Psalms 119:109
My life is always at risk, but I will not forget your law.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
In Context
108Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.
110Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:5He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine, and the Lord brought about great salvation for the whole of Israel. You saw it and you were delighted, so why would you sin and spill innocent blood by killing David without having any reason?”
Job 13:14I take responsibility for myself; I am ready to risk my life.
Psalms 119:83I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
Psalms 119:152Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever.
1 Corinthians 15:31I die every day—let me say it bluntly, my brothers and sisters. This is just as sure as the pride I have for what Christ Jesus has done in you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:109
108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord , and teach me thy judgments. Two things we are here taught to pray for, in reference to our religious performances:—1. Acceptance of them. This we must aim at in all we do in religion, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of the Lord. What David here earnestly prays for the acceptance of are the free-will-offerings, not of his purse, but of his mouth, his prayers and praises. The calves of our lips ( Hos. xiv. 2 ), the fruit of… Read the whole commentary →