Psalms 119:125
I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Deal with thy servant according to thy loving-kindness, and teach me thy statutes.
126It is time for Jehovah to work: they have made void thy law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16Turn toward me, and be gracious unto me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
Psalms 119:11Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Psalms 119:29Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me thy law.
Psalms 119:66Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.
Romans 6:22But *now*, having got your freedom from sin, and having become bondmen to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end 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 →