Psalms 119:8
I will observe your statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
In Context
7I will thank you with heart unfeigned, when I learn your righteous judgments.
9How can a young person keep their life pure? By giving heed to your word.
Cross References
Psalms 38:21Do not forsake me, O Lord; my God, be not far from me.
Psalms 71:9Cast me not off in the time of old age; when my strength is spent, forsake me not.
Psalms 119:16In your statutes I delight, I will not forget your word.
Psalms 119:115Begone, you wicked people, I will keep the commands of my God.
Psalms 119:176I have strayed like a wandering sheep seek your servant, because I do not forget your commandments.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:8-9
7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Here is, I. David's endeavour to perfect himself in his religion, and to make himself (as we say) master of his business. He hopes to learn God's righteous judgments. He knew much, but he was still pressing forward and desired to know more, as knowing this, that he had not yet attained; but as far as perfection is attainable in this life he reached towards it, and… Read the whole commentary →