Psalms 119:41
Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
King James Version
In Context
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
Cross References
Psalms 69:16Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
Psalms 119:50This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Psalms 119:76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Psalms 119:123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Psalms 119:174I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:41
40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. Here, 1. David professes the ardent affection he had to the word of God: " I have longed after thy precepts, not only loved them, and delighted in what I have already attained, but I have earnestly desired to know them more and do them better, and am still pressing forward towards perfection." Tastes of the sweetness of God's precepts will but set us a longing after a more intimate acquaintance with them. He appeals to God concerning… Read the whole commentary →