Psalms 119:107I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.
The setting
Ancient Israel, kingdom period. The psalmist is physically, emotionally, or spiritually depleted - perhaps from persecution, illness, or spiritual warfare - crying out for God's life-giving power.
The emotion here: exhausted but clinging to hope for divine intervention
The original word
chayah (חיני) — to revive, restore life, bring back from near death
Why it matters
Hebrew poetry often used physical death language to describe spiritual or emotional emptiness
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 119:107
The word 'revive' implies the psalmist feels spiritually or physically near death - this isn't mild discouragement
Common misconceptionMany think 'revive' means emotional encouragement. In Hebrew, it's about restoring actual life force - the psalmist feels like he's dying spiritually or physically.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 119:107
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 119:107 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 119:107 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include suffering, divine help. Notable phrases: I am afflicted; revive me. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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