Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

English Standard Version

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

The Message

By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path.

New King James Version

Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

New Living Translation

Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 119:105-112

(Read Psalm 119:105-112)

　　The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. The keeping of God's commands here meant, was that of a sinner under a dispensation of mercy, of a believer having part in the covenant of grace. The psalmist is often afflicted; but with longing desires to become more holy, offers up daily prayers for quickening grace. We cannot offer any thing to God, that he will accept but what he is pleased to teach us to do. To have our soul or life continually in our hands, implies constant danger of life; yet he did not forget God's promises nor his precepts. Numberless are the snares laid by the wicked; and happy is that servant of God, whom they have not caused to err from his Master's precepts. Heavenly treasures are a heritage for ever; all the saints accept them as such, therefore they can be content with little of this world. We must look for comfort only in the way of duty, and that duty must be done. A good man, by the grace of God, brings his heart to his work, then it is done well.

　　

Psalm 119:105 In-Context

103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

　　104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.

　　105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

　　106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

　　107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.