Psalms 119:43

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
Psalms 119:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth - Do not take it entirely or altogether from me. Let me not be utterly hopeless; let me be at no time without some evidence that thy word dwells in me with sustaining and sanctifying power. The prayer seems to have been offered when the mind was troubled and in doubt, and when it seemed as if all hope and all trust in the truth of God would vanish. The words rendered “utterly” mean “to very much;” that is, altogether or entirely. Let it not be done until the extreme shall be reached. For I have hoped in thy judgments - I do trust in thy word, and it is my only trust. If that is gone, all is gone. As long as I can hold on to that, even in…”
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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
“Take not - Do not deal so with me, that I shall be ashamed to mention thy word. Judgments - In thy word. Psalms 119:45”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“take not: Psa 119:13, Psa 50:16, Psa 51:14, Psa 51:15, Psa 71:17, Psa 71:18; Isa 59:21; Eph 1:13; Jam 1:18 for I have: Psa 119:52, Psa 119:120, Psa 119:175, Psa 7:6-9, Psa 9:4, Psa 9:16, Psa 43:1; Pe1 2:23 Psalms 119:44”
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