. God's Word Refers to the Torah or the law of God, which the psalmist seeks to obey and uphold. Teaching Points Commitment to RighteousnessThe psalmist's determination to avoid evil paths highlights the importance of making conscious choices to live according to God's standards. Guarding One's Steps Just as the psalmist keeps his feet from evil, believers are called to be vigilant in their daily walk, ensuring their actions align with God's word. The Role of God's Word The psalmist's motivation to keep God's word underscores the transformative power of Scripture in guiding and shaping a believer's life. Spiritual Discipline Avoiding evil requires discipline and intentionality, suggesting that spiritual growth involves active participation in resisting temptation. Holistic Obedience The psalmist's approach to keeping God's word involves both avoiding sin and actively pursuing righteousness, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to God's commands.Verse 101. - I have refrained my feet from every evil way. This had been the psalmist's intention and endeavor, but he had not always succeeded in carrying it out (see vers. 67, 176). That I might keep thy Word. God's Word is not kept by such as allow themselves in any evil way. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I have keptכָּלִ֣אתִי (kā·li·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3607: To shut up, restrain, withhold my feet רַגְלָ֑י (raḡ·lāy) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda from every מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every evil רָ֭ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil path, אֹ֣רַח (’ō·raḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan that לְ֝מַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I may keep אֶשְׁמֹ֥ר (’eš·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to Your word. דְּבָרֶֽךָ׃ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Links Psalm 119:101 NIVPsalm 119:101 NLT Psalm 119:101 ESV Psalm 119:101 NASB Psalm 119:101 KJV Psalm 119:101 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:101 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:101 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:101 French Bible Psalm 119:101 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:101 I have kept my feet from every (Psalm Ps Psa.) |