174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to God’s written revelation, His word. 173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. It is also true that the tradition as to which psalms are "Davidic" remains somewhat indefinite, and some "Davidic" psalms seem clearly to reflect later situations (see, e.g., Ps 30 title -- but see also note there; and see introduction to Ps 69 and note on Ps 122 title). Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.. 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.. 5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! Those that hate sin truly, hate it as sin, as a transgression of the law of God, and a breaking of his word. He had known persecution (119:22-23), he had known deprivation and fear for his life (119:17), seasons when he seemed to get nothing from God's word (119:18), he had also known loneliness, rejection, and a sense of abandonment (119:19-20). 88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. PS 119:3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. If we are employed in God's service, we need not fear those who try to set themselves as far as they can out of the reach of the convictions and commands of his law. 114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. Our relish for the word of God will be greatest, when that for the world and the flesh is least. 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. 20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. Such are all things in this world, which pass for perfections. 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. 171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes. 145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes. 136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.#undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. Christians who enjoy health, should not suffer the early hours of the morning to glide away unimproved. 45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. It is known as a “wisdom” Psalm, meaning it gives instruction about God’s will and righteous living. 61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. We must look for comfort only in the way of duty, and that duty must be done. The written word is a more sure guide to heaven, than all the fathers, the teachers, and ancients of the church. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world. 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. In the way of God's commandments there is the unsearchable riches of Christ. But when the eyes fail, yet faith must not. The mercies of God are tender mercies; the mercies of a father, the compassion of a mother to her son. 153 RESH. Every sanctified soul hungers after the word of God, as food which there is no living without. 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. Blessed [are] the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 4 You have commanded your q precepts. 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. Save me from my sins, my corruptions, my temptations, all the hinderances in my way, that I may keep thy testimonies. 1 ALEPH. Go to the same place, plead the name and merits of Jesus, and you will not, you cannot plead in vain. 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. In the season of affliction, and in the silent hours of the night, he remembers the name of the Lord, and is stirred up to keep the law. We cannot, with any comfort or boldness, attend God in holy duties, while under guilt, or in any by-way. It behoves sinners to hasten to escape; and the believer will be equally in haste to glorify God. 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight. 133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. The promises of God's word greatly relate to the preservation of the true believer. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. There is an eternal salvation all the saints long for, and therefore they pray that God would help their way to it. 119 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts. 96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. All, in every age, who receive God's word in faith and love, find every saying in it faithful.161-168 Those whose hearts stand in awe of God's word, will rather endure the wrath of man, than break the law of God. Commonly, where there is a gracious heart, there is a weeping eye. All supports under affliction must come from mercy and compassion. He still prays for the tender care of Him who purchased his flock with his own blood, that he may receive from him the gift of eternal life. It is referred to in almost every verse. 168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee. 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. There are delights in the word of God, which the saints often most sweetly enjoy when in trouble and anguish. 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. The ruin of the young is either living by no rule at all, or choosing false rules: let them walk by Scripture rules. He was become like a leathern bottle, which, if hung up in the smoke, is dried and shrivelled up. 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. 149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment. The psalmist went on in duty, and he found comfort in the word of God. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. See the best help for bad memories, namely, good affections; and though the exact words be lost, if the meaning remain, that is well. When trouble is near, God is near. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. The general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the Divine law, and make it honourable. 89 LAMED. May the Lord direct us in exercising repentance of sin, and faith in Christ.25-32 While the souls of the children of this world cleave to the earth as their portion, the children of light are greatly burdened, because of the remains of carnal affections in their hearts. 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. We should always make the word of God the rule of our discourse, so as never to transgress it by sinful speaking, or sinful silence. 24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. We ought, therefore, continually to beseech him, by his Holy Spirit, to give us understanding. Psalms chapter 119 KJV (King James Version) 1 ALEPH. 160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. 53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. We can talk of the wonders of redeeming love, when we understand the way of God's precepts, and walk in that way. by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. 119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Sin is horrible in the eyes of all that are sanctified. There is no full happiness, or perfect liberty, but in keeping God's law. 28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. 25 DALETH. 68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. God puts his Spirit within us, causing us to walk in his statutes. They flatter themselves that they are going to heaven; but the longer they persist in sin, the further it is from them. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Seek me, that is, Find me; for God never seeks in vain. 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. 108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments. 123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. 151 Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth. This section of the Psalm shows us that the author was a man who had suffered deeply. KJV: King James Version . when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. 9 BETH. 172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness. 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. 107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. The psalmist prayed with his whole heart, knowing how to value the blessing he prayed for: he desired the mercy promised, and depended on the promise for it. 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. If any man resolve to do God's will as his servant, he shall be made to know his testimonies. Our obedience is only pleasing to God, and pleasant to ourselves, when it comes from a principle of love. 114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. When we enjoy the sweetness of God's precepts, it will make us long for more acquaintance with them. 5 Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. 44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. When we are small and despised, we have the more need to remember God's precepts, that we may have them to support us. And every one may pray, Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. We should depend upon the grace of God for strength to do every good work. Search 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. Beholding vanity deadens us, and slackens our pace; a traveller must not stand gazing upon every object that presents itself to his view. it is my meditation all the day. 136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. 41 VAU. 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. The more delight we take in the service of God, the nearer we come to perfection. 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. 119 Blessed are the [] undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the () whole heart! Those who stick to the word of God, may in faith expect and pray for acceptance with God. 12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. We must keep the commandments of God by obedience to them, and his promises by reliance on them. 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. The penitent melts in sorrow for sin: even the patient spirit may melt in the sense of affliction, it is then its interest to pour out its soul before God. 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. 172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness. 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. 157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. We must do what we can for the support of religion, and, after all, must beg of God to take the work into his own hands. 161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. 119 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Those that would have the love of God rooted in them, must get the love of the world rooted out; for the friendship of the world is enmity with God. The days of the believer's mourning shall be ended; they are but for a moment, compared with eternal happiness. 75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. Those that love the world have great vexation, for it does not answer what they expect; those that love God's word have great peace, for it outdoes what they expect. If a man expects by obedience in one thing to purchase indulgence for disobedience in others, his hypocrisy will be detected; if he is not ashamed in this world, everlasting shame will be his portion. 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