Psalms 119:66
Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
In Context
65TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according to thy word.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep thy word.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, to discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this thy numerous people?
Nehemiah 9:13And thou camest down on mount Sinai, and didst speak with them from the heavens, and gavest them right judgments and true laws, good statutes and commandments.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, and I will observe thy law; and I will keep it with [my] whole heart.
Psalms 119:160The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou receivest my words, and layest up my commandments with thee,
Isaiah 11:2and the Spirit of Jehovah shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah.
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 →