Bible Commentary

Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. 49. upon which ] R.V. marg. wherein, a doubtful construction. Better as R.V. because. God’s word of promise has given him hope, and he pleads that God will not forget it. As a faithful servant he ventures to claim a corresponding … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:49”

My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. 48. And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments] The attitude of prayer, significant of an uplifted heart (Psa 28:2), and here of reverence and devotion. which I have loved ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:48”

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 47. Cp. Psa 119:16 ; Psa 119:70. which I love] Cp. vv. [48], 97, 113, 119, 127, 140, 159, 163; and see above, p. 705. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And I will delight myself … – See the notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:47”

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. 46. before kings ] Like Daniel and his companions, or Nehemiah, or the martyrs of the Maccabaean period, he is ready, if need be, to confess his faith boldly before the highest human authorities. Cp. Mat 10:18; Act 26:1-2. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:46”

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 45. And I will walk at liberty ] Lit. in a broad place, for God’s commandment is “exceeding broad”; its observance is no restraint but the truest freedom. Or the meaning may be, Let me walk at liberty, free from the constraint of anxiety … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:45”

So shall I keep thy law continually forever and ever. 44. So shall I observe thy law ] This is his desire and purpose, if God will grant him grace. continually for ever and ever ] Unceasingly to the end of his life. Or does he merge his own personality in that of the nation, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:44”

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. 43. This verse is to be taken in connexion with Psa 119:41-42. ‘And so let me not be deprived of power to bear witness to the truth before my persecutors, as I should be if I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:43”

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. 42. So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me (R.V.)] Personal experience of God’s manifold lovingkindness manifested in his deliverance will enable him to return a conclusive answer to those who taunt him with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:42”

Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, [even] thy salvation, according to thy word. 41. thy mercies ] Or, thy lovingkindnesses, manifested in deliverance, according to Thy promise. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 41 48. Vv. Prayers for grace and courage to witness a good confession. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:41”

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. 40. His will is good; but he needs fresh strength, and for this he prays on the ground of God’s righteousness, that attribute in virtue of which He must needs be true to His covenant-promises. Cp. Psa 5:8, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:40”