Bible Commentary

Thy testimonies [are] wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 129. wonderful ] Superhuman in their excellence: lit. wonders, the term often used of God’s revelation of His power in miraculous acts (Exo 15:11; Psa 77:11; Psa 77:14; cp. Psa 119:18). therefore &c.] Their sublimity and mystery does not repel but attracts. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:129”

Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts [concerning] all [things to be] right; [and] I hate every false way. 128. I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right ] The Heb. of the Mass. text is most awkward and is almost certainly corrupt. We must read either I esteem all thy precepts to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:128”

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. 127. Therefore ] The more men break God’s commandments, the more the Psalmist will love them. Cp. Psa 19:10. P.B.V. precious stone comes through the Vulg. from the LXX. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Therefore I love thy commandments … – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:127”

[It is] time for [thee], LORD, to work: [for] they have made void thy law. 126. It is time for Jehovah to act; They have broken thy law. High time it is for Jehovah to interpose with an act of judgement (cp. Jer 18:23, “deal thou with them”), and vindicate His broken law. The second … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:126”

I [am] thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. I am thy servant – See the notes at Psa 116:16. Give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies – Since I am thy servant, instruct me in the knowledge of thy will. As I desire to obey thee, show me … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:125”

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. 124, 125. The remedy for the despondency of which Psa 119:123 speaks. Fuller knowledge of God’s law will sustain him under the trial. Cp. Psa 94:12 ff. In both verses he pleads his relation to Jehovah as His servant as the ground … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:124”

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. 123. Cp. Psa 119:81-82. the word of thy righteousness ] The promise of deliverance which Jehovah, as a righteous and therefore a faithful God, is pledged to fulfil. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mine eyes fail for thy salvation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:123”

Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. 122. Be surety for thy servant for good ] “Guarantee Thy servant’s welfare” (Kay). Cp. Gen 43:9; Job 17:3; Isa 38:14. P.B.V. make thou thy servant to delight in that which is good follows Targ., Syr. and Kimchi, in explaining the verb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:122”

I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. 121. Conscious of his own rectitude the Psalmist prays that he may not be abandoned to the will of his oppressors. His conduct corresponds to the character of God. Cp. Psa 33:5; Psa 89:14. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 121 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:121”

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. 120. trembleth for fear of thee ] Shudders for awe of thee, lit. of the hair standing on end with fright: horrescit. thy judgments ] Either acts of judgement, punishments inflicted upon the wicked, or the laws and ordinances in accordance … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:120”