· Translation: KJV

Psalms 119:43Don't snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.

The setting

Ancient Israel, ~6th century BC. A devoted scribe or priest, perhaps in exile, pleads with God while copying or teaching Scripture in Jerusalem or Babylon, modern-day Iraq.

The emotion here: desperate to maintain truthfulness under pressure

The original word

dāḇār (דָּבָר) — not just 'word' but active, powerful speech that accomplishes God's purpose

Why it matters

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses, each stanza beginning with successive Hebrew letters

Read with care

What most readers miss in Psalms 119:43

This isn't about general speech but specifically about proclaiming God's truth when others try to silence you

Common misconceptionPeople think this is about general honesty, but the psalmist is specifically asking God to help him keep proclaiming divine truth when others want him to stop or compromise.

Bible Genome reading

Psalms 119:43 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerDavid
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionseeking
Literary typepsalm
MarkPrayer

Emotional genome

Comfort power50%
Quotability70%
Memorability70%
Crisis relevance80%
Standalone60%
Themes:hopetruthWord of God

In context

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Open Psalms 119

Psalms 119:43 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 seeking, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include hope, truth, Word of God. Notable phrases: word of truth; put my hope in your ordinances. This verse is a prayer.

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