Psalms 119:125
Your servant am I; instruct me, that I may know your charges.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Deal in your love with your servant, and teach me your statutes.
126It is time for the Lord to act: they have violated your law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16Grant your strength to your servant, and save the child of your handmaid.
Psalms 119:11In my heart have I treasured your word, to keep from sinning against you.
Psalms 119:29Put the way of falsehood from me, and graciously grant me your law.
Psalms 119:66Teach me discretion and knowledge, for I have believed your commandments.
Romans 6:22But now that you have been set free from the control of sin, and have become servants to God, the fruit that you reap is an ever increasing holiness, and the end 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 →