Psalms 119:8
I will observe thy statutes. O forsake me not utterly.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
In Context
7I will give thanks to thee with uprightness of heart when I learn thy righteous judgments.
9With what shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to thy word.
Cross References
Psalms 38:21Forsake me not, O LORD. O my God, be not far from me.
Psalms 71:9Cast me not off in the time of old age. Forsake me not when my strength fails.
Psalms 119:16I will delight myself in thy statutes. I will not forget thy word.
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Psalms 119:176I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:8-9
7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Here is, I. David's endeavour to perfect himself in his religion, and to make himself (as we say) master of his business. He hopes to learn God's righteous judgments. He knew much, but he was still pressing forward and desired to know more, as knowing this, that he had not yet attained; but as far as perfection is attainable in this life he reached towards it, and… Read the whole commentary →