Bible Commentary

Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. 89. The A.V. rightly follows the LXX, Targ. and Jer. in treating the verse as one clause, the accentual division of the Hebr. being regarded as rhythmical not logical. Jehovah’s word is eternal, immutable; it belongs to that sphere which is raised above the accidents of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:89”

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. 88. If he is to continue glorifying God by the observance of His law, God must preserve his life, and free it from the hindrances which impede its devotion to His service. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Quicken … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:88”

They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. 87. His persecutors had almost succeeded in making an end of him, yet he still held fast to the law. The second line brings the godlessness of their conduct into prominence. upon earth ] The scene of life: or, in the land: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:87”

All thy commandments [are] faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. 86. faithful ] Lit. faithfulness (cp. Psa 119:75 ; Psa 119:138); they are an expression of the character of God, in strong contrast to the falsehood (cp. Psa 119:78) with which his persecutors assail him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:86”

The proud have digged pits for me, which [are] not after thy law. 85. pits ] A metaphor from the pitfalls used by hunters. Cp. Psa 57:6; and especially Jer 18:20; Jer 18:22. which ] Rather, who. His enemies are presumptuous sinners, who despise and defy God’s law ( Psa 119:21 ; Psa 119:53). Godless … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:85”

How many [are] the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? 84. How many &c.] Few at the most. The brevity of life is an argument for the speedy punishment of the Psalmist’s persecutors, otherwise he may not live to see God’s justice vindicated. Cp. Psa 89:47; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:84”

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; [yet] do I not forget thy statutes. 83. For I am become like a wineskin in the smoke; yet &c.] As a wineskin out of use hung up among the rafters of the roof grows shrivelled and blackened by the smoke till it almost loses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:83”

Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? 82. saying ] R.V. while I say. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mine eyes fail for thy word – The same word in Hebrew as in the previous verse and in Psa 73:26. The idea here is that of looking … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:82”

My soul fainteth for thy salvation: [but] I hope in thy word. 81, 82. The soul grows faint, the eye dim, with the prolonged strain of watching for the fulfilment of God’s promise to deliver His servant. Cp. Psa 119:123; Psa 69:3; Psa 84:2; Lam 4:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 81 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:81”

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. 80. sound ] Perfect, cp. Psa 119:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Let my heart be sound … – Hebrew, Be perfect. See the notes at Job 1:1. The Septuagint here is immaculate, amomos. So the Latin Vulgate. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:80”