Psalms 119:5
Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes!
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
In Context
4Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.
6Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 51:10(51-12) Create me a clean heart, O God; and renew a stedfast spirit within me.
Psalms 119:36Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Psalms 119:131I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.
Psalms 119:173Let Thy hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:5-7
4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. 5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. We are here taught, 1. To own ourselves under the highest obligations to walk in God's law. The tempter would possess men with an opinion that they are at their liberty whether they will make the word of God their rule or no, that, though it may be good, yet it is not so necessary as they are made to believe it is. He taught our… Read the whole commentary →