Psalms 119:176 Meaning and Explanation
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Though the psalmist has strayed, he remains God's servant and faithful to God's commandments.
The Context of Psalms 119:176
Acknowledgment of straying balanced by persistence in memory of God's commandments and plea for God's seeking.
What Does Psalms 119:176 Mean?
'I have gone astray like a lost sheep' acknowledges past or present wandering. The psalmist compares himself to a lost sheep—separated from the flock, confused about direction, unable to find the way home.
'Seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments' follows with both petition and affirmation. The psalmist asks God to seek him out—to find the lost sheep. Yet even while lost, the psalmist maintains memory of God's commandments, providing hope for recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:176
What does Psalms 119:176 mean?
Though the psalmist has strayed, he remains God's servant and faithful to God's commandments.
What is the context of Psalms 119:176?
Acknowledgment of straying balanced by persistence in memory of God's commandments and plea for God's seeking.