Psalms 85:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Righteousness will go before him and prepare the way for his steps.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

צֶ֭דֶק לְפָנָ֣יו יְהַלֵּ֑ךְ וְיָשֵׂ֖ם לְדֶ֣רֶךְ פְּעָמָֽיו׃

Transliteration

ṣedeq before-him yəhallēk and-yāśēm to-derek pəʿāmāyw

Grammar Details

• *ṣedeq*: masculine singular noun - righteousness
• *ləpānāyw*: preposition with plural noun and 3rd person masculine singular suffix - before him
• *yəhallēk*: 3rd person masculine singular Piel imperfect - it will walk
• *yāśēm*: 3rd person masculine singular Qal jussive - he/it will set
• *derek*: masculine singular noun with preposition lamed - for the way of
• *pəʿāmāyw*: feminine plural noun with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his steps

Word Meanings

• *ṣedeq*: righteousness/justice/rightness
• *yəhallēk*: it will walk/go/proceed
• *yāśēm*: he/it will set/place/establish
• *derek*: way/path/road/journey
• *pəʿāmāyw*: his steps/footsteps/feet