Psalms 119:133

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:133 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalms 119:133 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
133Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Order my steps in thy word, etc.] Or, “by thy word” f1693, or “according” to it. Which is the rule of practice and action, as well as of faith; and happy are they who walk according to the directions of it; but it is not in the power of man to order and direct his steps: this is done by the Lord; and such who acknowledge him in their ways, and apply to him for direction, are and shall be thus favoured by him; (see <241023>Jeremiah 10:23 <193723>”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Order my steps in thy word - My goings, or, my conduct and life - by thy word; according to thy requirements. Let me be wholly obedient to thy will. And let not any iniquity have dominion over me - See the notes at Psalms 19:13. The prayer is, that no form of sin, that no wicked passion or propensity, might be allowed to rule over him. He who is willing that any one sin should rule in his heart, though he should be free from all other forms of sin, cannot be a pious man. See the notes at James 2:10. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Steps - My motions and actions. Psalms 119:136”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Order: Psa 119:116, Psa 17:5, Psa 32:8, Psa 121:3; Sa1 2:9 let not: Psa 19:13; Rom 6:12-14, Rom 7:23, Rom 7:24 Psalms 119:134”
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