Bible Commentary

Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment. 149. according to thy judgment ] Or, ordinance, “the gracious rule of action Thou hast laid down for Thyself; Thy method of dealing with those that seek Thee early” (Kay). P.B.V. and R.V. marg. as thou art wont take mishp … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:149”

Mine eyes prevent the [night] watches, that I might meditate in thy word. 148. Mine eyes prevent [or are beforehand with, the same word as in Psa 119:147 ] the night watches ] The night was divided into three watches by the Israelites (Lam 2:19; Jdg 7:19; 1Sa 11:11). He compares himself to a sentinel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:148”

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. 147. In the earliest twilight did I cry for help, (While) I waited with hope for thy words. Lit. In the twilight I was beforehand and cried for help. With Psa 50:2 cp. Psa 119:74 ; Psa 119:81 ; Psa 119:114. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:147”

I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. 146. I have called unto thee; save me, That I may observe thy testimonies. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I cried unto thee – I called upon thee in trouble. Save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies – Margin, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:146”

I cried with [my] whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. 145. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, Jehovah] The perfect tense expresses the habit of his whole life. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 145 152. Qph. Unceasing prayer to be kept faithful in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:145”

The righteousness of thy testimonies [is] everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. 144. The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting ] Righteous (lit. righteousness) are thy testimonies for ever, reflecting Thine own eternal righteousness. They are neither imperfect nor temporary. Cp. Mat 5:17 ff. give me understanding &c.] He ends this contemplation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:144”

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: [yet] thy commandments [are] my delights. 143. have taken hold on me ] Have befallen me, lit. found me. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Trouble and anguish – The word rendered trouble means affliction of any kind; the word rendered anguish would probably express … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:143”

Thy righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and thy law [is] the truth. 142. is the truth ] Is truth. Cp. Psa 119:151 ; Psa 119:160; Psa 19:9; Joh 17:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness – It never changes. The principles of thy law, of thy government, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:142”

I [am] small and despised: [yet] do not I forget thy precepts. 141. small and despised ] Insignificant in the eyes of men (not, as LXX, young, ), and despised for his strict adherence to the law; but neither the glamour of worldly power nor the sting of worldly contempt can move him from his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:141”

Thy word [is] very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. 140. pure ] Lit. tried, or, refined: like pure gold without any admixture of dross. Cp. Psa 18:30; Psa 12:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thy word is very pure – Margin, tried or refined. See the word explained in the notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:140”