Psalms 119:47
And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
In Context
46So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.
48And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.
Cross References
Job 23:11My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other.
Psalms 112:1Let the Lord be praised. Happy is the man who gives honour to the Lord, and has great delight in his laws.
Psalms 119:24Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps.
Psalms 119:97MEM O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.
Psalms 119:119All the sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.
Psalms 119:140Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:46-49
45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. We may observe in these verses, 1. What David experienced of an affection to the law of God: " I seek thy precepts, v. 45 . I desire to know and do my duty, and consult thy word accordingly; I do all I… Read the whole commentary →