Psalms 119:106

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:106 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.
Psalms 119:106 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I have sworn, and I will perform [it], etc.] Or, “I have performed it” f1683. The psalmist had not only taken up a resolution in his mind, but he had openly declared with his mouth, and professed in a solemn manner, that he would serve the Lord; he had sworn allegiance to him as his King, and, through divine grace, had hitherto kept it; and hoped he ever should, and determined through grace he ever would; (see <19B948>”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I have sworn - I have solemnly purposed; I have given to this purpose the solemnity and sanction of an oath. That is, I have called God to witness; I have formed the purpose in his presence, and with the consciousness that his eye is upon me. So all who make a profession of religion solemnly vow or swear. They do it in the house of God; they do it in the presence of the Discerner of hearts; they do it at the communion table; they do it at the family altar; they do it in the closet, when alone with God. And I will perform it - Hebrew, I will establish it, or make it to stand. It shall not be a mere purpose. It shall be accomplished. This also is the resolution of all who make a true…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sworn: Psa 56:12, Psa 66:13, Psa 66:14; Ch2 15:13, Ch2 15:14; Neh 10:29; Ecc 5:4, Ecc 5:5; Mat 5:33; Co2 8:5 that I will: Psa 119:115; Kg2 23:3 Psalms 119:107”
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