Bible Commentary

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments [are] good. 39. my reproach ] Here, as in Psa 119:22-23 ; Psa 119:42, the scorn which he has to bear for his loyalty to God’s law. for thy judgments are good ] And therefore I ought not to suffer for observing them. For judgments … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:39”

Establish thy word unto thy servant, who [is devoted] to thy fear. 38. who is devoted to thy fear ] This rendering is retained in R.V. marg., but the order of the words is in favour of rendering Confirm unto thy servant thy promise Which belongeth to the fear of thee, or, Which maketh for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:38”

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; [and] quicken thou me in thy way. 37. vanity includes all that is false, unreal, worthless. Cp. 1Jn 2:15-17. in thy way ] So the LXX. The Heb. text as pointed reads in thy ways. He prays to God the author of life for vigour to resist temptation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:37”

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 36. covetousness ] Or, unjust gain. With this and the following verse cp. Isa 33:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Incline my heart unto thy testimonies – Cause my heart to be inclined to them, or to be disposed to keep them. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:36”

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Make me to go in the path … – That is, Incline me to it; so direct me that I shall thus walk. It is an acknowledgment of his dependence on God, that he might be able to carry out … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:35”

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with [my] whole heart. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law – Give me right views of it, of its nature and obligation. It is not a prayer that God would give him the faculty of understanding or intelligence; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:34”

Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it [unto] the end. 33. Teach me ] Or, instruct me in ; the verb from which trh, ‘instruction,’ ‘law,’ is derived. Cp. Psa 27:11; Psa 86:11. and I shall keep it ] Or, that I may keep it; and similarly in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:33”

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. 32. When his heart is set free from the cramping constraint of trouble and anxiety, the Psalmist will use his liberty for more energetic service. Cp. Psa 25:17 note; Isa 60:5. Another explanation makes the second clause the reason for the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:32”

I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. 31. The protestation of a good conscience is continued. I cleave unto thy testimonies (cp. Deu 10:20; Deu 11:22; Deu 13:4; Deu 30:20); put me not to shame; let me not be disappointed of the blessings promised to faithful obedience. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:31”

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid [before me]. I have chosen the way of truth – Among all the paths of life I have selected this. I prefer this. I desire to walk in this. Religion is, wherever it exists, a matter of preference or choice; and the friend … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:30”