Psalms 119:139
My zeal has consumed me, because my adversaries have forgotten thy words.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
In Context
138Thou have commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
140Thy word is very pure, therefore thy servant loves it.
Cross References
1 Kings 19:14And he said, I have been very jealous for LORD, the God of hosts. For the sons of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword. And I, even I only, am left, and they seek my lif
Psalms 69:9For the zeal of thy house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those who reproach thee have fallen upon me.
Matthew 9:13But after going, learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners for repentance.
Matthew 15:4For God commanded, saying, Honor thy father and thy mother, and, He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him perish in death.
Matthew 21:16and said to him, Do thou hear what these are saying? And Jesus says to them, Yes! Did ye never read, Out of the mouth of children and those who suckle thou have perfected praise?
Matthew 22:29But having answered, Jesus said to them, Ye are led astray, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:138-139
18. TZADDI. 137 Righteous art thou, O Lord , and upright are thy judgments. 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. Here is, 1. The righteousness of God, the infinite rectitude and perfection of his nature. As he is what he is, so he is what he should be, and in every thing acts as becomes him; there is nothing wanting, nothing amiss, in God; his will is the eternal rule of equity, and he is righteous, for he does all according to it. 2. The righteousness of his government. He… Read the whole commentary →