Psalms 119:125
I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.
126It is time to act, LORD, for they break your law.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your servant.
Psalms 119:11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119:29Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!
Psalms 119:66Teach me good judgement and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Romans 6:22But now, being made free from sin and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification and the result of 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 →