Psalms 119:125
I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Be good to your servant in your mercy, and give me teaching in your rules.
126It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16O be turned to me and have mercy on me: give your strength to your servant, and your salvation to the son of her who is your servant.
Psalms 119:11I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.
Psalms 119:29Take from me every false way; and in mercy give me your law.
Psalms 119:66Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
Romans 6:22But now, being free from sin, and having been made servants to God, you have your fruit in that which is holy, and the end is 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 →