Psalms 119:126
It is time for the Lord to act: they have violated your law.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
In Context
125Your servant am I; instruct me, that I may know your charges.
127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
Cross References
Genesis 22:14So Abraham took the ram and offered him up as a burnt-offering instead of his son.
Psalms 102:13You will arise and have pity on Zion; it’s time to be gracious; her hour has come.
Habakkuk 1:4Therefore the law is weak, and justice is never rendered; for the wicked surround the righteous, so that justice is perverted.
Matthew 15:6he is in no way bound to honor his father.’ In this way you have nullified the words of God for the sake of your traditions.
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 →