Psalms 119:139
My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
In Context
138The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
Cross References
1 Kings 19:14“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”
Psalms 69:9because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Matthew 9:13But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
Matthew 15:4For God commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
Matthew 21:16“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
Matthew 22:29Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:138-139
18. TZADDI. 137 Righteous art thou, O Lord , and upright are thy judgments. 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. Here is, 1. The righteousness of God, the infinite rectitude and perfection of his nature. As he is what he is, so he is what he should be, and in every thing acts as becomes him; there is nothing wanting, nothing amiss, in God; his will is the eternal rule of equity, and he is righteous, for he does all according to it. 2. The righteousness of his government. He… Read the whole commentary →