Psalms 119:139
My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
In Context
138You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
140Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
Cross References
1 Kings 19:14“I have worked passionately for the Lord God Almighty,” he replied. “But the Israelites have abandoned your agreement, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I am the only one who's left, and they are trying to kill me as well.”
Psalms 69:9My devotion for your house is burning me up inside; the insults of those who insulted you have fallen on me.
Matthew 9:13Go and discover what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I didn't come to call those who do what's right—I came to call sinners.”
Matthew 15:4“For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Those who curse their father or mother should be put to death.’
Matthew 21:16“Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven't you ever read the Scripture that says, ‘You arranged for children and infants to give you perfect praise’?”
Matthew 22:29Jesus replied, “Your mistake is you don't know Scripture or what God can do.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:138-139
18. TZADDI. 137 Righteous art thou, O Lord , and upright are thy judgments. 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. Here is, 1. The righteousness of God, the infinite rectitude and perfection of his nature. As he is what he is, so he is what he should be, and in every thing acts as becomes him; there is nothing wanting, nothing amiss, in God; his will is the eternal rule of equity, and he is righteous, for he does all according to it. 2. The righteousness of his government. He… Read the whole commentary →