Psalms 119:5
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
King James Version
In Context
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalms 119:36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Psalms 119:131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
Psalms 119:173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
Romans 7:22For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
Hebrews 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:5-7
4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. 5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. We are here taught, 1. To own ourselves under the highest obligations to walk in God's law. The tempter would possess men with an opinion that they are at their liberty whether they will make the word of God their rule or no, that, though it may be good, yet it is not so necessary as they are made to believe it is. He taught our… Read the whole commentary →