Psalm 119:126

ESV It is time for the Lord to act, for your law has been broken.
NIV It is time for you to act, Lord; your law is being broken.
NASB It is time for the Lord to act, For they have broken Your Law.
CSB It is time for the Lord to act, for they have violated your instruction.
NLT Lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
KJV It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
NKJV It is time for You to act, O Lord, For they have regarded Your law as void.

What does Psalm 119:126 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 119; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 119:121–128 begins each verse with the Hebrew letter ayin. This is a plea for justice in the face of some moral offense. The psalmist asks God to follow through on His promises of righteous judgment. Even so, the writer asks for better understanding and expresses love for the Lord's commands.
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Chapter Summary
This song is composed of twenty-two stanzas, each corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each line in the stanza is an individual verse and each begins with the corresponding letter. The psalmist emphasizes study of God's Word in a variety of circumstances, including persecution, sadness, and rescue. Benefits of taking in the Word include a moral life, joy, wisdom, hope, peace, strength, and freedom. Those who interact with the Word of the Lord should respond with delight, careful study, and obedience.
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