Psalms 119:125
I am thy seruant: graunt mee therefore vnderstanding, that I may knowe thy testimonies.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
In Context
124Deale with thy seruant according to thy mercie, and teache me thy statutes.
126It is time for thee Lord to worke: for they haue destroyed thy Lawe.
Cross References
Psalms 86:16Turne vnto me, and haue mercy vpon me: giue thy strength vnto thy seruant, and saue the sonne of thine handmayd.
Psalms 119:11I haue hid thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sinne against thee.
Psalms 119:29Take from mee the way of lying, and graunt me graciously thy Lawe.
Psalms 119:66Teach me good iudgement and knowledge: for I haue beleeued thy commandements.
Proverbs 9:10The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding.
Romans 6:22But now being freed from sinne, and made seruants vnto God, ye haue your fruit in holines, and the end, euerlasting 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 →