Psalms 119:57

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

أنْتَ نَصِيبِي يَا اللهُ. لِذَا صَمَّمتُ أنْ أُطِيعَ وَصَايَاكَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from Psalm 119, where the speaker is talking directly to God, saying that God is the speaker's portion or share in life. The speaker has decided to keep God's words and follow them.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you always play with. It's your special toy, and you promise to take care of it. In this verse, the person is saying that God is their special toy, and they promise to follow God's words, just like you take care of your favorite toy.

Historical Background

Psalm 119 is part of the Book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to King David, though this is debated. The psalmist lived in ancient Israel, where the concept of God's words as a guiding force was central to religious and daily life.

Living It Out Today

Consider a person who decides to follow a strict diet for health reasons. They choose to make this diet their 'portion' of life, deciding to adhere to its guidelines. Similarly, the speaker in the verse chooses to follow God's words as their guiding principle.

Topics

• faith
• hope
• trust
• salvation
• obedience
• worship

Related Verses

• Numbers 18:20
• Psalms 16:5
• Psalms 73:26
• Luke 12:32
• Hebrews 13:5

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is God referred to as a 'portion' in Psalms 119:57?

In ancient times, portions were shares of inheritance or allotment. By saying God is their portion, the speaker is expressing that God is the primary and most valuable part of their life, beyond material possessions.

How can one practically apply Psalms 119:57 in daily life?

One can start by making a daily habit of reading and reflecting on God's words, such as the Bible, and striving to apply these teachings in everyday decisions and actions.

What does it mean to keep God's words?

To keep God's words means to adhere to and live by the teachings and commandments found in the Bible, making a conscious effort to follow them in thought, word, and deed.

Is Psalms 119:57 applicable to everyone, or just for specific groups?

This verse is universal and can be applied by anyone who seeks a deeper relationship with God, regardless of their background or stage in their faith journey.