Bible Commentary

Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word. 169, 170. These verses are closely connected. My cry denotes literally the outward expression of urgent entreaty in a shrill passionate outcry (cp. Psa 17:1 note): my supplication for favour refers to the substance of his prayer. Once more … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:169”

I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways [are] before thee. 168. With the courage of a good conscience he appeals to God’s omniscience in proof of the sincerity of his purpose. before thee ] Cp. for the phrase Psa 38:9, and for the thought, Heb 4:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:168”

My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exeeedingly – I am conscious of loving them; I feel an inward assurance that I do love them. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 167. My soul hath kept] I have not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:167”

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments. Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation – As a prevailing habit or principle in my life. I have looked to thee for deliverance in the time of danger; I have looked to thee for salvation in the world to come. And done thy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:166”

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. 165. Those who love the law find it a spring of constant inward peace, even in the midst of outward persecution: and they have none occasion of stumbling (R.V.). Cp. 1Jn 2:10, and the LXX here, . “They walk firmly and safely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:165”

Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. 164. Seven times a day ] Not merely morning noon and night (Psa 55:17), but constantly and repeatedly. Cp. Pro 24:16; &c. righteous judgments ] Cp. Psa 119:7, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Seven times a day – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:164”

I hate and abhor lying: [but] thy law do I love. 163. I hate falsehood and will abhor it] Falsehood denotes heathenism and heathenish tendencies, in contrast to the truth of God’s law. Cp. Psa 119:29 ; Psa 119:104 ; Psa 119:128. The best attested text reads will abhor. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:163”

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. 162. Holy awe is not inconsistent with holy joy. Cp. Psa 119:119-120; Mat 28:8. as one &c.] Cp. Isa 9:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil – Plunder in a camp; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:162”

Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. 161. His loyalty to the law has not been shaken by the gratuitous hostility of the civil authorities; rather has he feared to offend God. By princes are probably meant Israelite nobles, who exercised judicial and administrative functions. Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:161”

Thy word [is] true [from] the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments [endureth] forever. 160. The sum of thy word is truth, or perhaps, as LXX, Jer., of thy words. If he reckons up all God’s words of command or promise, their sum total is truth. Cp. Joh 14:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:160”