Psalms 119:34
Give me understanding, that I may observe thy law, that I may keep it with a whole heart.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
In Context
33[HE.] Point out to me, O Yahweh, the way of thy statutes, that I may observe it unto the end.
35Guide me in the path of thy commandments, for, therein, do I find pleasure.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 22:12Only Yahweh give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge over Israel,—so that thou take heed unto the law of Yahweh thy God.
Psalms 39:2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, afar from happiness, But, my pain had been stirred:
Psalms 119:2How happy they who observe his testimonies, with a whole heart, they seek him.
Psalms 119:58I have sought the smile of thy face with all my heart, Show me favour, according to thy word.
Psalms 119:69Insolent men have plastered falsehood over me, I, with a whole heart, will observe thy precepts.
Psalms 119:100Beyond the elders, will I show understanding, for, thy precepts, have I observed.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:34-35
5. HE. 33 Teach me, O Lord , the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Here, I. David prays earnestly that God himself would be his teacher; he had prophets, and wise men, and priests, about him, and was himself well instructed in the law of God, yet he begs to be taught of God, as knowing that none teaches like him, Job xxxvi. 22 . Observe here, 1. What he desires to be taught, not the notions or… Read the whole commentary →