Psalms 119:125
I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
ASV Byzantine Text
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 unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.
126It is time for Jehovah to work; For they have made void thy law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid.
Psalms 119:11Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
Psalms 119:29Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.
Psalms 119:66Teach me good judgment 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 One is understanding.
Romans 6:22But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, 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 →