Psalms 119:60
I was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
In Context
59I gave thought to my steps, and my feet were turned into the way of your unchanging word.
61The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.
Cross References
Genesis 18:6Then Abraham went quickly into the tent, and said to Sarah, Get three measures of meal straight away and make cakes.
Proverbs 27:1Do not make a noise about tomorrow, for you are not certain what a day's outcome may be.
Ezekiel 10:6And when he gave orders to the man clothed in linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the winged ones, then he went in and took his place at the side of a wheel.
Galatians 1:16To give the revelation of his Son in me, so that I might give the news of him to the Gentiles; then I did not take the opinion of flesh and blood,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:60-61
59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. David had said he would keep God's word ( v. 57 ), and it was well said; now here he tells us how and in what method he pursued that resolution. 1. He thought on his ways. He thought beforehand what he should do, pondering the path of his feet ( Prov. iv. 26 ), that he might walk surely, and not at all adventures. He thought after what he had done, reflected upon his life past, and… Read the whole commentary →