Psalms 119:125
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes.
126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant.
Psalms 119:11I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Psalms 119:29Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law.
Psalms 119:66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Romans 6:22But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.
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 →