Psalms 119 · Verse 61

Psalms 119:61

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
Psalms 119:61, King James Version

Psalms 119:61 in other translations

BSBThough the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.
WEBThe ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law.
ASVThe cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; But I have not forgotten thy law.
YLTCords of the wicked have surrounded me, Thy law I have not forgotten.
DARBYThe bands of the wicked have wrapped me round: I have not forgotten thy law.
BBEThe cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.
WebsterThe bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

What does Psalms 119:61 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:61-62
61-62. This the more, if opposition of enemies, or love of ease is overcome in thus honoring God's law. have robbed me--better, surrounded me, either as forcible constraints like fetters, or as the cords of their nets. Hengstenberg translates, "snares."

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me - חבלי chebley, the cables, cords, or snares of the wicked. They have hunted us like wild beasts; many they have taken for prey, and many they have destroyed.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 119:57-64

True believers take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. The psalmist prayed with his whole heart, knowing how to value the blessing he prayed for: he desired the mercy promised, and depended on the promise for it. He turned from by-paths, and returned to God's testimonies. He delayed not. It behoves sinners to hasten to escape; and the believer will be equally in haste…

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Psalms 119:61 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

חֶבְלֵ֣יchev.Lei[the] ropes ofH2256
רְשָׁעִ֣יםre.sha.'Imwicked [people]H7563
עִוְּדֻ֑נִי'i.ve.Du.nithey have surrounded meH5749
תּֽ֝וֹרָתְךָ֗to.ra.te.khalaw yourH8451
לֹ֣אlo'notH3808
שָׁכָֽחְתִּי\׃sha.Kha.che.tiI have forgottenH7911

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 119:61

  • Romans 12:17-21

    Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. …

  • Psalms 119:176

    I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

  • Hosea 6:9

    And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.

  • Psalms 140:5

    The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.

  • Proverbs 24:29

    Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

  • Psalms 3:1

    A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

  • Psalms 119:95

    The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

  • 1 Samuel 26:9-11

    And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed, and be guiltless? David said furthermore, As the Lord liveth, the Lord shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish. The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

  • Job 1:17

    While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

  • 1 Samuel 30:3-5

    So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

  • 1 Samuel 24:9-11

    And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt? Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the Lord had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the Lord’s anointed. Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The bands. or, The companies.
95; 3:1; 1Sa 30:3-5; Job 1:17; Ho 6:9
but I.
176; 1Sa 24:9-11; 26:9-11; Pr 24:29; Ro 12:17-21

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Context

  • Psalms 119:60

    I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

  • Psalms 119:61

    The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

  • Psalms 119:62

    At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

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Psalms 119:61 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Compañías de impíos me han robado: mas no me he olvidado de tu ley.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Les cordes des méchants m’ont entouré: je n’ai pas oublié ta loi.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Die Bande der Gesetzlosen haben mich umgeben; dein Gesetz habe ich nicht vergessen.