Psalms 119:8
I will observe your laws. Please never give up on me!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
In Context
7I will praise you sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
9How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
Cross References
Psalms 38:21Don't give up on me, my Lord and my God, don't stay away from me.
Psalms 71:9Don't reject me now I'm getting old. When my strength is gone, please don't abandon me.
Psalms 119:16I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say.
Psalms 119:115Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
Psalms 119:176I have wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:8-9
7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Here is, I. David's endeavour to perfect himself in his religion, and to make himself (as we say) master of his business. He hopes to learn God's righteous judgments. He knew much, but he was still pressing forward and desired to know more, as knowing this, that he had not yet attained; but as far as perfection is attainable in this life he reached towards it, and… Read the whole commentary →