Bible Commentary

My soul [is] continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 109. ‘To put one’s life in one’s hand’ is a metaphor for hazarding it (Jdg 12:3; 1Sa 19:5 ; 1Sa 28:21; Job 13:14), apparently because a treasure carried in the hand instead of being concealed is liable to be lost or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:109”

Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. 108. the freewill offerings of my mouth ] The sacrifice of prayer and praise (Heb 13:15); voluntary vows of devotion to the law. Cp. Psa 19:14. teach me &c.] Cp. Psa 119:12 &c. Vows of obedience are vain … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:108”

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. 107. Resolute observance of the law however has exposed him to persecution; therefore he prays God to preserve his life according to His promise. Cp. Psa 119:25. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I am afflicted very much – The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:107”

I have sworn, and I will perform [it], that I will keep thy righteous judgments. 106. and I will perform it] So Jer. perseverabo. But LXX, Syr., Targ., agree with the Mass. text in reading, with a slightly different vocalisation, and have confirmed, or ratified it, or perhaps, have performed it. righteous judgments ] Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:106”

Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 105. Cp. Pro 6:23. God’s word is a light to guide him safely amid the dangers which beset his path through the darkness of this world. Contrast the fate of the wicked, Psa 35:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:105”

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. 104. The study of God’s law gives him the power of discernment to “prove the spirits,” and reject all false teaching and laxity of conduct. Cp. Psa 119:29 ; Psa 119:128. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Through thy precepts I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:104”

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth! 103. Cp. Psa 19:10; Job 23:12; Joh 4:32; Joh 4:34. my taste ] Lit. my palate. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges How sweet are thy words unto my taste … – Margin, as in Hebrew, palate. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:103”

I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. 102. From thy judgements have I not turned aside; For thou thyself hast instructed me. God Himself has been his teacher, not men: therefore he has been enabled to keep in the path of right. Cp. Psa 86:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:102”

I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. 101. The meaning may be either, that he has studiously avoided all places of temptation in order that he might observe the law, or, that the self-restraint which has marked his conduct has sprung from no lower aim than the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:101”

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. 100. I have more discernment than the aged] It is not official ‘elders’ who are meant, but those whose long life has given them opportunity to learn by experience. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I understand more than the ancients – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:100”