Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Guide my steps according to your word, and don't let any sin have control over me.
The writer is asking God to direct their life according to His word and to keep sin from ruling over them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 119 is an acrostic poem in the Book of Psalms, attributed to King David or a contemporary, written during a time when the Israelites faced external threats and internal moral challenges under the monarchy. This psalm celebrates the beauty and guidance of God's law, emphasizing personal devotion amid life's trials. In verse 133, the psalmist expresses a plea for divine direction to avoid the control of sin, reflecting the broader biblical theme of seeking God's will in a world full of temptations.
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