Psalms 119:125
I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.
126It is time for the LORD to work; they have made void Thy law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16O turn unto me, and be gracious unto 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 discernment and knowledge; for I have believed Thy commandments.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the All-holy is understanding.
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 →