Psalms 119:126

“It is time to act for YHWH; they have annulled your instruction.”

Psalms 119:126 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 119:126, word by word

It is timeעֵתet

time

The moment at which something happens; also "at that time".

Where else “et” appears
to actעֲשׂוֹתasot

carry out

To do what is commanded.

Where else “asot” appears
for YHWHיהוָהyhva

YHWH

The personal name of the God of Israel, written in Hebrew with four letters, Y-H-W-H, without vowels. Out of reverence Jews stopped pronouncing it and read "Adonai" (Lord), so many Bibles put "the LORD" or "Jehovah". This translation keeps the four letters. The name is related to the verb "to be" (Exodus 3:14-15). He is not a god other than Elohim: "YHWH Elohim" is the same Creator God, called by his name.

Where else “yhva” appears
they have annulledהֵפֵרוּheferu

annul

To void a covenant or vow; spoil a plan.

Where else “heferu” appears
your instructionתּוֹרָתֶtorate

teaching of YHWH

What YHWH teaches his people so they may live.

Where else “torate” appears

Translation note

The Hebrew can be understood “it is time for YHWH to act” or “it is time to act for YHWH.”

The context

125Your servant I am; make me understand, and I will know your testimonies.

126 · This verse (above)

127Therefore I love your commandments more than gold and more than fine gold.

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