Psalms 119:125
I am thy servant. Give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Deal with thy servant according to thy loving kindness, and teach me thy statutes.
126It is time for LORD to work. They have made void thy law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16O turn to me, and have mercy upon me. Give thy strength to thy servant, and save the son of thy handmaid.
Psalms 119:11I have laid thy word up in my heart that I might not sin against thee.
Psalms 119:29Remove from me the way of falsehood, and grant me thy law graciously.
Psalms 119:66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I have believed in thy commandments.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding.
Romans 6:22But now having been made free from sin, and having become servile to God, ye have your fruit for sanctification, and the end, eternal life.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:125-126
124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. Here is, 1. David's petition for divine instruction: " Teach me thy statutes; give me to know all my duty; when I am in doubt, and know not for certain what is my duty, direct me, and make it plain to me; now that I am afflicted, oppressed, and my eyes are ready to fail for thy salvation, let me know what my duty is in this condition." In difficult times we… Read the whole commentary →