Psalm 119:125
New International Version
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

New Living Translation
Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.

English Standard Version
I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!

Berean Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

Berean Literal Bible
I am Your servant—give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

King James Bible
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

New King James Version
I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

New American Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know Your testimonies.

NASB 1995
I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

NASB 1977
I am Thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies.

Legacy Standard Bible
I am Your slave; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

Amplified Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] That I may know Your testimonies.

Berean Annotated Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

Christian Standard Bible
I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees.

American Standard Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

Contemporary English Version
I serve you, so let me understand your teachings.

English Revised Version
I am thy servant, give me understanding; that I may know thy testimonies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am your servant. Help me understand so that I may come to know your written instructions.

Good News Translation
I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

International Standard Version
Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees.

NET Bible
I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

New Heart English Bible
I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Webster's Bible Translation
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

World English Bible
I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I [am] Your servant—cause me to understand, "" And I know Your testimonies.

Berean Literal Bible
I am Your servant—give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

Young's Literal Translation
Thy servant am I -- cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.

Smith's Literal Translation
I am thy servant; cause me to understand, and I shall know thy testimonies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I am thy servant: give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I am your servant. Give me understanding, so that I may know your testimonies.

New American Bible
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may know your testimonies.

New Revised Standard Version
I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your decrees.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I am your Servant; give me understanding and I shall know your testimonies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I am Thy servant, give me understanding, That I may know Thy testimonies.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I am thy servant; instruct me, and I shall know thy testimonies.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes. 125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.…

Cross References
I am Your servant;

Psalm 116:16
Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.

Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

1 Samuel 3:9
“Go and lie down,” he said to Samuel, “and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
give me understanding,

1 Kings 3:9
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 2:3-6
if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, / if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. …
that I may know Your testimonies.

Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Psalm 78:5-7
For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children / that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments.

Deuteronomy 4:45
These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt,
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

Daniel 9:22
He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.

Ephesians 1:17-18
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

I am thy

Psalm 119:94
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

Psalm 86:16
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

Psalm 116:16
O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

give

Psalm 119:34,66
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart…

2 Chronicles 1:7-10
In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee…

2 Corinthians 3:5,6
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; …

that I

Psalm 119:11,18,19,29
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee…

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

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Psalm 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 am Your servant;

The psalmist acknowledges that he belongs to the Lord and is bound to obey Him. Like Moses and David, he stands before God as one entrusted with His will and dependent on His favor.

Psa 116:16 Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant…
Luk 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered.…
1Sa 3:9 “Go and lie down,” he said to Samuel, “and if He calls you,…

give me understanding,

He recognizes that obedience requires more than human effort or knowledge. God must grant discernment so that His commands are understood rightly and applied faithfully.

1Ki 3:9 Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart…
Jas 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,…
Pro 2:3-6 if you truly call out to insight…

that I may know Your testimonies.

God’s testimonies reveal His covenant, His holiness, and His righteous standards for His people. To know them is to receive them as true and to live in submission to the God who gave them.

Psa 25:4-5 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.…
Psa 78:5-7 For He established a testimony in Jacob,…
Deu 4:45 These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances…

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep desire for understanding and obedience to God's law.

2. God
The divine being to whom the psalmist is speaking, seeking wisdom and understanding.

3. Servant
The role the psalmist identifies with, emphasizing humility and a desire to serve God faithfully.

4. Testimonies
Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments, which the psalmist seeks to understand and follow.

5. Psalm 119
The longest chapter in the Bible, focusing on the beauty and importance of God's Word.
Teaching Points
Humility in Service
Recognize our role as servants of God, approaching Him with humility and a willingness to learn.

Desire for Understanding
Cultivate a deep desire to understand God's Word, recognizing it as essential for spiritual growth and obedience.

Prayer for Wisdom
Regularly pray for wisdom and understanding, trusting that God will provide insight into His Word.

Obedience to God's Word
Understanding God's testimonies should lead to a life of obedience and alignment with His will.

Role of the Holy Spirit
Depend on the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us as we study and apply God's Word in our lives.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:125?

2. How can we become "Your servant" as mentioned in Psalm 119:125?

3. What does "give me discernment" in Psalm 119:125 teach about seeking God's wisdom?

4. How does Psalm 119:125 connect with James 1:5 on asking for wisdom?

5. In what ways can we "understand Your testimonies" in our daily lives?

6. How does Psalm 119:125 encourage obedience to God's Word in challenging situations?

7. What does "Give me discernment" in Psalm 119:125 imply about human understanding and divine guidance?

8. How does Psalm 119:125 reflect the relationship between servitude and wisdom in biblical teachings?

9. Why is seeking understanding from God emphasized in Psalm 119:125?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119?


Verse 125. - I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. As thy servant (see vers. 17, 23, 38, 49, 65, etc.), I have a claim upon thee for thy help. What I ask is discernment - to understand the full meaning of thy Law (comp. vers. 34, 66, 73, 1440.

Psalm 119:125 captures the heart of a devoted follower: confessing “I am Your servant,” asking “give me understanding,” and aiming “that I may know Your testimonies.” True servanthood submits to God’s authority, seeks His wisdom, and lives out His Word. When we approach Scripture with this posture, God answers with the insight we need and the grace to obey, deepening our relationship with Him and anchoring our lives in His unchanging truth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I
אָ֥נִי (’ā·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am Your servant;
עַבְדְּךָ־ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā-)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

give me understanding
הֲבִינֵ֑נִי (hă·ḇî·nê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

that I may know
וְ֝אֵדְעָ֗ה (wə·’ê·ḏə·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 3045: To know

Your testimonies.
עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness


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