Psalms 119:34
Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law; That I may observe it with my whole heart!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
In Context
33Teach me, O LORD! the way of thy statutes, That I may keep it to the end!
35Cause me to tread in the path of thy commandments, For in it I have my delight.
Cross References
Psalms 39:2I was dumb with silence; I spake not even what was good; But my pain was increased.
Psalms 119:2Happy are they who observe his ordinances, And seek him with their whole heart;
Psalms 119:58I have sought thy favor with my whole heart; Be gracious unto me according to thy promise!
Psalms 119:69The proud forge lies against me, But I keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Psalms 119:100I have more wisdom than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:34-35
5. HE. 33 Teach me, O Lord , the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Here, I. David prays earnestly that God himself would be his teacher; he had prophets, and wise men, and priests, about him, and was himself well instructed in the law of God, yet he begs to be taught of God, as knowing that none teaches like him, Job xxxvi. 22 . Observe here, 1. What he desires to be taught, not the notions or… Read the whole commentary →