Psalms 119:126
It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
In Context
125I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
127For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
Cross References
Genesis 22:14And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.
1 Kings 19:10And he said, I have been burning for the honour of the Lord, the God of armies; for the children of Israel have not kept your agreement; they have made destruction of your altars, and have put your prophets to death with the sword: till I, even I, am the only one living; and now they are attempting to take away my life.
Psalms 102:13\102:12\But you, O Lord, are eternal; and your name will never come to an end.
Isaiah 42:14I have long been quiet, I have kept myself in and done nothing: now I will make sounds of pain like a woman in childbirth, breathing hard and quickly.
Habakkuk 1:4For this reason the law is feeble and decisions are not effected: for the upright man is circled round by evil-doers; because of which right is twisted.
Matthew 15:6There is no need for him to give honour to his father. And you have made the word of God without effect because of your teaching.
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 →