Psalms 119:5
Oh that my ways were firmly directed to observe thy statutes!
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
In Context
4Thou thyself hast commanded us thy precepts, that we might keep [them] diligently.
6Then would I not be made ashamed, while I look at all thy commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 51:10(51:12) Create unto me a clean heart, O God; and a firm spirit renew thou within me.
Psalms 119:36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to desire for gain.
Psalms 119:131I opened my mouth, and panted for breath; because for thy commandments did I long.
Psalms 119:173Let thy hand be [ready] to help me; for thy precepts have I chosen.
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 →