New International Version I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. New Living Translation I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. English Standard Version I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. Berean Standard Bible I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. Berean Literal Bible I hurried and did not delay to keep Your commandments. King James Bible I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. New King James Version I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. New American Standard Bible I hurried and did not delay To keep Your commandments. NASB 1995 I hastened and did not delay To keep Your commandments. NASB 1977 I hastened and did not delay To keep Thy commandments. Legacy Standard Bible I hastened and did not delay To keep Your commandments. Amplified Bible I hurried and did not delay To keep Your commandments. Berean Annotated Bible I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. Christian Standard Bible I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands. Holman Christian Standard Bible I hurried, not hesitating to keep Your commands. American Standard Version I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments. Contemporary English Version As soon as you command, I do what you say. English Revised Version I made haste, and delayed not, to observe thy commandments. GOD'S WORD® Translation Without any hesitation I hurry to obey your commandments. Good News Translation Without delay I hurry to obey your commands. International Standard Version I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. NET Bible I keep your commands eagerly and without delay. New Heart English Bible I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. Webster's Bible Translation I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. World English Bible I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have made haste, "" And did not delay, to keep Your commands. Berean Literal Bible I hurried and did not delay to keep Your commandments. Young's Literal Translation I have made haste, And delayed not, to keep Thy commands. Smith's Literal Translation I hastened and delayed not to watch thy commands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am ready, and am not troubled: that I may keep thy commandments. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I am prompt, I do not hesitate in observing your commandments. New Revised Standard Version I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI prepared myself and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I prepared and I did not delay that I would keep your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I made haste, and delayed not, To observe Thy commandments. Brenton Septuagint Translation I prepared myself, (and was not terrified,) to keep thy commandments. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…59I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies. 60I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. 61Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.… Cross References I hurried Luke 19:5-6 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” / So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. Luke 2:16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. Acts 9:20 Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” without hesitating Genesis 24:56 But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’ Hebrews 3:15 As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.” to keep Your commandments. Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. … Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. … Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. 1 John 2:3-6 By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: … Hebrews 3:7-8 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation! Treasury of Scripture I made haste, and delayed not to keep your commandments. made Psalm 95:7,8 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, … Ezekiel 10:6-8 And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubims; then he went in, and stood beside the wheels… Proverbs 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Delay Delayed Haste Hasten Hastened Hurry Obey Observe Orders Quick Time WastedJump to Next Commandments Commands Delay Delayed Haste Hasten Hastened Hurry Obey Observe Orders Quick Time WastedPsalm 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 hurried The psalmist responded promptly when he recognized God’s will, treating obedience as more urgent than personal plans or delay. His readiness reflects the settled conviction that God’s commands are right and worthy of immediate action. Luk 19:5-6 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said… without hesitating He did not allow fear, convenience, or uncertainty to weaken his resolve. Such decisiveness rests on confidence in God’s authority and goodness, even when obedience may be costly. Gen 24:56 But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD… to keep Your commandments. Keeping God’s commandments was the practical expression of covenant faithfulness. God’s law directed His people in the way of life and blessing, and the psalmist desired to order his conduct by it. Christ perfectly fulfilled the law and calls those who love Him to obey His commands. Deu 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and commitment to God's law. 2. God The divine lawgiver whose commandments the psalmist is eager to follow. 3. Israel The nation to whom the law was originally given, serving as the context for the psalmist's devotion. 4. Commandments The laws and decrees given by God, which the psalmist is committed to obeying. 5. Temple Worship The setting in which the commandments were often read and taught, emphasizing the importance of obedience in the life of the community. Teaching Points Urgency in ObedienceThe psalmist's use of "hurried" and "without hesitating" underscores the importance of prompt obedience to God's commands. Delayed obedience can lead to missed opportunities for blessing and growth. Commitment to God's Word The psalmist's determination to keep God's commandments reflects a heart fully committed to God's will. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a similar dedication to Scripture. Avoiding Procrastination Procrastination in spiritual matters can lead to spiritual stagnation. The psalmist's example teaches us to act swiftly in response to God's guidance. The Joy of Obedience Obedience to God's commandments is not burdensome but a source of joy and fulfillment. The psalmist's eagerness reflects the joy found in living according to God's ways. Consistency in Spiritual Discipline Regular engagement with God's Word and a consistent practice of obedience are essential for spiritual growth and maturity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:60?2. How can we "hasten and not delay" in obeying God's commands today? 3. What does Psalm 119:60 teach about the urgency of obedience to God? 4. How does Psalm 119:60 connect with James 1:22 about being doers of the Word? 5. In what ways can immediate obedience to God impact our daily Christian walk? 6. How does Psalm 119:60 challenge us to prioritize God's will over personal desires? 7. How does Psalm 119:60 emphasize the importance of prompt obedience to God's commands? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 119:60? 9. How does Psalm 119:60 challenge modern views on procrastination in spiritual matters? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119? Verse 60. - I made haste. Men are apt to put off their repentance - to delay it to a more "convenient season" (Acts 24:25). The psalmist was not so foolish - he "made haste," he says; and delayed not to keep God's commandments. This was wise, for "now is the accepted time" (2 Corinthians 6:2). Psalm 119:60 highlights wholehearted, immediate allegiance to God. The believer rushes forward, shrugs off hesitation, and sets a steady course of obedience. Quick feet, an undivided heart, and loving submission mark the life that treasures the Author of every command. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I hurriedחַ֭שְׁתִּי (ḥaš·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2363: To hurry, to be eager with excitement, enjoyment without וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no hesitating הִתְמַהְמָ֑הְתִּי (hiṯ·mah·mā·hə·tî) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 4102: To question, hesitate, to be reluctant to keep לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to Your commandments. מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment Additonal Resources Psalm 119:60 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 119:60 Bible Gateway Psalm 119:60 Bible.com Psalm 119:60 NIV |
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