Bible Strands
Psalms 119:10
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks directly to God, continuing the immediate context of guarding one's path through divine instruction. The words — דְרַשְׁתִּיךָ (de.rash.ti.kha) literally means "I have sought You," while תַּשְׁגִּינִי (tash.gi.ni) commands "do not let me stray." The thread — This combination of whole-hearted pursuit and obedience to divine law appears in Psalms 119:34 and 2 Chronicles 15:15. Why it lands — The verse requires a reader to actively pursue God's presence while consciously adhering to His stated instructions to prevent moral deviation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Cross-references
- Psalms 119:34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
- 2 Chronicles 15:15 And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
- Psalms 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
- Psalms 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
- Psalms 119:133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
- Isaiah 35:8 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.
- Psalms 78:37 Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.
- Psalms 119:118 You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
- Psalms 125:5 But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
- Jeremiah 3:10 Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD.