Psalms 139:24

“And see if there is a way of pain in me, and lead me in the eternal way.”

Psalms 139:24 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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David asks God to search his heart and lead himTemptation

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Psalms 139:24, word by word

And seeרְאֵהree

see

To see with one's eyes.

Where else “ree” appears
there is a wayדֶּרֶךְderech

road

The track or route by which one goes from one place to another.

Where else “derech” appears
of painעֹצֶבotsev

pain

The pain of one who suffers, like that of childbirth or of deep grief.

Where else “otsev” appears
and lead meנְחֵneche

lead, guide

Lead, guide along the way; bring someone to a place.

Where else “neche” appears
in the eternalעוֹלָםolam

forever

Time without end, beyond what a lifetime can see.

Where else “olam” appears

Translation note

“Way of pain”: the Hebrew word (otsev) can mean “pain” or “idol”; so it can also be understood “way of idols.”

The context

23Examine me, El, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

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