Psalms 119:66
Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
In Context
65TETH You have done good to your servant, O Lord, in keeping with your word.
67Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give your servant, then, a wise heart for judging your people, able to see what is good and what evil; for who is able to be the judge of this great people?
Nehemiah 9:13And you came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, good rules and orders:
Psalms 119:34Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.
Psalms 119:160Your word is true from the first; and your upright decision is unchanging for ever.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will take my words to your heart, storing up my laws in your mind;
Isaiah 11:2And the spirit of the Lord will be resting on him, the spirit of wisdom and good sense, the spirit of wise guiding and strength, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:66-67
9. TETH. 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord , according unto thy word. 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. Here, 1. David makes a thankful acknowledgment of God's gracious dealings with him all along: Thou hast dealt well with thy servant. However God has dealt with us, we must own he has dealt well with us, better than we deserve, and all in love and with design to work for our good. In many instances God has done well for us beyond our expectations. He has… Read the whole commentary →